Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour with Expert Naturalist
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest with a local naturalist guide who helps you spot hidden wildlife, quetzals, monkeys, insects, orchids, and other species that most visitors miss. As you hike through this unique ecosystem, your guide will use trained observation skills and a high-powered spotting scope to reveal wildlife hidden in the forest canopy. Learn about the cloud forest's plants, animals, and ecological relationships while enjoying a personalized small-group experience. Monteverde is home to hundreds of bird species, diverse mammals, colorful insects, and remarkable plant life. Depending on conditions, you may encounter hummingbirds, toucans, coatis, monkeys, and even the legendary Resplendent Quetzal. Our knowledgeable local guides share not only wildlife expertise but also stories and insights about Monteverde's natural history and conservation efforts. Plenty of opportunities for observation and photography, this tour offers a deeper connection to the cloud forest.
Inclusions
What's included
- Wildlife identification assistance
- Small-group experience
- High-powered spotting scope
- Opportunity for smartphone photos through telescope
- Professional naturalist guide
What's not
- Transportation
- Entrance fee/admission to the park NOT included
- Parking Ticket
Itinerary
Embark on an enchanting journey through one of the world's most extraordinary cloud forests. During this immersive walk, you'll delve into the rich natural history and unique characteristics of both primary and secondary forests. This expedition offers an exceptional chance to observe a diverse array of mammals and birds in their natural surroundings. With a bit of luck, you may even spot the emblematic Quetzal, a stunning bird celebrated for its vibrant plumage, as it gracefully flits through its habitat. Prepare for an unforgettable experience that connects you with the beauty and biodiversity of this remarkable ecosystem.
At the end of the visit we will visit the hummingbirds gallery and cafe
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 188 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Amazing
Bring binoculars and wear good shoes, you will be doing lots of walking, Monteverde is an amazing place, I have been there before and will go again.
5Elier was amazing. You...
Elier was amazing. You can tell that he really loves and respects nature. He is incredibly knowledgeable about local flora and fauna and spotted many animals that I would have never noticed on my own. We even lucked out and saw a quetzal! Overall, amazing guide and fun experience.
5The guide makes the difference
It was beyond my expectations. We were able to see a Quetzal thanks to our guide’s experience and knowledge. Eleir (i hope I spell his name correctly ) was very eager to help. He, as a local dweller of the environment, is both a guide and a expert who loves his job. I am glad we had this tour with him. We really enjoyed this two and half hour in the forest. I loved the pace of the tour. Everything was all right. Many Thanks
5Elier the best guide
Elier was our guide and we absolutely loved him. He was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate. Thanks to him we were able to see a quetzal, the majestic bird, and learned so much about it and why it is endangered. To compare, another group was close by and when they asked their guide what is that she simply replied "a bird". I felt sorry for that group for not having a guide like Elier. We didnt read the fineprint and realized once we got there that we had to purchase the ticket to the park on top of the guided visit ticket so be aware of that. When we were done we just walked back to the parking instead of waiting 30min for a bus. It took us 10min to walk it.
5This was another must-do activity!!!
This was an awesome experience! We learned a lot about the flora, insects, birds, and mammals of the cloud forest. We saw a teeny tiny frog, coati, many birds (tons of hummingbirds, Buff Fronted Quail Doves, etc.), caterpillars, centipedes, and millipedes. We also saw many species of orchids, and a rattle snake plant, which when touched, grabbed a stick! Our guide Mauricio was excellent!
5Great experience. Our...
Great experience. Our guide Elbert was so enthusiastic, he spotted so many creatures and had so much information on the cloud forest.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the park's official parking lot in front of Selina Hotel
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 7 travellers
- Operated by
- Three Brothers Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Monteverde
- Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 224 experiences we list in Monteverde.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 224.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Monteverde
Monteverde is a mountain community in Costa Rica's cloud forest, known for misty reserves, hanging bridges, birdlife and coffee farms.
Monteverde is a scattering of farms and small villages on the Tilarán Mountains, around 1,400 metres up, where moist winds from the Caribbean wrap the ridge in cloud. Quaker families from the United States settled here in the 1950s and began dairy farming, and they helped protect the forest above. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and the neighbouring Santa Elena Reserve preserve mossy trees, ferns, orchids and hanging vines.
Top-ranked sights in Monteverde: Curi-Cancha Reserve, Selvatura Park, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena).
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