Day 1
MORNING.- Travel to Monteverde! The journey up to the Monteverde Cloud Forest is an adventure in itself. You will wind up mountain roads with the most amazing views of the forests in the distance and also the Gulf of Nicoya.
A shared shuttle will pick you up from your downtown hotel in San Jose (it can also pick up from a few airport hotels and if your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, we can meet you at Denny's Restaurant, 2 minutes from the airport). We can also arrange shuttles from main beaches or from Arenal (please inquiry if there are any additonal fees). Or for an extra charge we can arrange completely private transport for you! When you arrive in Monteverde, you will have time to check in or if your room is not ready yet, you can safely leave your bags in reception and grab a bite to eat.
AFTERNOON - Selvatura Canopy Zip Line Tour. No visit is complete without a famous canopy tour! We go to one of the best in the country; Selvatura Park. This is a private reserve located adjoining the Santa Elena Cloud Forest in Monteverde.
The Selvatura Canopy Zipline Tour is entirely built inside virgin and secondary cloud forest with a total of 15 ziplines and 18 platforms. Plus one amazing (and optional) tarzan swing! For an extra cost you can also try the new superman cable. Travel between 2 miles of cables! The tour takes about 2-3 hours plus transport time from your hotel.
Don't fancy the ziplines? No worries you can hike on the suspended bridges instead. Or we can arrange a coffee tour or horse ride instead - just ask!
EARLY EVENING - Night Hike with the Monteverde Night Tour.. Ever wondered what makes that sound in the forest? Or what activities occur in the twilight and evening in the forests? Now is your opportunity to find out! A naturalist guide will take you on this fun, informative 2-hour hike through a series of trails that will afford you the opportunity to observe the nightlife of a premontane forest.
HOTEL DETAILS
Night at Hotel Monteverde Villa Lodge (or we can update to a more deluxe hotel for an extra charge, see details of Ficus Hotel below)
Friendly, family-run hotel in an excellent location in Monteverde. This charming Lodge is just a 5-minute walk from the main town area of Santa Elena, making this small, personal hotel a good choice for those who are looking for a relatively quiet location but within easy reach of restaurants and the services of the town.
The rooms at are spacious and simply appointed but all have large windows and queen-sized beds. There are also large private bathrooms with hot water, all of which are kept fastidiously clean by the hotel staff. The hotel has those small touches that make the hotel interesting such as unusual wooden finishes, chairs, mirrors, and tables. A complimentary breakfast is served in the hotel's cute dining area.
Upgrade to Hotel Ficus Sunset Suites for an extra cost (we can also upgrade to other hotels). Ficus Sunset Suites is a modern hotel located in the heart of Santa Elena, Monteverde. The hotel is surrounded by pretty vegetation. From your balcony you will enjoy the green rainforest around you and panoramic views of the hillsides of Monteverde or some cabins face the forest. The hotel is just a 5 5-minute walk to the center of Santa Elena and has a full international restaurant and bar. Breakfast is included.
Day 2
EARLY am Guided Hike in the Cloud Forests of Monteverde (we use a private cloud forest reserve called the Curi Cancha Reserve which is far less crowded and you often see more birds, especially the famous Quetzal, in season). You'll be picked up at your hotel and taken to the private reserve entrance where your bilingual guide will be waiting. The guides have a wealth of knowledge about the cloud forests in Monteverde, including fauna and flora, the history, and the growth of Monteverde. There will also be a chance to visit the new maze at Curi Cancha. The hike will be about three hours around this wonderful forest.
There is an option to change this to the main Monteverde Reserve for an extra cost.
EARLY AFTERNOON. Shared Shuttle to San Jose (we can also arrange shuttle to main beaches or taxi-boat-taxi to Arenal please inquiry).
**** ask about adding time in Monteverde or Arenal (or any other place!)****
Tour Details
PRICES from: $325 per person (Please inquire about prices for your specific date and adjust for any modifications you would like)
**** PRICES MAY CHANGE DURING EASTER AND CHRISTMAS*****
Min 2 people
Tour includes:
- Guided Night Hike with the Monteverde Night Tour
- Guided Hike in the cloud forests of Monteverde
- One Night Accommodation and Breakfast
- Canopy Tour
- Roundtrip Transport from San Jose (other locations please inquiry)
Note: This package can be extended with more days and tours, just let us know! Also, add on trips to Arenal or other places.