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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.

Get into the cloud forest of Monteverde with this guided morning walk. For 2-3 hours, you will explore the flora, fauna, and history of the area. This isn’t a trekking tour, rather an exploration of the nature of the area. Your guide will be an expert naturalist, and bilingual, so you will have the opportunity to learn in depth about the cloud forest.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you have the chance to spot the resplendent quetzal. Meet up with your guide on this small-group excursion and head through this tropical cloud forest, looking out for the multitudes of wildlife that inhabit the area using a provided spotting scope. The tour is offered in English and Spanish to accommodate more travelers.

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

Explore the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve with your private guided tour. You’ll easily meet your guide at the reserve, then head into the tropical cloud forest. There’s no need to deal with large tour groups, and you can feel free to walk at your own pace. This is a private tour for you and your group, so take your time and focus on what interests you.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Monteverde’s cloud forest at night with a certified local naturalist guide. Discover the secrets of the rainforest after dark while spotting sloths, kinkajous, tarantulas, vipers, and sleeping birds. This small-group experience ensures better visibility, personalized attention, and a deeper connection with nature. As night falls, the forest comes alive with unique sounds and behaviors, offering an unforgettable wildlife experience ideal for nature lovers and photographers.

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.

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.

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.

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 featuring a Superman cable and 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).

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.

Take the plunge from the highest bungee jumping spot in Central America on this bungee jumping tour in Monteverde. Strong cables and a helmet keep you safe, while guides push you out of your comfort zone for an extreme adventure in the middle of the cloud forest. The maximum jumper weight is 113 kilograms, ensuring safety standards are met.

El Tigre waterfalls provide you a unique chance to connect to your natural side on this wonderful hike you can make the total hike on food, or you can finish the tough part on a Jeep or a nice horseback ride with a tremendous tilaran moutain range landscaping views

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.

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.

Costa Rica is a paradise on earth for photographers and nature lovers, and of course, no one better for birdwatchers and ornithologists. One of the most biodiverse countries on earth, the highest bird species count of any country in the world; a great combination of stunning birds, beautiful landscapes and habitats, warm people, and in general nice weather, birdwatching in Costa Rica is like being in many countries at once.   A paradise for birders. Curi-Cancha is a birdwatcher’s paradise; this private reserve is excellent the  for observing toucans , Quetzals, hummingbirds, woodcreepers , warblers , wrens , flycatchers ,finches, parrots, sparrows and many others are frequently seen. Indeed, over 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in Curi-Cancha. The named it Curi-Cancha, the name derived from “Golden Enclosure” in Inca. Curi-Cancha is a birdwatcher’s paradise; this private reserve is stunning come on I'll wait for you.