Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour – Small Group and Guide

4.8 (85 reviews) Monteverde, Costa Rica
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Guided tour service

The rate is for the guide service and does not include transportation and entrance fees to the MTV Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

All inclusive

Includes entrance and guide.: Includes entrance and guide.

What's included

  • optic gear
  • 2.5 hours of nature walk
  • Admission cost for the Monteverde Biological Reserve (with rate options)

What to expect

The Monte Verde Biological Reserve is an excellent option to explore the cloud forest with a naturalist guide, a specialist in this life zone full of trees with plants, inhabiting the forest canopy these plants are known as epiphytic plants, you will find gigantic trees called Ficus strangulators full of wildlife, many of these flora and fauna are endemic or native to the place which makes them special, unique to the life zone known as tropical cloud forest. Throughout the walk the guide will accompany you all the time sharing with you all kinds of interesting and valuable information to understand this magical place. At the end of the walk, your guide will accompany you to the hummingbird garden, where you can see up to 7 species of hummingbirds.

  1. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

To enter the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, head to the official parking lot and validate your ticket at the reception desk. You will then take the internal shuttle to the trails. We recommend purchasing the "Corazón del Bosque" ticket online and arriving 20 minutes before the tour.

End point

To enter the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, head to the official parking lot and validate your ticket at the reception desk. You will then take the internal shuttle to the trails. We recommend purchasing the "Corazón del Bosque" ticket online and arriving 20 minutes before the tour.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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