- Fast, real replies
- Free trip planning
- Organization & bookings
- Spaces held for you
- Private & small groups
- Large groups & universities
Prefer just your party?
The private tour gives you your own vehicle, your own pace, a dedicated guide and the best light windows. Same itinerary, exclusive to your party.
See this as a Private TourIncluded
Included & what to bring
Included
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Curi-Cancha Reserve entrance
Not included
- Transport to the meeting point
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Binoculars if you have them
- Closed-toe shoes
- Light rain jacket
- Water
What to know
Gallery
Images from this experience
How it works
- 1
Choose your date
Date, modality and travellers at checkout.
- 2
We authorize your card
The amount is held; NOT charged until VIVO confirms.
- 3
We confirm in writing
Email and WhatsApp with time, meeting point and assigned guide.
- 4
Your private portal
You receive your portal with itinerary, calendar invite and support.
Prefer just your party?
The private tour gives you your own vehicle, your own pace, a dedicated guide and the best light windows. Same itinerary, exclusive to your party.
See this as a Private Tour- Duration
- Approx. 3 hours
- Start time
- 7:30amSubject to availability
- Difficulty
- Easy moderate
- Group style
- Private or small group
- Pickup
- Pickup can be coordinated
- Languages
- EN / ES
- Best for
- Families · Birders · All travellers
- Fast, real replies
- Free trip planning
- Organization & bookings
- Spaces held for you
- Private & small groups
- Large groups & universities
Gallery
Images from this experience
About the experience
The experience
Curi-Cancha Nature Tour – Monteverde — Group Tour
This is the Group Tour for Curi-Cancha Nature Tour – Monteverde: a shared departure, max 10 travelers, min 2 adults, on a fixed schedule and at a per-person rate. You share a VIVO naturalist guide with other travelers looking for the same thing you are — real wildlife, good light and an honest explanation of what you are seeing. Exact capacity depends on the experience. The itinerary, certified guide and safety standards are the same as our Private Tour; what changes is that the departure time is set and the group sets the pace. Transport is never shared: if you add it, it is private door-to-door for your party only.
Curi-Cancha Reserve is a favourite among naturalists: a rich mix of cloud forest and open garden trails that reads very well for Resplendent Quetzals, hummingbirds, trogons and mammals, with far fewer visitors than the busier reserves. Your bilingual naturalist knows where and when to look and keeps a relaxed, wildlife-first pace. Available as a shared walk on a fixed departure or as a private walk when you want flexible timing — the usual choice for families with young children, multigenerational groups and photographers. Reserve entrance is included. Transport to the meeting point is quoted separately by hotel and zone. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Highlights
Highlights
What makes this day different
Bring a physical copy of each traveler's passport on the day
Kid-friendly
Wheelchair use not recommended
Early departures are best for wildlife activity
Itinerary
Itinerary
Your day, hour by hour
Indicative timings — we adapt to wildlife activity and weather.
7:00 AMHotel pickup
Private transport from your La Fortuna area hotel.
7:20 AMArrive at Curi-Cancha Reserve, Monteverde
Briefing with your bilingual naturalist guide.
7:30 AMGuided experience begins
Immersive interpretation at a boutique pace.
9:00 AMWildlife & photo stops
Curated stops for sightings and photography.
10:30 AMReturn to hotel
Comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.
Included
Included & what to bring
Included
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Curi-Cancha Reserve entrance
Not included
- Transport to the meeting point
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Binoculars if you have them
- Closed-toe shoes
- Light rain jacket
- Water
Pickup & times
Logistics
Practical details before you book
Pickup can be coordinated
Curi-Cancha Reserve, Monteverde
Share your hotel or Airbnb name during checkout and we confirm pickup time and any transport cost in writing.
What to know
Booking window
Requests close 48h before departure. Inside that window we still try, but availability is not confirmed.
This experience accepts a card authorization online: the amount is held, never charged, until VIVO confirms.
2 Adults · 10
Cancellation & changes
- 100% − 5%: Green 24h+ · Peak 72h+
- 50% − 5%: Green — · Peak 48–72h
- Non-refundable: Green Under 24h · Peak Under 48h
- No-show: no refund and no rescheduling.
- The 5% processing fee is kept only when the guest cancels — never when VIVO cancels for weather, safety or operations.
- Rescheduling is free when requested within the refund window and subject to availability. Outside that window it is not guaranteed. No rescheduling fees.
- Discounted and group bookings follow the same seasonal policy.
- Refunds go to the original payment method in 5–10 business days. Never cash.
Private or small group
Compare with other options in this zone
Real alternatives in the same destination, so you can decide without opening five tabs.
| Detail | You are viewingCuri-Cancha Nature Tour – Monteverde — Group Tour | Monteverde Night Walk – Cloud Forest | Monteverde Bird Watching – Half Day | Monteverde Bird Watching – Full Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Approx. 3 hours | 2 hours | 5 hours | Full day (8–9 hours) |
| Price | From $75 | From $75 | From $150 | From $200 |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy | Easy–moderate | Moderate |
| Transport | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Modality | Private or group | Private or group | Private | Private |
| Booking | Instant date hold | Instant date hold | Instant date hold | Instant date hold |
| Includes | 2 items | 3 items | 2 items | 2 items |
FAQ
Questions
Frequently asked
How many people join this group tour?
Group Tours are shared departures, max 10 travelers, min 2 adults. Exact capacity depends on the experience and date.
Can I choose my own start time on a group departure?
No. Group departures run at fixed times so everyone starts together. If you need a specific hour, light window or pace, book the same experience as a private expedition.
Is transport shared with the group?
Never. Transport is always private and always quoted separately by hotel and zone — your tour is shared, your ride is not. You can also meet us at the starting point at no extra cost.
How much is the group rate per person?
The shared rate starts at $75 per person, all taxes and fees included. Children pay a reduced rate. See the private experience for its current rate.





