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Get up close and personal with the local flora and fauna of Costa Rica as you swing though the rainforest canopy. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you take exhilarating leaps of faith from platform to platform and explore life amongst the treetops!

The canopy tour starts with an explanation of the basic principles needed to make this experience both enjoyable and safe. Then you will take part in the adrenaline-fueled adventure of climbing above the canopy of a tropical forest and sliding from one platform to another, while enjoying close contact with nature.

Enjoy the thrill of gliding like a bird through the air. This tour lets you roam around the treetops, giving you a bird's-eye view of the tropical forest.

During the tour you will also take a walk through the hollow trunk of a ficus tree. These trails will conduct you through the different platforms while you enjoy the surrounding forest.

This tour is safe and uses a special system of steel cables and professional climbing gear. It's a unique excursion that requires no experience.

After an adrenaline-packed two hours, you can relax and allow us to return you to your Jaco hotel.

City: Central Pacific Region: Central Pacific Country: Costa Rica Duration: 4 hours Continent: Central America
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The Puerto Vallarta Canopy Adventure is a one of a kind ecological experience situated in the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains. Ideal for both adults and children, this family friendly adventure truly lies in the middle of a biological paradise. Packed with fun, challenges and thrills, this Mexican getaway is a must do when visiting Puerto Vallarta.

Located only a short scenic drive away from urban Puerto Vallarta, lies a tropical world of natural wonders. On this spectacular eco-adventure tour, you'll experience what can only be described as a pulse-stopping view of one of the most beautiful and complex biological communities on Earth. Prepare yourself for stunning views of diverse vegetation including Mexico's exotic flora and fauna.

Experience the adrenaline from swinging from platform to platform 90 ft (30 meters) above the rainforest floor. Gaze at a variety of animal species and vegetation as you effortlessly travel through the immense tropical trees.

There has never been a more exciting way to explore the depths of the tropical rainforest! For thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike, this amazing adventure experience is one of the most popular ecological jungle tours in Puerto Vallarta!

Note: All of the guides have been extensively trained and insist on having only the best equipment with not one, but two safety ropes for your added security. Participants are under the constant care and supervision of highly qualified personnel who are formally trained in canopy our operations and safety techniques, only top-quality equipment is used and that is regularly and rigorously inspected and maintained. Your knowledgeable guides will assist you every step of the way - from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor.

City: Puerto Vallarta Region: Jalisco Country: Mexico Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Continent: North America
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Enjoy scenic views as you travel to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui for a riverboat trip and canopy adventure. Swinging through the treetops of the Central American rainforest gives you a unique perspective of Costa Rica!

Your naturalist guide will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning to start your 1.5-hour journey to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, passing through one of the most famous national parks in Costa Rica.

Once in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, you will board a boat to discover Costa Rica's varied flora and fauna along the river. The boat ride lasts approximately two hours, during which time you have the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent rainforest. Look out for forest inhabitants such as toucans, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and many other species.

You will then arrive at a private reserve where you have the choice of reaching the canopy starting point by horseback or hiking. The canopy tour starts with an explanation of the basic principles needed to make this experience enjoyable and safe. This is an adventure that lets you roam through the treetops, leaping from platform to platform using a special system of steel cables and professional climbing gear. The unique excursion requires no experience.

After an adrenaline-packed two hours, you will enjoy a home-style lunch at the private reserve before returning to your hotel in San Jose.

City: San Jose Region: Central Valley Country: Costa Rica Duration: 8 hours Continent: Central America
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You'll be swinging through the trees with the greatest of ease on this adrenaline-charged zipline tour! Soar from one platform to the next amongst the tree-tops 45 feet (14 meters) above the ground! You'll feel like Tarzan or George of the Jungle as you ride through the canopy with the clear air all around you!

Your journey through nature will be via a series of decks and platforms, connected by traverses, mounted in the trees of the rainforest. You begin with the complete safety briefing and demonstration of techniques conducted by certified canopy specialist guides who will stay with you throughout your adventure. Then the fun begins with your first traverse as you soar over the Great River.

Your journey continues with eight additional traverses coupled with intermittent nature walks. Each traverse and platform is unique with colorful names such as 'Limestone Cliff', 'Threesome Stop' and the highlight of the tour, the 1000 ft (300 meter) long 'Inter-parish Express'.

You will be given a variety of experiences highlighting the diversity of Jamaica's landscape and history. Hear and see the rushing waters below as you traverse up to 35 miles (55km) an hour across springs, the Great River and a 150 year old dam. This amazing experience of gliding silently through a tunnel of trees is the closest you will ever get to feeling what it's like to be a jungle bird!

World Travel Award 2007 - Winner for Caribbean's Leading Nature Adventure Excursion Operator!

City: Montego Bay Region: Montego Bay Country: Jamaica Duration: 3 hours Continent: Caribbean
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If you're looking for the perfect balance of activities and fun, then the Canyon Canopy Adventure is the choice for you! Thrill seekers get the unique opportunity to zip through canyons on a network of cables suspended high above the unspoiled scenic beauty and rich ecological habitats.

Fast, fun and exhilarating, the Canyon Canopy tour combines unique adventure elements with the stunning back drop of the UNESCO protected Boca de Sierra National Park to create the experience of a lifetime.

Fly across a series of incredible ziplines through wide open canyons and make your way along the Commando and Burma Bridges before arriving at the Tarzan Swing with its unique ascending ziplines!

Try your hand on the climbing walls, Double Cross and Rappel Lines, then race your friends on the ultimate Tandem Zip line before landing safely back at base camp for a deserved rest with spectacular views over the Boca de Sierra National Park.

Safety is the top priority! All the guides have been extensively trained and insist on using only the most up-to-date equipment with not one, but two safety ropes for your added security.

There has never been a more exciting way to explore the Baja outdoors and this is an eco-tour that is packed with challenges, adventures and tons of fun!

City: Los Cabos Region: Baja California Sur Country: Mexico Duration: 5 hours Continent: North America
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If you thought walking through a Costa Rican rainforest would be exciting, imagine the experience of traveling on top of it! This private park adventure takes you on an exhilarating ride on an aerial tramway, enabling you to fly through the rainforest canopy without wings.

Located a scenic drive away from San Jose, the private reserve's grounds border the renowned Braulio Carrillo National Park, where you will explore the hanging gardens of the rainforest up close in comfort and safety.

After taking a walk along forest trails, your bilingual guide will lead you to the awaiting aerial tram. The vehicle will take you on a 70-minute ride through the canopy, allowing you to discover the beauty of air plants, animals and birds. It's a hidden world of tremendous beauty and extraordinary biological diversity.

For an exciting day of unforgettable fun with friends and family, add this tour to your Costa Rica itinerary today!

City: San Jose Region: Central Valley Country: Costa Rica Duration: 6 hours Continent: Central America
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Experience the exhilaration of flying as you glide along steel ziplines, suspended high above the breathtaking white-water river that divides the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Your tour provides a discovery of mountain ecology that combines adventure with environmental education!

The tour area lies nestled in the valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and covers over 33 acres (11 hectares) of land including areas of untouched, ancient coastal temperate rainforest. Interpretive signage is provided on platforms and around the course to illustrate key points about local ecology and wildlife. While not guaranteed, wildlife are commonly seen including bears, lynx, deer, owls, grouse and squirrels.

You have two options to choose from:

Bear Tour:
Five incredible ziplines varying in length from 200 feet (61 meters) to over 1,000 feet (300 meters) long connected via a network of canopy bridges and boardwalks. The Bear Tour is perfect for families, groups and those who have never ziplined before. Enjoy the freestyle line with the freedom to hang upside down!

Eagle Tour:
On the Eagle Tour, you'll end your adventure by zipping all the way to Whistler village. A 2000 foot (600 meter) awe-inspiring zipline makes this tour perfect for those who have already experienced ziplining or are seeking even more heart-pounding adrenaline!

Please note: Due to restrictions in February during the 2010 Olympic Games, the Bear Tour will include only a total of four ziplines.

City: Whistler Region: British Columbia Country: Canada Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Continent: North America
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With more than 3 miles (4.8km) of zip cables strung high above the river canyon of Costa Azul and in the safety of your harness, you'll experience adrenaline at its best! This exhilarating tour combines adventure, fun and excitement with breathtaking scenery from a bird's eye view! Book now to add excitement to your Los Cabos vacation!

Departing from your Los Cabos hotel, you'll be transferred to the Costa Azul Canyon. Upon arrival at Costa Azul, the friendly bilingual staff will briefly explain the zip lines, harnesses and other important safety information before your adventure begins!

Strung high above the ground amongst the canopy, you'll fly over the trails and rivers of this incredible area! This adrenaline pumped tour is packed with adventure and fun!

Your expert guides will be available for assistance throughout the tour. In the safety of your harness, you can zip around on more than 3 miles (4.8km) of cables, enjoying the fresh air, stunning scenery and sheer adrenaline of this tour!

City: Los Cabos Region: Baja California Sur Country: Mexico Duration: 3 hours Continent: North America
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Pamper yourself and discover adventure in Rincon de la Vieja National Park on the Buena Vista Rainforest Combo Tour! Hot springs, volcanic mud facials, monkeys and a canopy adventure are just a couple of the many things to experience on this full day escorted tour from Guanacaste. So what are you waiting for? Book today!

Start the day at Buena Vista Rainforest, taking advantage of the volcanic activity. Here, you can enjoy either a sulfur bath with hot spring water and a mud facial, a canopy ride or a walk on the bridge. This paradise was built deep in the forest among trees, rivers, ravines and thermal springs. It is a unique place, where the vegetation has been preserved to maintain the rustic and natural style of the area.

You can find three species of monkeys in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. The area is home to howling monkey (Congo), spider monkeys and white face monkeys, along with many other species of mammals. Keep an eye out for coatis, ocelots and more than 257 species of birds. You can admire some of them as you relax in one of the five hot spring water pools or enjoy a volcanic mud mask on the decks.

Enjoy this jungle spa adventure as you relax in the rainforest, experiencing the natural beauty of tropical Costa Rica.

City: Guanacaste Region: North Pacific Country: Costa Rica Duration: 10 hours Continent: Central America
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You won't be able to resist this Kauai adventure!  You'll soar like a bird on eight picturesque ziplines, cross a suspension bridge, and spend an hour at an idyllic hidden swimming hole for lunch and fun. It's an adventure of a lifetime!

After harnessing up, climb into your adventure mobile for a short ride to the zipline trailhead. Clip in, then soar like a bird over breathtaking valleys and streams in the pristine, private grounds of the Kalihiwai area as you embark on a series of nine zipline crossings. On the last zipline, you can ride side by side, in an exciting race with your partner!

Then, take a walk through the treetops and over a waterfall on a suspension bridge. A short walk brings you to a hidden treasure: an idyllic deep waterfall swimming pool. Here lunch is served while you swim, jump or just float around on inner tubes.

This one-of-a-kind Kauai adventure combines the thrill of sailing through the air while getting a bird's-eye view of a Hawaiian jungle paradise.

City: Kauai Region: Hawaii Country: United States of America Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Continent: North America
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Want to do an activity that includes kayaking, ziplines, hiking, waterfalls, rope swings, a hayride across Kipu Ranch and a ride on an exotic motorized canoe? Then don't hesitate and join this day trip today!

Take a fun downhill kayak trip on a beautiful jungle stream. After an easy 2-mile (3.2km) paddle, you'll tie your kayaks to a tree and take a short walk to a gorgeous area of waterfalls and swimming holes. Jump into a covered wagon for a fabulous trip across Kipu Ranch and head towards Kamapua'a Falls trailhead. Then, take a short stroll down to an incredible Swiss Family Robinson-style tree house, which was built around a huge Banyan tree. You'll be overlooking the middle pitch of the 120' (35 meter) bridal veil Kamapua'a Falls from picnic benches, while enjoying a delicious catered luncheon.

Following lunch, guests will have the option of taking a wild ride on a 275' (80 meter) zipline over a waterfall and river, returning on foot via an 80' (25 meter) suspension bridge. From there, you'll continue along a forest trail through the exotic foliage to Kipu Falls for a swim break. The more adventurous participants will be jumping into swimming holes at the base of waterfalls cascading over black lava rock cliffs and swinging on ropes tied to tree branches high above mountain pools. Others will simply relax and enjoy the quiet beauty!

From there, you'll be cruising by covered wagon to a jungle trail, where you'll walk to a river landing. Kick back on an exotic and unique twin-hulled powered Hawaiian canoe for a delightful cruise back down river. A fun ending to an already exciting day!

Restrictions: Must be able to walk 2 miles (3.2km) and kayak 60-90 minutes. In order to participate in the zipline portion of the tour, passengers must weigh between 80 and 275lbs (between 36 and 125 kg). Those who weigh less or more will not fit in the harness. Minimum age to participate in the zipline adventure is 7 years.

City: Kauai Region: Hawaii Country: United States of America Duration: 8 hours Continent: North America
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