The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Biologica del Bosque Nuboso de Monteverde) is where some of the best-kept cloud forest in all of Costa Rica can be found. It is a cloud forest, not a rain forest, due to its elevation of 4,724 ft (1,440 m) above sea level. Some of the best bird-watching can be done inside and outside the reserve. Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is among the most famous reserves in the world for its biodiversity, conservation, contributions, and scientific researches. This 3,500 hectare of land holds 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves in Costa Rica. Your naturalist guide will take you on well-maintained trails to show you and teach you about the importance of the Cloud Forest and its unique microclimate. It is fair to keep in mind that this is a private reserve for conservation purposes.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
This is a three hour tour in the first and primary conservation area established in Monteverde. Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is among the most famous reserves in the world for its biodiversity, conservation, contributions, and scientific researches. This 3,500 hectare of land holds 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves in Costa Rica. Your naturalist guide will take you on well-maintained trails to show you and teach you about the importance of the Cloud Forest and its unique microclimate. It is fair to keep in mind that this is a private reserve for conservation purposes.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Walk lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $133 per person for this Monteverde experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:45 AM and 8:00 AM.
Children aged 4–9 pay from $115, adults from $133.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 37 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Faro Travel Costa Rica.
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Really had a great time understanding the cloud forest and see the diverse flora and fauna. Was able to see the Quetzel and armadillo. The hummingbird gallery thing at the end was a nice end to the tour. Greibin was an amazing tour guide
Loved it, great guide, Justin! Go with him and you cannot go wrong. We say quetzl even and got amazing pictures and learnt a lot about the plants and birds.
Our tour guide Justin led us through the reserve and spotted and explained many plants fungi and animals such as an eagle and tarantula. It was a magical experience and Justin is a fantastic guide.
Justin took us on a wonderful walk in the cloud forest. He was very knowledgeable and informative. Excellent tour to do.
We hiked through the Monteverde Cloud Forest with Justin and it was an amazing experience. From the first moment he conveyed his passion for nature and his great knowledge about the flora and fauna of the place. Thanks to him we were able to observe animals that we would not have seen otherwise, including the quetzal, considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world! Each explanation helped us to further appreciate the beauty of the forest, and also Justin made the tour very enjoyable and fun. You rating that he enjoys his work a lot, and that conveys it every moment. We highly recommend it!
We had a wonderful time with Justin. He was very personable, and knowledgeable about the cloud forest . Highly recommend.
Justin was a very knowledgeable guide we had a great trip. Would throughly recommend. We saw hummingbirds and a snake eating a hummingbird!
JUSTIN our guide was spectacular, excellent treatment and made us a very entertaining tour. Highly recommended. Lovely.
I can't believe what Justin saw and showed us. You can only recommend it, we never thought we would get to see so much. The time was over in no time, and we were deeply impressed.
We were lucky to have Justin as our guide. He taught us so many animals and plants that going alone, it would have been impossible to locate. We were pleasantly surprised by the companionship that reigns among all the guides, share sightings of birds, reptiles etc. many thanks to Justin and Costa Rica
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Walk | 3 hours | 4.9 (37) | $133 | |
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