Monteverde Tours


Monteverde Cloud Forest: Visit the private biological reserve dedicated to the conservation of the flora and fauna which exists in this complex ecosystem. The reserve consists of 10,000 hectares and serves as an important link in the growing network of protected areas in the country.

Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve: Inaugurated in February of 1992, this new reserve is silent and little explored, offering marvelous views of the Arenal Volcano on clear days. All the projects being developed here are focused on the educational development of the region.

Horseback riding: A delightful way to get to know the area with a local guide. Witness the marvelous views of the Gulf of Nicoya, waterfalls, and the San Luis valley.

Butterfly Garden: This is a research center in a beautiful garden where you can admire the distinct habitats of the butterflies. Learn about these fascinating creatures and see how a larva converts into a gorgeous butterfly.

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Northern Pacific Tours:

Rincón de la Vieja National Park: Created to protect the flora and fauna surrounding the volcano, you will be able to relax in the thermal waters known as Las Hornillas and Las Pailas, sulfur ponds and bubbling mud, and admire examples of the Costa Rican national flower, the purple orchid (Guaria Morada). Lunch and entrance fee included.

Los Inocentes Hacienda: Travel across the plains of Guanacaste to the Los Inocentes hacienda, a traditional ranch where you will find a house built completely of fine native woods such as mahogany, rosewood and stinking toe. Take a two and a half hour horseback ride up the slopes of the Orosi Volcano where you will see monkeys, birds, and different mammals of the region. Lunch included.

Arenal Volcano and thermal waters of Tabacón: Experience the majesty of the imposing Arenal Volcano. After a three hour trip around the edge of the Arenal Lake, you will have the option of a short walk to the La Fortuna waterfall or in the rain forest. Then enjoy the thermal waters of Tabacón. Lunch and dinner included.

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Central Valley Tours:

Tour of the city: This is an excellent opportunity to learn of the past and culture of Costa Rica. Visit different residential neighborhoods of the capital, parks, the heart of San José, the University of Costa Rica, and some of the government buildings. The tour includes a visit to the National Theater and to the National Museum. Includes entrance fees.

Café Britt Coffee Tour: This is a theatrical dramatization by which the actors describe the production of coffee from the moment the little plants push through the ground till converted into the drink we all know. Afterwards enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with expert coffee tasters. Includes entrance fee.

Butterfly Farm: Be prepared to enjoy the wonderful world of butterflies, where an uncountable number of species of this magical creature live in a natural setting. In the larva stage they exhibit a multitude of sizes, forms and colors to then convert into the beautiful butterflies as we know them. Includes entrance fee.

Perfect combination: For those who wish to take advantage of their time and see as much as possible, we offer a tour of the coffee at Café Britt combined with a visit to the butterfly farm. This tour is offered daily and does not require a specific minimum number of persons to operate. Includes entrance fees.

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Central Pacific Tours:

Carara Biological Reserve: Visit this impressive transitional moist to dry forest and follow the trails to observe the variety of plants, amphibians, reptiles and birds such as the famous scarlet macaw. Crocodiles more than three meters long can be seen all along the Tárcoles River. Entrance fee to the park and breakfast included.

Manuel Antonio National Park: The natural trails in the park will take you to the interior of the forest to observe the variety of flora and fauna, including white-faced capuchin monkeys, raccoons, species of rodents and birds. You will also have time to take a dip in the warm waters of the Pacific. Entrance fee to the park and lunch included.

Canopy Chiclets: Enjoy an exciting trip through the treetops of one the few tropical transitional moist to dry forests in Costa Rica. This tour has a duration of three hours, and consists of eleven platforms linked by extensions of steel cable which total approximately 700 meters in length.

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Southern Pacific Tours:

Hiking in the Corcovado National Park: Guided by a naturalist along the trails of the park, you will be able to enjoy an astonishing waterfall and a picnic on one of the beautiful beaches of the park.

Night Excursion: The only way to partake of the true strength and life of the rain forest is by visiting it in the dark. Walking 45 minutes through the undergrowth of the forest, you will arrive to a delightful clearing: Claro del Bosque. Before returning to the hotel, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, sugar cane drink, and homemade "tortillas" cooked on a wood burning stove in a typical farmhouse.

Bird watching Tour: Very early in the morning share the fresh air with the 350 species of birds which have been found in Corcovado. The tours at the beginning of the morning are perfect for observing the wildlife of the area. For bird and animal lovers, this visit will be grand for seeing birds, the famous morpho butterfly, monkeys and other animals.

Horseback riding: Enjoy a horseback ride from the rain forest to the majestic waterfall for a tasty meal of typical Costa Rican foods. Mid-day tours to one of the white-sand beaches where the scarlet macaws are easily spotted are also offered.

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Carribbean Tours:

Green Iguana Project in the Kekoldi Indian Reservation: This trip will take you to the iguana farm and garden of medicinal plants in the Kekoldi Indian Reservation. Some time ago, the green iguana was a species in danger of extinction and the Indians of the region decided to help them survive by implementing captive reproduction. Learn how they are hatched, grow, and are freed. Entrance fee included.

Horseback riding on the Playa Negra beach: Riding regular work horses on this beach, famous for the impressive black of its sands, and visiting the mountainous area in front of the Cahuita National Park, combine the sun and sea with the flora and fauna of the tropical rain forest. Includes snack and riding equipment. Long pants, hat, insect repellent and sun tan lotion are a must.

Diving in Manzanillo: One of the places most sought after by divers from all over the world is undoubtedly Manzanillo, known for the rich marine life of its waters and for its scenic beauty. Prepare yourself for an experience full of encounters with tropical species of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Includes two oxygen tanks, mask, buoyancy jacket, and snack.

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Turrialba and San Gerardo de Dota Tours:

Visit to the plantations: This tour of two and a half hours will take you through coffee, sugar cane, and macadamia plantations, to then see the processing plants for these crops. Coffee is harvested from July to November every year, the sugar cane from February to June, and the macadamia from December to June. If you would like to take part in the work on the plantations, participate in the gathering of coffee beans.

Horseback riding through the hacienda: Ride on mountain trails specially designed so that the striking views of the plantations and the valley of Turrialba (including the church, school and soccer field) can be admired. The tour lasts approximately three hours and includes the equipment for horseback riding.

Hike in the primary forest: Guided by an expert naturalist, be prepared to penetrate a virgin forest full of plants with medicinal qualities, gigantic trees, scurrying animals, and learn about Mother Nature's regenerating and purifying powers. The hike can be done in three hours, but those who enjoy being in the forest may prolong the tour to four hours. The entrance fee is included.

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Northern Region Tours

Hike in the La Selva Biological Research Station:Walking through the forest of Selva Verde accompanied by a nature guide, learn about the interesting ecosystems of the rain forest, and its flora and fauna.

Rapids on the Sarapiquí River: Categories II and III, the La Virgen and Chilamate section. An exquisite day, more than 20 rapids while surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the tropical rain forest. Sarapiquí is a dream for white water rafters: natural waters, risky rapids, and crystalline pools. Enjoy the natural splendor and abundance of wildlife.

Boat ride on the Sarapiquí River: Ride from one to three hours on this river in a boat with a roof and capacity for 25 persons. It embarks from Puerto Viejo downstream and offers the possibility to see monkeys, sloths, waterfowl, and alligators.

Butterfly Garden, Botanical Garden, frogs, heliconias, and hummingbirds:Take a two and a half hour walk in the midst of the butterflies of Selva Verde and learn about the world of these fascinating creatures and their host plants where they live.

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