Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Monteverde, Costa Rica

Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura

Outty Ranking 58 4.0 · 44 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $75
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58/100

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4.0/5

Based on 44 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura worth booking?

Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura is a 4-hour experience in Monteverde, Costa Rica, from $75 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 44 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
58 / 100
Rating
4/5 (44)
Duration
4 hours
From
$75 per person

Embark on an unforgettable 4- to 6-hour journey that will immerse you in the breathtaking beauty of nature! Seize this rare opportunity to witness the magnificent Resplendent Quetzal, a bird celebrated by the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations. This extraordinary adventure also offers a chance to encounter a dazzling array of wildlife, including the vibrant Emerald Toucanet and the elusive Screech Owl. As you traverse the lush jungle, you’ll be accompanied by an expert local naturalist who will unveil the secrets of this remarkable ecosystem, enriching your experience with captivating insights. Don’t let this unique opportunity slip away! We will delve deeply into the world of the Resplendent Quetzal, exploring two distinct habitats under the guidance of a knowledgeable naturalist who specializes in the enchanting local flora and fauna. Join us for an experience that promises wonder and discovery!

What you get

    About this experience

    Embark on an unforgettable 4- to 6-hour journey that will immerse you in the breathtaking beauty of nature! Seize this rare opportunity to witness the magnificent Resplendent Quetzal, a bird celebrated by the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations. This extraordinary adventure also offers a chance to encounter a dazzling array of wildlife, including the vibrant Emerald Toucanet and the elusive Screech Owl. As you traverse the lush jungle, you’ll be accompanied by an expert local naturalist who will unveil the secrets of this remarkable ecosystem, enriching your experience with captivating insights. Don’t let this unique opportunity slip away! We will delve deeply into the world of the Resplendent Quetzal, exploring two distinct habitats under the guidance of a knowledgeable naturalist who specializes in the enchanting local flora and fauna. Join us for an experience that promises wonder and discovery!

    What's included

    Included

    • Optic Gear
    • Local taxes

    Not included

    • Selvatura hangin bridges entrance fee

    What you'll see and do

    1. Selvatura Park

      Explore the Biodiversity of Monteverde on Our Hanging Bridges Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure at Selvatura Park, where walking on our hanging bridges allows you to admire the lush flora and fauna of Monteverde’s cloud forest. From these bridges, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the forest at various heights, giving you a chance to observe the incredible biodiversity of this unique ecosystem. The tour spans 3 kilometers of trails and eight bridges, ranging from 55 to 157 meters in length. With a width of 1.22 meters, each bridge is designed to hold 50 to 80 people at once, ensuring a comfortable and safe experience amidst the trees.

      240 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Monteverde

    You meet up with your guided tour in the Selvatura Park front desksss

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    You meet up with your guided tour in the Selvatura Park front desksss

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    pt, en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Johnny loves nature

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 44 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Pace and timing

    3 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Traveler reviews

    44 verified traveler reviews for Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Caleb_H · August 2024

    Excellent tour!

    Great tour. Didn't actually see a ton of wildlife but the guide knew about it all. Probably spent too much time talking about the creatures and not enough time looking for them. He is always ready to please tho. When he realized we wanted to see quetzals, he immediately offered to take us over to curi cancha park after the regular tour. We jumped in his van and he ran us over there where we saw several quetzals along with other wildlife. It was awesome.

    Response from the operator: Hola, Pura vida

    via Viator

    Y3277SLamyc · April 2024

    Amazing birdwatching experience!

    Johnny was so much fun! We had a great time learning and looking for birds. He is open, caring, and knowledgeable. We saw a beautiful hummingbird and even a quetzal (a rare find!). Highly recommend booking with Johnny if you want to take your time and enjoy nature.

    Response from the operator: Gracias! Pura vida

    via Tripadvisor

    Harry_B · April 2024

    Bad new good news

    The first recommendation i will make is not to use Jonny loves Nature tour. I discovered that Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve has their own private bird tour. Their price is also $90. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve includes a free breakfast valued at $12.00+ per person , free admission into the park valued at $26, and the tour lasts for 5 hours. Johnny loves nature tour charges $90. There is no breakfast , your tour lasts 2 to 3 hours, and the $26 admission into the park is not included. This is fact!! So I suggest all of the people interested in the bird watching tours go thogh the Monteverde Cloud Forest website. As far as Jonny loves nature we arrived at the Monteverde Park entrance at 6.30. No one was there to met us. The tour itself started at 7 am. Please note. The park opens at 7am and there is no internet prior to that time. There was other tour groups waiting to start thieir tour. We walked up to one of them and the tour guided asked for our bar codes for the tour. Since it was before 7am the park was not open and there was no internet. We were confused with the process because know one tour group had signs to identify which tour group was which. About 10 minutes of 7 am we left with the other tour group on their tour. Apparently, Jonny claimed that he arrived at 6.50 for his tour that started at 7pm. Personally I felt he should have arrived earlier that 10 minutes before the tour with a sign. He did try to call me at 7.07 to ask where we were but inside the park there was not internet. We ended up paying for two tours. One with Jonny the other with Monteverde park system. By the time of the first break for breakfast at the park i was able to communicate with Jonny. (Please note durnig the breakfast break Jonny's tour was over., and the tour we were on had another 3 hours) He claimed that it was my fault I left with another tour group. And my payment to him was lost. The bright spot i can help othere looking for bird tours at the Monteverde Cloud Forest

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much Mr. Harry! You are absolutely right, dear client. To avoid misunderstandings we process the refund of the money and you always only treated me badly and threatened me in many ways which was completely unnecessary, when I only explained to you that the meeting time is at 7am in order to pay for the tickets to the Forest Reserve Cloudy and at 7:00am is when the office opens its doors. This same office is the meeting point and not in the Colibris gallery, which is where you told me you found the other guide. Interesting that you booked a private tour and joined a tour with more people in the group and two months before the travel date you began to ask me if the tour was private, which you were informed that if indeed it would be a tour privately, I ask myself the same thing at least 10 times and it is no problem, we will gladly answer it. Then you asked me if the ticket was included 10 hours before the start time which I answered that it was not included and that was the last time I heard from you until the other day at 11am, I don't mean that you did something strange but the attitude doesn't seem normal to me, anyway I hope you enjoyed the free breakfast a lot. I waited for you from 6:50 am to 11:00 am, I was standing next to the office very worried thinking that something happened, I tried to contact you and called almost all the hotels in the area asking for you and no one knew nothing, for me it was a great relief to know that you and your family are fine and that it was just a misunderstanding and not something worse. Well, I offer you my sincere greetings and Pura Vida, thank you for your visit, I wish you a good trip, gentleman.

    via Viator

    edwardwI4115FL · December 2022

    Beautiful forest

    We enjoyed our trip through the cloud forest, and our guide was knowledgeable. We saw some good views of tarantulas in their hidey holes. Our favorite part was seeing the hummingbird gallery on our way out. Their iridescent feathers are stunning!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for share your time with us and write a review for us, Pura vida

    via Tripadvisor

    527briez · June 2022

    Underwhelming experience

    My partner and I went in feeling very excited with high hopes to learn a ton about nature (huge nature geeks over here) and cautiously optimistic that we would see some wildlife. While we can't control if we see any wild life (unfortunately, we saw very minimal creatures), there wasn't much engagement/interaction from our guide (though he was nice) and we didn't learn much. We were hoping for Johnny as our guide due to his reviews and did not have him. The majority of the tour was spent looking for the queztal and it felt very rushed. We drove from La Fortuna for the tour (3 hours) and I would not recommend this for someone traveling that far.

    Response from the operator: gracias por su comentario nos ayuda a crecer, feliz viaje

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    15
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Johnny loves nature, who run 8 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.8.

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    Why this scores 58

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)45
    Review evidence (18% weight)60
    Booking momentum (14% weight)53
    Value for money (12% weight)79
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Monteverde.

    How much does Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura cost?

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    Prices start at $75 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Monteverde usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura take?

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    Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Monteverde is not rushed.

    Is Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 44 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Monteverde, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura?

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    Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Monteverde can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Monteverde and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Monteverde within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Monteverde?

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    On Outty we rank every Monteverde experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline, Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour with Expert Naturalist, Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Monteverde?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Monteverde?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura?

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    Included: Optic Gear; and Local taxes. Not included: Selvatura hangin bridges entrance fee. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura?

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    You meet up with your guided tour in the Selvatura Park front desksss Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura offered in?

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    It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Birdwatching Tour in the Cloud Forest hanging Selvatura?

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    Across 44 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

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