Monteverde Hanging Bridges & Night Walk Tour

The forest doesn't close at sunset. It opens.

This combo tour in Monteverde pairs a 2.5-hour canopy walk across eight hanging bridges at Selvatura Park with a 2-hour night walk at Finca Lantana, a private reserve. A local naturalist guide leads both sections, showing you orchids, tree ferns, and daytime birds in the cloud forest, then returns you to the forest floor after dark to search for frogs, insects, sloths, and nocturnal wildlife. The two reserves sit 6 km apart, connected by a 30-minute transfer.

The experience

The day half happens at Selvatura Park, where eight suspension bridges string you through the canopy of an evergreen tropical montane forest. From that height, you move through miniature orchids, bromeliads, mosses, and towering tree ferns while your guide points out the architecture of the cloud forest itself: how water collects on leaves, how the ecosystem layers from floor to crown. The bridges let you see what ground-level trails cannot: the scale of the trees, the density of growth, and the birds and hummingbirds that live in the upper story. This section runs until around 4:30 PM.

After a 30-minute drive to Finca Lantana, a local private reserve, the tour shifts entirely. As darkness falls, the forest wakes up differently. The night walk lasts two hours and focuses on what emerges when the sun leaves: frogs calling from the understory, insects you would walk past in daylight, sleeping birds in their roosts, tarantulas, scorpions, and (if luck holds) sloths moving through the canopy. Your guide carries a flashlight and optic gear. The beam picks out eyes and shapes the daytime forest hides. Wildlife sightings vary by season and night, so what you see is never guaranteed, but the reserve is built around nocturnal life, and the guide knows where to look.

The tour runs roughly 4.5 hours total, including the transfer between sites. Local transport in Monteverde is included, and your guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese depending on the group. A moderate level of fitness helps (the bridges require balance and the night walk means walking forest trails in darkness), but neither section is technical climbing or long-distance hiking.

What’s included

• Hanging bridges tour at Selvatura Park.
• night walk tour at Finca Lantana.
• flashlight for the night walk.
• optic gear.
• local transport between the two reserves.

Options for this experience

2 options

Servicio de guiaUp to 7 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 08:30, 11:00 and 14:30Combo tour lasting 5 hours

Todo incluidoUp to 8 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 07:30, 11:00 and 14:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 66

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this combo if you want to see how the same forest changes between day and night: the canopy walk shows you the structure and daytime wildlife, while the night walk reveals an entirely different cast of animals and behavior. The two reserves in one afternoon let you experience both without splitting your day across separate bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What exactly are the hanging bridges at Selvatura Park?

Eight suspension bridges string through the canopy of the cloud forest, letting you walk at treetop height instead of on the ground. They cross the evergreen tropical montane forest where orchids, bromeliads, and tree ferns grow, and where birds like hummingbirds and toucans live in the upper story.

Will I actually see sloths on the night walk?

Sloths are possible on the night walk at Finca Lantana, but wildlife sightings vary by season and night. The reserve is built around nocturnal life, and your guide knows where to look, but what you encounter depends on what is active that evening.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The hanging bridge section at Selvatura Park takes 2.5 hours and involves crossing eight bridges through the forest canopy. The night walk at Finca Lantana lasts 2 hours and means walking forest trails in darkness with a guide and flashlight. Neither requires climbing or long distances, but you should be comfortable with balance and walking on uneven ground.

What's the difference between the two reserves on this tour?

Selvatura Park is known for its canopy bridges and daytime forest life: birds, orchids, and the structure of the cloud forest from above. Finca Lantana is a private reserve focused on nocturnal wildlife. The night walk there shows you frogs, insects, tarantulas, and other animals that emerge after dark.

Do I need any special gear or clothing for this tour?

Your guide provides a flashlight and optic gear for the night walk. Wear sturdy shoes with good grip for the bridges and trails, and bring layers. The cloud forest is cool and can be damp. Insect repellent is useful for the night section.