Santa Elena Tours
Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
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Walk in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

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Learn with SinwaTour of Flora and Fauna that are hidden in the Cloud Forest Reserve of Santa Elena. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is located in the Caribbean part of the continental divide, at an average height of 1600msnm, with a predominant climate due to the trade winds of the Northeast, with an approximate annual precipitation of 4000mm³, an average temperature of 18 ° C Relative humidity around 100%. It is found in the humid montane forest (Holdridge) living area.
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Ages 10-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
What's not included
  • Lunch


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.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Infant seats available
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36270P20

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

        • 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: 36270P20

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          Joined in September 2013
        • V1595OEgraceh
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          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.
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        • A6476VFlauraj
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          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
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          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
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          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
        • Deborah E
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          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.
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        • bijandavari
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          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
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          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.
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        • Lauren E
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          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.
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        • R4254BLbillo
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          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
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          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!
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        • AlisonFromFareham
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          Fun, fascinating and superbly well done
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        • davidgF2601AS
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          New Experience for the Senses!
          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!
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        • solennroche
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          Réserva de Curi Cancha
          Great guided visit with Guillermo and his driver. Guillermo is Always happy to answer any question. Very interesting and complete. Recommend !
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        • FollowFergie
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          Forget ziplining… this is THE BEST TOUR in Monteverde. Don’t miss it.
          What a fabulous tour. It’s the best way to see so much of the most beautiful scenery Monteverde has to offer. We covered so much ground, most of it off road though beautiful green hills along dirt tracks. You could see for miles out to the Pacific coast and we saw so much countryside you just wouldn’t be able to access with a car. Lots of bumps and off-roading to enjoy with these brand new powerful ATVs. I’m a huge fan of ATV tours and recently did tours in Guatemala and El Salvador but this was was soooo much better than those. The guys who lead the tour are great, speak both Spanish and English and love what they do. They are very careful with safety and ensure everyone is comfortable. It’s a lot of off roading so if you are a beginner or not so comfortable driving an ATV, jump on the back with a friend or family member . One of the best tours I’ve done in all of Central America. If I’d left Monteverde without doing this I’d have no idea I missed the best tour there is. Ziplining doesn’t even come close. Don’t miss it I guarantee you’ll love it. Please note if paying by credit card there is an 8% surcharge. Ouch. Luckily the tour was so good I’d forgotten about it by the time I got back 😂
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        bijandavari
        Los Gatos, CA45 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2023
        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
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        Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, our work team always strives to provide excellent service. Thank you for visiting Costa Rica and discovering the cloud forest with us.
        Written 22 June 2023
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        Sue B
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2022 • Friends
        We visited the Santa Elena cloud forest on our last day in Monteverde. Carlos our guide was excellent and we enjoyed the extensive tour very much. Lots to see and especially to hear. Not to be missed .
        Written 9 December 2022
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        Thank you for choosing SinwaTours to get to know the Santa Elena Cloud Forest, many for the opportunity
        Written 12 March 2023
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        Karen W
        Houston, TX7 contributions
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        Dec 2023 • Solo
        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
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        Sinwatours has the professional and experienced team and guides to make your visit to the cloud forest memorable. Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. Pure Life !
        Written 23 February 2024
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        aaliyah14
        Rome, Italy413 contributions
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        Feb 2023 • Solo
        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
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        Thank you for sharing your experience with us. The Cloud Forest is a magical and memorable place. Thank you for the opportunity you gave us to show it to you.
        Written 12 March 2023
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