Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: Discover Biodiversity of Tropical Ecosystem

94 Ratings

Monteverde

Save

View Gallery (17)

Embark on a captivating Monteverde Cloud Forest tour and uncover the incredible biodiversity of this tropical ecosystem. Discover over 130 mammal species, 500 bird species, 120 amphibians and reptiles, 3,000 plant species, including 500 orchids, and countless insects.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

learn more

Highlights

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a private reserve located in Costa Rica, along the Sierra de Tilarán, between the provinces of Puntarenas and Alajuela. Its name is due to the nearby city of Monteverde
Monteverde Hummingbird Gallery - A Wildlife Photography Gallery and craft store located…

What's Included

Optic gear
Visit to the Hummingbird Gallery
Naturalist tour guide

What's Not Included

Admission fees
In-vehicle air conditioning

Additional Information

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is an exceptional destination for those who wish to immerse themselves in the splendor of nature. It provides a rich educational experience, inviting visitors to discover the mysteries of the breathtaking cloud forest. As you journey through this diverse ecosystem, you will encounter over 85 species of…

Location

Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, Parking Lot.

The front desk is located within the parking lot, where you can purchase entrance fee tickets and meet your guide for a minibus ride to the trail entrance. This process may add 20 to 30 minutes to your schedule. If you arrive by car, please park in the reserve's official parking lot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.8

(94 Ratings)

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

180nolanp

Sep 15, 2025

Rain or Shine The Cloud Forest is Worth It - We did the Cloud Forest nature tour with Deyber as our guide, and even though the weather didn’t fully cooperate, it was still a really memorable experience. Deyber was fantastic super knowledgeable about the forest, the plants, and the animals. He did his best to give us as much as possible during the tour, but a torrential downpour cut things a little short, and most of the animals stayed hidden. That being said, just being able to see and walk through the Cloud Forest was worth it. The atmosphere alone feels otherworldly, and we left happy that we went. I’d definitely recommend going, even if the weather isn’t perfect you never know what you might see. Just make sure you come prepared: bring a sturdy poncho, water shoes or something with grip, and comfortable clothes, since rain is almost a guarantee in the rainforest (about a 70% chance). What really stood out was how kind and professional Deyber was. Since the conditions weren’t ideal, he actually refunded half of the trip, which says a lot about his integrity and how much he cares about his guests’ experience. That gesture alone made me respect him even more. Rain or shine, this is an excursion you don’t want to miss.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Roam554216

Sep 6, 2025

Great tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - We had a wonderful tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with our excellent guide, Deyber. He was super knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and we learned a ton about the trees and animals of the cloud forest. He also did a great job spotting wildlife, including the elusive quetzal, vipers, an agouti and several exotic insects. If you want to get the most out of your visit to the Reserve, I highly recommend this tour.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Oslindyk

Aug 29, 2025

Deyber may be the best guide ever - We have traveled far and wide through almost every continent (Australia we will come for you soon, not you Antarctica), and Deyber was the most well informed guide we have had thus far. A self taught man of Costa Rica who you know truly cares about his country and educating his tourists about everything and anything. Beyond the detailed descriptions of floura and fauna he also gave us the best recommendations around town! He gets all the stars in the Costa night sky! Thank you Deyber and don’t hesitate to book with him!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Jennifer

Aug 18, 2025

Beautiful tour with a knowledgeable guide. - Davir was a very knowledgeable guide. He was able to show us stick bugs, coatis, a tarantula and a quetzal. He knew so much about his beautiful country and its flora and fauna. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Ayesha_m

Jul 18, 2025

Fantastic tour with... - Fantastic tour with Mauricio today. The animals were hiding but we saw some beautiful birds, bats and even a tarantula! His knowledge of the cloud forest ecosystem was exceptional and the hummingbirds at the end were amazing.

Review provided by Viator

Nichole_f

Jul 13, 2025

Roy was great - Roy was a wonderful guide. Without him, we would not have seen most of what he showed us. He was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. We highly recommend this tour.

Review provided by Viator

Chiara_t

Jun 9, 2025

Tolle Morgentour im Monteverde Cloud Forest - Our guide Juan Carlos truly great! He was able to tell us a lot of interesting facts about the flora, fauna, climate and animals. Thanks to him we found a tarantula, howler monkeys, insects, snakes, hummingbirds and many more. Thank you for this beautiful morning tour!

Review provided by Viator

Race_c

Jul 22, 2025

Fun! - Our guide Davird was awesome! He was super knowledgeable and taught us so many facts as we walked through the forest. Overall, however, I felt that Monte Verde Cloud Forest was overpriced. It's $100 to get our family of 6 in and another $180 for the tour. We saw some wildlife here but not nearly as much as Manuel Antonio or Corcovado.

Review provided by Viator

Britny_r

Jul 20, 2025

Not what I expected - Mauricio was our guide. He told us a lot about flora in the forest; he was very knowledgeable and a nice guy. We saw an Agouti, small lizard, white faced monkey (for a split second) and a sloth. To be honest I think we could have gotten binoculars and done the tour on our own and seen just as much just by being observant and aware of what others were spotting. Walk was mostly damp, some areas that were muddy; lastly, definitely not worth the cost of this tour. We went at 7:30 am.

Review provided by Viator

Stephen_l

Aug 15, 2025

poor communication on logistics of meet up - good hike, saw lots of creatures. communication for logsitics poor. did not get information that we needed to be there earlier than the noted time on the booking until <1 hour before start time. and we were 25 minutes away. we rushed to get there, but guide did not wait and left without us. also did not provide any info about tickets and parking. fortunately we found him on the trail (which he changed). but still made for a stressful start to the day.

Review provided by Viator

Check Availability

From $30

up to 8 guests

1 - Adult