Santa Elena: Discover Hidden Forest Wildlife–Private Tour

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica



Discover Santa Elena Cloud Forest exclusively with your group on a private tour. Enjoy a relaxed wildlife walk with a local naturalist guide and spot hidden forest life through an HD telescope.

Highlights

  • Explore the Santa Elena Cloud Forest on a private tour with a local guide
  • Discover the ecosystem of the cloud forest and its unique flora and fauna
  • Use an HD telescope to observe wildlife and take photos with your phone
  • Walk along the reserve's trails and observation bridges with your guide
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group of up to 6 people.

Description

Meet your guide at the Santa Elena Reserve and begin your private tour. Follow your guide through the reserve's trails and observation bridges, learning about the ecosystem as you go. Use a high-definition telescope to observe the local flora and fauna. Take photos with your phone through the telescope with the help of an adapter. Learn about the evolution of nature and the importance of cloud forests. Spend time identifying plants, birds, and other organisms in the forest. Receive photographs of the species observed during the tour at no additional cost.

Includes

Private group tour Bilingual local nature tour guide Interpretation of the ecosystem HD telescope for observing fauna and flora Adapter for taking photos with your phone through the telescope Photographs of the species observed during the tour Time spent identifying plants, birds, and other organisms Tour of the reserve's trails and observation bridges Free parking

Excludes

Admission ticket to the reserve or park. Transportation. Food. Water or beverages Personal expenses. Guide gratuities (optional).

Important Information

  • Entrance to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is not included in the tour price. We recommend bringing cash to pay the entrance fee. Transportation is not included; guests must make their own way to the meeting point. A minimum of 2 people is required per booking. Private experience for your group, with a maximum of 6 people, allowing for more personalized attention. Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts at the meeting point. The tour takes place mainly on natural trails and may include uneven terrain, mud, or slippery surfaces. Wear comfortable shoes with good grip, clothing suitable for cool and humid weather, and bring rain protection. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions, and sightings of specific species cannot be guaranteed. For the best experience, we recommend bringing your own binoculars and camera. Tour duration: 3 hours.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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