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Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion
At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $220 / person
- Location
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 23 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- GioTours
Description
During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the incredible Monteverde Cloud Forest, which features six hanging bridges. After visiting the cloud forest, you will visit a coffee plantation where you will learn more about how the product is created.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult (ages 18–65)
- $220
- Senior (ages 66–90)
- $220
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- $220
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $220
- Infant (ages 1–3)
- Free
In demand: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Gio Tours - Day Tours
This tour starts when you leave the port of call and get into the Panamerican Highway. You get to the road to Monteverde. The descendants of the original Quakers that came here in the 50’s, decided to protect their paradise from massive tourism by not paving the roads that access the region. In a country and area where the pouring rains turn dust into mud in a blink, this defense worked for many years.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
You will see why as you arrive to the Cloud Forest. The area where you have the first contact with this magical sort of rainforest has 6 bridges in total. As you come out of this enchanting and enchanted forest you will travel to a lower area in Monteverde to enjoy the fun, the learning and the discovery of coffee, chocolate and sugar. What comes next is Don Juan Coffee Tour. After you finish this great tour you will be taken for a delicious healthy lunch as a part of the tour and then, back to the pier with smiles in your heart and face.You will be taken back to the pier by 3pm.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
23 reviews
How it compares in Puntarenas
- No. 44 by number of reviews among 188 tours in Puntarenas
- Starting price $220 is 27% above the typical $173 for tours of similar length in Puntarenas
Excurgo comparison of 188 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion take?
Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion cost?
Prices start at $220 per person for this Puntarenas experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $220, adults from $220. Infants go free.
Does Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion sell out?
It can: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Hotel Puntarenas Beach, Hotel Portobello.
What languages is Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(23)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
It was amazing 👏...
It was amazing 👏 beautiful views, lots of birds, plants, and other animals. Make sure you bring bug spray.
Operator response
Dear Carolina_L: Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the time during the tour and that Jean Carlo made this a rich experience for you. We will be sure to let them know. Also, that is amazing advice! If you ever come back to Costa Rica again, don't hesitate to let us know. We would be pleased to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
C
Full day shore excursion into the Cloud Forest (with a delicious lunch) from Puntarenas
We booked this shore excursion with Gio Tours through Trip Advisor / Viator to coincide with our cruise ship's day in port, as we particularly wanted to see Monteverde's Cloud Forest and based upon the reviews on this site. Despite a slight change to the itinerary (more on which below), we had a very enjoyable day and Charlie (our guide) and Christian (our bus driver) were both excellent. We had no problems finding our guide (and the mini-bus/coach) at the end of the cruise pier (in Puntarenas) and prior communication with Gio Tours (to organise port collection etc) was helpful and prompt. We were in a very small group (6), which made the explanation from Charlie of the flora and fauna along the trail (at Skywalk park) much easier. He gave is lots of information and the suspension bridges are impressive, if a little wobbly! As other guests have commented, the journey from the port to Monteverde is relatively long (about 1hr 45 mins) (and not all on paved roads - so be prepared for some bumps), but the Gio Tours mini-bus was very clean and the scenery impressive (particularly looking back down into the valleys once above the clouds), plus Charlie provided lots of commentary - so we enjoyed and saw as part of the overall experience. Unfortunately, the coffee tasting aspect of our shore excursion had to be cancelled (? due to fertiliser spreading at the coffee plantation), but Gio Tours substituted in a visit to a butterfly farm (Jardin de Mariposas at Monteverde), which I found interesting, but which Sarah chose to sit out (as she has a phobia). Nonetheless, she did get a personal tour of their insect collection (including some that could only be seen under UV light) - so an effort was made to ensure she got something from this part of the day. As an observation (for those going to see wildlife), we didn't see that much wildlife within the Skywalk (save butterflies, colourful insects and birds) (Charlie explaining that the animals prefer the quieter parts of Monteverde; note there are also several ziplines at the park) but the bus did stop when Charlie spotted some monkeys on the journey to Monteverde - allowing us all to take photos. Overall, we felt the tour was a great way to get a flavour for the natural beauty of Costa Rica, and we are now thinking of returning in the future (for a land tour).
Operator response
Dear ChrisfromNorthEastUK: Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! It is great to know that you had a good experience in our country despite the inconvenience, as the coffee tour, but we are glad to hear that you were offered an alternative tour for it. Also, it´s great to hear that Cristian and Charlie made this a rich experience for you. We will be sure to let them know. If you ever come back to Costa Rica again, don't hesitate to let us know. We would be pleased to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
T
Swing with the monkeys
Juan is amazing guide. His knowledge and passion for his country and tourism may the experience a must do. The swinging bridges are a great place for one of a kind photos. We saw monkeys birds and even a tarantula
Operator response
Dear thebudaks: Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent time watching monkeys, birds, and a tarantula and that Juan made this a rich experience for you. We will be sure to let them know. If you ever come back to Costa Rica again, don't hesitate to let us know. We would be pleased to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
V
Highly recommend this tour!
Juan, tour guide, and Charlie, driver, did an amazing job.Juan was so knowledgeable and entertaining. His enthusiasm and country pride is contagious. I would strongly encourage you to take this tour!
Operator response
Dear V674DZcindyg: Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! We are excited to hear that you had an excellent time on the tour and that Juan and Charlie made this a rich experience for you. We will be sure to let them know. If you ever come back to Costa Rica again, don't hesitate to let us know. We would be pleased to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
E
Hanging bridges
Tour guide was very good and friendly.Kept us informed at all times. Cruise change departure time so coffee tour had to be skipped but not the tour guides fault
Operator response
Dear Edwin T: Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! We are thrilled that you had an excellent time on the tour and that the tour guide was kind to you. We are sorry to hear that the coffee tour needed to be skipped. If you ever come back to Costa Rica again, don't hesitate to let us know. We would be pleased to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
M
They canceled the trip less than 24 hours before
Well they canceled the trip less than 24 hours before, the reason was I didn’t specify a pick up location. My hotel wasn’t in their list, and I did write that I would go to them as I have a car. More than that, no one bothered to message and ask such a trivial question. Also as I tried to go and rebook the trip right after the cancellation, there are no spots. So go figure
Operator response
Dear Mariana, We are very sorry that this situation went this way, as we tried to contact you several times, including through Customer Care of Viator. From the very first day that you scheduled the tour, we used the official messaging system from the Viator Booking website to ask if you were staying in Monteverde or in another area to schedule your pickup. We also messaged you a few more times within the next few days without any response. We contacted Customer Care, and they just advised us that they had fully refunded the tour, even though we requested them to contact you to ask for more information about the meeting point and that if no response was given, we were going to need to cancel the tour. Since no information was provided of your pickup location and you did not use the official messaging system of Viator to contact us, we had no idea you had a car or wanted to meet us on the way. We are a service provider, not a destination. Our tours include transportation with a driver and a bilingual tour guide who is meeting you at the pickup location of your choice. Since we had no information whatsoever of where we were meeting you and all our attempts to contact you were unsuccessful, we canceled the tour as there was no place for our driver and a tour guide to meet our guests and provide the tour to. Then again, we apologize for the inconvenience of this whole situation, but we used all the official mediums to contact you, and without a response from you, there was no way for us to perform this tour. Regards, GioTours
7
Good Day
Excellent tour, very good guide and driver. They went above and beyond to make it memorable. The swinging bridges of the cloud forest provide a great view of the jungle. The coffee/chocolate tour was also great. It is a longer drive to get to the forest and back, but worth it.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear 796barryw796barryw, thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent time on the tours and watching the jungle If you ever come back to Costa Rica again, don't hesitate to let us know. It would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
M
Great tour
Juan and Charlie were amazing. They went above and beyond when the traffic was stopped due to an accident. We made the ship but would not have if it weren’t for these two.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear miw6009, thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! We are thrilled that Juan and Charlie got you on time for the tour and that you were able to enjoy it. If you ever come back to Costa Rica again, don't hesitate to let us know. It would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
N
Great tour and guide
Juan Pablo was an excellent tour guide. At the coffee plantation we learned all about CR coffee and found out we're brewing it all wrong! Lunch buffet was fabulous. Highly recommended. You must be able to walk uphill at elevation.
Operator response
Dear Netmar10, Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a good time on the tour and that you know how to brew the coffee now! Juan will be happy to know that he made this an enjoyable experience for you. If you ever come back to Costa Rica again don't hesitate to let us know as it would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
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