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We know the Arenal Sky Tram Aerial Tram well because we’ve ridden it more than once
As we mentioned in our related blog post Sky Adventures Arenal Park: Zip-Lining, Hanging Bridges, And Tram Rides In The Rainforest, we’ve been visiting Sky Adventures‘s Arenal Park and experiencing the company’s adventure and nature tours for more than 15 years. In that article, we detailed Sky Adventures‘s entire Arenal operation, including their Arenal Sky Trek Canopy Zip-lining Tour, their Arenal Sky Tram Aerial Tram Ride, their Arenal Sky Walk Hanging Bridges, their Arenal Sky Limit Obstacle Course, their Arenal Sky River Drift Tubing Tour, their Arenal Sky Wild Kayaking Tour, their Arenal Sky Wild Biking Tour, and their on-site facilities including free lockers, free parking, dining opportunities, and more. If you’re interested in learning about the various tours, activities, and services that are available at the Sky Adventures Arenal Park, please see the article linked to above. If you’re specifically interested in learning about Sky Adventures‘s Arenal Sky Tram Aerial Tram, please continue reading below.
Arenal Sky Tram experience
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Sky Tram rides are a great way to view Costa Rica’s treetop canopy from above, which often surprises viewers with sightings of playful monkeys and tropical birds. The view you’ll get while riding the Arenal Sky Tram, though, is particular beautiful; it spans the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal.
At the Sky Adventures Arenal Park, you can ride the Sky Tram on its own or as part of the Sky Trek Canopy Zip-ining Tour. On its own, you’ll ride the tram up to the top of the rainforest and down again, ending where you departed at Sky Adventures‘s operations center. As part of the Sky Trek Canopy Ziplining Tour, after riding the tram in one direction (up to the top of the rainforest), you’ll zipline across a series of cables back down to Sky Adventures‘s operations center.
A one-way Sky Tram ride at the Sky Adventures Arenal Park lasts approximately 20 minutes when counting from the moment the tram compartment departs from Sky Adventures‘s operations center until the moment the tram compartment arrives at a platform at the top of the rainforest.
If you’re experiencing the Sky Tram ride as part of the Sky Trek Canopy Zip-lining Tour, you’ll only ride the tram one way (to the top of the rainforest). Once you disembark at the platform at the top of the rainforest, you’ll begin the ziplining portion of the tour and you won’t return to (or ride) the tram again.
If you reserve the Sky Tram ride only (i.e., if you do not plan to participate in the Sky Trek Canopy Zip-lining Tour), you’ll ride the tram both ways (to the top of the rainforest and back down again). You’ll be given approximately 20 minutes to explore the platform at the top of the rainforest. During that time, you can take in beautiful views of the rainforest, snap photos, and scan the forest canopy for birds and wildlife. Just off the platform is a short nature trail that you’re welcome to explore on foot. The trail will introduce you to flora native to the area, including large elephant-ear plants, cecropia plants (a sloth’s favorite!), and striking heliconias. Once you reboard the tram compartment, you’ll spend approximately 20 minutes riding it back to the operations center. The ride will complete your one-hour Sky Tram Aerial Tram experience.
Arenal Sky Tram minimum age limit
There is currently no minimum age limit imposed on individuals who are interested in riding the Sky Tram.
Arenal Sky Tram maximum weight limit
There is currently no maximum weight limit imposed on individuals who are interested in riding the Sky Tram.
Young travelers and travelers with disabilities
Sky Tram rides are family-friendly. What’s more, children (ages 0-5 years) are welcome to ride the Sky Tram in Arenal for free with a paying adult.
The Sky Tram aerial tram compartments at the Sky Adventures Arenal Park are spacious and accessible to people with a variety of disabilities, including individuals who use walkers and/or wheelchairs. The platform at the top of the cloud forest, which boasts an incredible view of the Arenal Volcano and surrounding rainforest, is also wheelchair accessible.
Arenal Sky Tram discounts
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Arenal Sky Tram Aerial Tram: Everything You Need To Know
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We’ve ridden the Arenal Sky Tram aerial tram a few times. Here’s everything you need to know to plan for your experience!
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