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Jin_S, May 2026
Superb experience with Diego
It was such a great experience and we successfully saw the female&male quetzal twice in the morning - they were switching and staying for a few minutes outside. Diego is very professional and friendly, he also pointed other birds and plants to us. Strongly recommended.
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.
Scott_B, Mar 2026
Found the 3-whittle bellbird
Kevin! Humble man full of wisdom and grace. He hears and sees birds like he is one. He shares all of that for the price of admission but he would do it free (if he could)! We loved his patience with us. We found 4-5 rare birds and we were treated to the faunas and flora's of the cloud forest.
Pay the man He’s worth the price and more
Michelle_N, Jan 2026
Olger is the Best!!
Wow! What an amazing time we had at Curicancha! Our guide Olger was so wonderful, he taught us so much about his culture and the history of Monteverde all while listening to and showing us the birds of the forest! He shared the Spanish names for some of the birds we saw and even we we couldn’t see some birds he told us about their calls and showed us what they looked like in his book. He was kind, enthusiastic, and very fun. We had the most enjoyable and relaxing time.
Philip_K, Dec 2025
A great night hike with an even better guide
This was hands down one of our favorite activities on our vacation. Kevin was an exceptional guide. Along with being very personable, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to talk with, he has a nose for finding animals. While he cautioned at the outset that you never can tell what might happen, he managed to find 2 mother sloths with their babies, toucans, hummingbirds, frogs, a bat eating a fig, armadillos, tarantula, scorpion, and an Olingo. Not only this, but he gets great pictures too! The hike itself wasn’t too bad and takes you through the forest as well as an old farm that is being rewilded. Would recommend this to anyone visiting.
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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