Nature and Wildlife Tours in Monteverde at a glance
- Our pick: Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk: Resplendent quetzal search, US$ 30 per person (2h–3h, 4.69★ · 632).
- Top rated: Private Natural History Walk Monteverde: Cloud Forest Guide, US$ 85 per person (3h, 4.95★ · 165).
- Best value: Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife Sighting, US$ 23 per person (2h, 4.65★ · 400).
Price per person across the 47 options priced per person: US$ 23–US$ 249 (median US$ 60). With 100+ reviews: 15 of 48.
Of the 48 options: 48 with live guides in English, 47 with free cancellation, 41 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 34 kid-friendly, 10 private and 28 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Monteverde
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48 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk: Resplendent quetzal search Two to three hours exploring Monteverde Cloud Forest with a naturalist guide who uses a high-definition spotting scope to locate resplendent quetzals. Every day · 08:00, 08:45, 09:30 and 13:15 · From age 3 ★ 4.69 (632 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife Sighting Step into Monteverde’s rainforest after dark for a guided night walk. Spot sloths, frogs, and more with optic gear and flashlights included. Small group tour. Every day · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.65 (400 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 23 per person
Monteverde Ziplining: 13 cables, hanging bridges & wildlife Zip through Costa Rica's cloud forest on 13 cables and 18 platforms at Selvatura Park, then walk eight hanging bridges and tour the butterfly garden. Every day · 08:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.80 (201 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Monteverde: Night Tour with Vision Goggles & Wildlife Guide Step into Monteverde’s cloud forest after dark with night vision goggles, a small group, and a local wildlife expert. Includes sweet snack & all equipment. Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 ★ 4.81 (151 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Private Natural History Walk Monteverde: Cloud Forest Guide Walk the Monteverde Cloud Forest with a private guide who knows where the wildlife is hiding: three hours on mostly flat trails, just your group and the forest. Every day · 07:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.95 (165 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal & Hummingbird Bird-Watching Tour Spot Resplendent Quetzals, hummingbirds & endemic species at Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde. Small groups (max 8), spotting scope included, electric cart option available. Every day · 07:00, 07:15, 07:30 and 08:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (164 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Quetzal & Endemic Species Certified guide leads a 5-hour birdwatching tour through Monteverde's cloudforest with spotting scope to find Resplendent Quetzals. Every day · 06:00 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.92 (157 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Tour: Nocturnal wildlife walk Walk the Monteverde Cloud Forest at night with a licensed guide, flashlights and park entry included: spot frogs, insects and mammals that only emerge after dark. Every day · 18:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.80 (95 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest: Morning Walk with Naturalist Guide Step into Monteverde’s cloud forest on a morning walk, spot wildlife with a local naturalist, and use pro scopes for close-up views. Includes expert guide and easy booking. Every day · 07:30 · All ages ★ 4.85 (126 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest: Guided Tour & Endemic Wildlife Guided tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest with endemic species spotting, HD telescope, and transportation from reception. Small groups, environmental focus. Every day · 07:45, 11:00 and 13:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.91 (190 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Hike: Resplendent Quetzal & Cloud Forest Hike the Curicancha Reserve in Monteverde with a bilingual naturalist guide and spotting scope to watch Resplendent Quetzals. Every day · 06:30 · All ages ★ 4.91 (75 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Monteverde Night Tour with Certified Local Guide: 6 PM or 8 PM Walk Monteverde's night trails with a certified local guide to spot nocturnal animals through an HD scope, in small groups of under ten people. Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.38 (121 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Night hike Monteverde: Forest animals with guide Night forest hike in Monteverde with experienced guide, flashlight and optical equipment: walk the trails after dark to spot sloths, frogs. Every day · 18:00, 18:30 and 20:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.99 (79 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 33 per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest: Guided Nature Walk & Hummingbird Gallery Feel the misty magic of Monteverde’s cloud forest on a guided nature walk with a local naturalist, spot rare birds, and visit the Hummingbird Gallery. Small groups, optics included. Every day · 08:00, 09:30 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.71 (126 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 33 per person
Night wildlife walk in Monteverde: Nocturnal forest tour Night walk through Monteverde's forest with a naturalist guide spotting nocturnal mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds in small groups with flashlights. Every day · 18:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.90 (77 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour with Spotting Scope: Quetzals & Wildlife Monteverde cloud forest tour with naturalist and spotting scope to see quetzals, monkeys and birds, plus hummingbird gallery access. Every day · 07:30, 11:30 and 13:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.80 (194 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist Guide Guided night walk in Monteverde's cloud forest with trained naturalist using spotting scope to find sloths, frogs, snakes and sleeping birds after dark. Every day · 17:30 · All ages ★ 4.82 (118 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Monteverde Private Guided Afternoon Nature Walk Private guided nature walk in Monteverde with an experienced guide who customizes the route based on wildlife activity and your interests. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.98 (112 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · ES from US$ 97 per person
Monteverde: Curicancha Birdwatching Tour for Quetzals & Cloud Forest Birds Watch resplendent quetzals & 30+ bird species in Monteverde’s Curicancha Cloud Forest. Small group tour with expert guide, spotting scope, and flexible timing included. Tue–Sun · 07:30 and 11:00 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.69 (109 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens: Guided Bug & Butterfly Tour Step inside Monteverde Butterfly Gardens for a hands-on tour with local guides, up-close insect encounters, and three butterfly habitats. Includes entry and expert guide. Every day · No fixed time · From age 4 ★ 4.68 (97 reviews) Duration: 1h–2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Costa Rica Arenal: Butterfly Conservatory Tour & Rainforest Trails Step inside Costa Rica’s Butterfly Conservatory near Arenal for rainforest trails, a live butterfly life-cycle demo, and hands-on encounters with frogs, turtles, and insects. Includes guide assistance. Every day · No fixed time · Up to age 80 ★ 4.80 (97 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Hiking to Curi-Cancha Reserve: Guided rainforest walk Walk through primary and secondary rainforest at Curi-Cancha Reserve near Monteverde with a guide who knows the birds, mammals and plants. Every day · 07:30, 11:30 and 13:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.76 (71 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest Walk: Quetzal & Wildlife with Local Guide Walk the Monteverde cloud forest for 2 to 2.5 hours with a certified naturalist guide who knows the orchids, ferns. Every day · 07:30 ★ 4.99 (69 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Monteverde Zipline & Hanging Bridges Tour: Cloud Forest Canopy Zipline through Monteverde's cloud forest canopy on eight suspension bridges up to 170 meters long, with bilingual guide and hotel pickup included. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 12:30 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.40 (68 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
Compare 24 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Monteverde
From US$ 27 per person · 2 h to 8 h
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Tailored guide for all levels Birdwatching tour in Monteverde with a professional guide for 4 hours, tailored to your skill level. You choose the trail and arrange your own transport to the trailhead. Every day · 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 13:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.96 (56 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided tour: Hummingbirds and wildlife Walk the Monteverde Cloud Forest with a naturalist guide spotting tropical birds, orchids and endemic species along protected trails. Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.87 (60 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Natural History Tour at Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde Three-hour guided walk through Monteverde's cloud forest with a certified naturalist using a professional spotting scope to observe wildlife and rare plants. Every day · 07:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (50 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
Monteverde night tour: Nocturnal wildlife with naturalist guide Night tour through Monteverde cloud forest with expert naturalist guide searching for red-eyed tree frogs, tarantulas. Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.89 (47 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Curi-Cancha Reserve Morning Walk: Small Group Tour Small-group morning walk through Curi-Cancha Reserve cloud forest in Monteverde with local naturalist guide. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (43 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal Birdwatching with Diego Rodriguez Spot the quetzal in Monteverde's cloud forest with expert guide Diego Rodriguez. Small groups (max 6), spotting scope included. Central Pacific Costa Rica. Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 ★ 4.90 (58 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Monteverde Hanging Bridges: 8 Treetop Walkways Walk 1.9 miles across eight hanging bridges suspended in Monteverde's cloud forest canopy, with a guide and hotel pickup included. Bridges range from 170 to 560 feet long. Every day · 08:30, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.63 (24 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 98 per person
Monteverde Dawn Birdwatching Tour: Spot the Quetzal Join a guide through Monteverde's cloud forest at dawn to spot the Resplendent Quetzal, bellbirds, hummingbirds and over 430 bird species on a 4-hour morning walk. Every day · 07:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (31 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Monteverde Forest Night Tour: Nocturnal wildlife with guide Guided night walk in Monteverde cloud forest at 5:30 pm with expert bilingual guide, flashlights and spotting scope to observe nocturnal wildlife in their active hours. Every day · 17:30 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.34 (29 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Night Walk Tour Monteverde: See Nocturnal Wildlife Up Close Night walk through Monteverde's El Refugio reserve with a naturalist guide, flashlights and optical gear to spot sloths, monkeys. Every day · 20:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.73 (67 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Monteverde Private Wildlife Tour: Cloud Forest & Night Walk Private full-day wildlife tour in Monteverde with local guide, spotting scope, and three ecosystems: Curi-Cancha, Cloud Forest, and night forest. Every day · 07:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.91 (22 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Monteverde Bird Watching Tour: Curi-Cancha Reserve Private bird watching tour in Monteverde's Curi-Cancha Reserve starting at 6am with a professional guide and spotting scope. Every day · 06:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (25 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 133 per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Photography Tour Guided: Includes HD Telescope Guided birdwatching and photography tour in Monteverde tailored to the birds you want to find, with field guide and HD telescope. Choose your reserve on the day. Every day · 06:00 · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (25 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest & Night Walk Tour: Full Day Hike through Monteverde's cloud forest on treetop bridges, enjoy lunch in Santa Elena Town, then spot nocturnal wildlife on a guided night walk through the canopy. Every day · 07:15 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 249 per person
Monteverde Hanging Bridges: Cloud Forest Canopy Walk Guided walk across suspended bridges in Monteverde's cloud forest canopy at 1:30 PM with certified naturalist. Spot monkeys. Every day · No fixed time · From age 5 ★ 4.80 (15 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Monteverde Birding Tour: 600 Species with FREE Binoculars Full-day birding expedition in Monteverde's cloud forest with expert guide, high-quality binoculars and telescope to spot the Resplendent Quetzal. Every day · 06:00 and 08:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Birding Monteverde Cloud Forest: Spotting scope & field guides Spot birds in Curi Cancha Reserve with a professional guide, HD spotting scope and field guides. Half-day tour tailored to your group in Monteverde. Every day · 06:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Private Birdwatching Tour Monteverde: Quetzal & Cloud Forest Four-hour private birdwatching tour in Monteverde's cloud forest with certified naturalist guide, telescope and bird photography. See Quetzal. Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 155 per person
San Luis Ecological Farm Birding Tour: King Vultures & Bellbirds Birdwatching tour at San Luis Ecological Farm in Monteverde with expert guide Diego, spotting scope, and traditional Costa Rican breakfast. Every day · 06:30 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest Birdwatching Tour: Small Group Experience Join a small group birding tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest. Spot rare birds with a local guide, enjoy early morning wildlife, and explore lush trails. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist Private 2-hour night walk in Monteverde's cloud forest with a naturalist guide using optical equipment and flashlights to spot sloths, tarantulas. Tue–Sun · 17:30, 19:00 and 20:00 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per group
Monteverde Hanging Bridges & Night Walk Tour Combine Selvatura Park's canopy bridges with a guided night walk at Finca Lantana to see cloud forest life by day and nocturnal wildlife after dark, led by a naturalist guide. Tue–Sun · 07:30, 08:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 14:30 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 67 per person
El Tigre Waterfall Tour Monteverde: 4 Falls & Horseback Private tour of El Tigre Waterfalls in Monteverde with four cascades, suspension bridges, and horseback ride back. Expert bilingual guide included, three hours total. Every day · 08:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: 500+ Species with Expert Guide Spot over 500 bird species in Monteverde with Eduardo Venegas, a guide who spent 20 years researching Costa Rica's avifauna and documented the rare. Every day · 07:30 and 13:30 · From age 13 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
The top 12 of 48 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk: Resplendent quetzal searchOur pickGroup of up to 9 | US$ 30 per person | 2h–3h | 4.69★ · 632 | Every day · 08:00, 08:45, 09:30 and 13:15 | English |
| Private Natural History Walk Monteverde: Cloud Forest GuideTop ratedPrivate | US$ 85 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 165 | Every day · 07:30 and 13:30 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife SightingBest valueGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 23 per person | 2h | 4.65★ · 400 | Every day · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00 | English |
| Monteverde Ziplining: 13 cables, hanging bridges & wildlifeGroup of up to 14 | US$ 215 per person | 5h | 4.80★ · 201 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde: Night Tour with Vision Goggles & Wildlife Guide | US$ 40 per person | 2h | 4.81★ · 151 | Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal & Hummingbird Bird-Watching TourGroup of up to 8 | US$ 43 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 164 | Every day · 07:00, 07:15, 07:30 and 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Quetzal & Endemic SpeciesGroup of up to 10 | US$ 85 per person | 5h | 4.92★ · 157 | Every day · 06:00 and 12:30 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Tour: Nocturnal wildlife walkGroup of up to 6 | US$ 35 per person | 2h | 4.80★ · 95 | Every day · 18:00 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Cloud Forest: Morning Walk with Naturalist GuideGroup of up to 8 | US$ 45 per person | 2h–3h | 4.85★ · 126 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Cloud Forest: Guided Tour & Endemic WildlifeGroup of up to 6 | US$ 78 per person | 3h | 4.91★ · 190 | Every day · 07:45, 11:00 and 13:45 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Birdwatching Hike: Resplendent Quetzal & Cloud ForestGroup of up to 8 | US$ 80 per person | 4h | 4.91★ · 75 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Night Tour with Certified Local Guide: 6 PM or 8 PMGroup of up to 10 | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.38★ · 121 | Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (10): Private Natural History Walk Monteverde: Cloud Forest Guide (US$ 85 per person) · Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Tailored guide for all levels (US$ 175 per person) · Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal Birdwatching with Diego Rodriguez (US$ 45 per person)
- With pickup (8): Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife Sighting (US$ 23 per person) · Monteverde Zipline & Hanging Bridges Tour: Cloud Forest Canopy (US$ 139 per person) · Monteverde: Curicancha Birdwatching Tour for Quetzals & Cloud Forest Birds (US$ 38 per person)