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Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: A Detailed Insight into Tropical Wildlife and Flora
4.8
357 Ratings
Monteverde
Embark on a Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of tropical wildlife and flora. Discover endemic species, learn about the forest, and spot the magnificent resplendent quetzal. Join a small group for a personalized experience!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - This is an incredible opportunity to witness the unique cloud forest ecosystem, which is a special habitat for the Resplendent Quetzal.
What's Included
- Spotting scope provided for enhanced viewing.
- Photo opportunities of tour sightings.
- 10-minute presentation on Monteverde’s history.
- Visit to a hummingbird garden.
- Enjoy a more personalized experience in a small group setting.
What's Not Included
- Monteverde Biological Preserve Entrance fee. $26 pp. Students USD $13 pp
- Transportation
Additional Information
This fantastic journey consistently offers an excellent chance to observe an abundance of local wildlife, particularly in a Tropical Cloud Forest. The cloud forest is among the most breathtaking forests globally. Many of the species present are native to the area. A single tree could harbor over 200 plant species. Equipped with knowledge about the forest and its birds and animals, this tour promises a magical experience in a small, intimate group setting. We aim to provide highly personal service with our focus on smaller groups. Moreover, we’re host to the resplendent quetzal, the handsomest bird in Central America. Our rich biodiversity includes 2500 distinct plant species, 1000 unique tree species, 585 varieties of orchids, 540 bird species, and much more.
Location
Entrance to Monteverde Reserve
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde
If you come by car, it is important to keep in mind that you have to park your vehicle in the official parking lot of the reserve and then take the minibus that will take you to the reception office, which will add 15 minutes extra to your trip. Please be ready 10 minutes before the tour start
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(357 Ratings)
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Scott_m
Aug 12, 2024
Fun experience for everyone - We really enjoyed our tour through the forest. We were initially booked with another family unknown to us and upon arrival were told they would separate us into two groups.
Our guide, Kevin, was great. We had several different guides throughout our time here in Costa Rica, and found him to be the best.
We started on the standard tour, but Kevin mentioned that there were several animals spotted in different locations if we wanted to try to look for them. What a good suggestion, we managed to see many different animals including monkies, a green pit viper and a family of wild pigs amongst others.
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Jordan
Aug 1, 2024
Great & learned a lot! - Roy was brilliant. He is friendly and informative and has so much information about the flora and fauna of the Monteverde Reserve. 10/10 would recommend.
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Anne_p
Jul 19, 2024
We saw an ocelot! - Ray was an excellent guide, I highly recommend him. He has been guiding tours for at least a couple of decades and hasn't lost a bit of his enthusiasm for his work. One of the first animals we saw was a mother ocelot and her cub, spotted by a different guide. It was very exciting as ocelots are difficult to see in the park. Ray took us down different paths and showed us birds, plants, an agouti, etc. He was personable and funny and really made the tour special.
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591arunt
Jul 11, 2024
Great cloudforest tour - The cloudforest is a wonderful place to visit if you're a nature lover. Sightings are not really guaranteed since the forest is quite dense. But we got lucky and saw a family of coatis, spider monkeys, agouti, a peccary and even the beautiful quetzal.
Our guide was pretty knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting info on everything within the cloudforest ecosystem.
I'd definitely recommend this tour.
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123pokey321
Jul 8, 2024
Wonderful tour guid - My wife and I took a Cloud Forest tour with Roy and I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to see so much more than they would without a guide. We visited on a day when it was absolutely pouring rain, and Roy was still able to spot monkeys, turkeys, and numerous other birds and animals (some which walked right by our feet). On top of his fantastic spotting abilities, Roy was a wealth of information and made our stroll through the rain forest a wonderful learning experience. We will definitely be in touch the next time we visit Costa Rica.
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Shonak_v
Jul 7, 2024
Good experience - Roy is very professional and knows the forest very well. But unfortunately we didn’t see any animals or birds. It started raining heavily half way and we had to rush back. Overall it was good experience
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Jaime_t
Jun 24, 2024
Fabulous morning tour with Roy! - My friends and I had a great time with Roy. He’s very very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Highly recommend the morning tour!
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Goldbergl
Jun 24, 2024
Worthwhile - We had a great time on our tour. Our guide explained everything about the forest. We were able to see all kinds of wildlife that we would never be able to see without our guide. He was amazing.
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Mersiha_a
Jul 5, 2024
A must-do - My best friend and I joined a small group on this tour with our guide, Deyber. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the ecosystem, providing fascinating insights into the flora and fauna that call the cloud forest home. We saw several reptiles, butterflies, hummingbirds, and a toucan. There is a gift shop on site as well as a small cafe. Absolutely enjoyed this tour and would recommend to all :) Pura Vida!
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Adventure36141131126
Jul 2, 2024
Roy is great! BUT , pass on Monteverde and go to La Fortuna unless you are a biologist/birdwatcher etc. - To be clear, this is a rating of Monteverde itself, not Roy and his brother (both of whom are excellent). We had just come from 4 nights in La Fortuna after a number of excursions etc. Monteverde was not worth the 3hr drive from La Fortuna where we saw more wildlife (Armadillo’s, monkeys, snakes, poisonous frogs …) than in Monteverde. Apart from the wildlife spotting, the walk within Monteverde park itself culminates with a waterfall but is very secluded with no views. Overall, go if you are a hardcore environmentalist but skip this and spend your time in La Fortuna.
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