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Wildlife & Birding Tours

A biodiversity hotspot: wildlife and birding tours seek out Monteverde’s astonishing variety, from sloths and monkeys to hummingbirds and the resplendent quetzal, with naturalist guides and often binoculars provided. A nature lover’s dream.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna - Wildlife Experience
La Fortuna
Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna - Wildlife Experience
5.0(1,859)·2 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
San Jose
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
4.9(1,128)·3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Sloth Watching Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Sloth Watching Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.9(1,003)·3 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Tour of sloths, exotic birds, frogs.
La Fortuna
Tour of sloths, exotic birds, frogs.
4.9(727)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife Tour
Quepos
Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife Tour
4.8(639)·4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist
Monteverde
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist
4.7(610)·3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience
Monteverde
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience
4.6(396)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Sloth Tour in the Rainforest from Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Sloth Tour in the Rainforest from Costa Rica
5.0(335)·1 hour
from$35/ person
via Viator
EXCLUSIVE Night Tour with Night Vision- small groups 8 people max
Puntarenas
EXCLUSIVE Night Tour with Night Vision- small groups 8 people max
4.8(138)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
4.9(126)·11 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Local Naturalist
Monteverde
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Local Naturalist
4.7(123)·3 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park: A Complete Wildlife Experience
Quepos
Manuel Antonio National Park: A Complete Wildlife Experience
4.8(120)·3 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Night Walk: Sloths, Snakes & Nocturnal Wildlife
Puntarenas
Monteverde Night Walk: Sloths, Snakes & Nocturnal Wildlife
4.8(112)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Birdwatching Tour in Curicancha Cloud Forest
Monteverde
Birdwatching Tour in Curicancha Cloud Forest
4.7(106)·3 hours
from$41/ person
via Viator
Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour
Puntarenas
Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour
4.9(79)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Birdwatching Experience
Monteverde
Monteverde Birdwatching Experience
5.0(72)·4 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding
Puntarenas
3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding
4.6(64)·5 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator
Guided Wildlife Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde
Guided Wildlife Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
4.9(58)·3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
The Quetzal Tour In Monteverde
Monteverde
The Quetzal Tour In Monteverde
4.9(54)·3 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Resplendent Quetzal-Tucans- Tropical Birdwatching Tour Monteverde
Puntarenas
Resplendent Quetzal-Tucans- Tropical Birdwatching Tour Monteverde
4.8(51)·3 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Slothies and Birds Sightseeing
La Fortuna
Slothies and Birds Sightseeing
5.0(46)·2 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Birdwatching tour at the Cloud Forest -Monteverde Wild-
Monteverde
Birdwatching tour at the Cloud Forest -Monteverde Wild-
5.0(40)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour at Curicancha Reserve
Monteverde
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour at Curicancha Reserve
4.7(30)·3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Night Walk: Guided Wildlife Tour
Puntarenas
Monteverde Night Walk: Guided Wildlife Tour
5.0(28)·2 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator

Wildlife & Birding in Monteverde — FAQ

What wildlife lives in Monteverde?
Sloths, monkeys, quetzals, hummingbirds, frogs and more.
Is Monteverde good for birding?
Yes — it is one of Costa Rica’s top birdwatching spots.
Do tours provide binoculars?
Many birding tours include binoculars for spotting.

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