A boat will leave the border of the Arenal Lake in front of the hotel at 6:45 AM and a scenic ride of 15 min will bring you to the other side of the lake where a driver awaits you. The trip through the beautiful hills of Tilaran to Monteverde takes approximately 1.5 hours, offering spectacular views of 3 volcanoes and the surrounding countryside. Once there you will visit the SELVATURA Nature Reserve, one of Costa Rica’s most famous and diverse reserves. Here you will have the opportunity to be excited as well as educated in the mists of a true cloud forest. Among the activities in the reserve is a 15 platform Canopy Tour, an 8 hanging bridge Natural History Hike, Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens, and the world’s 3rd largest Insect Collection.

The tours require a minimum of 2 participants. Students: – $ 10 off the rates below, children: – $ 15 off these rates.

OPTION 1

Natural History Hike with guide, Canopy Tour

An experienced guide will explain about the flora and fauna (such as quetzals, butterflies, hummingbirds and other animals) of the cloud forest, while trekking along forest trails and over 8 hanging bridges. This hike will last approximately 2 hours. In the afternoon you will zip through the cloud forest canopy on a series of cables connecting 15 breathtaking treetop platforms.

Price: $165.00 pp

OPTION 2

Natural History Hike with guide, Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens, Insect Exhibit

After the guided hike through the cloud forest you will visit the gardens that are home to a community of more than 20 species of tropical butterflies and learn about their life cycles and special abilities. Afterwards you will experience world famous entomologist Dr. Richard Whitten’s truly amazing collection of  insect species from Costa Rica and around the world and watch his engaging video “Jewels of the Rain Forest”. If you’re lucky, you may see Dr. Whitten himself there, excitingly explaining his passion to all visitors.

Price: $140.00 pp

OPTION 3

Natural History Hike with guide, Monteverde and Santa Elena Shopping Tour

After the guided hike in the morning, check out some of the region’s local artisan’s handiwork in the many galleries that dot the area.

Price: $125.00 pp

Departure time from La Mansion: 6:45 AM

Return to the hotel: 5.30 PM (In time to enjoy the sunset with a drink by the pool!)

All options include round trip transportation. Lunch not included.