Tours and Activities > Monteverde > Monteverde Cloud Forest Day Tour
Explore the tropical cloud forest on this guided nature walk, to learn about one of the most precious and endangered ecosystems in the world and discover why Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve's protected forests are one of Costa Rica's most treasured natural gems.
Duration
4 Hours
Transportation
Included
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Description
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the world's most precious, vulnerable and impressive ecosystems, with its tropical cloud forests sitting at more than 1500 meters (4600 feet) above sea level.
On this guided day walk, your local naturalist guide will share with you the magic of the tropical cloud forest and its crucial importance such as housing unique and endemic flora and fauna. They will also share information on why this ecosystem is so precious, particularly in how climate change is affecting these sensitive and valuable forests.
The Cloud Forest Reserve has three different circuits and each circuit provides wonderful opportunities to experience the tropical cloud forest in its truest form, so come prepared for anything and everything to fully appreciate one of Costa Rica's most beloved natural treasures.
Starting $92 USD
per adult
Monteverde Cloud Forest Day Tour Highlights
- 4 hour total tour time, slow pace walk.
- Experience the tropical cloud forest and learn about its importance from a local naturalist guide.
- Small group size.
- See unique flora such as orchids, tree ferns, parasitic strangler figs and mosses.
- Spot unique fauna such as hummingbirds, Resplendant Quetzals and monkeys.
Watch our Monteverde Cloud Forest Day Tour Video!
What is Included?
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon tour booking, which must be prepaid in full to book.
- 2 schedules available: 7 AM and 1 PM.
- Maximum 9 people per guide.
- Minimum requirement of 2 people to operate.
- 4 hours total tour time.
- These are shared tours.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking clothes and closed shoes.
- Rain jacket.
- Binoculars, camera.
- Waterproof backpack
- Hat, sunscreen, be prepared for rain.
Booking Form
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Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wildlife can be seen on the Monteverde Cloud Forest day tour?
The tropical cloud forest is a great place to see hummingbirds, the Resplendant Quetzal (type of trogon), monkeys, coatis and two fingered sloths. The cloud forest especially is great for birds.
However, please remember that seeing wildlife is not guaranteed. The guide will try their hardest and point out any animals they see, but the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is very big (10,500 hectares or ~25,950 acres) and the cloud forest is extremely dense. Mother Nature will do what it will and Costa Rica is NOT a zoo.
What is the trail like?
It depends on which trail you go on. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve has 3 different circuits, and the reserve will determine which trail your group takes for the tour.
For the Monteverde Cloud Forest day tour, you will walk around 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) slowly, as your guide will be stopping a lot to talk about the flora and fauna. You will also stop at the various view points.
The reserve has one hanging bridge and one waterfall, which, depending on which trail the reserve determines you can go, you may or may not visit.
All the trails are well maintained dirt paths with good signage. It is easy - medium difficulty level, there is a little bit of elevation and steps.
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