Santa Elena Cloud Forest hike and Monteverde Institute lecture
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Set out on a hike in the stunning Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, treading past giant ferns and vibrant orchids. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the resplendent quetzal—a sacred bird in Maya and Aztec cultures.
Afterward, visit the Monteverde Institute, a research and educational organization supported by National Geographic. Hear from a researcher about some of the institute's conservation initiatives, including a successful reforestation project.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour – Monteverde to Santa Elena (approx. 2h)
Pull on your poncho and boots. Head into the cloud-covered forest, past over-sized ferns and exotic orchids. Walk along 2–3km (about 1.5 mi) of trails at a leisurely pace, watch for wildlife, and trek to the top of the observation tower. Listen for the haunting call of the bellbird and watch for the brilliant green and red resplendent quetzal.
Monteverde Institute Lecture – Monteverde
Visit the Monteverde Institute, which has served as the base for numerous National Geographic-funded explorers and researchers studying the famed canopy of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Enjoy a lecture outlining various projects National Geographic has sponsored, including new discoveries, insect and bird studies, and the reforestation of tropical regions.
Activity Info
Schedule
Start Time
May 11 9:00AM CST
Supplier Info
G Adventures