Hiking in the Cloud Forest
Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest with a local naturalist guide who helps you spot hidden wildlife, quetzals, monkeys, insects, orchids, and other species that most visitors miss. As you hike through this unique ecosystem, your guide will use trained observation skills and a high-powered spotting scope to reveal wildlife hidden in the forest canopy. Learn about the cloud forest's plants, animals, and ecological relationships while enjoying a personalized small-group experience. Monteverde is home to hundreds of bird species, diverse mammals, colorful insects, and remarkable plant life. Depending on conditions, you may encounter hummingbirds, toucans, coatis, monkeys, and even the legendary Resplendent Quetzal. Our knowledgeable local guides share not only wildlife expertise but also stories and insights about Monteverde's natural history and conservation efforts. Plenty of opportunities for observation and photography, this tour offers a deeper connection to the cloud forest.
- Location: Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Country: Costa Rica
- Wildlife: birds, plants
This trip is operated by a local operator and is booked and paid for on Viator, not on Your Naturalist. Your Naturalist does not operate or sell it, and the dates, prices, inclusions and cancellation terms are set by the operator and shown on Viator. The booking link on this page is the referral link of an affiliated travel advisor who is the founder of Your Naturalist, and that advisor is paid a commission on bookings made through it. Your Naturalist is not paid a commission on this trip.