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MONTEVERDE TOURS

Tour Descriptions Monteverde


SKYWALK

Skywalk is a complex of suspended bridges, platforms and paths, built within the cloud forest of Monteverde. These allow the observation of flora and fauna from ground level all the way to the top of the trees. It is an unforgettable experience, the excitement of looking to one side and seeing tops of the trees and the same time feel the sensation of walking among the clouds Sky walk is ideal for professors, students researchers, naturalist and the public in general.

What to bring: Camera, binoculars, jacket, hiking bouts, and repellent.


SKY TREK

Sky Trek gives you access to a world of incomparable beauty, tropical cloud forest canopies. Through jumping, flying, and gliding, experience what it is like to be and inhabitant of the canopy. You will never forget the Sky Trek experience, which guarantees you 1317 meters of secure and comfortable sliding adventure.

What to bring: Camera, binoculars, jacket, hiking bouts, and repellent.


CANOPY TOUR

Located in the private reserve of the cloud forest lodge, it has 3 platforms, 2 traverses and a rappel. The tour starts with a short-guided hike through the cloud forest and spectacular climb up a rope ladder through the middle of a huge strangler fig. Once on the platforms you slide from platform to platform, assisted by our expert guides, a then rappel back to forest floor. The platforms vary in height from 20 meters to 33 meters above the forest floor. The cloud forest generally has several layers to the canopy, which can all be seen on the tour. The climate in the Monteverde area is generally warm to cool. Shorts can be worn, but jeans are comfortable as well and hiking boots area a good idea, as it rains frequently. Insect repellent, camera and binoculars are also recommended.

What to bring: Camera, binoculars, jacket, hiking bouts, and repellent.


HORSEBACK RIDING

Enjoy our private farm!!! The length of the tour is approximately 3 hours. You will have chance to see toucans, our waterfall and the charming little village of Canitas.

What to bring: Insect repellent, rain coat, Binoculars, camera.


MONTEVERDE RESERVE

This reserve extends down both slopes of the Tilarán Mountains ( elevation 2300-2600 Mts.)  Encompassing eight different ecological life zones and protecting over 100 species of mammals, 400 of birds, and 1500 of plants. From January to July, depending on your luck and patience, you may observe in their natural habitat the resplendent quetzal, occasionally a dozen or more individuals at once, the three-wattled Bellbird, the Emerald Tourconet, and white face-Howler Monkeys. The trained eye of your guide will discern the track of some of the more timid residents, or the animal itself quietly perched in the orchid and bromeliad-laden green foliage.

What to bring: Light clothes, insect repellent, binoculars, camera, hiking shoes.


QUIET TRAIL RESERVE

“Sendero Tranquilo” is 200-acre private reserve nestled the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Guacima River. This is a personalized, guided tour along tranquil little-used paths through virgin forest. Most animals and birds in the rainforest are shy and secretive by nature, but your guide will discover the sings of their passing.

What to bring: Light clothes, insect repellent, binoculars, camera, hiking shoes.

 

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