Private Tour
Private Guided Walk to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
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As only 1% of all remaining forests on the planet are classified as cloud forests, here you have the opportunity to walk through clouds in a very dense tropical forest. We only care about what we understand so even animals are not something you are going to see in big quantities, you will enjoy and learn the magic of the massive diversity of aerial plants.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena
Santa Elena reserve are the wonderful view points, since there is a tower rising 5710 feet above sea level where in a clear day can be seen the arenal and volcano, Guanacaste lowlands, tenorio volcano, miravalles, and rincón de la vieja.
What‘s Included
Professional Certified Naturalist Guide
Parking area
Transportation
Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena
Options
Private Guided Walk to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great hike
Blake S,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The cloud forest was amazing. Our guide was an experienced naturalist and was able to tell us all about the forest.
Our epic trip in May 2025 to Costa Rica will always be remembered with a smile
F2295IXjohnc,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cloud forest was an amazing hike. Even though it was wet, it was not hot or cold so we enjoyed the experience. Since it was off season we had practically a private tour with a guide that was still excited to share this with us. He pointed our so much that we would have just walked by without him. i hope the pictures capture some of the beauty.
The morning hike into the...
Jane O,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The morning hike into the Santa Elena reserve primary rainforest was fascinating. Rodiber our guide was very friendly and informative and we learned a lot about Costa Rican ecology and ecotourism while we hiked the narrow trails. We didnt see a quetzel and the weather was cloudy so we had no views from the observation platform, but we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Rodiber was an amazing guide
Shelly B,,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rodiber was an amazing guide. So happy we had him as we likely would not have seen the trantula, spider monkeys and resplendent quetzal. Highly recommend
Cloud Forest Tour
498kristopherb,,Jan 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Cloud Forest tour with Marvin was amazing. He was super knowledgeable, was great with the kids, and even saved us from a falling tree! Marvin es el Mejor!
Highly recommend!
Valerie W,,Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna in the area. It was obvious that he loves what he does and is passionate about the cloud forest. We had a great time on our private tour of this special place. Highly recommend!
If you are a solo traveler, do not book.
alexandercL6273MP,,May 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Do not book if you are traveling solo. The company knows there is a problem but has yet to fix it. They allow you to book for 1 person but on the day of my scheduled tour they informed me that it was never processed and tours are for a minimum of 2 people. It was my last day in monteverde so the only option was to go to the forest directly and see if I could get a tour, which I wasn’t able to due to the tour times. Super disappointing
Glorious Cloud Forest Tour
George M,,Apr 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide (Deiner Campus) was fantastic: extremely knowledgeable, and incredibly good at spotting creatures from a distance. His interdisciplinary knowledge of flora, fauna, insects and ecology is truly impressive. The tour was soggy, as one might expect in a cloud rainforest, but Deiner made this a wonderful experience. A definite highlight!
A Perfect Walk Through Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Dustin M,,Feb 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Rodiber made this one of the most memorable parts of our trip. He explained everything very thoroughly and was great to walk with in the forest. He has a great eye for the animals too, seeing many birds, including an elusive resplendent quetzal. We loved how he could easily tell what bird was making what noises as well as all the hiding places for the tarantulas. His tour blended Central American history with biology. Would definitely book with him again.
A really great experience
Melissa K,,Jan 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Rodiber was a great guide - knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about his country and the Santa Elena cloud forest. We had a 3-hour guided walk with him and barely saw anyone else, which was really special compared to the crowds in other national parks we visited.
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