Top Monteverde Nature and Wildlife

At Monteverde Butterfly Garden you can find roughly 35 butterfly species in four different climate-controlled habitats, a leafcutter ant colony, a medicinal plant garden, and a nature center with over 20 species of live Costa Rican insects and arachnids. This tour is ideal for all ages and allows you to observe these tropical creatures while your guide teaches you about the different species and their habitats.

Immerse yourself in the bird lover’s paradise of Monteverde cloud forest on this 2.5-hour early-morning bird-watching tour. With up to 450 species of birds, including the rare Resplendent Quetzal, Monteverde is a natural playground for wildlife enthusiasts and your expert guide will ensure you tick off as many as possible. Don’t just train your binoculars on the treetops either – white-throated capuchin monkeys, coatis, agoutis and deer are also common sightings.

We only offer private tours with high flexibility on which reserves to visit or how to aim your visit with a custumized experience to your goals and interests. We meet at our office and shop where you can gear up and after we sit and talk about what your interests are, we fine tune our itinerary and even determine where to go as Monteverde offers many kinds of ecosystems or reserves and wildlife migrates according to last minute changes. We offer the best chance to experience the Forest Alive with us!

This is the only Night Tour in the country that is primarily focused on Birdwatching. You will see other kind of animals but the main focus is on Birds. Tour groups are very small so you will see more and learn more, and with our local expert and his spotting scope you will be taking lots of amazing pictures to bring back home. The best part is that when you finish the tour, you can ask for a map to come back the next morning to do more birding on your own and/or to explore the beautiful trail system at NO ADDITIONAL COST.

Experience the ultimate tour of the cloud forest in Monteverde with a package that combines ziplining, a walk on the hanging bridges, visits to the hummingbird and butterfly gardens, and lunch at the restaurant.

Hiking Monteverde with a private guide means you can go where you want, when you want—and get undivided attention from your guide along the way. As you hike, your guide helps you spot wildlife like birds, sloths, and monkeys that you might miss on your own and provides tons of information about the local ecosystem. This tour can also be adapted for wheelchair users, making it a great choice for any group.

Fully personalized tour, we're always trying to fulfil and exceed your expectations. Let us know about your targets in advance, so we can customize the tour. Transportation and breakfast included, easy to book, local, naturalist and bilingual guide, who knows where to go/look to see that sp.

The tour will give you the opportunity to enjoy the flora and fauna of the Monteverde cloud forest, in an energetic way, always accompanied by one of the specialized guides TOUR duration: 5 hours Location: Sky Adventures, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Santa Elena 60109 Costa Rica

Take a walk in the clouds with this hanging bridge canopy tour at Monteverde’s Selvatura Park. Observe treetop life from the vantage point of eight suspended bridges that rise up to 180 feet (60 meters) above the forest floor. Costa Rica’s widest bridges make for a safe and comfortable way to explore the magnificent cloud forest that’s suitable for all ages.

If you're planning a visit to Monteverde, pre-book admission to the Santa Elena Could Forest Reserve, a protected zone featuring one of the most biodiverse landscapes in the country. At your own pace, explore a lush ecosystem of hanging vines, moss-covered trees, and thick canopy fed by constant moisture from clouds. It's a great option for travelers with their own transportation who prefer to tour independently.

With a guided tour, a leisurely walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or Curi Cancha Reserve is transformed into an educational outing with plenty of opportunities to see plants, birds, and other wildlife you might miss on your own. This tour is led by a naturalist guide who can answer any of your questions about the cloud forest, animals, or Costa Rica in general—a small-group tour means you’ll have lots of chances to ask.

Explore the remarkable ecosystem of Monteverde's cloud forest with this combo eco-tour at Selvatura Park. Walk across the treetops on a series of hanging bridges, and marvel at a variety of jewel-toned winged wonders on a tour of butterfly and hummingbird gardens. A typical Costa Rican lunch at the adventure park’s on-site restaurant rounds out this day immersed in one of the world's most diverse habitats.

This activity is very special for people who want to really know the natural wealth that we find in Monteverde and in Costa Rica in general. The idea is to start at 6:00 am and move to the desired place, not without making a talk before walking, where points of interest are touched for the visitor. During the four hours of the tour it is possible to observe many birds of different species, in addition different animals are usually found, among mammals, reptiles or insects. Costa Rica is world famous for its rich biodiversity and even more for the abundance of birds found in it. This is a beautiful experience if you want to wake up in the forest surrounded by the wonders of nature and observing the jewels found in this beautiful place.

We invite you to explore and get to know the different types of forests inside the Monteverde and Santa Elena area. An excellent way to immerse yourself in nature and connect to a new world of plants, birds, mammals, insects, etc. Enjoyable and safe for all ages. Depending on your needs and requirements, we’ll help you choose the appropriate place to visit.

El Bosque Trails is the only park in Monteverde that opens at 6 am. And this is the best time for birding because that's when birds are going coming out to start their day. At El Bosque, the grounds are beautiful and the location is great for birding, especially on the gardens where the forest is younger and lower. So you will spot many bird species without walking too much. Tour groups are very small so you will see more and learn more, and with your tour guide and his spotting scope you will be taking some amazing pictures to bring back home. And when you finish the tour, you can ask for a map to come back the next morning to do more birding on your own and/or to explore the beautiful trail system at NO ADDITIONAL COST.

Monteverde is a privileged place for bird watching. Its excellent geographical location, being very close to the Continental Divide, allows it to have a very wide diversity with more than 430 species of day and night birds to add to its list. is undoubtedly one of the best places on the planet to see the majestic Quetzal Glowing Central American, and to hear the impressive roar of the bell bird (to mention some of the most representative names in the world of birds), but in the same way They highlight diversity of species of toucans, harriers, carpenters, bobo birds, warblers and tanagers among many more. In this tour we will enjoy both the birds and the Costa Rican culture and cuisine. Breakfast is typical, traditional Costa Rican with several options on the menu, including vegetarian options. The tours are very accessible and for people of all ages.

Monteverde, one of the main destinations for bird lovers in the country. Almost 50% of all birds in the country had been reported here. A total of 450 species of which more than 300 reproduce in the area and the rest are accidental, migrants passing through or non-breeding visitors. Due to the good number of birds in this paradise, in addition to its very attractive and beautiful colors, it will be a great idea something characteristic of tropical forests, take a tour with a specialized guide to have the opportunity to enjoy as much as possible they. The bird watching tour is for those who love to see these amazing jewels moving in the air or stand still on a hanger, identify them and take pictures

Spot Many Birds without Walking Too Much! At El Bosque, the grounds are beautiful and the location is great for birding and photography, especially in the afternoon when the light is just right! Tour groups are very small so you will see more and learn more, and with our local expert and his spotting scope you will be taking lots of amazing pictures to bring back home. The best part is that when you finish the tour, you can ask for a map to come back the next morning to do more birding on your own and/or to explore the beautiful trail system at NO ADDITIONAL COST.

Today we see that birds have become part of a collective feeling, where people increasingly take greater interest in knowing each one of them. For this reason, I recommend my services, because if you want to know about the birds of Costa Rica they are in the right place, because Monteverde is considered a natural paradise. Its location is perfect for bird watching from both sides and many are attracted to the particular fruits provided by the cloud forest. With me you can learn about the wonders of nature. For example, the different songs that birds have, such as recognizing different species, the natural history of each place visited and of each animal observed. You can also learn to take a good picture, using a telescope and preferably using a cell phone. Monteverde is a tropical paradise, since it houses a lot of flora and fauna, so don't miss Monteverde!

This 2:1 Tour is the only one in the country that combines a birdwatching tour with a jungle tour. Birding at dusk is great because that's when birds are going back to their nests to end their day. At El Bosque, the grounds are beautiful and the location is great for birding, especially on the gardens where the forest is younger and lower. Then it gets dark and other creatures come out on the trails of the property where the forest is more dense... And with a guide and a flashlight, the jungle adventure begins... Tour groups are small so you will see more and learn more, and with your tour guide and his spotting scope you will be taking some amazing pictures to bring back home. And when you finish the tour, you can ask for a map to come back the next morning to do more birding on your own and/or to explore the beautiful trail system at NO ADDITIONAL COST.

Monteverde is a very original place to do the night hike since there are very unique animals that are found only here.

It is the only Airboat Tour in Costa Rica, you will can enjoy with your family, friends or your couple.

This is a cheaper alternative for the spectacular El Tigre Waterfalls tour. This version of the hike is self guided and we do not include transportation, snacks, guide nor horseback ride. The trail without horses is considerably more difficult but you can also ask for a horse at the place for an extra price. The perfect combination of real hiking, waterfalls, views and bridges. We have a beautiful viewpoint that let you see 4 volcanoes: Volcán Arenal, Volcán Rincón de la vieja, Volcán Tenorio y Volcán Miravalles. If the weather is nice you can also see part of the Guanacaste Province and the Arenal Lake.

They emphasize diversity of species of Toucans, Eaglets, woodpeckers, silly birds, warbler and tanager among many more. On this tour we will enjoy both the birds and the culture and gastronomy of Costa Rica. Both breakfast and lunch are typical or traditional Costa Rican with various options on the menu, including vegetarian options. The tours are very accessible and for people of all ages.