Monteverde: Guided Natural History Walk through the Cloud Forest

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica



Explore the cloud forest of Monteverde on a 3-hour hike with a local nature guide. Discover birds, plants, and wildlife while you learn about this unique and fascinating ecosystem.

Highlights

  • Enjoy an authentic experience with a local naturalist guide
  • Benefit from small groups of up to 8 participants
  • Spot wildlife with an HD telescope and support gear
  • Observe birds, plants, trees, and other animals in their natural habitat
  • Learn interesting facts about the fauna, flora, and ecosystems of Monteverde

Description

Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of Monteverde on a 3-hour guided hike with a local naturalist guide. Explore the forest trails and learn about the natural history, plants, birds, mammals, insects, and other inhabitants of the Monteverde ecosystem. The experience is designed to enjoy nature at a pleasant pace, with small groups of no more than 8 people and personalized attention. To make it easier to observe species, you'll use an HD telescope and specialized gear for smartphone photography. During the tour, the guide can help you identify and photograph the wildlife we encounter, and you'll receive all the photos taken during the activity free of charge. The sightseeing tour is available in Spanish or English. An excellent option for travelers who want to explore the cloud forest of Monteverde accompanied by a local guide and learn more about its biodiversity.

Includes

Local naturalist guide 3-hour guided hike HD telescope for viewing Adapter for taking photos with a phone Photographs taken during the tour, at no extra cost Sightseeing tour in English or Spanish Groups of up to 8 participants

Excludes

Admission ticket to the reserve or park Transportation Food Water or drinks Items of a personal nature Gratuities for the tour guide (optional)

Important Information

  • Admission to the reserve or protected area is not included We suggest bringing cash to pay for the entrance fee Transportation is not included A minimum of 2 persons per booking is required Small group with up to 8 participants Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking and for rainy conditions are recommended The experience takes place on nature trails, and there may be uneven terrain The trails are not wheelchair accessible Animal sightings are not guaranteed

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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