Selvatura Park Canopy Tour

Posted By : jamiegH7002JJ
Do not waste your time or money ziplining. This is more of a rushed, overbooked cheesy amusement park experience than anything resembling an opportunity to get closer to nature. Because there are many smelly tourists waiting their turn behind you, the "guides" who unclip your pulleys from one Zipline to the next are in a big rush to keep things moving as quickly as possible. I was repeatedly accused by them of "braking" (grabbing the cable with my gloved hand to slow myself down) and my attempts to assure them that I was not were ignored. They chastised me and just kept explaining that braking was grabbing the cable, and that I must loosen my grip and relax my hand, as if I was an imbecile. Apparently I was not going fast enough for them, although I always got to the next platform with plenty of speed, and had to be slowed down by them. One of them seemed frustrated that I couldn't understand what ever it was that he kept repeating to me (in Spanish?). After being rushed through most of the ziplines we came to the "Tarzan swing" glorified mini bungee jump) where we now had the"pure vida" wonderful ecological experience of listening to a noisy gasoline generator powering a crew's welder and metal grinders as they constructed another zipline tower beside the one we waited to ascend. Any animals, birds, or semblance of an experience of communing with nature were banished as we were forced to wait at this construction site for what seemed almost as long as the actual zip lining part of the experience for those who had paid extra to finish their Tarzan swinging. The pulleys scream in your ears, wear plugs. Or just don't go.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08

Posted By : Timk1717
Views are great, otherwise overrated. This is the only activity in Costa Rica that didn't feel like Pura vida (even though the guides mumble it now and again). The guides are nice enough, but it's a mass group, 30+, and you get rushed through the course. The guides have to do everything as quickly as possible, catching somebody coming and seeing the next to to go. Feels stressful. The Tarzan swing is only till 90kg, which is not listed anywhere before and they don't say until you're in and paid (feels a bit like a scam, when confronted they just shrug). The pictures, again, they do take them but only at the first really short and lame Zipline. The Great big lines are really great, but sissy from that, there's other companies that offer better experiences.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04

Posted By : michaelpT1561LH
I have been on ziplines before - but this set of ziplines truly stands out from the rest. The area and the grounds are beautiful, and the buildings are well maintained. There are lockers and they provide you with a lock at no additional cost. Once kitted out with the gear - including the backpack that has the bodysuit required to do the Superman zipline (a full Kilometre!). Everyone was excited and the staff, like all staff I've found in Costa Rica, are very professional and upbeat. Throughout the 13 or 14 spans we only ran in to one bottleneck of maybe 5 minutes, and as we were in the trees, we were well shaded and there was a breeze to keep you cool. The Superman zipline was really exciting, being prone and flying headfirst was a bit disorienting and I've got to say that it got my adrenaline pumping - absolutely worth the cost. One thing to be aware of, and this would likely not be an issue for someone younger and fitter than I am. There are 3 hikes between platforms along the route, each hike is uphill and I found it a bit tiring. But as everyone else seemed not to care and was having a ball I just attributed it to my personal fitness. For the record I'm in my 60's and am reasonably fit. Not a showstopper by any means - but something to be aware of. All in all it was a great excursion, I'm glad I went and I'm happy to recommend this tour to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-19

Posted By : Sarah_M
What a fantastic day - very well organised and every member of staff was friendly, professional, hard working and just great! The views on the zip lines were unreal you literally felt like you were flying through the trees of the cloud forest - would highly recommend whilst in monteverde
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Posted On : 2024-04-17

Posted By : Charlie_R
so fun!! I'd been zip lining in other countries and this made those experiences feel like child's play. This one had super fast lines and it was a rush going from one tower to the next in quick succession, and there's just no comparison to flying through the air in a jungle. At the same time, if people were a little uneasy, the guides were very helpful to make it a fun experience for those that might be a little scared of it. 100% would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15

Posted By : Emmett W
We did the all inclusive package and we were not disappointed. It is a pretty long day if you do everything Zipline: great set of lines, and the Tarzan swing is a fun added bonus. Unique way to see the rainforest Reptile house, butterfly garden and sloths: great way to see a wide variety of animals quickly. The sloth house let's you get to close. Hanging bridges: very cool after ziplining to get a slow view of the forest, decent amount of walking with a few hills
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Posted On : 2024-04-12

Posted By : juliaa963
So not the cheapest experience in Costa Rica but it is sooooo worth it! Miles of zip lines of different lengths & speeds, a Tarzan swing and a superman option. Great view and a great experience! It can get quite crowded but people filter through quickly and there wasn’t too much of a wait for each zip line when i was there. There are a few walks between zip lines that can be a bit strenuous when you are carrying all the equipment and it’s strapped tightly around your middle! Add extra weight for the superman harness in a backpack if you go for that too ($15 extra)
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Posted On : 2024-04-10

Posted By : 730neelg
We had a great adventure at Selvatura. It is a very well run and efficient operation. There were 13 zip lines including two long ones of (600 meters and 1000 meters). The 1000 meter zipline, that was the last one, was a great way to end the day, with beautiful panoramic views of the forest and valley. It’s hard to imagine how any of the other companies and settings could beat the experience we had!
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Posted On : 2024-04-06

Posted By : GATS8Y
With so many Zip Lining parks how do you decide which one - well I trusted the combo of online & TA reviews and they came up trumps. Things were a little chaotic on arrival at 08.30, with people & queues at reception (note - everyone has advance bookings) but don’t stress & just join the line. We opted for the Full Monty ie. The Photo & Video package (extra $20 pp as I wasn’t sure how easy it would be to take pics en-route) and the final zip line in the inverted Superman position (extra $12 pp - but sooo worth it !!). Once you’re fitted with your harnesses & helmets your whisked off in a minivan to the start where you get a brief demo & then you’re off. Be aware there’s quite a few steps to climb & some uphill walks between the zip lines but only moderate fitness required. I did the optional Tarzan swing which was great fun - if you dare, just be prepared for the wedgie!! There’s 13 zip lines in total of differing lengths & speeds and a couple you can do as a double with a partner. I’d thoroughly recommend the extra $12 for the “Superman”, an exhilarating way to finish the canopy tour! We also booked the Sloth Sanctuary tour which you can do afterwards on foot & you only need an additional 30 mins or so - as we sadly haven’t been lucky enough to see any on our day or night hikes it offers a great opportunity to see them up close & whilst it is an enclosure, they appear to be well cared for having been rescued from peril.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28

Posted By : sherrym142
The views were amazing excellent friendly service. Everyone was very thorough and accommodating. Great experience! Highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-24