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DISCOVER MONTEVERDE
Monteverde is a peaceful community made up of dairy farmers, naturalists and tourism service providers who have joined together to create a model for sustainable development and protection of the environment that is becoming known throughout the world.
Founded in 1954 by a group of Quakers searching for a peaceful place to live, it is the home of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Children's Eternal Rain Forest, and the Santa Elena
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3 days / 2 nights
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Transfers San José-Monteverde/ Monteverde-San José. Lodging in Hotel El Establo or Cloud Forest Lodge
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| Meals: |
Breakfast. Lunch on Day 2
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| Tours: |
Selvatura Hanging Bridges Selvatura Zip Lines Selvatuta Hummingbird Garden and Butterfly Garden Horseback riding. |
Price:
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STANDARD OPTION CLOUD FOREST LODGE Per Person in Double Room US$297
DELUXE OPTION HOTEL EL ESTABLO Per Person in Double Room US$393
Price may change depending on the season. Please contact us for more info.
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Day 1. San José -Monteverde.
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Located in the mountains in the north central area of Costa Rica. Breezy and cold, The village of Monteverde was founded in 1951 by Quakers from the United States who wished to leave behind a constant fear of war as well as an obligation to support continued militarism through paying U.S. taxes. They chose Costa Rica primarily because it had no standing army. Although Monteverde's founders came here to farm the land, they wisely recognized the need to preserve the rare cloud forest that covered the mountain slopes above their fields, and to that end they dedicated the largest adjacent tract of cloud forest as the Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Preserve. Perched on a high mountain ridge, this tiny, scattered village and surrounding cloud forest are well known both among scientific researchers and ecotravelers
The departure is from San José to Monteverde in the morning. Arrival at time for lunch, in the afternoon enjoy a 2 hour horseback riding through the mountains and the coffee plantations in the zone. Above all you will enjoy the spectacular, panoramic views that can only be found on this tour.The tour follows the required safety measures so that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages and including those without experience.At night ejoy time for rest in the hotel. |
Lodging: El Establo or Cloud Forest Lodge Meals included: none
Day 2: SELVATURA PARK: HANGING BRIDGES, CANOPY TOUR, BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND HUMMINGBIRD GARDEN
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Walkways: Selvatura's Treetop Walkways is a 1.9 mile (approximately 3 kilometer ) trail that crosses through the cloud forest, in which our visitors will walk through eight different bridges from 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 of the bridges feature a five foot width, the widest ones in the country, and also a capacity of up to 80 people per bridge making them both the longest and strongest bridge system in Costa Rica. The treetop walkways are suitable for people of all ages and physical condition. Guided and self guided tours may be booked in advance, and the duration of the tour is usually between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Canopy: Selvatura Park Canopy Tour is one of the safest adventures in Costa Rica. Our Canopy Tour guides will start by dressing you with the appropriate equipment; then they will take you through each of the 15 cables and 18 platforms and optionally through our very own Tarzan Swing. Selvatura Park is one of the longest if not the longest Canopy Tour in Costa Rica. Also it is the only one located inside the actual virgin cloud forest of Monteverde.
If you are looking for extreme adventures and amazing rides, Selvatura Park's Canopy Tour is your best choice. The Tour usually takes between 2.5 and 3 hours and may be completed by people ranging between the age of 4 and 99. It is safe for all people although some restrictions may apply.
Butterflies: Venture into exploring a different world. A world in which a controlled climate provides the best temperature of 82.4º F (28º C) for its inhabitants to survive. Explore a community that gathers more than 20 species of butterflies. Learn about their life cycle, their special abilities and behaviors that have helped them evolve into each different species
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 | Enjoy the guided walk inside one of the world's largest live butterfly exhibitions with an area of over 29,000 square feet (2,700 square meters). Come and enjoy all the wonders that you may discover in this marvelous world that awaits for you.
Hummingbirds: Imagine yourself in a beautiful garden. Now imagine over 100 beautiful hummingbirds flying cheerfully around you! That is what the incredible Hummingbird Garden has to offer you. More than 14 species of hummingbirds will amaze you with their incredible aerial maneuvers and bright lively colors.
Definitively a photography fan's treat! No matter what mood you are in these small daredevils will cheer you up and give you an unforgettable air show. Come to our hummingbird garden and amaze yourself with these fantastic speeding creatures!
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Day 3. Departure to San José. After breakfast enjoy the morning at leisure. Explore the surroundings on your own or take an optional tour ( not included in price) to the Monteverde Biological Reserve, the Cheese Factory, etc. During the afternoon approx at 1:30 pm we return to San José, leaving with unforgettable memories of Costa Rica. Meals included: Breakfast. |