Exploring The Great Outdoors

• Share

When I was younger, my family took a trip to Costa Rica. It is nearly a decade later now, and I have forgotten much about that vacation. However, there is one activity that I remember well: the canopy tours.

What’s a canopy tour? Canopy tours will vary from company to company, but the basic idea is that participants will be able to travel across zip lines that span from one platform to another, sometimes hundreds of feet away.

How safe is this? Naturally, when you’re zooming across treetops there are risks involved. You be rest assured that all of the equipment is safe to use. Since these canopy tours first came about, millions of tourists have enjoyed them in safety. You will not fall. There was one problem that I remember encountering when I went, though this has probably been fixed by now. The weather was not ideal and neither my sister nor I were heavy enough to gain enough speed going down one of the zip lines to make it to its very end. We were only short a few feet from the end, but one of guides had to hook himself on the line and climb out to drag us in! However, I never felt unsafe. Conversely, I got to spend some extra time checking out Costa Rica’s awesome ecosystem from above.

How much do the tours cost and how long do they last? For children the tours can often be as inexpensive as $20, but most charge around $50 for an adult. Tours generally last for a couple hours, which provide plenty of time for adventure, learning, and excitement. How long are the zip lines? The Poas Canopy Tour has a cable that is nearly 2000 feet long!

As an outdoor enthusiast, if you take a trip to Costa Rica, canopy tours are definitely worth the money. Not only is it thrilling, soaring above the treetops, but it gives you a wonderful view of the outdoors. This close view from above is perhaps one you won’t get a chance to see anywhere else. It is truly an unforgettable experience.