Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram): Everything You Need To Know
Nikki Solano
Last updated on July 14th, 2024 at 07:50 am
Written by Nikki Solano
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Treetopia Park’s Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram)Ricky and Nikki; at the Treetopia Park in MonteverdeTreetopia Park’s Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram)
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We know the Treetopia Park‘s Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram; formerly known as the Sky Tram) well because we’ve ridden it more than once
As we mentioned in our related blog post Treetopia Park (Formerly Sky Adventures Monteverde): Zip-lining, Hanging Bridges, And Tram Rides In The Cloud Forest, we’ve visited the park several times over many, many years. In that article, we detail the Treetopia Park‘s entire Monteverde operation, including their Monteverde Sky Trek Canopy Zip-lining Tour, their Monteverde Vertigo Drop (free-fall activity), their Monteverde Sky Walk Hanging Bridges, their Monteverde Arboreal Obstacle Course, 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 Treetopia Park, please see the article linked above. If you’re specifically interested in learning about the Treetopia Park‘s Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram), please continue reading below.
The Treetopia Park‘s Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram)
view of the cloud forest canopy from the Tree Tramthe chalet where the Tree Tram departsview of the cloud forest from inside the Tree Tramthe tram back when it was known as the Sky Tramclimbing up the cloud forestRicky; riding the tram
The Treetopia Park‘s Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram) experience
Tree Tram rides are a great way to view Costa Rica’s lush landscape from above, and the Monteverde area promises beautiful scenes that are bursting with vibrant, varied shades of green. More specifically, the view you’ll get while riding the Tree Tram at the Treetopia Park in Monteverde is one of endless cloud forest canopy.
At the Treetopia Park, you can ride the Tree Tram on its own or in combination with the Sky Trek Canopy Zip-lining Tour. On its own, you’ll ride the tram up to the top of the cloud forest and down again, ending where you departed at the Treetopia Park‘s operations center. As part of the Sky Trek Canopy Zip-lining Tour, after riding the tram up to the top of the cloud forest, you’ll zip across a series of cables on your return to the Treetopia Park‘s operations center.
Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram) duration and tour times
Monteverde Sky Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram) average duration
The Treetopia Park‘s MonteverdeTree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram) logistics
A one-way Tree Tram ride at the Treetopia Park lasts approximately 10 minutes, when counting from the moment the tram departs from the Treetopia Park‘s operations center until it arrives at a platform at the top of the cloud forest.
If you reserve the Tree 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 cloud forest and back down again). Once you reach the top of the cloud forest, you’ll be given roughly 30 minutes to explore the platform and a short nature trail there. During that time, you can take in beautiful views of the cloud forest, snap photos, scan the forest canopy for birds and wildlife, and/or enjoy a treat or refreshment at the on-site cafe. If you choose to explore the trail, it will introduce you to flora and fauna native to the area, including a variety of plants, flowers, insects, amphibians, and reptiles, most notably ferns, orchids, torch flowers, spiders, and lizards. You may also hear the bellowing cries of territorial howler monkeys that reside around Monteverde. Once you return to the Tree Tram, you’ll spend approximately 10 minutes riding it back to the operations center. This second ride completes the approximate one-hour Tree Tram Aerial Tram experience.
If you experience the Tree Tram as part of the Sky Trek Canopy Zip-lining Tour, note that you’ll only ride the tram once (to the top of the cloud forest), not back down again. Once you disembark at the platform at the top of the cloud forest, you’ll immediately begin the zip-lining portion of the tour (you won’t hike the nature trail and/or visit the cafe), and you won’t return to (or ride) the tram again.
Age requirements and weight limits for the Treetopia Park‘s MonteverdeTree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram)
There is currently no minimum age limit or maximum weight limit imposed on individuals who are interested in riding the Tree Tram.
Young travelers and travelers with disabilities
Tree Tram rides are family-friendly. What’s more, children (ages 0-5 years) are welcome to ride the Tree Tram in Monteverde for free with a paying adult.
The Tree Tram Aerial Tram compartments at the Treetopia 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 cloud forest, is also wheelchair-accessible.
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Do you have questions about the Treetopia Park’s Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram), or how to best incorporate a visit to the Treetopia Park into your vacation? No problem! When you’re ready, make an appointment here to communicate with me (Nikki) privately and we can discuss these and other topics to get your questions answered fast and your Costa Rica trip poised for success. Pura vida, amigos! 🙂
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Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram): Everything You Need To Know
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We’ve ridden the Monteverde Tree Tram Cableway (Aerial Tram) a few times. Here’s everything you need to know to plan for your experience!
