From Downtown to Tree tops: San Jose Urban Nature and Canopy Combo!

(Jungle campus tour + Canopy La Carpintera)

Discover the untamed beauty of San José without long travel hours or leaving the city!

Join the biologist guides from Oropopo Experience to observe birds, sloths, insects, plants, and fungi. Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch and experience an exhilarating zipline adventure, all conveniently located within the city!

Jungle Campus Tour

Be part of the only nature tour in San José. Join the Jungle Campus Tour and, along with your biologist guide, identify birds, insects, fungi, flowers, and of course… sloths! Explore the University of Costa Rica campus and its remaining forest patch with expert naturalist guides.

Traditional Costa Rican Lunch

After this enriching experience, we’ll take a well-deserved break to savor the authentic flavors of the region with a traditional Costa Rican lunch, recharging our energies for the next adventure.

Zipline Adventure

End your day with an exciting zipline experience, offering stunning views of the entire city of San José!

Highlights

  • The only nature tour in San José
  • Explore one of the city’s remaining forest patches with a local biologist
  • Spot birds, insects, and a population of wild sloths
  • Join the canopy tour and explore the city from the mountains of San José
  • A percentage of the profits goes to Funga Conservation, a non-profit foundation
  • Small group experience with a maximum of 10 people, ensuring an intimate experience

Inclusions

  • Return to San José
  • Entry to the canopy
  • Lunch
  • General liability insurance
  • Naturalist biologist guide
  • Optical equipment for bird/sloth observation
  • Exclusions
  • Hotel transfer
  • Water or snacks

Details

  • Recommended for nature and adventure enthusiasts
  • No children under 5 years old
  • NOT wheelchair accessible
  • Duration: 6-8 hours
  • 3-4 km walk (some parts will be exposed to intense sunlight. Not a strenuous walk, but please consider your physical condition)

Recommendations

  • Binoculars
  • Rain jacket
  • Insect repellent
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water

From Downtown to Tree tops: San Jose Urban Nature and Canopy Combo!

Price: From $30 per person (depends on group size)
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