Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: A Detailed Insight into Tropical Wildlife and Flora

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - This is a wonderful chance to discover the distinctive cloud forest ecosystem, which is home to the Resplendent Quetzal, Emerald Toucanet, Two-toed Sloth, and more.
    Please be aware that entrance fees to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve are not included in the rate. If traveling by car, ensure to park…
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
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Join an extraordinary tour that provides a unique chance to observe the vibrant local wildlife in a breathtaking tropical cloud forest. This magical forest is celebrated as one of the most beautiful globally, hosting numerous endemic species found nowhere else.
Envision discovering over 200 distinct plant species on a single tree! This tour offers an…

Location
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, Parking Lot.
If you’re coming by car, please remember to park in the official parking lot of the reserve where you’ll find the reception to pay for your tickets and meet your guide. This process may add 15 to 20 minutes to your schedule. We recommend meeting your guide about 20 minutes before the tour starts.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cristina
Aug 1, 2025
Amazing local guide in Monteverde - Roy is a knowledgeable guide with so much information and love for Monteverde. We were able to see, hear and feel Monteverde through his careful guidance and his life experience as a Monteverde native. As a Tica traveling with my American friends and family, I was proud to have Roy as our local guide. Make sure to book both early morning and night tours with Roy and you won’t be disappointed.
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Maria_n
Jul 29, 2025
Wonderful - Though we did not see the quetzal, we saw many wonderful creatures including animals, birds bug and small, and insects. The hike is not hard. Definitely go with a guide so as not to miss anything
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Milou
Jul 26, 2025
Monteverde tour with Roy - We had booked a tour with a guide. Roy was our guide EN welcomed us very warmly. He told very buoy ENd about all the plants, trees and animals you could find in the Monteverde cloud forest. He also told DE lot about Costa Rica itself EN nature.
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Matthew
Jul 20, 2025
Beautiful Trails and Great Tour Guide - Incredible experience. Roy was super knowledgeable and the trails were incredible. The trail itself isn’t very difficult, just be sure to bring hiking boots and rain gear with you.
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Taylor
Jul 11, 2025
Fun adventure - Great guide, knowledgeable and very friendly. Saw some cool animals including the Quetzel, halal monkey and poisonous snake
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Heidi_j
Jul 9, 2025
Absolutely Outstanding Adventure in Monteverde Cloud Forest thanks to Roy! - We had an absolutely outstanding adventure exploring the flora and fauna in the Monteverde Could Forest thanks to our amazing guide Roy! He was extremely knowledgeable, graciously sharing his his knowledge and uncanny ability to spot animals, reptiles, and birds through their sounds, through their movements in the trees, smells, and knowledge of their habits. We saw dozens of hummingbirds before everyone else arrived, an elusive Side-Striped Palm Pit Viper waiting to catch a hummer for breakfast, a coati, an agouti, a precious White-Throated Spade bill on her nest, capuchin monkeys, he found a Resplendent Quetzal (the first he'd seen in a week), butterflies, and a gorgeous milk snake. Through his scope we were able to capture fabulous pictures and videos. Roy made our trip to the cloud forest and unforgettable 1000 star experience with memories we will always cherish!!!! Heartfelt thanks, Roy.
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Willgar73
Jul 6, 2025
Great guide, wonderful wildlife - Fernando was an excellent guide. Saw a baby toucan, tarantula, monkeys, a viper and more. He helped us to take great photos using his telescope.
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Alisha_b
Jul 5, 2025
Great guide, nice walk - Fernando was great! He took us on 3 trails and found lots of little animals for us to see along the way! A lot of the bigger animals are nocturnal, but saw plenty of monkeys, a viper snake, baby bird about ready to leave its nest and more! The tour was 3 hours and we walked roughly 2.5 miles with some light inclines along the way.
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Robert
Jul 2, 2025
Excellent Guide help make tour wonderful - Juan Carlos was a wonderful guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the floral and fauna and snakes and insects and pretty much everything in the park. He was very friendly and personable and helped make our time at the preserve fun.
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Daria_l
Jul 7, 2025
Our tour was just okay. I... - Our tour was just okay. I was really looking forward to the hummingbird portion, hoping for some insight into the different species, but we only paused briefly to watch them without much explanation before moving on. We did see a few animals like coatis, monkeys, and part of a tarantula, but the overall experience felt rushed and lacked depth. The guide didn’t provide as much information or engagement as we had hoped, especially considering the setting. It wasn’t a bad tour, but it didn’t feel particularly memorable either.
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From $35
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).