If you are looking for an relaxing way to explore the Monteverde cloud forest, there is an easy option. The train you would be travelling on was manufactured in Great Britain in 1948. The train leaves every hour, and you can enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding wildlife and mountains. The comfortable pace would allow you to take photos on the way, and the 3 km long trail would offer plenty of wilderness and beautiful scenery to see. The "Dona Delsa" takes you through the thematic park offering tour guide in the first coach, giving you information on the unique flora and fauna living in this delicate ecosystem. The Monteverde Cloud Forest is a paradise for nature lovers and the Monteverde Trainforest is a unique way to see what the unique ecosystem has to offer.
You will be able to get the best views of the surrounding mountains, slopes, waterfalls and volcanoes, in some cases, you can even peek over the borders to see what is behind the green mountain ranges. Great views of the Arenal Volcano can be found along the way, and if you grab a seat in the first coach, you can listen to the bilingual naturalist guides explaining more about the environment and history of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. You are going to find out more about the plants, trees and animals you can get close to during the Monteverde Trainforest Costa Rica tour, and see some ancient volcanoes as well.
Apart from seeing the Monteverde Cloud Forest, you will be visiting some of the most stunning viewpoints to see the magnificent Arenal Volcano and Lake, Cerro Chato, the ancient former volcano, breathtaking waterfalls and cross over four different bridges along the way, looking down into the picturesque valleys. There is no better way of exploring the heart of Costa Rica than the Monteverde Train Forest. The 90 minute journey would take you to the Lake Arenal Lookout Point, where you can enjoy local coffee or hot chocolate with snacks. This is one of the most popular tours in Monteverde Costa Rica!
The diversity of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Ecosystem would alone worth the 90 minute train journey. However, going through a tunnel and over the bridges will make your Costa Rica tour even more enjoyable. The mountain ranges surrounding the area would offer a fantastic opportunity to create stunning pictures, while there would be plenty of animals to spot, in case you take your binoculars with you. Kids would also enjoy looking out of the open windows of the safe and comfortable coach to try to spot creatures and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. There is also an opportunity to take a short walk from the Arenal Lookout Point to explore the heart of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The Monteverde Trainforest Costa Rica Tour is designed to make your vacation memorable and more complete and daily pickup can be arranged from many of the hotels in Monteverde.