Private Curi-Cancha Bird-Watching Experience, Monteverde

Discover the Santa Elena Cloud Forest on a guided hike. While the Monteverde Reserve is on the "must-see" list for most travelers to Costa Rica, the Santa Elena Reserve offers the opportunity to experience this rare ecosystem without waiting in lines for a photo or stepping off the path as large tour groups pass. During your guided hike, you'll have the chance to see an astonishing number of animals. Elusive feline species include pumas, jaguarundi, and the endangered jaguar, while more commonly spotted species include spider monkeys, sloths, bright red poison dart frogs, and tarantulas.

The Children’s Eternal Rainforest (BEN) is considered as the biggest private reserve in Costa Rica, it is part of the Water and Peace Biosphere (“Biosfera Agua y Paz”) from the UNESCO, as well as founding member of the Costa Rican Network of Private Reserves and also member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).  Its mission is to maintain, preserve and rehabilitate the topical ecosystems and its biodiversity, through environmental educational activities, reforestation, investigation, protection, and monitoring, as well as sustainable development and ecotourism (trails, talks, hikes, and biological stations). 

The place has more than 22.000 primary and secondary forest hectare, as well as regenerating areas. This Reserve has been preserved thanks to the effort of children and adults, together with schools and other organizations in more than forty countries around the world.

Ideal for nature lovers and science enthusiasts, this hiking adventure in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve introduces you to one of the jewels in Costa Rica's ecological crown. Follow a naturalist guide along forest trails and get an up-close look at the region's remarkable biodiversity as you search for some of the birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and insects that call the 26,000-acre (3,500 ha) reserve home. After an immersive and educational few hours in nature, you'll stop by a local women's artisan cooperative to end the experience. 

Venture into the Children's Eternal Rainforest, the largest private reserve in Costa Rica, for a nighttime hike. Your naturalist guide will lead you along the park's trails after dark, pointing out nocturnal creatures like tarantulas, frogs, bats, and sleeping birds. This immersive experience allows participants to explore the transitional forest, the border between cloud forest and rainforest, highlighting the biodiversity preserved by global conservation efforts. Suitable for those curious about the natural world, the walk offers close encounters with the creatures and plants that thrive in the darkness. 

See the cloud forest of Monteverde from an elevated perspective on this half-day trip to Treetopia Park Monteverde. This aerial amusement park offers a range of activities; this particular excursion features a ride on the TreeTram, an aerial tramway, followed by a guided hike along the SkyWalk, a circuit consisting of nature trails and suspension bridges. After riding to the top of the mountain in an open-air gondola, pause to take in views of the cloud forest. Then, follow your guide along a scenic walk, spotting interesting flora and fauna along the way.

Venture into the cloud forest for a thrilling day exploring the treetops at Treetopia Park Monteverde. You'll start by boarding the park's open-air cableway to ride up to the starting point of the hanging bridges. You'll then follow your guide on a short hike along nature trails and suspension bridges, learning about the region's flora and fauna—and spotting some, too—before connecting to ziplines and whizzing down the mountain high above the canopy. Perfect for adrenaline seekers and nature lovers, this activity-packed experience promises a day of excitement and stunning natural beauty.

Experience the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve after dark on a night walk led by a knowledgeable guide. With a small group of up to nine participants, you'll get an up-close look at this region's incredible biodiversity. Expect to see elusive nocturnal creatures such as tarantulas, glowing mushrooms, tree frogs, and nesting birds while enjoying the tranquil sounds and scents of the forest. This experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those interested in learning about the ecological significance of this remarkable reserve.

Experience the sights and sounds of the jungle after dark with this private hike into the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, perfect for nature lovers and curious kids. Equipped with a flashlight, your expert naturalist guide will point out the remarkable mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects that awaken as darkness falls, and explain the important ecosystems of this vast reserve, which is home to 2.5% of the world's biodiversity.

Combine a chocolate tour with a wildlife hike on this evening excursion! Head to a Costa Rican farm in the Monteverde region to learn about the process behind chocolate production, from seed to chocolate bar. After an overview of the process, you'll have the chance to grind cocoa, make your own chocolate bar, and taste several types of chocolate, such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate. Once the chocolate experience is complete, you'll go on a night hike to look for species of frogs and toads in the wild. You might also see sloths, raccoons, and other nocturnal animals. 

Experience Costa Rican coffee culture and wildlife observation on a single excursion. The tour starts with a stroll through a local coffee plantation near Monteverde, where you'll have the opportunity to identify and learn about the coffee plant first-hand. Your guide will walk you through every step of the process, from harvesting to roasting and brewing to serving the perfect cup. Enjoy a mug of coffee, then participate in a short chocolate-themed activity. Finally, head into the jungle. Exploring the rainforest after nightfall allows one to enjoy the sounds of undisturbed nature. It is common to observe frogs and various snake species along the trail. With some luck, you could observe forest dwellers such as the two-toed sloth or the kinkajou.