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Ilana_K, Aug 2026
Nonstop animal sightings and amazing guide!
We weren’t sure what to expect when it was raining right up until the time of the tour, but Kevin assured us it was worth going out. So glad we listened! Kevin was an amazing guide-great stories and super knowledgeable about the cloud forest. Barely a minute went by the whole time without some sort of amazing sighting-mom and baby sloth, howler monkey, family of wild pigs, viper snake, toucans and whole variety of interesting birds, tarantula, and the list goes on and on! He took fantastic photos for us too. Exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend!
Alexzondria_M, Aug 2026
Best bird guide in Monteverde
We had Kevin as our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing. I had a list of the top birds I wanted to see and he made sure that we saw every single one!! The top bird on my list was the resplendent Quetzal, which he found for us in the first 10 minutes. I booked with Kevin because I saw others reviews with statements like “Kevin is one with the birds” and “bird whisperer” which were all 100% the truth. We could not have asked for a better guide!
Katy_N, Jul 2026
Fantastic tour, will book again!
We had a fantastic wildlife tour with guide George today, around Reserva Curi Cancha, Monteverde! Highly recommend this tour - they have high-end equipment, George took excellent photos for us, and he worked super hard to make sure we saw tons of birds, monkeys, etc. He was also great with our 4 year old daughter, engaging and entertaining her!
Austin_B, Jul 2026
Stephen was our guide and...
Stephen was our guide and he was INCREDIBLE and it was SUCH good experience. He was very knowledgeable and loved what he does. He was very skilled and we were able to see 2 quetzals for a long time. He is very talented. Saw many other birds and animals. Stephen was fantastic and I wish him well in his career.
Julie_A, May 2026
This tour was one of the...
This tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Our guide, Vinny, made the experience special. He made every effort to find animals for us to see - a toucan, tarantula, snake, glass frog, stick bugs....and shared interesting information about everything we saw that night. Wonderful experience - thank you!
Susan_K, May 2026
Less commercial, personal gem
When you arrive at the coffee plantation shop, you wouldn’t be at fault for thinking you were being shown around someone’s backyard but what you soon realise is that the coffee plantation is in the jungle. He and his wife are huge wildlife enthusiasts - we saw so much, a sleeping toucan, armadillos, snakes, owls and much more. After doing a couple of more commercials animal tours, this was a breathe of fresh air and a glimpse into something special
Emily_K, Apr 2026
Wonderful birding day!
Jason was a wonderful guide! He was my first birding guide in Costa Rica but I went on to have several more in other parts of the country and Jason was the best by far. His knowledge of birds and their calls/songs was very impressive. I saw 50 species of birds on this tour I booked through Viator (I ended up being solo) and then I booked two additional outings with Jason - birding to Santa Elena cloud forest and a wildlife night walk, both of which were excellent. Jason knew I wanted to see a Quetzal and when we hadn’t found one by the end of our second birding outing, he went out of his way to take me to one more spot where he thought he might find one, and HE DID! Lovely experience, I’ve already recommended him to a friend who wants to go birding in Costa Rica. Definitely would reach out to Jason again if I was in the area.
Tammy_B, Jan 2026
Amazing zipline, gorgeous long rides, Superman and Tarzan swimg
My husband and I did this in a light rain in January. Despite the weather it was still amazing! I felt completely safe and the zip line experience is through gorgeous scenery and moving between the lines is fast and still a beautiful part of the experience. You get the option to go Superman style twice and at the end there is an epic Tarzan swing. My husband didn’t do it, but I did and it was one of the most incredible things I’ve done. Very safe and not jerky on your neck or back—the kick is swinging outward and not like a bungee jump—just clean adrenaline rush. Totally recommend for best zip line experience!
Larissa_S, Jan 2026
Bird watching so beautiful
Our guide was super passionate about birds and everything, we are not really experienced bird watchers ourself but we’re excited to see. We saw the Quetzel, toucans hummingbirds everywhere and then some! So awesome! Oh we also saw white faced monkeys! So cute
Stephen_H, Dec 2025
100% Worth Every Penny!
The Selvatura Park Canopy Tour was seriously a rush! We’ve done a lot of research on different zip-lining parks, and this one stood out for a reason. Some of the lines were incredibly long, fast, and high, giving you that perfect mix of adrenaline and pure awe as you glide over the cloud forest.
Every moment felt safe, organized, and so much fun. And honestly? Totally worth the money. The length of the lines, the views, the speed, and the overall experience make it absolutely unforgettable.
If you’re in Costa Rica and want a thrill that you’ll be talking about for years, this is the zip line tour to choose.
Pauline_T, Dec 2025
Incredible! This was my...
Incredible! This was my second time in Monteverde and once again amazing. I highly recommend this tour either private or in group. Our guide Justin was very knowledgeable and friendly. He showed plenty of animals and insects you’d never have seen on your own.
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