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Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Walk

Uncover the mysteries of the tropical cloud forest after the sun goes down and experience the forest come alive during complete darkness on this guided night walk of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Duration
2.5 Hours
Transportation
Included
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Tour Guide
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Description

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of the most famous reserves in Costa Rica, protecting 3500 hectares of precious tropical cloud forest.

On this guided night walk, your guide will lead you through the trails in the cloud forest reserve so you can experience and hear the sounds of the cloud forest all around you.

As the cloud forest reserve has mostly primary and secondary forest with no open pastures or previous farmlands, the trails and rainforest canopy are very dense, giving visitors the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the nocturnal lives of the creatures that call the cloud forest home.

During this 1 mile long walk (1.6 km), your guide will stop and look for various animals like nocturnal mammals, insects and sleeping birds. Due to the vast size and dense cloud forest canopy cover, every night is different in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve!

Tour highlights

  • Experience the pristine cloud forest at night for a unique experience.
  • Local knowledgeable naturalist guide.
  • Hear the sights and sounds of the cloud forest after sundown.
  • See wildlife like sleeping birds, arachnids, scorpions, insects, frogs and other night critters.
  • Learn about the importance of the tropical cloud forest, climate change and environmentalism.

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What is included?

Included

  • Entrance fee
  • Spanish and English bilingual guide
  • Round transportation from Santa Elena
  • Flashlight

Before you go

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be given upon tour booking, which must be prepaid in full to book.
  • Minimum 2 people to operate.
  • Maximum group size of 9 people per guide.
  • Approximate pick up time 530 PM. 2.5 hour tour.

What to Bring/Wear

  • Comfortable walking clothes like long pants and a jacket.
  • Closed shoes. NO open shoes, sandals or flip flops.
  • Camera, flashlight.
  • A good attitude. 

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Your questions answered

What kind of wildlife will we see?

In the tropical cloud forest, wildlife you may see on the Monteverde Cloud forest night walk are sleeping birds, insects, arachnids, two fingered sloths, snakes and frogs.

Please note that wildlife is not guaranteed but the guide will do their best to find as many animals as possible. Mother Nature will do what its going to do and the cloud forest reserve is NOT A ZOO.

How many people are in one group?

No more than 9 people per guide.

How long and hard is the trail?

The trail is 1 mile (1.6 km) and is easy level. The pace is slow, as the guide will be stopping a lot to look for animals and interesting things to show you.

What should I wear?

Long pants, a jacket with long sleeves, closed shoes like walking, running or hiking shoes. NO sandals, flip flops, or loose shoes or any kind.

Can I bring my own flashlight?

Yes, if you have your own you can bring it. The guide will check it out to make sure it's suitable to use and show you how to shine the lights as not to disturb the animals.

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