Nature Walks 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: Monteverde Birding Tour: Curi-Cancha Reserve with Professional Guide, US$ 75 per person (4h–5h, 4.96★ · 112).
- Best value: Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife Sighting, US$ 23 per person (2h, 4.65★ · 400).
Price per person across the 22 options priced per person: US$ 23–US$ 249 (median US$ 45). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 23.
Of the 23 options: 23 with live guides in English, 21 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 17 kid-friendly, 4 private and 13 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 Walks in Monteverde
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23 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 Birding Tour: Curi-Cancha Reserve with Professional Guide Morning birding tour at Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde with professional guide, spotting scope and bird identification. Find dozens of species in one morning. Every day · 06:00 ★ 4.96 (112 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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
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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
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 Cloud Forest guided walk: Rare biodiversity tour Guided three-hour walk through 3,500 hectares of cloud forest at 4,724 feet with a naturalist explaining the reserve's unique microclimate. Every day · 07:45 and 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.86 (37 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 133 per person
Compare 5 more options for Nature Walks in Monteverde
From US$ 45 per person · 2 h to 8 h
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 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
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
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 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
The top 12 of 23 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 |
| Monteverde Birding Tour: Curi-Cancha Reserve with Professional GuideTop ratedGroup of up to 6 | US$ 75 per person | 4h–5h | 4.96★ · 112 | Every day · 06:00 | 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 |
| Private Natural History Walk Monteverde: Cloud Forest GuidePrivate | US$ 85 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 165 | Every day · 07:30 and 13:30 | 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 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 Cloud Forest: Guided Nature Walk & Hummingbird GalleryGroup of up to 8 | US$ 33 per person | 2h 30m | 4.71★ · 126 | Every day · 08:00, 09:30 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist GuideGroup of up to 7 | US$ 35 per person | 2h | 4.82★ · 118 | Every day · 17:30 | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour with Spotting Scope: Quetzals & WildlifeGroup of up to 7 | US$ 35 per person | 2h 30m | 4.80★ · 194 | Every day · 07:30, 11:30 and 13:30 | English, Spanish |
| Hiking to Curi-Cancha Reserve: Guided rainforest walkGroup of up to 9 | US$ 35 per person | 3h | 4.76★ · 71 | Every day · 07:30, 11:30 and 13:30 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (4): 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 Private Guided Afternoon Nature Walk (US$ 97 per person)
- With pickup (4): Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife Sighting (US$ 23 per person) · Monteverde Hanging Bridges: 8 Treetop Walkways (US$ 98 per person) · Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk: Rare biodiversity tour (US$ 133 per person)