Our certified Tour Guides are locals who've lived in Monteverde all their life. They've visited the Monteverde Cloud Forest thousands of times, and they know the place like the palm of their hand. You will be in the hands of a true local expert who will take your Monteverde Cloud Forest experience to the next level. We also partnered with Cafe Colibri, a small coffee shop with a hummingbird garden next to the Monteverde Reserve entrance. And you free access to the coffee shop's hummingbird garden, a magic garden where you will see dozens of hummingbirds flying around. You can also get drinks and pastries at the coffee shop (not included on this tour rate).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour with a Certified Tour Guide lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $117 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet us at Cafe Colibri, a small coffee shop next to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Depending on the traffic, you may be able to park on the road (route 620, Carr. a Reserva de Monteverde). Otherwise, you may park at the Monteverde Reserve's Parking lot (in front of Selina's Hostel). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
No kids.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
We were with Dio (also known as Chiqui) for the hanging bridges, and the experience was fantastic. A true expert in the cloud forest who explained all the curiosities and the history of the place to us. Worth enjoying. We did it. It was a pleasure.
Eduardo, our guide, brought us closer to his homeland with full commitment. It was noticeable that the animal and plant world is important to him. We even saw a quetzal next to Capuchin monkeys.
Did the Curi cancha preserve with Eduardo who was fantastic and highly recommend. Saw more birds and animals than at the main Monteverde cloud forest. Highlight was the Toucan nest.
Great guide, Louvandry, great knowledge, gave us a masterclass in botany and nature and great ability to see animals and tell us about their customs and characteristics. Great!
Fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide! Loved every minute of it. Wildlife, nature, understanding climate change were all aspects of the tour.
Hi Jim, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that our guide’s knowledge made the experience memorable. It’s always a pleasure to share the incredible wildlife, nature, and important topics like climate change with our guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Monteverde in the future! —Daniel L Monteverde Tours Team
Eduardo was a great guide — very knowledgeable and patient. We were on hunt for quetzal and almost saw one twice. But would recommend! Would definitely it see anything at all without a guide!
Thank you so much, Betty, for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Eduardo and that his knowledge and patience made your visit to the Cloud Forest even more special. We understand how thrilling it can be to be so close to spotting a quetzal — hopefully next time luck will be on our side! We completely agree that having a guide makes all the difference in discovering the hidden wonders of Monteverde. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again for another adventure. —Daniel Lalinde MonteTours Team
The hanging bridges tour in Monteverde was absolutely incredible! Walking high above the forest canopy gave us breathtaking views and a whole new perspective of the cloud forest. Our guide was amazing — super knowledgeable about the plants, birds, and wildlife, and really passionate about conservation. We learned so much while surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The bridges themselves felt safe and well-maintained, and the pace of the tour was just right — time to enjoy the views and ask questions without feeling rushed. This was one of the highlights of my trip to Costa Rica. Highly recommended for nature lovers and anyone looking to experience Monteverde in a unique and unforgettable way!
Elvis was a magnificent guide, I recommend it 100%. He taught us a lot both fauna and vegetation, always with a smile. An unforgettable experience
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra saber que tuviste una experiencia inolvidable con Elvis como guía. Su pasión por la fauna y la vegetación, junto con su amabilidad, realmente hacen la diferencia. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos y esperamos verte de nuevo pronto en Monteverde!
Our guide Leandro was amazing and we are so glad we hired a guide. We saw so much more than we would have seen on our own. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a great experience with Leandro and that having a guide helped you see and learn so much more. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Monteverde!
It was very nice ! The tour was excelent and the guide was nice, he explain us many things and show us animals, plants, birds and insects.
Thank you for your review, Eduard! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent tour and enjoyed the guide's explanations about the animals, plants, birds, and insects. We hope to welcome you back for more amazing experiences in the future!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour with a Certified Tour Guide | 3h 30min | 4.9 (27) | $117 | |
 Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience | 2 hours | 4.6 (400) | $41 | View |
 Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Night Walk | 2–3 hours | 4.7 (69) | $65 | View |
 3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding | 5 hours | 4.6 (64) | $116 | View |
 PRIVATE Guided Walk to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve | 3 hours | 4.9 (58) | $68 | View |
 Monteverde Cloud Forest and Sloth Sanctuary Shore Excursion | 8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $225 | View |
 Monteverde Night Walk Tour: the night life of the forest | 2 hours | 4.9 (32) | $85 | View |