Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip: Explore Costa Rica's Splendid Lush Cloud Forest

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Embark on a thrilling day trip to Monteverde’s Cloud Forest in Costa Rica. Walk across hanging bridges, discover the diverse ecosystem, and spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

Duration: 13 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Orotina - Explore the Amazing Cloud Forests of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Tour. Your tour starts in the morning when you get picked up from your San Jose area hotel and you will then travel towards the Northern Part of the country on a very scenic drive, with great views of beautiful mountain ranges, local towns, farms, and the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. On the way to Monteverde, you will also enjoy multiple stops to see most of Costa Rica. Stop briefly at the largest fruit stand of the country, where you will learn about a huge variety of tropical fruits.
Puerto Caldera - Continue your tour with a stop at Caldera, where you will visit a place where many white-faced capuchin monkeys are normally observed in the wild at a remarkably close range.
Coyolar - Take great photos of amazing landscapes on your way up to the Monteverde Mountains, a couple of stops will be made in look-out points where beautiful views of the Nicoya Gulf and the Monteverde Mountain Range can be seen on clear days.
Selvatura - Once in Monteverde, you will savor a delicious lunch near the town of Santa Elena and then you will proceed to do the amazing hanging bridges tour in the Cloud Forest at Selvatura Park, where you will hike with your guide for about 2-3 hours admiring the beauties of this rare Eco-system and searching for the local wildlife, such as monkeys, emerald toucans, coatimundis, and the rare resplendent quetzal, the most beautiful bird of Costa Rica. This hike is approx. 3 kilometers long (1.9 miles) and it’s done mostly on flat terrain with a few mild climbs.
Late in the afternoon, we will take you back to your San Jose hotel or we can take you to your centrally located hotel in Monteverde if you are planning to stay in that area after the tour.

What's Included

Entrance Fees
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Monkeys’ observation place visit
Visit to the country’s largest fruit stand
Look-out point for photo opportunities
Lunch included
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (San Jose area)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Services not specified

Additional Information

Embark on a Monteverde Day Trip from San Jose and immerse yourself in the verdant Cloud Forest of Costa Rica. Trek across the country’s top suspension bridges and gain an intimate view of the Cloud Forest. Gain insights into the fascinating eco-system of the jungle and witness its Wildlife. Pause at various stations en route to Monteverde, where you can learn about the fruits endemic to Costa Rica, spot monkeys in their natural habitat, and capture stunning photos of the Nicoya Gulf and Monteverde’s mountainous scenery.

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Walking is involved
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Drop off in the Monteverde - Santa Elena centrally located hotels is available. If you wish to take this option, you must let us know at the time of booking

Location

Quality Hotel Real San Jose

Centrally located San Jose hotels. Hotel pickups commence at 6:30 a.m. approximately; the exact pickup time for your tour will be advised on a reconfirmation message.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Jul 25, 2024

Fantastic Day Trip to Manuel Antonio with Expert Guide - I had an incredible day trip to Manuel Antonio with Augustin and Derzu. They are both very nice people and had a well-organized tour with great food. Augustin, a super knowledgeable guide, provided fascinating insights into Costa Rica’s animals, plants, and culture. Totally recommend!