Breakfast at the Hotel in Arenal.
Check out and private guided transfer to Monteverde.
Monteverde is the cloud forests which houses 2.5% of worldwide biodiversity, 10% of its flora is endemic and 50% of Costa Rica’s flora and fauna lives here. The town of Santa Elena is small and quaint, with friendly ticos, filled with tasty restaurants and folksy artisan shops.
Upon arrival you will take some typical cooking classes to learn more about our flavors and culture. Lunch included. After lunch we will head to the Hotel for check in.
Lodging at Hotel Fonda Vela
In the evening you will explore the cloud forest. Night tours are equally enthralling, as you’ll encounter insects, amphibians and mammals that you would otherwise miss during the day. Such creatures include snakes, spiders, porcupines, tree frogs and more. Night tours depart at sunset, right when these nocturnal animals are beginning to wake up, look for mates, and hunt.
Hotel Fonda Vela is a unique mountain retreat in Monteverde. The perfect place to relax and rest after a day full of adventures. Comfy rooms and installations with all the facilities needed; surrounded with nature you will have the perfect rest. At Fonda vela you will find everything necessary to enjoy a perfect stay at Monteverde. Great rooms with all commodities, amazing food at our restaurant, perfect entertainment at our sports bar, you will be able to relax at our hot tubs after a day of adventures or take a swim on our heated pool. The rooms are cozy, yet elegant, spacious and comfortable with large windows that help bring the outdoors inside. You will have all the commodities so you can simply relax, and recharge energies after a full day of adventures in Monteverde.