Natural History Walk

Overview

 Overview

A Natural History Walk* is a must-do in Monteverde. Long before adrenaline adventure activities like zipline canopy tours became popular, natural history walks in Monteverde’s various trail systems were, and continue to be, one of the best ways to experience the forest, learn about our biodiversity, and takeaway new knowledge about sustainability and conservation.

On our approximately 3hr natural history walk (which is led by a certified, experienced, professional naturalist guide**) covers the flora and fauna of the park as well as some history and culture of Monteverde and Costa Rica. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Curi Cancha Reserve or SkyWalk Hanging Bridges are transformed into an educational outing with plenty of opportunities to see plants, birds, and other wildlife you might miss on your own.

In order to keep Pasión Costa Rica’s quality and personalization, since 2023 we are also offering our Semi Private Tour for a maximum of 5 people. 

*Some other ways to call a “natural history walk” are: guided tour, guided walk, cloud forest walk, and cloud forest tour.

**There are many naturalist guides in Monteverde who are not certified in a traditional academic way but who are fantastic, well-read, professional guides with decades of experience. We wholly support non traditionally-certified guides who demonstrate these high standards, and we hire them for our tours in some cases.

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Tour Times & Duration

  • Morning tour 7:30am – 10:30am (3h)
  • Afternoon tour 1:30pm – 4:30pm (3h)

Availability: Tours run daily and are subject to guide availability. 

This tour runs rain or shine (Pasión Costa Rica reserves the right to run or cancel tours according to Pasión Costa Rica’s professional opinion. Tours will be canceled if the trail is closed due to adverse weather conditions).

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Tips for a great tour

  • Pay attention to signage, and stay on the trail.
  • Keep noise level down to minimize impact.
  • Leave flora and fauna where it belongs: in the forest!
  • Dress appropriately for the weather; layers recommended!
  • Closed toed shoes recommended.
  • Accessible trail options for those with mobility issues on portions of the SkyWalk bridges and portions of the Santa Elena Reserve.
  • Expect a leisurely walk with lots of stops, not a fast-paced hike to cover distance.
  • Bring your own reusable water bottle.

In a nutshell

  • We’ll pick you up and bring you to the trail of your choice (if you require transport). We love all of the trails in the Monteverde area, and will make our best recommendation to you based on your preferences, as well as wildlife or other features you’re interested in.
  • The tour is generally about 3hr and is a slow-paced walk to enjoy our beautiful forests.
  • When finished, you’ll be dropped off at your place of lodging, or another destination upon request, if on the same route (such as a restaurant for example).
  • Contact us for more information on how to book this tour!

Photo Gallery & Details 

Tour Times & Duration

  • Morning tour 7:30am – 10:30am (3h)
  • Afternoon tour 1:30pm – 4:30pm (3h)

Availability: Tours run daily and are subject to guide availability. 

This tour runs rain or shine (Pasión Costa Rica reserves the right to run or cancel tours according to Pasión Costa Rica’s professional opinion. Tours will be canceled if the trail is closed due to adverse weather conditions).

j

Tips for a great tour

  • Pay attention to signage, and stay on the trail.
  • Keep noise level down to minimize impact.
  • Leave flora and fauna where it belongs: in the forest!
  • Dress appropriately for the weather; layers recommended!
  • Closed toed shoes recommended.
  • Accessible trail options for those with mobility issues on portions of the SkyWalk bridges and portions of the Santa Elena Reserve.
  • Expect a leisurely walk with lots of stops, not a fast-paced hike to cover distance.
  • Bring your own reusable water bottle.

In a nutshell

  • We’ll pick you up and bring you to the trail of your choice (if you require transport). We love all of the trails in the Monteverde area, and will make our best recommendation to you based on your preferences, as well as wildlife or other features you’re interested in.
  • The tour is generally about 3hr and is a slow-paced walk to enjoy our beautiful forests.
  • When finished, you’ll be dropped off at your place of lodging, or another destination upon request, if on the same route (such as a restaurant for example).
  • Contact us for more information on how to book this tour!

Tour Prices

Tour Prices

  • 1 person: $200
  • 2 people: $125 per person
  • 3 people: $100 per person
  • 4 people: $87.5 per person
  • 5 people: $80 per person
  • First child (5-12yr) – Free
  • Additional children – $25 per child
  • Prices are in USD, and do not include 13% VAT tax.
  • Inquire for pricing for 6-8 people, or for a semi-private tour of maximum 5 people.

Included

  • Private guide fee. 
  • Entrance fees.
  • Transportation service.
  • Binoculars provided.
  • Available in English, Spanish or French according to guide availability.

Reservations & Cancellations

  • Cancellations must be received in writing minimum 24hr before the tour start time for a full refund.
  • See details in our FAQ section.

Tour Prices

Tour Prices

  • 1 person: $200
  • 2 people: $125 per person
  • 3 people: $100 per person
  • 4 people: $87.5 per person
  • 5 people: $80 per person
  • First child (5-12yr) – Free
  • Additional children – $25 per child
  • Prices are in USD, and do not include 13% VAT tax.
  • Inquire for pricing for 6-8 people, or for a semi-private tour of maximum 5 people.

Included

  • Private guide fee. 
  • Entrance fees.
  • Transportation service.
  • Binoculars provided.
  • Available in English, Spanish or French according to guide availability.

Reservations & Cancellations

  • Cancellations must be received in writing minimum 24hr before the tour start time for a full refund.
  • See details in our FAQ section. 

What are the clients saying about this tour?

Reviews in TripAvisor of 2020 tours to clients around the world!

From the first phone call to arrange a tour, right to the end of our second walk, dealing with Pasión Costa Rica was a wonderful and personalized experience. We travelled as a family of 8 (7 to 79 years old) and Marcos made it interesting and engaging for every single one of us. The company name sits very well with Marcos who is clearly passionate about what he does and makes this experience so very different to some of the other tours in the area. We would definitely book again when back in Monteverde.
Greg

United Kingdom

We have done two hikes with Marcos during our time in Costa Rica and both tours were wonderful experiences. The second one, a day long tour to the San Gerardo Biological station was our absolute highlight during all our stay in Costa Rica. Marcos knows the rainforest like the back of his hand, birds are his big passion (and soon became ours), we saw tons of wildlife, waterfalls, fascinating plants. The hike was strenuous but manageable with the right equipment (proper shoes, a rainjacket etc..). We can not thank Marcos, Susu and their family enough for this amazing experienceIf you visit Monteverde, do this tour! Thank you and we wish you all the best.
Teresa & Romain

France

We spent a totally enjoyable 4 hours with Marcos as our knowledgeable and personable guide through the beautiful Curicancha Reserve on Feb. 22, 2020. We were a mixed group of teens and 62 year olds and he totally held our interest! His passion for the vast number of birds was remarkable and he REALLY knew his stuff! He assisted us in getting some great pictures!
Valerie J.

USA

Need a place to stay?

Ask about our Casita Meg! A fully furnished house ideal for 1-4 people.

Walking distance to downtown Santa Elena.

Minimum 3 night stay, off street parking.

Partly forested landscape, lovely sunsets.

Owner and naturalist guide onsite.

Quiet site, view of gulf of Nicoya.

Need a place to stay?

Ask about our Casita Meg! A fully furnished house ideal for 1-4 people.

Walking distance to downtown Santa Elena.

Minimum 3 night stay, off street parking.

Partly forested landscape, lovely sunsets.

Owner and naturalist guide onsite.

Quiet site, view of gulf of Nicoya.

Additional Questions?

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