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Tours/Monteverde/Natural History Walk

Natural History Walk

5.0(6)Monteverde3 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(6)
Natural History Walk
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Natural History Walk

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Price from
$50 / person
Location
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Jean Carlo Tours

Description

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.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
7:30 AM
Next available
Sun, Oct 4
Adult (ages 5–85)
$50

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.

Tour Options

Natural History Walk

Pickup included

What's included

Included
Spotting Scope
Certified Naturalist Guide
Not included
Entrance fee to the Reserve
Transportation

Pickup Locations & Times

The transportation service is not included in the price of the tour.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
6 reviews
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4
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3
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2
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1
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How it compares in Monteverde

  • Starting price $50 is close to the typical $49 for tours of similar length in Monteverde

Excurgo comparison of 203 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 Natural History Walk take?

Natural History Walk lasts about 3 hours.

How much does Natural History Walk cost?

Prices start at $50 per person for this Monteverde 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 Natural History Walk run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.

Can I cancel Natural History Walk 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. The transportation service is not included in the price of the tour. Pickup points include Hotel El Tucan.

What languages is Natural History Walk 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 10 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Natural History Walk worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Jean Carlo Tours.

Reviews(6)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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GlennM2098
March 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great Hike, Great Guide

Our guide was very informative about plants and animals along the hike. He was a wiz with finding birds with his spotting scope. Definitely a tour worth the price.

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nickilynne
June 26, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Two great tours with Jean Carlo!

We took both the Night Tour at the wildlife refuge and the National History Tour at Curi Cancha with Jean Carlo, and I couldn't be happier we chose him! He's unbelievably knowledgeable about the wildlife and the forest itself. He's very attentive to the specific creatures you're excited to see and has some magical ability to find them! We saw an incredible amount and variety of birds and other animals on both tours. You can tell he's passionate about nature and wildlife and his enthusiasm is infectious, adding to the excitement of your experience. If you want to see wildlife, I would highly recommend booking with Jean Carlo - you won't be disappointed!

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teacherbee49
April 18, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience

We took a tour of La Tigre waterfalls with Jean Carlo Tours. Jean was very knowledgeable and pointed out many birds and animals we would not have seen. He made our experience so much better.

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KarenP674
February 27, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Day with Jean!

We booked a nature tour with Jean Feb. 22nd for four people. Jean immediately communicated with me and confirmed our meeting place and time. We saw so many birds which we absolutely would not have seen without Jean's expertise. We also learned about the cloud forest. I felt like I was in the best class that I had ever taken. We have so many beautiful pictures of the animals that we saw. He sent us all of the pictures he took through his telescope and a list of all the birds and animals. This is a sampling of everything that we saw! House wren, ochraceous wren, cabanis' wren, Mountain Thrush, White-throated Thrush, Elegant Eupnoia, Golden-browed Chlorphonia, Yellow-crowned Euphonia, Rufous-collared Sparrow, White-eared ground sparrow, Wilson's Warbler, Slate-throated Redstart, Scarlet-thighed Dacnis, yellow faced grassquit, crested Guan, White-tipped Dove, Sqirrel Cuckoo, Lesser Violetear, Coppery-headed Emerald, Stripe-tailed hummingbird, swallow-tailed Kite, Resplendent Quetzal, Plain Antivireo, Long-tailed Manakin, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Boat-billed Flycatcher, brown jay, Northern Emeral Toucanet, Keel Bill Toucan (heard), Collared peccary, Central American Agouti, White nosed Coati, Orange knee Tarantula. So many! We would only have seen the hummingbirds and coati! Thank you for the amazing day!

$50/ person
5.0(6)
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
ConfirmationInstant
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