Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Preserve Tour :

Take one of Costa Rica's most diverse natural history walks! Positioned atop the Continental Divide in western Costa Rica, the Preserve extends down both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes. The resulting combination of climatic and geographic factors creates temperature and humidity gradients which change dramatically over relatively short distances. This Cloud Forest homes unique animal species such as the red and blue Poison Arrow frogs as well as the Golden Toad, practically impossible to see at present. Splendid quetzals and Bell-birds fly about the canopy of the forest trees, and iridescent hummingbirds hover around in search of nectar. Because of the activity patterns of animals in this forest, we recommend taking this tour early in the morning so that you can live the experience of seeing wild animals in their natural habitat.

Night Tour in the Ecological Farm:

The Ecological Farm is a wildlife refuge allows you to indulge in the beauty of panoramic views and waterfalls smoothly mixed with nearby coffee and banana plantations as you walk along its trails. Yet, the wonders of the farm lie in the uniqueness of over 170 bird species, mammals such as the two-toed sloth and the prehensile-tailed porcupine, sloths resting in their natural environment as well as spiders, grasshoppers and snakes. Enjoy this two-hour walk that introduces you to the excitement of night sounds, smells and surroundings bringing you closer to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Day Hiking Tour In the Ecological Farm:

Enjoy the daytime life at the Ecological Farm by watching a surprising variety of animal species such as the white-nosed coati, the white-faced capuchin monkey, the keel billed toucan and the blue crowned mot while learning about the highlights of its natural history. Wonder at the flora and fauna of the place, especially as you watch a myriad different variety of bird species.

Reptiles and Amphibians Tour:

Discover over 40 species of reptiles inside specially designed terrariums and a significant variety of turtles inside a small artificial island at the Serpentarium. A special chameleon exhibition will delight the eyes of many. During the one-hour tour, an expert guide will assist you in understanding these animals.
For 45 minutes, you will learn amazing facts about live frogs where a specialist will share information about frog families found in Costa Rica, their distribution throughout the country as well as their taxonomical classification. Each species is located inside a terrarium simulating the habitat they need to survive.
And as if this was not enough your ticket is valid for two visits as frogs vary their day and night activity so you can enjoy both.

Monteverde Bird Watching

If you would like to do some great bird watching in Costa Rica Monteverde offers great oportunites to do so. With over 400 species of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds. We can provide you with a private tour guide that is a naturalist and can go with you to any of the local reserves and help you find the birds you are missing from your list. The opportunity of discovery awaits you in Costa Rica, where the preservation of our natural resources will guarantee a unique travel experience. Hotel Heliconia , located in Monteverde, a privileged location that places it near two of the most beautiful, protected, tropical forests in Costa Rica; the well known Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve (at only four kilometers from the hotel) and the Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve (at six kilometers). The hotel offers a perfect setting for the visitors who love bird watching, nature photography and the serenity of a mountain retreat.

Horseback Riding Tour:

In this 2 ½ hour tour the visitor will enjoy of beautiful views of the Gulf of Nicoya while traveling along side-roads inside Monteverde, Santa Elena, and a coffee, sugar cane and banana plantation. Enjoy the pleasure of horse-back riding the surroundings of the Park.

Horseback Riding to La Fortuna or Fortuna Monteverde Tour

Start your tour in El Mirador, San Gerardo, where horses will be anxiously waiting to take you to La Fortuna along trails in one of Costa Rica's most typical rain-forest mountains. Watch a large variety of animals surrounded by nature's most diverse plant species, tall trees and natural wonders. Cross rivers and go up mountains. Experience the warmth of the climate that accompanies this type of transitional forest that explains why you can enjoy the biodiversity before your eyes. Once you get to Rio Chiquito, a boat will take you to the impressive Arenal Dam, Costa Rica's largest. The tour lasts about 3 ½ hours.

Jeep Boat Jeep Transfer Tour:

This transfer takes you from Monteverde to La Fortuna and vice versa. It leaves Monteverde around 8:00 AM and La Fortuna, at 8:30 AM and it lasts for about 2 ½ hours.
The first part of the tour is by land and a bilingual guide will accompany you. Then, you continue with a relaxing boat trip through the waters of the Arenal Lake. On the other side, a car will be taking you to your destination, provided it is along the route.
Enjoy this wonderful tour and observe the exotic beauty that hosts this paradisiacal place. Admire the transition of the rain forest to the cloud forest where you will reach an altitude of 3600 feet (1200 meters) above sea level where you can see perhaps the best view of the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the amazing panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano.

Town Tour:

No other tour will really show you how Monteverde truly emerged, the history of the hard-working Quakers who decided to settle there and imprint their lifestyles in the region and why it is as it is today. We start off with a visit to one of Costa Rica's most famous cheese factory where, apart from learning from its actual manufacturing process, you will enjoy tasting world-class cheeses. Then we continue to other locations in Monteverde including the Women Craft Store (CASEM) that groups 100 to 150 women from the area who have come together seeking for a place to exhibit their works while ensuring an additional income that will allow them to take care of their family as well. After this we follow to the Monteverde Coffee Roaster where you will taste a very special coffee as it is from the high mountains of Monteverde and we will finish our tour with a visit to Ecstasy Woodcraft Gallery and Alquimia Art Gallery where Costa Rican artists exhibit their truly amazing wood works

Selvatura Butterfly Garden Tour:

Have you ever imagined a world full of butterflies? Now you can see it at Selvatura´s Butterfly Garden, Central America's largest featuring an 8100 square feet dome and hosting over 50 species of colorful and exotic butterflies. They wander around freely in our perfectly balanced environment enabling butterflies both from the low elevations to live with those of the upper elevations. The Garden also boasts of their display of over eighty different flower and plant species.

Selvatura Canopy Tour :

Get ready for an adrenaline surge! The Canopy tour, one of the safest and most thrilling adventures of all time; open the door for you to explore the marvels of an untouched forest from its canopies. Indulge at the most amazing cloud forest's flora and fauna including a wide variety of epiphytes, monkeys and exotic birds. Fourteen platforms along 1.8 miles connected by stainless steel cables at an altitude of 300 feet help you cruise through the forest while attached at a top- class safety harness.
For those seeking for a more relaxing overview of the forest, take advantage of our suspension walkways. Walk through our bridge system and peacefully admire the wonders of the virgin cloud forest from the level of its canopy.

Selvatura Walkways Tour

Selvatura's Canopy Walkways are the best way to enjoy peacefully and safely of the virgin cloud forest canopy. Through our bridge system and over 1.6 miles of easy walking trails our visitors can enjoy the marvels of the cloud forest and get the chance to see some of the world's most amazing and beautiful flora and fauna.

Selvatura's canopy walkways feature eight bridges with different lengths which make up a total of 2400 feet of total bridge length crossing through altitudes of up to 240 feet.