Monteverde Cloud Forest High Adventure Tours & Trip Packages

Monteverde Cloud Forest High Adventure Tours & Trips

24 Monteverde Cloud Forest trips. Tours from 25 tour companies. 83 reviews. 5/5 avg rating.

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Extreme Costa Rica 2023
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5/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, San José, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Pacuare River
  • Arenal Volcano

Themes

High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Photography, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"

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Classic Costa Rica tour
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, California, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, San José, Tortuguero National Park

Themes

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Costa Rica Multi-Sport
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4.8/5 Excellent
25 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arenal Hot Springs, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Highlights

  • Visit Espiritu Santo Coffee Plantation to learn all about growing, harvesting and marketing the rich coffee of Costa Rica.
  • Exploring and treating our bodies to the relaxing and invigorating powers of the Natural Hot Springs formed by the active, Arenal Volcano
  • Enjoy the most magnificent views of rain forest, the peaceful lake, and the majestic volcano Arenal's south face
  • Experience breathtaking view of the Gulf of Nicoya
  • An opportunity to learn about the Monteverde rain forest's magnificent ecosystem
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"I've been on 13 trips with STI and I've had a great time and met a lot of wonderful people on all of them. What I really like is the STI process for encouraging togetherness which includes (1) members meeting the day before the trip to have drinks and dinner so that when you start the trip the next day you feel comfortable with the other members, (2) a Breakfast Club for members who want to meet for breakfast, (3) Happy Hours each night before dinner, (4) eating together each night, (5) Theme nights for members , and (6) separate excursions for members. Another good feature of STI trips is the concierge who makes arrangements and schedules activities and helps to resolve any problems that occur."

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Costa Rican Adventure
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2.8/5 Average
98 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Highlights

  • Explore the biodiversity and wildlife of Costa Rica
  • Zipline high up in the rainforest canopy at speeds of almost 60 MPH
  • Lounge on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio State Park
  • See the crocodiles of the Tarcoles up close
  • Ride the rapids of the Sarapiqui River
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Education / Learning, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"I have been trying to make the best of this trip, but honestly, I’m having a terrible time. This has been the most stressed I’ve ever been on a vacation. I’m currently stuck in Iceland, no one from the EF team will not respond to me, I’m out a LOT of money, I’m FREEZING, and I’m severely uncomfortable. I would HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND EF Ultimate Break for any of your travel needs. They do NOT take care of your problems— they just make the most money they can off of you and do not actually care about your comfort or concerns. This trip has sent me on an incredibly LOW low, and I just want to go home, but that would be a substantial amount of money I can’t afford. I have been bouncing around contacting EF, JetBlue, Icelandair, and British Airways. I still don’t have my luggage, and it is the LAST DAY of planned activities already. I also found out from JetBlue that there was a refund issued for $834 for the original flight we didn’t make (that’s just one of them)— yet, *I had to pay $1100 to EF Ultimate Break to rebook on my new itinerary that made me miss my first day of touring, and I DID NOT see that $834. I am beyond mad and tired and ready to be home safe. This is disgusting service."

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Costa Rica Summer Getaway
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5/5 Excellent
54 reviews
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Highlights

  • Explore San Jose
  • Get an opportunity, Whitewater rafting on the World-Famous Pacuare River!
  • Experience Sky Trek is a thrilling zip line circuit amidst lush rainforest situated in the steep landscapes of Arenal
  • Enjoy wonderful Scenic Boat Ride Across Arenal Lake to Monteverde
  • Hike Monteverde Cloudforest
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Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Family Friendly, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"Just got back from an incredible adventure. Bhutan was more than I could have ever expected. There was an abundance of good travel karma throughout the trip. The guide, Bhim, was great, very accommodating, and personalized the trip in many amazing ways, and though him I got to know the people and the culture close up and personal. The whole thing went off without a hitch. Bhutan was the most amazing place I have ever been."

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Best of Costa Rica’s National Parks
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5/5 Excellent
5 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Corcovado National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Highlights

  • Explore Costa Rica's splendid National Parks: Corcovado, Arenal, and Monteverde.
  • Stay in luxury hotels, rainforest lodges, and hot springs resorts (with spa treatments).
  • Experience an exciting array of activities, including whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, a zip line “Aerial Canopy Tour,” and optional horseback riding.
  • Hike the lava flows of the famous Arenal Volcano.
  • View some of Costa Rica’s 12,000 plant varieties, 237 species of mammals, 850 species of birds, and more butterflies than Africa!

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Women Only

What travelers are saying

"I always wanted to meet orangutans in the wild. Going with AW to Indonesia was the way to do it. We had great local guides, delicious food, and magical experiences. Everything was taken care of. The diverse group of women made the time even more enriching. I started as a solo traveler, but within a day I had 14 new friends. I can totally see traveling with AW again."

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Eco-Adventure in Costa Rica (Multi-Sport Trip)
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arenal Hot Springs, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, San José

Highlights

  • Visit Monteverde
  • Enjoy the significant views of the towering
  • Enjoy the sandy beach with majestic waves that make it a hot spot
  • Awesome experience while kayaking and snorkelling in the ocean near Chora Island
  • Explore San José

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I just got back from my 6 day eco tour of Costa Rica and it was absolutely fantastic. The way the trip was planned out was perfect and everyone we came in contact with was so kind, helpful and accommodating. The hotels that were selected for my stay weren’t your typical tourist trap hotels. I felt that I got to experience the uniqueness of each location and enjoy the flora and fauna. All of the activities planned were top notch and this trip was an extreme value for all that was included. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who is looking to experience some of the diversity of what Costa Rica has to offer! Pura vida!"

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Essential Costa Rica Tour
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5/5 Excellent
18 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Highlights

  • Explore Guanacaste and enjoy all the eco–diversity Costa Rica
  • Visit to The Hacienda Guachipelin for a fully loaded adventure day tour
  • Discover Monteverde Cloud Forest, The places you must visit in the world
  • Discover the village of Monteverde
  • Visit to Palo Verde National Park is your

Themes

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Absolutely loved our tour. We did the Jewels of Costa Rica and had a great time! Our guide Albert and photographer Antoinette treated us like family. They were so friendly and knowledgeable, and seemed to really love sharing their country with us. We bought the tour through Groupon after a lot of research on tripadvisor, and couldn't have been happier!"

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Costa Rica Nature Lovers 2023
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5/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arenal Hot Springs, Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, San José, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Turtle National Park
  • You'll see birds, monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat along the trek

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"

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Costa Rica: See & Experience it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
Travelers report that traveling with CharlieTheTraveler is a life-changing experience, in the best possible way.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park, Balsa River Tamarindo, Braulio Carillo National Park, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Playa Flamingo, Playa Tamarindo, Poas Volcano National Park, San José, Tenorio Volcano National Park

Highlights

  • Canyoning in the “Lost Canyon”
  • Zip-Lining with Tropical Plants & Exotic Animals Below You
  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Appetizers & an Open Bar
  • Guided Walking Tour Along Hanging Bridges Deep in the Jungle
  • Hiking Around Massive Volcanoes
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Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Our trip to Iceland was absolutely stunning and Charlie the Traveler curated an amazing and adventurous trip for us that kept in mind all of the attractions that were on our list and many other gems this beautiful country has to offer. We hit a few roadblocks with our tours due to weather conditions and volcanic activity in the area, but Charlie The Traveler and his team were on it at every moment and were able to provide us with alternative tours that did not take away from the overall experience. His team is led by individuals that truly cares about your experience. If you need a perfect trip planned then Charlie the Traveler is the way to go. This trip has been absolutely perfect and can’t wait to come back and explore it again."

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Extreme Costa Rica 2023
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5/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, San José, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Pacuare River
  • Arenal Volcano

Themes

High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Photography, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"

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Tropical Costa Rica  - 2024
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
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With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Guanacaste

Highlights

  • Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
  • Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.
  • Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
  • Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.
  • Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
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Cultural

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"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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Tropical Costa Rica  - 2024
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4.7/5 Excellent
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Group Tour
Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Guanacaste

Highlights

  • Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
  • Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.
  • Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
  • Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.
  • Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
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Cultural

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reviews & Ratings

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Diana Maggiore

Feb 2023

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Top notch experience I totally recommend!!

So wonderful! It was fabulous to have someone else plan the itinerary- saved me a bunch of research time and I saw a bunch of Costa Rica. It got me to try things I w...

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Lidia Torre

Feb 2023

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Thanks Charlie! No trip is ever perfect to the dot but my experience was pretty close.

Thanks Charlie! No trip is ever perfect to the dot but my experience was pretty close. Honestly, I had a blast because I met so many people during my tours and every...

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Rhett Lewis

Feb 2023

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We enjoyed the activities and excursions planned. The hotels were ok. Some better than others.

We enjoyed the activities and excursions planned. The hotels were ok. Some better than others.

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David Gullman

Feb 2023

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CharlieTheTraveler set up an amazing experience in Costa Rica!

CharlieTheTraveler set up an amazing experience in Costa Rica! Great food, people, and adventures! I had a blast tasting the fresh fruits and exploring the jungles a...

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Yun Bai

Feb 2023

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The tour was very well planned.

The tour was very well planned. Despite solo travel, I met quite some interesting locals on the way. I like the choice of the activities as well as the accommodation...

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour Selection Trips

  • Monteverde is typically cooler in temperature than its counterparts in Costa Rica. Bringing lightweight layers and rain gear is key.
  • Although adventure activities through the sky are a big draw for many, if you’re not the adrenaline type, there’s still plenty to see and do in Monteverde.

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Why go on a Night Walk in Monteverde Cloud Forest?

On your vacation to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, you are likely to go on (or have the option to go on) a nighttime walking tour of the park. At first, this may seem odd or a little scary -- however, it is incredibly common to go on night tours in the jungle, and very safe.

Night tours are recommended for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it is usually the only way to catch a glimpse of the incredibly impressive nocturnal wildlife that Monteverde has to offer. Sloths, snakes, certain insects like giant walking stick bugs, tarantulas, and armadillos are just some of the creatures you will have a much better chance of seeing at night. Night walks are also a great way to beat the crowds, as they usually consist of less than 10 people.

Tips for going on a Night Walk in Monteverde

  • Dress warmly, the temperature can drop into the low 60’s at night.
  • Similarly, it can (and will) rain, or drizzle throughout the night. Your tour won’t be cancelled, so wear closed toe shoes and bring a rain jacket or poncho.
  • You will not need a lot of bug spray, especially if you are wearing long sleeves and pants. However, you may want to put a little around your neck and wrists.
  • Bring a camera! But be aware that flash photography may not be permitted, depending on your tour and the animal you are looking at. 
  • Follow your guide’s advice and remain quiet to best ensure you get to see the animals!
  • You will be provided a flashlight and taught how to look for animals, however, some people prefer bringing their own, or a headlamp.

What’s the difference between a Rainforest and Cloud Forest?

There are a few differences between your typical rainforest and a cloud forest. To begin with, a cloud forest is at a much higher elevation, making them cooler. Cloud forests also have a varying terrain, with undulating peaks and valleys, this contributes to how rainwater is accumulated and the moisture in the air.

Because of the bumpy landscape, the rivers in a cloud forest are like mountain streams: clear water, with rocky riverbeds (in a rainforest, rivers are larger, slower, and have silty beds.) Because of all of these reasons, there is also a difference in the types of animals that live in each!

Suspension Bridges and Skywalks

One particularly unique feature to many of Costa Rica’s tropical jungles is the implementation of various suspension bridges, or skywalks. Monteverde is no exception, and has six bridges in total, spanning a cumulative length of nearly 1,000 feet. These trails offer a unique glimpse into the upper canopy of the forest, where 90% of organisms are found.

For any current (or prospective!) botanists, a trip to the canopy is the only way to see Costa Rica’s population of rare orchids. Most of the orchids in Costa Rica are epiphytes, meaning they don’t have root systems that grow into the earth, and instead grow on another plant.

There is a maximum number of people allowed on each bridge, so booking a reservation is usually required. Going on a Costa Rica tour makes this whole process easier, where a guide can help you navigate your itinerary and the parks system.

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