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Santa Elena Tours
Night Walk Tour
4.5
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Ages 12-99
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Written guide
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
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  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip shared transfer
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36270P8

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36270P8

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        • SinwaTours Dreams
          68
          Monteverde, Costa Rica
          Joined in September 2013
        • Amy B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Guide was fabulous!
          Our guide, Felix really took the extra time to show us the intricate forms of life and was great at explaining things. He was incredibly informative and his English was great. He helped us get great photos and was very patient with our questions. Highly recommend this tour!
          Written 5 October 2024
        • V1595OEgraceh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic tree climbing fun!
          What a blast! Darnel and Junior were fantastic guides. They were very knowledgeable and supportive and encouraging. They were so patient and let me do all three routes up the tree. It was so beautiful to connect with this amazing specimen of a tree and I was thankful to have such great guides. I highly recommend doing this tour.
          Written 20 July 2024
        • A6476VFlauraj
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Better than expected
          This tour far exceeded our expectations. It was a great ride. The horses were well cared for and we got a bonus sugar cane tasting after the ride. Beautiful views.
          Written 29 February 2024
        • Toveyyyy
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cultural immersion!
          Wow! What a beautiful experience this was! We thought it was going to be a cooking class, learning to prepare some of the local dishes, but it ended up being a complete cultural immersion! We were picked up at our Airbnb and taken in a very nice shuttle van into a smaller village a few kilometers from Monteverde. We arrived at a family farm and were immediately greeted by Maritsa and her family, and even a very friendly goat! We learned about the local area, viewed the wildlife and crops, visited the butterfly garden (wow!) and finished at the charming rustic kitchen, where we helped to prepare an amazing meal! Fany was wonderful as the head chef and Kevin was our expert guide (and translator when we needed it) throughout. Sindy was so cheerful and funny! We listened to music, peeled vegetables, squeezed sugar cane through a hand-cranked press, and cooked chicken, rice and tortillas over an open flame. We will never forget this experience!! We made some great new friends. If you have the chance, this is an absolute must and a fantastic tour company. Pura Vida!
          Written 21 January 2024
        • OnAir176504
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Experts through the cloud Forest.
          Absolutely stunning park and you must go with a guide in order to see any animals and learn about the magnificent cloud forest. Our guide, Deiner, was a wealth of knowledge. He made the experience one we will remember. Highly recommend this expert travel group.
          Written 21 December 2023
        • karenwF6696TI
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          It’s better with a Guide
          It’s worth it to pay extra to tour the Forest with a guide. Ours showed and taught us things I would never have noticed or thought about. I appreciated having fewer people in the forest compared to Monte Verde.
          Written 4 December 2023
        • Deborah E
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastico! One of the best tours on our trip to Costa Rica.
          We had a great experience with Sinwatour Dreams during our excursion in June 2023. The company picked us up from our lodging, provided snacks and drinks. They also offered walking sticks which were greatly appreciated. Our guided tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve with Eduardo was truly exceptional. Eduardo's extensive knowledge of the history, flora, and fauna of the area seems to have added a lot of value to the tour. He was such a well-informed guide that it made a huge difference in appreciating the natural beauty and biodiversity of such a unique place like the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Eduardo showed us so many plants and animals that we wouldn't have otherwise seen without his guidance demonstrates his expertise and dedication as a tour guide. Exploring hidden gems and lesser-known spots made this excursion truly memorable and enriching. The company went the extra mile to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of our group members. Thoughtful gestures like this showcase the company's commitment to customer satisfaction and creating lasting memories for their clients. We had an amazing experience exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve with Sinwatour Dreams, and Eduardo played a significant role in making it special.
          Written 19 July 2023
        • bijandavari
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cloud forest beauty under light rain
          We were expecting a rainy day. Nevertheless we decided to go on our tour as scheduled. The tour operators provided us with walking sticks to help prevent us from falling on slippery slopes. Guillermo, our guide, explained to us the difference between the two levels of the cloud forests. He showed us again the interaction of insects, fungi, and plants, helping each other’s evolution. He is observant of his surroundings & as a result, we were able to watch several monkeys & a few birds too. Such a memorable experience! We are now enjoying some amazing photos of the wildlife, courtesy of Wady the tour guide’s assistant.
          Written 13 March 2023
        • bijandavari
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Relaxing and instructive walk in the forest
          An instructive and relaxing experience in this unique kind of forest. Detailed description of the history and evolution of this forest by Guillermo made the tour so entertaining. Guillermo is very observant when walking us in the forest and spots examples of tree branches to describe how different plants, insects and fungi live in harmony and interaction for the natural evolution of the species. He also showed us a few birds. In addition, he was also mindful of my cardio behavior by frequently checking on me; good customer service.
          Written 13 March 2023
        • skadventurer
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          They go above and beyond
          We had a great guided tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest with Eduardo. He knew so much about the history, flora and fauna of the area. He showed us so many plants and animals that we would not have seen had we not been with a knowledgeable guide. This company goes above and beyond. It was the birthday of one of our party and Eduardo and the company gave her a present. You can’t go wrong with a company that is so thoughtful.
          Written 6 March 2023
        • Lauren E
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great service
          We toured the Monteverde Cloud Forest with Guillermo. He was very familiar with the area & friendly with the other guides, which was really key to getting the most out of our time there. Both our guide & driver were very friendly. The transportation was exceptionally clean & had beverages and snacks available.
          Written 1 March 2023
        • R4254BLbillo
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Comfortable
          Very courteous and on time, they had snacks, pop and beer for us. We had a comfortable ride. Wifi was a bonus!
          Written 26 February 2023
        • cindyjH9108SO
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Must do if you want to say you saw Costa Rice
          My husband and I came to Costa Rica to celebrate or 50th wedding anniversary. We came to see natural beauty and amazing wildlife. On our walk into the Monteverde Cloud Forest with Juan today he provided both! Juan and his assistant showed us things you can not see with without experienced eyes. Juan spoke very good English and was so knowledgeable about everything around us. He had equipment to get up close to even the smallest of creatures. Juan also has amazing photo skills and took amazing pictures with my camera so I have fabulous memories of our time in the cloud forest. We highly recommend this experience!
          Written 22 February 2023
        • aaliyah14
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fairytale
          It was like walking into a fairytale in the middle of the cloud forest. Not an easy walk because the path is muddy but the surrounding is amazing
          Written 11 February 2023
        • AlisonFromFareham
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun, fascinating and superbly well done
          We expected this tour to be enjoyable and informative, and it delivered beyond our hopes. So much fun! So well done! We had a fantastic time, learned so much about some of our favorite foods, and enjoyed every minute! It was a highlight of our stay in. Monteverde. First and foremost this is a family-run enterprise, and that pride and intimacy run through everything. Diego who showed us round is the owners’ son and his passion and knowledge are a delight. It’s a beautiful location to tour, with sweeping views and verdant coffee plantings, and we saw close up the traditional production of all three crops. We even got to make our own sugar-molasses candy! Much thought and care has gone into presenting this tour. Buildings are decorated with fun murals featuring indigenous farmers and historic scenes. The details of how these treasured tastes get from the field to our cup are well explained and fascinating. We were encouraged to smell and taste all the way through, finishing with a final delicious tasting of coffee and a savory specialty dish grown in their garden and cooked for us by Diego’s mom. Anyone who likes coffee and chocolate will be entertained, educated and delighted by this experience. Oh, and the gift shop offered their delicious products at very fair prices - we have been drinking the superior Trapiche coffee ever since we left and I am only sorry we didn’t buy way more than the five bags we came away with!
          Written 5 February 2023
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        Dave G
        Los Angeles, CA25 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2022
        Chris and Sergio and Wadi were great guides! Super helpful! They spotted so many critters and crawlers (snakes, spiders, sloths, salamanders, bugs, birds) on my night hike thru the Refugio de Vida Silvestre!
        It was an incredible treat to be a part of this, wandering through the mountainous forest at night. Definitely a new experience for the senses! Watch out for those massive anthills!
        Written 18 January 2023
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        Thank you very much for sharing your experience with all of us, the entire SinwaTours team of guides are very professional and specialized to maximize your experience within the Forest, thank you for choosing Costa Rica on your trip and visiting Monteverde.
        Written 12 March 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Miguel Angel
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Couples
        Very professional and they have details that make the experience incredible. Very close staff and attentive to you at all times
        Google
        Written 2 April 2024
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        Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia vivida con nosotros , realmente estamos muy agradecidos ha que usted haya elegido Costa Rica para sus preciadas vacacionesy haya incluido en su intinerario a Monteverde como destino Turistico y hayamos tenido el privilegio de mostrarle las maravillas del bosque por la noche. Pura Vida!
        Written 5 April 2024
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        Celine
        Sainte-Therese, Canada7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2024 • Couples
        We did the night tour in Monteverde with Marvin and we saw a lot of animals! Spider, snakes, bats, salamanders, frogs, glow worms... He shared his extensive knowledge of both fauna and flora. I recommend!
        Google
        Written 20 February 2024
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        Hola Celine, gracias por elegir nuestros servicios , para todo el equipo SinwaTours significa mucho que hayas compartido tu experencia vivida en nuestro recorrido nocturno, Marvin es una persona que trasmite sus conocimientos con pasion al igual que todos sus compañeros,gracias por visitar Costa Rica e incluir Monteverde en su intinerario.Pura Vida!
        Written 23 February 2024
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        cherub33sp
        Tulsa, OK34 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        This tour was a joke! Complete waste of time. Our tour guide was not into his job either. We saw 2 little monkey-like mammals (native to CR), a scorpion, a tarantula and a few other bugs.
        Don’t waste your time!
        Written 29 April 2019
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Dear customer, receive a warm greeting from the Nightwalking Team SinwaTours. Your comment is very important to us, as they help us improve our services every day. However, it surprises us because, as you mention it, you saw that 2 small monkey-like mammals (CR natives) were very lucky to see those 2 mammals on their tour, one of them is called Olingo and the other is called Kinkajou and they are very difficult to see the 2 together, the scorpion, the orange-kneed tarantula and some other insects are very important attractions in the night walk. You were very lucky to see them. At the end of the night walk the guide gives all the clients an evaluation of the service so that they leave their positive and negative comments and nobody left a negative comment that day all the comments were positive, all the visitors They were very happy to have seen the aforementioned mammals. With respect to the guide, I would like you to write directly to our email sinwatours@gmail.com to follow up on your comment and explain to us what you mean by the phrase Our tour guide was not in his job either, since He gave them the service and without him they would not have been able to do the tour and see all the mammals, scorpion, tarantula and insects they saw. Please contact us , sinwatours@gmail.com Thank you for visiting Monteverde and taking the tour with us. Best regards
        Written 29 April 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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