Resplendent Quetzal
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour
Embark on an extraordinary tour that offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the vibrant local wildlife in a stunning tropical cloud forest. This enchanting forest is renowned as one of the most beautiful in the world, home to many endemic species that you won't find anywhere else.
Imagine discovering over 200 unique species of plants on just one tree! This tour provides a chance to immerse yourself in the wonders of the forest, learning about the fascinating animals and diverse birdlife that call it home. With a small group, you’ll enjoy a personalized experience that enhances your adventure.
Prepare to be captivated by the resplendent quetzal, hailed as the most magnificent bird in Central America. Throughout your journey, you’ll explore an incredible diversity, including 2,500 species of plants, 1,000 species of trees, 585 species of orchids, and 540 species of birds. Don't miss out on this amazing experience!
Curicancha Birdwatching Tour
Join a local naturalist tour guide for an unforgettable walk through the stunning Curicancha Preserve. Observe 30 to 40 bird species and fascinating mammals like Spider Monkeys, White-faced Monkeys, Armadillos, Coatis, and Agoutis. Marvel at wild orchids native to the hilly landscape during this 2 to 3-hour adventure.
Spot magnificent Neotropical birds, including:
– Resplendent Quetzal
– Black Guan
– Highland Tinamou
– Barred Forest Falcon
– Mottled Owl
– Lesser Violetear
– Magenta-throated Mountain-gem
– Violet Sabrewing
– Brown-hooded Parrot
– Prong-billed Barbet
– Northern Emerald-Toucanet
– Collared Redstart
– Golden-browed Chlorophonia
– Elegant Euphonia
– Spangle-cheeked Tanager
– Chestnut-headed Oropendola
– Red-legged Honeycreeper
To enhance your nature observation experience, we provide high-definition spotting scope, ensuring you don’t miss a single detail of this amazing adventure. Join us for an experience that will connect you with nature like never before
Cloud Forest Wildlife Hike 8:30am (Minimum of 2 people required )
This amazing hike on the Pipeline Trail goes into remote virgin cloud forest surrounding the perimeter of Volcán Barú National Park. The trail parallels a gorgeous creek that meanders through the valley in the highlands. The Pipeline Trail is the best maintained, and features old growth trees, butterflies, and rare species such as the Resplendent Quetzal, sloths, and monkeys. There are more than 220 bird species native to the area, including the elusive Resplendent Quetzal.
Or The Three waterfall hike
The Lost Waterfalls Trail parallels Quebrada La Mina, a gorgeous creek that meanders through the ridges and valleys above Boquete, creating spectacular waterfalls and eventually spilling into Rio Calder
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour
This guided walk is an excellent opportunity to explore the Monteverde Tropical Cloud Forest with a guide specialized in this unique life zone little known by scientists who categorize this forest as a natural laboratory under an inhabited sky. Your naturalist guide will share with you a lot of interesting information and show you incredible species such as the Emerald Toucasillos, the Resplendent Quetzal, hopefully the spider monkeys and the wonderful views that the mountains can offer. The Monteverde Biological Reserve protects more than 5,000 hectares of tropical Cloud Forest with patches of primary forest within the secondary forest, offering a habitat for many incredible and unique species that you will only be able to see on the guided tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with your guide. naturalist specialized in this unique life zone on the planet.
Curi-cancha Bird-Watching tour semi private
The Biodiversity of the Forests of the high areas of Costa Rica are unique with the specialty that most are endemic to these highlands of Central America. In this magical place you have the opportunity to observe the incredible Resplendent Quetzal in natural habitat as well as a great variety of Hummingbirds and native orchids that have epiphytic lives.
We offer the possibility of taking the tour in a special electric cart for people with walking problems, with an extra cost of $60 that you can pay on the day of the tour in cash or card.
The Quetzal Tour In Monteverde
This is a tour designed with the objective that travelers from around the world who visit Monteverde have the unique opportunity to meet the Beautiful Resplendent Quetzal, an iconic bird of the Central American Cloud Forests and considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world.
All Tours in Monteverde to have the opportunity to Observe Quetzales are through natural history or bird watching tours with durations of 5-6 hours.
This is a tour exclusively for the Observation of the Resplendent Quetzal.
It is a Tour Guided by the Experienced Diego Rodriguez, a Great Bird Watcher recognized in Costa Rica. with extensive experience in the Bird Field and Monteverde, this is an Incredible experience to have the opportunity to Observe the Resplendent Quetzal.
Wildlife Tour in Curicancha
Curi-Cancha is a paradise for bird watchers. The resplendent quetzal, the three-wattled pavilion, the blue-crowned motmot, the orange-bellied trogon, and many others are frequently seen. In fact, more than 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in Curi-Cancha. Common sighting mammals include armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth, and three species of monkeys: howler, white-faced capuchin, and spider monkey.
Our groups are small of 8 people max
Monteverde Wildlife Walk & Hummingbird Encounter
Join an unforgettable walk through Monteverde’s cloud forest with local, certified naturalist guides who bring the ecosystem to life with their deep knowledge and passion. Explore lush trails, discover unique flora like orchids and giant ferns, and spot incredible wildlife.
✔️ Wildlife Sightings – See the Resplendent Quetzal, toucans, motmots, monkeys, and more.
✔️ Expert Local Guides – Learn from certified naturalists with a lifetime of experience in Monteverde.
✔️ Breathtaking Views – Enjoy panoramic landscapes and hidden gems of the cloud forest.
✔️ Hummingbird Gallery – Witness these tiny wonders up close in a magical setting.
✔️ Photography Opportunities – Capture stunning images with expert assistance.
✔️ Authentic Costa Rican Treat – Enjoy a traditional sweet as part of your experience.
Visitors call this "the highlight of their trip!" Book now and explore Monteverde like never before!
Guided Walk to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve
Monteverde reserve has very well done and clean trails which facilitates the mobility along different sectors of the forest and elevations. The possibility to observe some of the wildlife of this lifezone, like birds; Resplendent Quetzal, Emerald Toucanet, costarican Warbler, Black faced Solitaire, and some others.
Monteverde semi-private guided tour
Start your day by arriving directly at the Curi Cancha private reserve. After a quick and easy check-in process, you'll get set to explore the destination with your experienced guide.
Follow your guide as they show you the biodiversity of the area while you also learn about the natural and cultural history of Monteverde. Explore the wonders of the reserve, boasting an incredible variety of biodiversity in the environment.
Your guide will show around the different environments in the reserve Enjoy the scenarios full of beautiful views and nature.
There are big chances to spot different birds species depending on the time of the year like Resplendent Quetzal, Toucans, Mot Mot, and the Three-wattled bellbird.
Throughout the course of your tour there will also be plenty of chances to spot Diurnal mammals like Coatis, monkeys, Agoutis, and Peccary.
Bird Watching Tour in Monteverde
La zona de Monteverde es hogar de más de 450 especies de aves, de las cuales unas 90 migran desde Norteamérica cada año. Este tour se lleva a cabo en las primeras horas de la mañana, el momento ideal para observar a las aves mientras despiertan y buscan su desayuno. Aunque no podemos controlar el clima ni garantizar encuentros específicos, tu guía naturalista profesional se esforzará al máximo para identificar la mayor cantidad de aves y vida silvestre posible, haciendo de cada recorrido una experiencia única.
En Ficus Trails, nos enorgullece ofrecer tours en grupos pequeños para garantizar un servicio personalizado y una conexión más profunda con la naturaleza.
¿Por qué es especial?
Este tour es ideal para observadores de aves de todas las edades y niveles de experiencia. Ya seas un experto en avistamiento, un aficionado o incluso alguien sin experiencia previa, serás bienvenido a disfrutar de una caminata en uno de los ecosistemas más biodiversos del mundo.
Nature walk in Curicancha Reserve
This natural history tour is a great opportunity to observe many wild species such as Toucans, Aguitis, White-faced Monkeys, Resplendent Quetzal, Collared Trogon and many more, in addition to exploring in detail the imposing Ficus trees that surprise with their height and also the incredible structure that forms their root systems.
Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour
On this combo tour you will make a walk on the Poas volcano national park there you will have the oportunity to see the main crater and nature from the tropical wate clime, our next stop will be La paz warerfall gardens, its a rescue center there you will see a lot from the wildlife in the country, for example you will see: White face monkey, Spider monkey, butterflies, wildcats, snakes and more!
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
Explore the lush Cloud Forest of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Day Trip from San Jose. Hike on the best hanging bridges of the country and observe the Cloud Forest up-close. Learn about the interesting jungle’s eco-system and observe Wildlife. Stop in different places on the way to Monteverde to learn about fruits of Costa Rica, in a place where monkeys are normally observed and in a look-out point to take pictures of the Nicoya Gulf and the Monteverde mountainous landscape.
Monteverde Birdwatching Experience
Your guide will show you around the places in Monteverde that are the most favorable to sight different bird species, Monteverde it's home of about 400 different species like the very famous Resplendent Quetzal, Three Wattled Bellbird, Keel-billed Toucan, different species of flycatchers, warblers, and about 250 migratory species like the Summer tanager, also some other very colorful species like Slate throated Redstart, Red-legged honeycreeper, Golden-browed Chlorophonia, Long-tailed Manakin, Elegant Euphonia.
You will have the chance to decide which reserve to visit in Monteverde there's two options (Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Curi-Cancha reserve).
The Birdwatching in Monteverde
Join us and experience the abundant nature of Monteverde with a local guide.
Full Morning Birdwatching Tour (Private Service)
We offer you a full Morning of Birdwatching, exploring the different ecosystems that we can find in Monteverde area, home of a great diversity of birds like the Resplendent Quetzal and Three-wattled Bellbird, tanagers, hummingbirds, euphonias, woodpeckers and much more..
— Join the local BIRDERS and get an amazing birding experience!!
Birdwatching by the Lake Arenal
Discover the rich bird biodiversity of the Arenal area with our Birdwatching tour by Lake Arenal. This guided tour will take you through the trails and wetlands near the lake, where you can spot a wide variety of exotic birds such as toucans, hummingbirds, herons, and much more. Your expert guide will help you identify the different species and provide you with information about their habits and behaviors. Additionally, the natural landscape of the lake and its surroundings will captivate you with its impressive views. This tour is perfect for nature and birdwatching enthusiasts. Book now and experience a unique Costa Rican adventure with our Birdwatching tour by Lake Arenal!
Holbox and Passion Island Full-Day Tour with Cenote, Transportation and Lunch
Holbox is a cozy and small island in the northern Mexican Caribbean. With beautiful beaches and a crystal clear sea of very little depth, colorful wooden houses and sandy streets. A true paradise of tranquility, ideal for a pleasant rest in an ecological environment in total contact with nature.
With its incredible street art, its remarkably laid-back vibe, and its glorious scenery, Holbox Island is the perfect place to hide away from life’s stresses for a while. If you’re longing for an idyllic retreat far from the beaten path, you’ll want to put this welcoming island on your shortlist.
From a beach club, a church, souvenir shops, restaurant, baths and cottages Isla de la Pasión will meet any expectation for all tastes. The relaxed atmosphere of the Mexican Caribbean is present in each area, the greens of the trees that make up the island remind you that there are still places in the world as resplendent as this.
Monteverde Full Day Birding Expedition
Immerse yourself in the natural wealth of Monteverde with our Bird Watching Tour, an experience designed for nature and photography lovers. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore the magical cloud forest trails in search of some of the nearly 600 species of birds that inhabit the region, including the majestic Shining Quetzal, the mysterious Monteverde Owl, the vibrant Blue and Yellow Tangara, and the iconic Bellbird.
During the tour, your guide will use his knowledge and specialized equipment to facilitate sightings and help you identify each species by its colors, songs and behaviors. In addition, you will have high-quality telescopes and binoculars to appreciate every detail of these winged jewels in their natural environment.
Poas Volcano-La paz Waterfall Gardens & Coffe tour PRIVATE
Marvel at one of Costa Rica's most impressive volcanoes and get close to its enchanting wildlife on this 2-in-1 combo tour. Stand above the steaming fumaroles and lake-filled crater of Poas Volcano with direct summit access, and then admire smaller-scale natural wonders at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a beautifully landscaped animal sanctuary. Hacienda Alsacia, in Costa Rica, is the first and only coffee farm operated by Starbucks, with more than 800,000 coffee trees growing on 240 hectares on the slopes of the Poás volcano. Acquired in 2013, the farm is currently home to Starbucks' Costa Rican Coffee Grower Support Center, inaugurated in 2004 and one of only 10 in the world, as well as Starbucks' Global Research and Development team.