Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Day Hike

The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve was founded in 1992 and is managed by the board of directors of the Santa Elena public high school, making it a responsible social-community activity.

This 310-hectare reserve, located on the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica, offers a great variety of flora and fauna, as well as views of the distant Arenal Volcano and its lake on clear days with good visibility. Additionally, the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve receives fewer visitors than most other reserves, which makes it ideal for those who enjoy less crowded places.

On this tour, you will learn about the forest’s secrets while enjoying a relaxing tour with a naturalist guide, who will help you spot and identify the many plants and animals you encounter along the way.tour.

Important Notes: 

• We limit tours to a maximum of 9 participants per guide for better enjoyment. 
• Encountering wildlife is not guaranteed. Exploring the reserve with your guide will give you the best chance to spot some of the many species that inhabit the cloud forest, but ultimately you are venturing into the natural habitat of wild animals, whose behavior is impossible to predict with certainty.