Top Monteverde Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Skip crowded ground trails and experience the Monteverde Cloud Forest from multiple levels on this guided hanging bridges tour at Selvatura Adventure Park. Walk high above the forest floor as you cross eight suspended bridges—among the longest and strongest in Costa Rica—while your guide points out wildlife and explains the cloud forest ecosystem.

Exchange the sun and surf for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course with an optional Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the treetops along hanging bridges. In between adventures, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch (select tours only).

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.

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.

Take to the water on Lake Arenal with a flexible jet ski rental designed for riders of different experience levels. Enjoy the freedom to explore the lake at your own pace while taking in views of the surrounding volcanic landscape from the water. With safety equipment, instructions, and fuel included, it’s an easy way to add some adrenaline to your time in La Fortuna without committing to a guided excursion.

Experience the magic of Monteverde’s cloud forest after dark with an intimate night walk led by a local naturalist. Explore a private trail away from the crowds and observe incredible nocturnal animals such as red-eyed tree frogs, kinkajous, tarantulas, armadillos, and sloths. Our small group size ensures a personalized experience, perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Costa Rica is renowned for its extreme ziplining and Selvatura Park is one of the longest canopy tours in the country. On this tour from Monteverde, soar through the treetops on a thrilling zipline course, brave the Tarzan Swing, and spot wildlife in the cloud forest as you walk the hanging bridges. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Pick a morning or afternoon start time that suits your schedule and then head to Selvatura Park to begin your fun-filled zipline adventure. Get started with a safety session, during which you'll receive a harness and learn the basic park safety procedures to ensure a fun, but protected experience. You’ll then have access to the park’s range of 13 different zipline cables and 18 platforms, along with an optional ride on the Tarzan Swing. You’ll walk through the park between a series of 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) tree walkways that traverse Monteverde’s cloud forest, crossing between eight different bridges, with some lengths up to 510 feet (170 meters) and some as high as 180 feet (60 meters). After enjoying an action-packed day suitable for all ages, you’ll end your experience in the park and head to your next destination.

Experience the thrill of flying through the air on a 3-hour zipline course in Monteverde. You'll cross 14 cables, ranging in height from 246 feet (75 meters) to 492 feet (150 meters). Plus, you'll have the chance to rappel almost 100 feet (30 meters) and take flight on a Tarzan swing.

Discover Finca Lantana Night Tour, a 2-hour walk in Cerro Plano, Monteverde, Costa Rica. Explore a family-run nature reserve after dark with a naturalist guide, searching for sloths, armadillos, porcupines, opossums, coatis, olingos, kinkajous, sleeping birds, and fascinating insects. This Monteverde night walk introduces you to the forest's nocturnal biodiversity. Look for resting toucans, motmots, and black guans, while observing branches and foliage for tree frogs, snakes, and other wildlife. Your guide explains animal behavior, nighttime adaptations, and the importance of habitat conservation. Each visit offers different discoveries, with sightings depending on weather, season, and wildlife activity. Join a small group of four to six guests for an engaging wildlife experience. Before entering Finca Lantana's trails, your guide provides flashlights and a brief introduction. Advance reservations are recommended, as spaces are limited.

More than learning about coffee, you will live it from the inside, in a family farm in the heart of the San Luis Valley, Monteverde. This tour is guided by the Ramirez Brenes family, coffee growers for more than 30 years, who open the doors of their home to share not only the coffee process, but its history, its knowledge and its way of life. There are no crowds or impersonal scripts here. There are walks between orchids, ficus trees, organic crops and fresh mountain aromas. You will roast coffee with your own hands, visit an old house loaded with memories and taste a cup accompanied by homemade pastries made by Dona Denia, as if you were part of the family. It is an intimate, authentic and transformative experience. Ideal for those looking for something real: direct contact with nature, the local culture and the soul of Costa Rican coffee.

Like much of the rainforest in central Costa Rica, the private Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge is home to special plants and wild animals—if you’re able to find them. With this small-group tour, explore the reserve with a guide who knows intimately where to find the best flora and fauna, and carries a professional spotting scope to help you see them. The tour is offered in English and Spanish to accommodate more travelers.

You will have the opportunity to live a 4-in-1 experience, where you will be able to learn about each of the processes about coffee from people who are passionate about this fruit, in addition to delicious tastings of sugar cane and chocolate, you will return home with some magnificent recipes to prepare these products at home. Finishing with the tastings we will enter the forest, in small groups, in order to avoid disturbing as little as possible and achieve a better experience, always accompanied by a local guide who knows every corner of the forest who will show each of the more wonders present in Monteveverde when the night comes

Certified and most important a very passionate guide will be leading you through different spots in the area to show you as many birds as possible.

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.

Discover the incredible biodiversity of the Monteverde Cloud Forest on this guided natural history hike, ideal for travelers who want to explore one of Costa Rica's most fascinating and biodiverse ecosystems. Accompanied by an expert local naturalist guide, you'll hike along carefully selected trails within the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, renowned worldwide for its extraordinary ecological richness. During the hike, you may spot tropical birds such as toucans, hummingbirds, and, with a bit of luck, the famous Resplendent Quetzal. You might also encounter insects, amphibians, reptiles, and an impressive diversity of plants, including orchids, bromeliads, and giant ferns, that characterize the cloud forest. Thanks to the guide's expertise and the use of professional optical equipment, your chances of observing wildlife are greatly enhanced. This tour is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and birdwatchers.

A specialized tour for bird lovers. A walk to the birding hot spots in Monteverde, one of the best places for this activity. The biodiversity found in this area allow us to spot quetzals, toucans, umbrellabirds, and many other species.

Is the perfect activity for those who wants to discover the natural habitat found in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The idea is to start at 6:00am or 7:00am with an introduction of the Costarican birds and general terms about the tour. During the 4 hours of this tour is possible to spot different species of animals. Costa Rica is well known wordwide about birds, so this is a great experience if you really wants to feel the cloud forest sorrouned by beautiful nature.

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.

This guided walk offers an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most vibrant and biodiverse areas of the reserve along the "Corazón del Bosque" (Heart of the Forest) trail. Accompanied by a specialized naturalist guide, you will discover a unique ecosystem that researchers consider a true natural laboratory teeming with extraordinary biodiversity. During the tour, your guide will share fascinating information about the cloud forest and help you spot iconic species—such as the Emerald Toucanet, the majestic Resplendent Quetzal, and, with any luck, spider monkeys—while you enjoy breathtaking views of the Monteverde mountains. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve protects over 5,000 hectares of tropical forest, encompassing both primary and secondary forest areas. This natural sanctuary is home to numerous unique species that you can discover during a guided tour with an expert naturalist.

Don't settle for short, crowded adventure parks. Instead, experience the cloud forest from where it’s most dramatic—high above the ground—on this zipline adventure course at Selvatura Park, the only course located inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Fly from platform to platform across 13 ziplines, including some of Costa Rica’s longest, for a bird's-eye view of the forest.

If you're short on time in Monteverde Cloud Forest, then this comprehensive package of fun activities is a great option. In just one day, experience the thrill of soaring through the trees on a high-speed zipline, join a guided tour through three habitats (sloth, amphibians, and reptile), and head out along the sky bridges to get canopy-level views of the forest's diverse flora and fauna.

Curi-Cancha is a paradise for bird watchers. The resplendent quetzal, the three-wattled pavilion, the blue-crowned motmot, the orange-bellied trogon, and many others are frequently seen. In fact, more than 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in Curi-Cancha. Common sighting mammals include armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth, and three species of monkeys: howler, white-faced capuchin, and spider monkey. Our groups are small of 8 people max

Start your day by arriving directly at the Curi Cancha private reserve. After a quick and easy check-in process(bring a photo of the passport of each participant to do the check in). Be ready to explore the destination with your local guide. Follow your guide as they show you the biodiversity of the area while you also learn about the natural and cultural history of Monteverde. Explore the wonders of the reserve, boasting an incredible variety of biodiversity in the environment. The idea of the tour is to explore the diverse environments in the reserve while you learn from it Enjoy the scenarios full of beautiful views. There are big chances to spot different creatures depending on the time of the year like Resplendent Quetzal, the Three-wattled bellbird, peccarys and different monkey species. Keep in mind that if the weather conditions are difficult, or the tour guide has a last minute issue, tour can be canceled and so refunded. Contact us for more information