The 10 Best Walking Tours in Santa Elena, Province of Puntarenas

This tour is a unique experience which provides visitors with a true cultural understanding. Our philosophy was born from our local Monteverde family who wanted to give clients an exclusive excursion different than conventional tours. We aim to provide our clients with a extraordinary experience by fully immersing them in this vibrant culture. This tour begins with a walk to a hidden Strangler Fig Tree, where there is an option to climb inside of it. Here, we have the chance to meet Capuchin White Face monkeys and Howler monkeys, who are both frequent visitors to the area. After spending time at the tree, we will go towards the upper part of the mountains, passing the original central town of Monteverde. This is where the Quakers settled in the 1950s and founded the cheese factory as well as the Quaker school. We will then catch a ride to an organic coffee farm in the bordering town of San Luis.

Inclusions: Costa Rican Casado, Organic Coffee, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Is auntentic nature tour in a natural trails, the pleace is a amazing area to see stuff like, Owls, tarantulas, frog and Sloths plus is a private tour

Inclusions: Spoting Scope, Flash Light, Private Tour

Exclusions: Entrance fee to Refugio de Vida Silvestre Trails , Transportations

Spanning 4,330 meters the Monteverde Zip Line Canopy Tour in Costa Rica offers up more than two and a half hours of pure adventure, excitement, and adrenaline. After an initial introduction to the safety equipment, riders will begin their flight through the forest. Monteverde Zip Line Canopy Tour boasts one of the most beautiful views in the area, and its activities offer the most incredible rainforest experiences in all of Costa Rica. From the highest altitudes imaginable, you will enjoy therich natural beauty of the rain forest and its treasures. Whether taking the “extreme tarzan” flight through the jungle, or zip-lining like Superman, 600 feet over the forest canopy on the 3,400 foot long cable, you’ll feel excitement and emotions you never knew you possessed. A world leader in adventure tourism, Costa Rica is full of natural wonders, spectacular views, great discovery and exciting activities. At Monteverde Zip Line Canopy Tour, we are ready to show you the time of your life.

Inclusions: Safety Equipment, All Fees and Taxes, Roundtrip Transportation, Guides

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Located in the 7 wonders of Costa Rica in the cloud forest, the Night Walk becomes a very attractive requested by people who traveling to this country to observe the great biodiversity that provides. Going into a jungle at night will give you a chance to see the animals in a new environment. Many jungle creatures are only active at night and this is the only way to experience them. You will see mammals that never make appearances during day treks. Your guide will point out tarantulas and sleeping birds. The symphony of insects and frogs will be your soundtrack. The tour lasts two hours for 6:00pm to 8:00pm. While wandering through the trees be sure to look out for the 200 species of bird who call this forest home. You may also come across armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth and three different species of monkey.

Inclusions: Roundtrip Transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Equipment, Guides

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Biologica del Bosque Nuboso de Monteverde) is where some of the best-kept cloud forest in all of Costa Rica can be found. It is a cloud forest, not a rain forest, due to its elevation of 4,724 ft (1,440 m) above sea level. Some of the best bird-watching can be done inside and outside the reserve. Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is among the most famous reserves in the world for its biodiversity, conservation, contributions, and scientific researches. This 3,500 hectare of land holds 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves in Costa Rica. Your naturalist guide will take you on well-maintained trails to show you and teach you about the importance of the Cloud Forest and its unique microclimate. It is fair to keep in mind that this is a private reserve for conservation purposes.

Inclusions: Guide, Use of Binoculars, Use of Telescope

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance Fee, Transportation

We invite you to explore the forest at night, book with a local guide in a PRIVATE walk and get an unforgettable experience searching for insects, frogs, snakes, sloth, tarantulas, armadillo, sleeping birds and more. Book with us and find out about the fascinating night creatures!

Inclusions: Private transportation, You will have the option to drink a cup of coffee and snack before or after the tour., HD Spoting scope, Flash lights

Exclusions: Entries

The Monteverde Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Tour offers a different perspective to witness the Monteverde Cloud Forest and it's countryside, where you can appreciate the beauty and tranquility of rural Costa Rican life, a world away from the tourist crowds and traffic. Visitors are given the rare privilege of exploring this beautiful private farm on a guided walk, from where you will see the amazing process of 3 very important products worldwide, as well as enjoy coffee, cocoa and sugar cane plantations. Our guides will explain you all the processes of these 3 products and you will also taste each one of them. One of our main features is the infrastructure, where all of the trails are made of cement, which will allow the tour on sunny or rainy days. Families with children who need to take their stroller or people with some physical limitation will not have trouble walking with a walker, crutches or wheelchair. Private tours can be arranged as well as group tours with prior notice.

Inclusions: Equipment, Guides, Roundtrip Transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Biodiversity of the high altitude forests is unique and endemic in most of these highlands of Costa Rica Central America, where you can see the Resplendent Quetzal and a great variety of hummingbirds and native orchideas that have epiphite lives

Inclusions: Spoting Scope

Exclusions: entrance fee to Monteverde Biological Preserve, Private transportation

You will get the chance to visit a beautiful viewpoint that let you see 4 volcanoes: Volcán Arenal, Volcán Rincón de La Vieja, Volcán Tenorio y Volcán Miravalles. If the weather is nice you can also see part of the Guanacaste Province and the Arenal Lake. At the beginning of the hike, you will take the snack right next to the river and at the end of the excursion, you will enjoy a delicious Costa Rican typical lunch.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Driver, Guides, Entry/Admission - Monteverde Waterfalls, Entry/Admission - Monteverde Horseback Riding, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Monteverde/Santa Elena only, Snacks, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Monteverde/Santa Elena

The Monteverde Horseback Riding Tour offers a different perspective to witness the Monteverde Cloud Forest and it's countryside, where you can appreciate the beauty and tranquility of rural Costa Rican life, a world away from the tourist crowds and traffic. Visitors are given the rare privilege of exploring this beautiful private reserve on horseback, from where they will see amazing views of the Gulf of Nicoya and its pacific islands, as well as enjoy coffee and sugarcane plantations, primary and secondary tropical forest, open fields and an array of local wildlife that includes toucans, green parrots, bellbirds, emerald toucanets, blue-crowned motmots and monkeys. Visitors can choose from three two hour tour options, all offering distinct views and attractions. The 8:00 am tour is great for bird watching, the mid-morning tour from 11:00 am captures the best of the weather and the clearest views and the 3:00pm tour offers spectacular sunset skies.

Inclusions: Roundtrip Transportation, Guides, All Fees and Taxes, Equipment, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities