The Monteverde butterfly garden, hanging bridges, and sloth tour makes for an ideal day! Visit the famous Sloth Sanctuary of Selvatura Park for a chance to view up to 20 sloth specimens. In the sanctuary, the sloths can travel freely between paths specially created to roam among the trees and foliage of the exhibition. After a hearty lunch, take your time and walk through the clouds through elevated, hanging bridges, which range from 150 feet to 510 feet above the forest floor. The excursion includes lunch and a visit to the butterfly garden.
- Visit to Famous Sloth Sanctuary
- Hundreds of Feeding Hummingbirds Up Close
- View Local Flora and Fauna
- Costa Rican Style Lunch
- 8 Hanging Bridges with Stunning Views of the Rainforest
- Door-to-door service: Pick-up and Drop-off at your hotel
A Biodiverse Wonderland
Welcome to the enchanting Monteverde Rainforest, a jewel nestled in the heart of Costa Rica. Renowned for its breathtaking beauty and incredible biodiversity, Monteverde offers a unique escape into nature’s paradise. Spanning over 26,000 acres, this lush cloud forest is home to an astonishing variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and wildlife lovers alike.
With Transportation from Pacific Coast:
Adults: $199
Children Ages 4-10 : $169
Private Tour with Transportation from Pacific Coast:
2-3 People $300 per person
4+ People $225 per person
Monteverde Butterfly Garden, Hanging Bridges & Sloth Tour
Hotel Pick up
Our drivers will pick you up and drive you to the Monteverde Cloud Forest – For participants coming from the Pacific Coast, your travel time will be approximately 3 to 3.5 hours to reach the Cloud Forest.
Sloth Sanctuary
At the Monteverde Sloth Sanctuary, you’ll get an up-close look at both two-toed and three-toed sloths. Watch as they navigate the treetops, their leisurely pace a stark contrast to the bustling rainforest around them. Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights into their behavior, diet, and the unique adaptations that make sloths such captivating animals.
The sanctuary is at the forefront of sloth conservation, working tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned sloths. Learn about the challenges these animals face, from habitat destruction to human interference, and discover the innovative solutions being implemented to protect their future. Your visit supports these vital conservation efforts, ensuring that sloths continue to thrive in Monteverde.
Hanging Bridges
The Tree Top Walkways consists of a 1.9 mile (approximately 3 kilometer) trail that crosses through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Here visitors will walk on eight different bridges with various lengths ranging between 150 feet (50 meters) up to 510 feet (170 meters) and altitudes ranging between 36 feet (12 meters) up to 180 feet (60 meters). Each bridge has a width of five feet, and also a capacity of up to 80 people per bridge making them both the longest and strongest bridge systems in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The Tree Top Walkways are suitable for people of all ages. The duration of the hike usually takes between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Butterfly Garden
The Monteverde butterfly garden at Selvatura Park boasts one of the largest and most beautiful butterfly gardens in the Americas, and is home to more than 30 species of Costa Rican butterflies. Wander through this spacious dome-shaped structure that ensures the perfect amount of sunlight and shelter from the wind for these delicate animals to flutter between the array of nectar-rich flowers.
Costa Rican Lunch
Experience the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica with our authentic, included Costa Rican lunch, a culinary adventure of its own.
PICK UP TIME: Depending on location, will be provided with your booking!
RETURN TIME: Around 6.30 pm
DRESS CODE: Comfortable walking shoes and clothes for warm/sunny & cooler/rainy weather, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, change of clothes, camera, reusable water container
Includes:
- Round trip ground A/C transportation
- Certified bilingual guide
- Pick up at your hotel / house / condo
- Water
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellations must be received in writing by BEACH SHUTTLES EMAIL during office Hours 8 am – 6 pm
- An administrative charge of 20% applies to all cancellations, refunds may take up to 15 business days through CR Banks and Foreign Banks.
- Services canceled for less than 0-48 hours prior to your tour will subsequently result in a 100% penalty.