Top Monteverde Nature and Wildlife Tours

Check out the amazing animals and plants that habitat the Monteverde Cloud Forest on this small-group, yet intimate, tour. You can use provided telescopes and field guides to spot some of the multitudes of birds in the area, and your field guide to identify the local plants and flowers. You’ll keep costs down with this group tour, but still have plenty of attention from your guide.

Walking through Costa Rica in one of the tours which is one of the most beautiful in CR called Cloud Forest Night Tour, watching nocturnal animals, insects, frogs, mammals and more! Discover the fascinating night walk, where nature becomes the protagonist of an unforgettable experience. We are proud to offer responsible animal watching, a practice that distinguishes us and makes us unique. We have expert guides who will welcome you with a smile and will be happy to show you Monteverde and its nocturnal wildlife. Come with your friends, family, everybody can enjoy of a different and nocturnal experience here in Costa Rica with us!

Get active while experiencing Costa Rica’s unique cloud forest environment on a guided half-day hiking tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest. Your guide will tell you all about the natural history and biodiversity of the area as you look out for an incredible range of birds and animals that live here. Don’t struggle to hear or keep up with your guide as this is a small-group tour.

RSVP to the biggest party in Monteverde with this nocturnal tour of the area's famed wildlife by moonlight, when nearly 80 percent of Monteverde's mammalian residents come out to play. Join a guide who will help you spot animals such as two-toed sloths, reptiles, and more as they come out after dark.

Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the most emblematic and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet and a must-see for nature lovers traveling to Costa Rica. On this guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, you will walk trails surrounded by lush vegetation accompanied by a professional local naturalist guide. During the tour, your guide will help you identify birds, insects and other species while sharing knowledge about the ecology and biological richness of this unique ecosystem. The reserve protects more than 10,000 hectares of tropical cloud forest and is home to an impressive diversity of fauna and flora. With the support of professional optical equipment, you will be able to observe and appreciate the biodiversity that makes Monteverde one of the most important natural destinations in Costa Rica.

Discover the magic of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, one of Costa Rica’s most extraordinary natural destinations and a paradise for nature lovers. This unique ecosystem is known for its remarkable biodiversity, including more than 85 species of mammals, over 350 species of birds, around 120 species of amphibians and reptiles, and nearly 3,000 plant species, including hundreds of orchids. During this 2.5-hour guided nature walk, your local naturalist guide will help you discover wildlife and reveal the hidden details of the cloud forest. As you explore the trails, you may observe colorful birds, insects, frogs, and unique plants that make this ecosystem so special. The experience takes place in small groups of up to 8 participants, creating a relaxed and personalized atmosphere that allows for better wildlife observation and a deeper connection with the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Switch up your daily routine with this enchanting night walk tour that takes you on a journey into the forest after dark. Discover the vibrant nocturnal wildlife in action during this 2-hour tour through a transitional forest. Led by a private guide, stop to spot a variety of mammals, birds, and insects that exhibit unique behaviors at night. Ideal for families seeking adventure, explore the area and observe everything from sleeping birds to creepy crawlers.

Discover why the Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Tour is one of the best nighttime wildlife experiences in Costa Rica. Over 87% of the animals in the tropical cloud forest are nocturnal, making nighttime the ideal time to explore Monteverde's biodiversity with an expert naturalist guide. During this nighttime hike on private trails, you'll have the opportunity to search for red-eyed tree frogs, tarantulas, snakes, kinkajous, armadillos, two-toed sloths, and birds roosting in the cloud forest. Each tour is unique and authentic, as wildlife sightings depend on natural factors such as weather, season, animal activity, and a bit of luck. This experience offers a unique way to discover the Monteverde cloud forest after sunset and connect with nature at its most active and mysterious.

The Biodiversity of the Forests of the high areas of Costa Rica are unique with the specialty that most are endemic to these highlands of Central America. In this magical place you have the opportunity to observe the incredible Resplendent Quetzal in natural habitat as well as a great variety of Hummingbirds and native orchids that have epiphytic lives. We offer the possibility of taking the tour in a special electric cart for people with walking problems, with an extra cost of $60 that you can pay on the day of the tour in cash or card.

Get your heart racing on this cloud forest adventure on a private reserve in Monteverde. Ride ziplines over the forest canopy, rappel down to the forest floor, climb inside of a tree, and more, for a family-friendly excursion that brings you closer to nature.

This tour was designed for Bird Watchers with Experience dedicated to the Observation of birds with a list or birds for a specific purpose (Target list), This Tour is Guided by Diego Rodríguez Recognized Birder in Costa Rica and its Monteverde Zone, Diego has observed birds in Costa Rica for more than 12+ years is an Expert in Songs, Behavior and Natural History of Birds in addition to being part of the Ebird Reviewer Committee for Costa Rica. You will have the opportunity to have a close-up of the birds through a telescope. The main reserve for birdwatching in Monteverde is Curi-Cancha with more than two areas of life, Open Areas, Cloud Forest among a wide variety of Ecosystems that make this place incredible for Birdwatching with fascinating Species Woodcreepers, Leaftosers, Wrens among another wide variety of species on the target list of the Hardcore Birders This is the best reserve to find birds on a day trip.

We are an authentic and family tour, not commercial. Come, enjoy and learn about our coffee, with specialized guides. In our tour you will be able to walk inside the coffee plantation, really knowing our place. When you do the Coffee Tour, during your stay at the farm you can also taste the different roasts, accompanying this with a delicious snack that can be normal, vegan or vegetarian. On our tour we also have trees with different fruits, which you can eat and enjoy, such as mango, oranges, mandarins (seasonal fruits) and of course our delicious sugar cane.

Go birdwatching in the Curi-Cancha Reserve in the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a half-day tour led by a naturalist guide and spot more than you would going alone. Look out for resplendent quetzals, silvery-fronted tapaculo, toucans, hummingbirds, and more—identify up to 60 species. Enjoy exploring the mountainous forest trails without the risk of getting lost. Monteverde-area transfers can be provided for an extra fee.

Explore the remarkable ecosystem of Monteverde's cloud forest with this combo eco-tour at Selvatura Park. Walk across the treetops on a series of hanging bridges, and marvel at a variety of jewel-toned winged wonders on a tour of butterfly gardens. A typical Costa Rican lunch at the adventure park’s on-site restaurant rounds out this day immersed in one of the world's most diverse habitats.

The best views of the cloud forest near Monteverde are undoubtedly from above—if you can get high enough. On this easy tour, take a guided nature walk along hanging bridges through the forest canopy in search of wildlife and beautiful plants. Follow your naturalist guide carrying professional optical equipment to the best viewpoints for observing the rich biodiversity, including orchids, epiphytes, and seasonal birds like the Resplendent Quetzal and Black-faced Solitaire.

Walk through the mists and be delighted at the unique birds and other creatures that make their homes in this rainforest ecosystem. Use the provided telescope to spot hundreds of species of colourful orchids, mosses, ferns, and lichens in the forest canopy and understorey. Learn about the biodiversity and the work done to conserve this precious environment.

You like adventure come and enjoy a unique and excellent night walk with certified guide, in search of the amazing animals we can see in the night.

On this guided tour of the Butterfly Conservatory, which is dedicated to the preservation, growth, and study of the rainforest, with a focus on butterflies and other tropical rainforest species, experience a live demonstration of the butterfly life cycle, see poison dart frogs and other species of amphibians from the Arenal rainforest, and explore the botanical gardens and medicinal herb gardens.

Its a hike at a very unique and virgin Cloudforest, with great views and many beautifull Waterfalls, the songs of the tropical birds mixed up with the sound of the water makes the experience unique and unforgettable.

Visit a fully functioning, family-owned dairy farm in Monteverde and enjoy interactive experiences only available to those on the tour. At Finca El Paraiso, feed baby animals, milk cows and goats, learn about organic dairy farming, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch of handmade tortillas and fresh cheese. See a Costa Rican farm in action on this unique, hands-on tour.

The Curi Cancha private wildlife refuge is home to wild plants and animals. On this tour you will be accompanied by a guide specialized in finding the local fauna which is very special with unique strategies to survive in this unique habitat of the high altitude tropical forests. The professional telescope that the guide carries will be very useful to be able to observe the wildlife in great detail.

The trails of the Finca Lantana are a special place to see different species of frogs, snakes and insects, and other animals such as sloth, ocelot, tarantula and armadillo, as well as a variety of plants, the majestic strangler fig, and many more.You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will provide you with a flashlight and begin the magic of the forest. Although we cannot guarantee that you will see a particular species because we are a biological corridor where fauna is observed in its natural state, we guarantee you an experience that you will not forget

If you’d like to explore the many species of birds living in Monteverde with a private guide, then book this half day tour for you and your group. You can create your own itinerary, and won’t need to hassle with a large group tour. Use your provided HD telescope and field guide to find and photograph several species local to the Monteverde cloud forest.