Rica Aerial Trams

It's a bird, it's a plane – no, it's a Costa Rica aerial tram! Since much of Costa Rica's biodiversity exists high in the trees of the many local forests, it's hard for many Costa Rica cheap rental car travelers to really see and interact with. Luckily, the country features a number of aerial trams designed to provide a birds eye view of the surrounding forests and attractions. The aerial trams of Costa Rica offer incredible insight into life above the forest floor, combining a slow and peaceful ride with stunning scenery, informative commentary, and much more. Journey above the treetops during your upcoming Costa Rica cheap rental car vacation and take a ride on one of the country's amazing aerial trams.

Five aerial trams you don't want to miss

See Costa Rica in a whole new perspective during your upcoming Costa Rica cheap rental car vacation with one of these amazing aerial tram rides:

1. Arenal

What better way to explore the rainforest canopy than from within it! The Arenal Sky Tram, which is located just outside of LA Fortuna, features stunning views of the surrounding forest and nearby volcano. The tour, which extends or 4,100 feet, travels all the way to the highest point of the Arenal Rainforest Reserve. Costa Rica cheap rental car travelers will have the opportunity to observe the forest canopy at eye level, as each floating gondola travelers more than 150 feet off the forest floor. The tour includes a naturalist guide, and includes lessons on the local flora and fauna. Costa Rica cheap rental car travelers are encouraged to keep an eye out for howler monkeys, parrots, three-toed sloths, and motmots during the trip.

2. Central Pacific

The Rainforest Aerial Tram Pacific was created to raise awareness of the tropical rainforest and increasingly rare tropical dry rainforest that exists around the town of Jaco. Designed with open-air gondolas, this aerial tram provides Costa Rica cheap rental car travelers a stunning view of the surrounding scenery. The tram traverses for miles in the forest and is a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon. Don't forget to check out the park's serpentarium and heliconia garden before heading back to your hotel.

3. Central Valley

Costa Rica cheap rental car travelers will find two aerial trams in the Central Valley. The first is located adjacent to the Braulio Carrillo National Park. The other, is in Turrubares, close to Orotina. The first provides great view of the dense forest interior. After riding the tram, Costa Rica cheap rental car travelers can enjoy a canopy tour at the Braulio Carrillo National Park before enjoy a relaxing rest by the frog pond. The gondolas at the Turu Ba Ri Adventure Park gently ascend to heights of over 200 feet. Amazing views of the Tarcoles River away Costa Rica cheap car rental travelers that hop on this tram. Other activities at the adventure park include a zip-line canopy tour, nature walks, horseback riding, and much more.

4. Monteverde

If there's one place where you should definitely consider riding an aerial tram, it's Monteverde. Here, Costa Rica cheap rental car travelers will find two trams: one is a slow-paced sightseeing tram, which the other is an adrenaline-packed roller coaster-like ride. If you're interested in taking a leisurely stroll through the treetops, Avanti recommends hopping on the tram that's located at Cerro Plano. The Sky Trek tram at Monteverde is for the more adventurous type, traveling nearly a mile above ground on more than 5,250 feet of cable.

5. Southern Caribbean

The Veragua Rainforest tram is a popular stop for many cruise ship travelers. This tram offers Costa Rica cheap rental car travelers two attractions in one: halfway through the tram tour, riders have the choice of riding back up through the canopy, or hike to a thunderous waterfall.