A comprehensive tour of the country, packed with activities and really memorable views of the fantastic wildlife
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Adventure Holidays to Monteverde
The Monteverde cloud forests, in the central highlands of Costa Rica, are a misty, verdant paradise, home to countless plant species and diverse wildlife, including the endangered resplendent quetzal bird.
Adding to Mother Nature’s fine work, the local reserves installed sky walk bridges and zip lines through the forest canopy – a truly exhilarating experience.
There are also miles of trails to help nature lovers discover this unique ecosystem. The lush reserves attract scientists, bird watchers, and wildlife lovers from all parts of the world but you can also visit the quaint town of Santa Elena and find cafes, restaurants, galleries, and views that will have you pinching yourself.
Monteverde Adventure Holidays
Rebecca John Costa Rica Adventure
Ross Bishop Natural Highlights of Costa RicaThis one week tour is 50% wildlife spotting and 50% long travel days. Wildlife is colourful, diverse and fairly easy to spot, but the experiences were hindered by unseasonably cool and wet conditions – unexpected, but nonetheless possible in February. Walks were often spent sheltering under the hood of my waterproof jacket and an appreciation of the Costa Rican landscapes was limited. Road journeys between hotels were longer than expected, often due to heavy traffic. The optional excursions were OK, but not great value for money. Unfortunately, Costa Rica’s high end tourist industry has become expensive and quite commercialised.
Susan Russell Natural Highlights of Costa RicaAs ever, the itinerary is accurate and makes the most of the trip time and the tour leader was fantastic.
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