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Guided Tours of the Monteverde Cloud Forest at Selvatura
The Monteverde cloud forest of Costa Rica is the home of outstanding diversity in both flora and fauna. Birds such as the resplendent quetzal, tanagers, clorophonias, euphonias, black guans, toucanettes, hawk-eagles and violet sabrewings are just some of the many birds that frequent the air waves here. On the tree trunks and branches 100’s of bromeliad, fern, and orchid species are growing. It is also possible to see both terrestrial and arboreal mammals.
The following two bird photos were taken by professional photographers from San Jose, California, Kyle & Rita Harvey (408) 506-1620, while on our guided tour.
Due to the intense specialization and camouflage of
animals in the cloud forest, visitors without a guide can overlook many of the most
beautiful and interesting creatures found here. Elusive birds and other animals can be
spotted more easily with a knowledgeable and experienced naturalist guide. Our guides can
also explain many of the incredible symbiotic relationships amongst species.
Due to the intense
specialization and camouflage of animals in the cloud forest, visitors without a guide can
overlook many of the most beautiful and interesting creatures found here. Elusive birds
and other animals can be spotted more easily with a knowledgeable and experienced
naturalist guide. Our guides can also explain many of the incredible symbiotic
relationships amongst species.
The favorite forest tours in Monteverde are at the Selva Tura, with the
best suspended bridge system and the most well maintained trails in all of Costa Rica.
The 8 bridges and 2.5 Km of trails allow you to easily see all levels of the
canopy.
The Selvatura property is 700 acres, mostly primary forest. It is adjacent to
the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, so it is an extensive forest.
Our guided tour lasts about 2 and a 1/2 hours, usually longer, and is
conducted by an experienced naturalist guide, with a formal education in Monteverde
tropical biology.
The cost of the guided tour is US$35 Regular,
US$30 with student Identification, or US$25 for children younger than 12 years old and
includes entrance fees to the Selvatura Cloud Forest and transportation there and back
from most Monteverde area hotels.
This tour is subject to reservation, to make a morning or afternoon reservation use the following link and we will email you your confirmation.
Below is some feedback and more photos from our guided tour:
"Hey Bill-
here are the pictures of the quetzal we took through your scope last week-thanks
for a great tour. Charley and Jane."
"Hi Bill,
here are the photos from the hike we took on April 9 through Selvatura.
Thanks again for the guiding and all the great birds!"
Sincerely, Thomas
During this tour guided by Bill, the photo below was taken by Kevin Steele a professional nature photographer (kevsteele.com) .
This tour is subject to reservation, to make a morning or afternoon reservation use the following link and we will email you your confirmation.
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