Mistico Hanging Bridges & Lunch
The full bridge circuit with a proper meal after
Overview
The same guided Mistico circuit as the morning bridges tour, with a full Costa Rican lunch built into the day so you are not hunting for somewhere to eat afterwards. The 8:40 departure is deliberate: it is the most wildlife-active window at Mistico and it gets you onto the bridges ahead of the day-trip coaches arriving from San Jose. You walk the 3 km circuit with a naturalist guide and telescopes, then sit down to a casado - rice, beans, plantain, salad and a protein - before the transfer back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Full guided Mistico bridge circuit
- Earliest departure, ahead of the San Jose coaches
- Full Costa Rican casado lunch included
- Naturalist guides with spotting telescopes
- Wide, gently graded trail - good with children
Included
- Mistico Park entrance fee
- Guided walk of the full bridge circuit
- Typical Costa Rican lunch
- Certified naturalist guide
- Spotting telescope and binoculars
- Round-trip hotel pickup in the La Fortuna area
Not included
- Drinks beyond lunch
- Photos
- Guide gratuity
- 13% national sales tax
Meeting point & getting there
Departure times
- 8:40 AM
What to bring
- Closed-toe walking shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Refillable water bottle
- Camera
- Binoculars if you have them
Good to know before you book
- Minimum age 4
- Easy - 3 km on a wide, surfaced trail
- Closed-toe shoes recommended
Safety
- Bridges are steel-cabled and inspected annually
- Park closes the bridges during electrical storms
- Tell us about dietary requirements when you send your request
Children
Children 6-10 pay 50% of the adult rate. Children under 6 join free.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Inside 48 hours the tour is non-refundable, though we will always try to move you to another date first. Tours run rain or shine; if the operator cancels for safety you are refunded in full.
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