Overview
Monteverde is one of Central America's best-known ecotourism destinations, and the drive alone shows why: the dry Pacific lowlands give way to green hills and then to forest wrapped in cloud. Start at a conservation project, walk the hanging bridges and fly the zip-lines through the canopy, then visit a learning center with one of the world's largest insect collections. Lunch, fruit and drinks included.
- 6:00 am
Pickup in Tamarindo
The drive climbs from the dry Pacific lowlands into the green hills below Monteverde.
- 9:30 am
Conservation project
A first walk in the cloud forest at a local conservation project, learning what makes this ecosystem so rich.
- 11:00 am
Hanging bridges & zip-lines
Walk the hanging bridges at treetop level, then clip in and fly the zip-lines across the forest.
- 1:30 pm
Lunch
Lunch with fresh fruit and drinks in Monteverde.
- 2:30 pm
Insect learning center
One of the largest insect collections in the world — butterflies, beetles and creatures you did not know existed.
- 6:00 pm
Back in Tamarindo
Dropped back at your hotel door.
What's included
- Round-trip transport from your Tamarindo hotel
- Bilingual guide
- Conservation project visit
- Hanging bridges and zip-line canopy tour
- Insect collection learning center
- Lunch, fresh fruit and drinks
Not included
- Gratuities for your guide and driver
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
What to bring
- Hiking or running shoes
- Warm clothing — it is much cooler up in the clouds
- Rain poncho
- Insect repellent and a sun hat
- Camera and binoculars
- The road up to Monteverde is winding — take something for motion sickness if you need it.
- It is often misty or rainy in the cloud forest; that is what keeps it green.
- Children under 12 receive a 20% discount; under 3 travel free.
- Cancellations 24+ hours before departure carry a 50% fee. Inside 24 hours there is no refund.