There are a lot of ways to see the sights when you re vacationing in an exotic, all inclusive vacations cruises new destination, but few of those options offer the thrill and bird s eye view you ll get while zip lining your way over the tree tops and across lush valleys, all inclusive vacations cruises especially if your destination is the Caribbean nation of Costa Rica. Zip lining has been catching on for quite a while as a vacation adventure after having been a favorite pastime of adrenaline junkies for years. Nowadays vacation companies in every exotic and faux-exotic locale are offering travelers zip line tours for everyone, whether you re a white-knuckler all inclusive vacations cruises of a full-fledged dare devil. There are many gorgeous and awe-inspiring locations to zip line around the world but few of them are as satisfying and sensational as those offered in Costa Rica.
Zip lining in Costa Rica is often referred to as flying across the Costa Rican canopy because you literally ride above the tops of the tropical rain forest that accounts for a great deal of the Costa Rican land mass. This rain forest, or forests as the case is in Cost Rica, forms a canopy that covers virtually the entire country so zipping from one elevated perch to another through the forest can be an exhilarating and inspirational way to take in all the incredible sights that Mother Nature has bestowed on Costa Rica.
Before you climb up and tree and set yourself to flying, well, almost all inclusive vacations cruises flying, across the flora and fauna you ll want to make sure to do your homework to ensure that you have the best possible experience. After all, zip lining in a tropical rain forest isn t exactly line taking the 2 p.m. tour of the Hershey Chocolate Factory. You ll want to be sure that you choose a company and a tour that understands your skill level as well as how daring you do or don t want to be on your first tour of the tree tops.
A little bit of background about zip lining before you go zip lining refers to a method of getting from one elevated perch to another with the use of a harness all inclusive vacations cruises and carabineer that is attached to a wheel that rides on a cable that is strung between trees. Once secured in the harness while standing on a platform close to the top of a tree, you push off from this platform and literally zip along the cable to another perch along the way in another tree.
There are basic zip line tours that aren t too stressful or dangerous and these are recommended all inclusive vacations cruises for first-timers who aren t looking for a heart-stopping adventure. From this level follows all inclusive vacations cruises other tours with various degrees of daring, some of which will put you on zip lines high above the ground which span thousands of feet across valleys and between mountains.
No matter which type of zip-liner you happen to be, it is probably a good idea to use a reputable, well-established zip line tour company that has a thorough training session before you take to the trees. At this time you ll learn safety information, how to properly use the harness and the brakes yes there is a break and unless you want to crash full force into an unyielding tree you should learn how to use the brake.
Most if not all zip line companies will let you know ahead of time what to wear but a few common sense tips apply no matter where you re flying or who you re flying with. Wear long pants and sneakers (pardon me, I m a NY er gym shoes if you like) or hiking boots. If you have long hair, pull it into a tail and tuck it under your hat, or the helmet that you will be given before you climb up the tree. The company that you are using will also provide you with heavy gloves, which are essential for zip lining.
Costa Rica is a beautiful country and therefore all inclusive vacations cruises an ideal place for zip lining. It has mountains, volcanoes, lush tropical forests and vegetation as well as all of the animal and plant life that go along with a tropical climate. From monkeys and tapir to parrots, magpies and pelicans, Costa Rica has more species to marvel over than you ll ever have time to see on one trip. Zip lining is a specialty with many Costa Rican vacation tour companies so you ll have no problem in finding one to suit you and your traveling companions. Here are a few that you might want to consider when making your plans to zipline across the Costa Rican Canopy.
Arenal Paraiso Canopy Tour Arenal is the location of one of Costa s most breathtaking sites, the Arenal Volcano. It s tall, imposing presence is unavoidable and it has a reputation almost as intimidating as the sight of this natural wonder. Arenal s perfectly symmetrical shape is a must-see while the nearly limitless all inclusive vacations cruises number of outdoor adventures available here make it one of the best destinations in Costa Rica for hiking, canoeing, and of course, zip lining. The Arenal Pariso Canopy tour is located at the canyon of the Arenal River, which is the setting for the perfect combination of nature and adventure. Among the many things you will see on this two are two grand waterfalls.
Canopy Tour Cartagena - This tree top tour of the Costa Rican rain forest takes place in the province of Guancaste, which is in the northwestern part of the country. all inclusive vacations cruises Guancaste is one of the most unique parts of Costa Rica, or any other country boasting a rain forest because this rain forest is a tropical dry forest. There is little or no rainfall in this region all inclusive vacations cruises from November through April, during which time the forest turns from deep green, to brown when most of the vegetation dries. However, as soon as the rainfall begins again in late April, they say you can actually hear the plants and trees coming to life. The Cartagena zipline tour company provides all inclusive vacations cruises a wonderful view of all there is to see in this gorgeous part of Costa Rica. From howler monkeys and iguanas to snakes and parrots, you ll see them all from a vantage point like no other.
all inclusive vacations cruises Selvatura Park Zipline Tour - Located in the Monteverde Cloud Forest the Selvatura Park adventure company has tours to suit everyone. From quarter day, half day, and full day tours, you can truly get a one-of-a-kind nature and adventure experience custom-tailored to your needs and expectations. You ll travel through all inclusive vacations cruises butterfly gardens and humingbird santuaries all inclusive vacations cruises as well as amphibian pools and reptile exhibitions all on the grounds of the Costa Rican national treasure that is the Monteverde all inclusive vacations cruises Cloud Forest.
Zip ling is indeed a fun and exciting departure from the drab vacation happenings that you re probably used to. It is relatively safe and fun for everyone in the family or your travel group so the next time you are in a part of the world that is best seen from above, all inclusive vacations cruises climb a tree and fly on through.
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