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Monteverde canopy bridge

Into the Cloud Forests of Monteverde

Bite-sized trip
  • Itinerary:
    Monteverde
  • Duration:
    3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    From £ 255.- per person (excluding flights)
The lush cloud forest of Monteverde is high on the list of Costa Rican must-sees for many travellers. Here, the morning mist lasts most of the day, continuously filtering through this dense, tropical jungle. Standing amongst primitive trees in the swirling mist feels like you've stepped back into the land of the dinosaurs.
Couple in Monteverde on bridge

Day 1 – Arrival in Monteverde

You’ll spend the next few nights in a rustic lodge with a homely feel and a beautiful garden within walking distance of the town centre. Once you’ve settled in, you can take advantage of some of the local activities available, such as visiting the frog pond to see many different species and learn all about them from a local expert. Alternatively check out one of the restaurants and bars in this bustling town.

Day 2 – Tree top walk with guide

With its high humidity and altitude, Monteverde is full of lush vegetation. You’ll join your guide and a small group of other travellers to experience the cloud forest for yourself. You’ll take a 3km walk along many sturdy bridges and walkways at different heights. As most animals here are nocturnal, and rather shy, the tour will be geared towards a botanical experience, focusing on the diverse variety of plants.

Day 3 – Departure from Monteverde

After breakfast, this trip will sadly come to an end. You’ll pack up your things and check out from your hotel. It’s then time to take the bumpy road onwards to your next destination. As there is so much to do in Monteverde you might decide that you’d like to extend your time here – just let your travel specialist know.

Accommodation

Monteverde accommodation bedroom
Monteverde accommodation sunbeds
Monteverde accommodation exterior

For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

1Option

Up[grade to our In-Style accommodation

  • Price:
    from £ 255.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    In Style accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In-Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.

2Option

Optional day trip

  • Price:
    from £ 180.- per person
  • Included:
    Canopy walk, ziplining & sky gondola in Monte Verde

If you fancy a bit more of an adrenaline rush during your time in Monteverde you can swing through the trees on various zip wires and platforms in the Cloud Forest. It’s combined with a ride on a sky gondola and the usual canopy walk so you will get lots of great views of the lush jungle below!

3Option

Monteverde - St Elena Cloud Forest Reserve tour

  • Price:
    From £30 per person
  • Included:
    Two-hour guided tour of St. Elena Cloud Forest, including entrance fee

If you’d like to explore a more secluded reserve, which is generally wetter and cloudier than Monteverde, resulting in more dramatic scenery, then we can arrange a tour of St Elena Cloud Forest. This reserve is smaller in size and much denser, with more narrow and generally less developed trails. The trails are longer and generally more challenging, and due to the wetter conditions, they can be more muddy and challenging so best suited to more experienced hikers.

This bite-sized trip combines well with