Meet your certified naturalist guide at Selvatura Park and enter Monteverde’s misty cloud forest. Your guide will interpret the relationships among plants, wildlife, weather and elevation while helping the group notice details that independent visitors often miss.

The route uses forest trails and elevated suspension bridges, providing views from different levels of the ecosystem. Wildlife is wild and sightings are never guaranteed, but possible observations include birds, insects, mammals, orchids, bromeliads and other cloud-forest species.

The exact route, pace and observations vary with weather, trail conditions, wildlife activity and park operations.

• Selvatura Park access for the Natural History Walk
• Certified professional nature guide
• Approximately two-hour guided experience
• Small-group format with up to 11 guests
• Cloud-forest trails and suspension bridges
• Biological, ornithological, cultural and historical interpretation

• Transportation unless specifically selected and shown in your booking
• Food and drinks
• Other Selvatura Park attractions or packages
• Personal binoculars, photography equipment and personal expenses
• Gratuities
• Anything not expressly listed under “What’s Included”

The walk operates daily with scheduled departures at approximately 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., subject to availability. Meet at Selvatura Park near Santa Elena, Monteverde, and arrive at least 15 minutes before your confirmed time.

• Long pants and comfortable layered clothing
• Closed-toe walking or hiking shoes with good traction
• Light rain jacket or poncho
• Binoculars
• Camera or fully charged phone
• Reusable water bottle
• Insect repellent and sunscreen

• Expect approximately two hours of walking on forest trails and suspension bridges
• Surfaces may be damp, uneven or slippery
• Remain on marked trails and follow guide instructions
• Do not feed, touch or disturb wildlife
• Do not jump, run or rock the suspension bridges
• Children must remain with an accompanying adult
• Contact the operator before booking if a guest has mobility, balance or accessibility concerns

Written cancellations received at least 48 hours before the tour receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than 48 hours but at least 24 hours before the tour receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable. Weather and force-majeure cases are handled under the operator’s policy.