San Jose to Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges & Santa Elena Tour Details
One Day Tour to Monteverde from San Jose Includes:
- * Hotel pick up from most San Jose, Heredia and Alajuela area hotels
- * Bilingual Naturalist guides
- * Luxury air-conditioned bus to Monteverde from San Jose
- * Stop at El Jardin Restaurant in San Ramon for typical breakfast
- * Entrance fee & self guided tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges
- * Typical Costa Rica style "Casado" lunch (rice, beans, salad, plantains & choice of protein) in Santa Elena
- * Free time to explore and shop for souvenirs in Santa Elena
- * Break for coffee and restrooms on the return from Monteverde from San Jose
- * All taxes
Departures: Pick up from San Jose hotels between 5:00 an 5:40am daily. Exact meeting instructions will be provided on your confirmation voucher.
Length: Approximately 12 Hours.
One Day Tour to Monteverde from San Jose Recommendations:
- * Comfortable hiking / walking shoes
- * Quick-dry clothing & layers. The cloud forest tends to be very cool, but in the sun it is very warm
- * Rain poncho
- * Light day pack
- * Reusable water bottle
- * Eco-Friendly sunscreen (bio-degradable)
- * Eco-Friendly bug repellant
- * Camera
- * Binoculars
- * Cash for tour balance, tips for your guides, extra food and beverages, and souvenir shopping in Santa Elena
Children: This is a long day for little ones. Minimum age is 3 years old.
Restrictions: This tour is great for all ages and all activity levels. If you have any mobility limitations, please advise us prior to booking and we will assess if we can accommodate you comfortably.
Insider Tip: You cannot come all the way to Costa Rica without visiting one of the famous cloud forests in Monteverde or Santa Elena. So even if you are staying in the San Jose valley, this day trip to Monteverde is the perfect chance to experience it for yourself. Why is the cloud forest so important to Ticos? Check out our blog on the health benefits of the Costa Rica cloud forest and rainforest for a little more inspiration.
Important Booking Note: This tour operates with a minimum of 5 people. If you are a group of less than 5 people, you will need to contact us to check availability or get a quote for a private tour option.
** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the strictly enforced sales tax law that has been introduced in Costa Rica, sales tax may be added to the final payment made to the operator. Sales tax is already included in the deposit amount.
About Your Online Reservation: Booking online does not guarantee that spaces are available and your reservation is confirmed. Our reservation offices are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm CST daily and we do our best to confirm your reservation and send your confirmed voucher with meeting instructions within 24 hours. If you are booking a tour in less than 24 hours in advance, we recommend you contact us to check availability for you.
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