Top Monteverde Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Fly, hike, and swing through Monteverde's cloud forest on a combo zipline and hanging bridge tour at Selvatura Park. Soar through the treetops on a 15-cable zipline course, take a turn on the giant Tarzan swing, and then slow down to observe the rain forest ecosystem in finer detail as you cross a series of suspended walkways. Back on the ground, marvel at Costa Rica's jewel-toned winged wonders on a stroll through one of the world’s largest hummingbird and butterfly gardens.

With a guided tour, a leisurely walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or Curi Cancha Reserve is transformed into an educational outing with plenty of opportunities to see plants, birds, and other wildlife you might miss on your own. This tour is led by a naturalist guide who can answer any of your questions about the cloud forest, animals, or Costa Rica in general—a small-group tour means you’ll have lots of chances to ask.

Hiking Monteverde with a private guide means you can go where you want, when you want—and get undivided attention from your guide along the way. As you hike, your guide helps you spot wildlife like birds, sloths, and monkeys that you might miss on your own and provides tons of information about the local ecosystem. This tour can also be adapted for wheelchair users, making it a great choice for any group.

Fly through the air safely on this adventurous day tour of the Monteverde cloud forest. After being outfitted with gear, travel through the rainforest on a system of 15 cables and 18 platforms with your guide. In addition to the canopy tour, walk along a 1.9-mile (about 3-kilometer) trail that includes eight different bridges of varying lengths. The tour also includes a guided walk inside one of the world's largest live butterfly exhibitions.

Monteverde, one of the main destinations for bird lovers in the country. Almost 50% of all birds in the country had been reported here. A total of 450 species of which more than 300 reproduce in the area and the rest are accidental, migrants passing through or non-breeding visitors. Due to the good number of birds in this paradise, in addition to its very attractive and beautiful colors, it will be a great idea something characteristic of tropical forests, take a tour with a specialized guide to have the opportunity to enjoy as much as possible they. The bird watching tour is for those who love to see these amazing jewels moving in the air or stand still on a hanger, identify them and take pictures

Explore the surroundings of the most authentic and epic scenarios that the  Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal have to offer. Combine two of the best activities in Arenal, Stand Up Paddle Lake Crossing and Mountain Biking all in one! Paddle across on Lake Arenal and ride your bike right next to the amazing Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. Start your unforgettable voyage as you embark on our private boat loaded up with all the necessary gear to start your adventure. Paddle across Lake Arenal for 2.5 hours and its stunning environment. Make a short stop on a fascinating viewpoint that will leave you breathless. Finish your paddling right in front of our NEW Pedal & Paddle Adventure Store in the small town of El Foforos where you will have the chance to fuel up with a refreshing and well-deserved delicious snack before heading to your next adventurous Mountain Bike challenge. You will bike on a gravel road which stretches 24km crossing the Caño Negro river towards Rio Chiquito.

Experience the ultimate tour of the cloud forest in Monteverde with a package that combines ziplining, a walk on the hanging bridges, visits to the hummingbird and butterfly gardens, and lunch at the restaurant.

Fully personalized tour, we're always trying to fulfil and exceed your expectations. Let us know about your targets in advance, so we can customize the tour. Breakfast included, easy to book, local, naturalist and bilingual guide, who knows where to go/look to see that sp.

See the largest exhibition of butterflies in Costa Rica assisted by our guides. Visit our habitat for exotic frogs and also turtles, lizards, and other exhibits. Possible to view various wild animals and birds along our trails. Learn how previously cut rainforest is being regenerated to natural forest. See our large rain forest Insect Collection Live demonstration of the Butterfly Life-Cycle Encounter your awareness in nature in our botanical gardens.

Costa Rica is renowned for its extreme ziplining and Selvatura Park is the longest canopy tour in the country. On this 5-hour tour from Monteverde, soar through the treetops on a thrilling zipline course, brave the Tarzan Swing, and spot wildlife in the cloud forest as you walk the hanging bridges. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

We invite you to explore and get to know the different types of forests inside the Monteverde and Santa Elena area. An excellent way to immerse yourself in nature and connect to a new world of plants, birds, mammals, insects, etc. Enjoyable and safe for all ages. Depending on your needs and requirements, we’ll help you choose the appropriate place to visit.

The perfect combination of real hiking, waterfalls and horseback riding.  We have a beautiful viewpoint that let you see 4 volcanoes: Volcán Arenal, Volcán Rincón de la vieja, Volcán Tenorio y Volcán Miravalles. If the weather is nice you can also see part of the Guanacaste Province and the Arenal Lake. We start the hike and take the snack later next to the river.

This activity is very special for people who want to really know the natural wealth that we find in Monteverde and in Costa Rica in general. The idea is to start at 6:00 am and move to the desired place, not without making a talk before walking, where points of interest are touched for the visitor. During the four hours of the tour it is possible to observe many birds of different species, in addition different animals are usually found, among mammals, reptiles or insects. Costa Rica is world famous for its rich biodiversity and even more for the abundance of birds found in it. This is a beautiful experience if you want to wake up in the forest surrounded by the wonders of nature and observing the jewels found in this beautiful place.

We only offer private tours with high flexibility on which reserves to visit or how to aim your visit with a custumized experience to your goals and interests. We meet at our office and shop where you can gear up and after we sit and talk about what your interests are, we fine tune our itinerary and even determine where to go as Monteverde offers many kinds of ecosystems or reserves and wildlife migrates according to last minute changes. We offer the best chance to experience the Forest Alive with us!

This tour is one of the most popular natural history tours because it allows to see the forest from a different perspective … from above.

Monteverde is a privileged place for bird watching. Its excellent geographical location, being very close to the Continental Divide, allows it to have a very wide diversity with more than 430 species of day and night birds to add to its list. is undoubtedly one of the best places on the planet to see the majestic Quetzal Glowing Central American, and to hear the impressive roar of the bell bird (to mention some of the most representative names in the world of birds), but in the same way They highlight diversity of species of toucans, harriers, carpenters, bobo birds, warblers and tanagers among many more. In this tour we will enjoy both the birds and the Costa Rican culture and cuisine. Breakfast is typical, traditional Costa Rican with several options on the menu, including vegetarian options. The tours are very accessible and for people of all ages.

In Monteverde, the best option to enjoy even more of these beautiful lands and have more options to see wildlife and perhaps take some good photos of them is to hire a local naturalist guide, who with an excellent equipment such as telescope, binoculars, guides field, etc. I will take you through the different paths of the reserves in search of hidden wonders so that you like my priority you can see them, enjoy them and learn about all of them.

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the Cloud Forest from a different perspective, since almost 80% of wildlife is nocturnal

The tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Monteverde or Santa Elena, this is a unique experience for all coffee and chocolate lovers. The tour will continue through the coffee plantation accompanied by your English guide to learn about coffee and chocolate processing and production, from the cultivation and harvesting to the preparation of the final coffee and chocolate product. Your tour will conclude with the pleasure of enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and chocolate while you admire the beautiful view of the Nicoya Gulf.

Come and enjoy, learn and be surprised by the wonders hidden in the cloud forest of Monteverde. Walk the trails of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the largest of these protected areas, with more than 4500 hectares. Discover more than 500 species of miniature orchids in the canopy of large trees, while vines, ferns, mosses and lichens occupy the rest of the space.

Take a walk in the clouds on one of Costa Rica’s premier hanging bridge tours at the Selvatura Adventure Park in Monteverde. Explore different levels of the famous cloud forest ecosystem with a guide as you cross eight different suspended walkways. Featuring the country’s longest and strongest hanging bridges, it's a safe and memorable way to be immersed in Monteverde’s incredible biodiversity.

Monteverde is a very original place to do the night hike since there are very unique animals that are found only here.

Water Bike tours is the only company in the country that offers traditional bike tours on water, thereby mixing adventure, sport and recreation in one, as well as contributing to the environment as our bicycles navigate when pedaling It does not contaminate with gasoline engines.

Costa Rica awaits your visit. The magical cloud forest sits on the mountaintop and is rich in biodiversity and breathtaking beauty eco-tourism and rural Town offering perfect birdwatching experiences. Explore the lush green forest and fields with a locals certified naturalist guide while spotting its 400 resident and migratory birds.