Walking above the cloud forest
From the ground, Panama's highland cloud forest is mostly trunks, ferns and moss. Up on the bridges it opens out. You're walking level with the canopy, looking straight across into the trees, with rivers and waterfalls below and Volcán Barú rising in the distance.
The trails between the bridges have some climbs and steps, so you'll want reasonable fitness and good shoes, but no experience of any kind. Kids can come along from age 6, which makes it one of the easiest ways for a family to get up into the canopy together.
It pairs nicely with the birdwatching tour for a slower day in the forest, or with the zipline canopy tour if you'd like to see the same trees at speed.
Highlights
- Six hanging bridges and six forest trails, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) in all
- Walk at treetop height through the cloud forest
- Views of rivers, waterfalls and Volcán Barú
- Open to kids from age 6
- Three departures a day, every day of the week
Who can join
- Open to anyone 6 and older. Younger children can't join.
- You'll need to be in good physical shape for the walk.
Before you go
- Departures every day at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
- We pick you up from your hotel before the tour starts. Please be ready 15 minutes before your pickup time. If we can't find you when it's time to leave, the spot can't be held.
- Groups of five or more can book a private departure for $50 per person.
- Wear shoes with good grip. The trails can be damp, as cloud forests usually are.
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms or strong wind can stop the tour at short notice. If that happens, we'll be in touch about a new date.
