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Sky Trek

Sky Trek is a system of cables or zip lines that give
the opportunity to observe the cloud forest from a different sightsee,
with its modern technology and total security.
The tour includes a trail of 2.3 KM, 11 transversal cables for a total distance of almost 3 KM., with cables from 120 feet to 2310 feet in length and from 65 feet up to 2500 feet in height, two observation towers for a panoramic view (360º) of the Guanacaste, San Carlos and Puntarenas lowlands. The tour lasts approximately from 2.5 to 3 hours.
Children who are eight years or younger would be evaluated by our guide, who would decide if the child can do the tour (must be accompanied by its parents). It is the guide's decision if the child would go alone or with the guide on the zip line. People who weight 225 pounds or more would be evaluated by our technical staff (according to its height and physical condition) who would decide if the person can or can not do the tour, depending on the existence of harnesses and equipment of his measure.
Schedule for Sky Trek tours:
7:30 am, 8:30 am, 9.30 am, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 pm, 2:00pm, 2:30 pm y 3:00 pm.
Sky Walk 
A system of suspended bridges in the cloud forest, 6 bridges in total with lengths of about 800 feet and heights that allows visitors the opportunity to appreciate the diversity of Flora and Fauna at the top of the trees.
Sky Walk accomplishes all of the security measurements and its construction has been adapted for people with disabilities, since it has wheelchair access.
It's recommended to make reservations, for mayor security schedules have been adapted for both guided and non guided tours.
It's recommended to do Sky Walk and Sky Trek on different days, because it is tired to do both activities on the same day.
We also recommend to do Sky Walk first, Sky Trek is an activity of great adventure and could take out importance on the Sky Walk as an adventure tour.
ATV Tour
This exciting tour begins at our facilities located only three kilometers away from the town of Santa Elena in Monteverde. There our receptionists will warmly welcome you, and help you with the formalities require to begin this adventure. (Helmets, security equipment, etc.).
Shortly after, we ill head to the practice area, where our bilingual guides will give the respective instructions concerning safety. They will explain in detail about the quad tour, maneuvering techniques, speed limits, signaling to guides, duration of tour and safety procedures. Once all questions have been answered, we will proceed with hands on practice in a circuit properly adapted for this activity. During practice, you will become familiar with the quad, the engine power, position of the controls and irregularities of the terrain. In addition, if anybody is not able to properly control the quad during practice, this person will be offer the choice of being driven by a guide, or having their money refunded.
As of this moment, we are ready to begin our adventure, which will last approximately two hours for a stretch of twenty kilometers, between private trails and country roads. This route can vary depending to the weather conditions and the ability of the participants.
During the tour, it will be possible to observe the abundant flora and fauna of this region, which is very particular since it is located on the continental divide. From there, you will be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the Gulf of Nicoya, and on a clear day, you will be able to see Arenal Lake and Volcano. Half way through the trek, we will take a short break for picture taking, and then we shall continue through the trails and local farms until returning again to our facilities, where the tour ends.
Recommendations:
Long trousers, comfortable shoes, camera and extra clothes.
Horseback Riding
This tour begins at our facilities where our receptionists will welcome you, and help you with the formalities necessary for this tour.
Soon you will be transferred to the horse stables, so that you will become familiar with the horses, and where a bilingual guide will go over the suitable techniques in order to control the horse during the tour.
We will start off by riding through private trails and country roads for a total duration of two hours.
During the tour, it will be possible to observe the abundant flora and fauna of this region, which is very particular since it is located on the continental divide. From there, you will be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the Gulf of Nicoya, and on a clear day, you will be able to see Arenal Lake and Volcano. Half way through the trek, we will take a short break for picture taking, and then we shall continue through the trails and local farms until returning again to our facilities, where the tour ends.
Recommendations:
Long trousers, repellent of insects, comfortable shoes and camera.
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