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Costa Rica's Cloud Forest Holidays
These enchanting forests have an almost mystical feel to them, especially at dusk or dawn when mists swirl along the forest floor and many creatures are at their most active. Take a twilight tour to see the forest from a new perspective as the canopy comes alive after dark and creatures who are normally hidden come out to play!
The temperatures in the cloud forest can be a bit lower than most other regions of Costa Rica so it's worth taking something warm for the mornings and evenings. There are some fabulous lodges in these cloud forest reserves with open fires, Jacuzzi's and delicious hearty food, the ideal end to a day discovering the forest.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO COSTA RICA'S CLOUD FORESTS
Classic Costa Rica
12 days / 11 nights
from £1,750
Tortuguero National Park Arenal Monteverde Cloud Forest
from £1,750
Costa Rica in Style
11 days / 10 nights
from £3,158
Stylish accommodation Arenal Volcano Scenic landscapes Papagayo Peninsula
from £3,158
Enchanting Costa Rica
10 days / 9 nights
from £1,602
Arenal Monteverde Cloud Forest Nicoya Peninsula
from £1,602
Explore Costa Rica
14 days / 13 nights
from £1,699
Visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy Learn the art of tortilla making Learn how coffee is made at Mi Cafecito Hike in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Embark on a jungle cruise in search of local wildlife Enjoy a lecture by one of the National Geographic researchers at the Monteverde Institute Visit Manual Antonio National Park
from £1,699
Costa Rica Family Experience
9 days / 8 nights
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Kayaking and paddle-boarding in La Fortuna Tortilla-making and a typical lunch with a local family Guided hike in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Monteverde) Guided hike in Manuel Antonio NP
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Costa Rica & Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey
15 days / 14 nights
from £4,800
Arenal Manuel Antonio National Park Galapagos Islands
from £4,800
WHERE TO GO IN THE CLOUD FORESTS
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Probably the most famous of Costa Rica's cloud forests, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve offers a wide variety of trails and a great diversity of wildlife. It's an excellent place to spot toucans, trogans and hummingbirds, as well as frogs, lizards and many other mammals. Monteverde also offers a wide range of activities, from exploring the hanging bridges that stretch across the forest canopy to thrilling ziplines and climbing giant trees! The town of Sana Elena is about 15 minutes drive from the park entrance, this busy little town has a good choice of accommodation, bars and restaurants with a wide choice of cuisines and some excellent craft beers.
Bajos del Toro
Located in the shadow of Poas Volcano, this private reserve in the central highlands is home to some of the most beautiful rivers and waterfalls in Costa Rica, including the breath-taking Cataratas del Toro Waterfall. This stunning waterfall is one of the largest in Costa Rica and it's an impressive sight to watch the water tumbling down the cliffs into an extinct volcano crater. The fabulous El Silencio Lodge & Spa is also situated in Bajos del Toro, this luxurious lodge has access to numerous trails, several dramatic waterfalls and its own hummingbird garden.
Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve
The Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve is one of Costa Rica's best-kept secrets. Located close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, this misty private park is home a section of cloud forest which few tourists are aware of. This lack of visitors means you often have the trails all to yourself! The reserve is a haven for bird lovers with over 347 species; look out for hummingbirds, toucans and quetzals, to name but a few. Visitors can explore the trails on foot or horseback.
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN THE CLOUD FORESTS
Hotel Belmar
Monteverde
Senda Monteverde Hotel
Monteverde
Hidden Canopy Treehouses
Monteverde
Stunning views Unique treehouse accommodation Sunny breakfast room
El Silencio Lodge & Spa
North-Central Region
Tranquil setting Spa Restaurant
THINGS TO DO IN THE CLOUD FORESTS
Sky Tram & Sky Trek Zip-lining
Approx 4 hours
from £96
from £96
Evening Cloud Forest Tour
Approx 2.5 hours
from £56
from £56
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