Learn with SinwaTour of Flora and Fauna that are hidden in the Cloud Forest Reserve of Santa Elena. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is located in the Caribbean part of the continental divide, at an average height of 1600msnm, with a predominant climate due to the trade winds of the Northeast, with an approximate annual precipitation of 4000mm³, an average temperature of 18 ° C Relative humidity around 100%. It is found in the humid montane forest (Holdridge) living area.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 4
Adult (ages 10+)
$122
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Professional guide
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Local taxes
Not included
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
7 reviews
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How it compares in Puntarenas
Starting price $122 is 87% above the typical $65 for tours of similar length in Puntarenas
Excurgo comparison of 187 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve take?
Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve cost?
Prices start at $122 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 Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Hotel El Tucan, Hotel Montana Monteverde.
What languages is Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve 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 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sinwa Tours Operador Turístico S.A.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Vivian S
June 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
So knowledgeable and a delight!
Our guide, Clarissa Sanchez, was a gem. She was very knowledgeable. She was able to explain the uniqueness of the Santa Elena cloud forest. She pointed out a variety of birds and insects including tarantulas, millipedes and The elusive quetzel! We highly recommend her and this experience as it was one of our best in our entire stay in Costa Rica!
Operator response
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review and for sharing your experience with us.
We are absolutely delighted to hear that your visit to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest was one of the highlights of your time in Costa Rica. Knowing that we helped create such a memorable experience truly means the world to us.
Clarissa will be especially honored by your kind words. Her passion for nature, wildlife, and conservation shines through in every tour she leads, and she loves sharing the wonders of the cloud forest with visitors from around the world. From the fascinating insects and tarantulas to the incredible birdlife and the unforgettable sighting of the elusive Resplendent Quetzal, we are thrilled that you were able to experience so much of the forest's magic.
The Santa Elena Cloud Forest is a truly unique ecosystem, and our goal is always to help guests connect with its beauty, biodiversity, and importance in a meaningful way. It is incredibly rewarding to know that Clarissa's knowledge and enthusiasm made your adventure even more special.
Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore this extraordinary forest with us. We hope to welcome you back to Monteverde one day for more unforgettable wildlife encounters and new discoveries.
Warm regards,
The Sinwa Tours Team
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karenwF6696TI
December 4, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
It’s better with a Guide
It’s worth it to pay extra to tour the Forest with a guide. Ours showed and taught us things I would never have noticed or thought about.
I appreciated having fewer people in the forest compared to Monte Verde.
Operator response
Sinwatours has the professional and experienced team and guides to make your visit to the cloud forest memorable. Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. Pure Life !
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bijandavari
March 13, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Cloud forest beauty under light rain
We were expecting a rainy day. Nevertheless we decided to go on our tour as scheduled. The tour operators provided us with walking sticks to help prevent us from falling on slippery slopes. Guillermo, our guide, explained to us the difference between the two levels of the cloud forests. He showed us again the interaction of insects, fungi, and plants, helping each other’s evolution. He is observant of his surroundings & as a result, we were able to watch several monkeys & a few birds too.
Such a memorable experience! We are now enjoying some amazing photos of the wildlife, courtesy of Wady the tour guide’s assistant.
Operator response
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, our work team always strives to provide excellent service. Thank you for visiting Costa Rica and discovering the cloud forest with us.
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aaliyah14
February 11, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Fairytale
It was like walking into a fairytale in the middle of the cloud forest. Not an easy walk because the path is muddy but the surrounding is amazing
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. The Cloud Forest is a magical and memorable place. Thank you for the opportunity you gave us to show it to you.
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X1469JPsueb
December 9, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Cloud walks
We visited the Santa Elena cloud forest on our last day in Monteverde. Carlos our guide was excellent and we enjoyed the extensive tour very much. Lots to see and especially to hear. Not to be missed .
Operator response
Thank you for choosing SinwaTours to get to know the Santa Elena Cloud Forest, many for the opportunity
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LunaElizabeth
July 26, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Warmth and Delivery in Service
Cloud Forest walks, bird watching and schedule adaptation according to the mood of the group.
Operator response
El equipo de SinwaTours profesional y alta mente capacitado para adaptarse a la necesidades de todos nuestros clientes brindando un servicio distinguido y muy personalizado para que su experiencia sea Memorable.
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Marlon_Calderon
July 25, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Careful in customer satisfaction.
We had a very pleasant experience in Monteverde with Sindy and Wady, both were very attentive to our needs and expectations.
In the group we had people with different interests, in my case I wanted to see the Three-wattled Bellbird and thanks to Sinwa tours it was possible.
The warmth of our hosts was something very remarkable, it was a pleasure to meet them.
Operator response
Muchas gracias Marlon por compartir tus memorias con nosotros , para nosotros fue un placer servirles poder encontrar el pajaro campana para usted compartir y disfrutar las maravillas del bosque con vos y conocernos y formar una nueva amistad es muy enriquesedora, gracias Marlon por el placer de conocernos, un abrazo Wady & Sindy
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