Arco Iris Lodge

If you are looking for a place of relaxation away from noise and pollution, Arco Iris Lodge (AIL) is just the place for you. Located close to the midway of the village of Santa Elena, Monteverde, the lodge features a system of private trails that wind throughout the property, including one that leads to a lookout point where you can see the Pacific on a clear day. The laid-back German management can provide good advice about how to spend your time in the area.

Rooms

Acro Iris Lodge has eco-friendly accommodation. Their well designed, comfortable cabins are constructed by local craftsmen who built these cabins using building materials from the surrounding area. There are different types of rooms including Standard, Superior and Budget rooms. Acro Iris Lodge also has Honeymoon cabins and Vacation rental house.

Natural History walks in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Located along the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range within the Puntarenas and Alajuela provinces, The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is considered on of the best tourist attractions in Costa Rica. Acro Iris Lodge’s experienced guide will make your walk through pretty forest into a great experience of a lifetime.

Natural History walks in the Santa Elena

AIL gives the excellent opportunity to take a guided tour of the misty Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, a lesser known cloud forest in the Monteverde area.  It is a Long walk but very enjoyable in a nice weather. Santa Elena is slightly higher in elevation than Monteverde Reserve and theoretically a bit cooler and wetter with different flora.

Selvatura

Selvatura is a new canopy tour and suspended bridges walk in the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Costa Rica with zip lines and trails. Suspension bridge tours in Costa Rica allow travelers to peer into the upper reaches of the forest canopy.

Other tours

There are some other interesting tours offered by Acro Iris Lodge including Original Canopy Tour, 100% Aventura, Night Tours, Don Juan Coffee tour, Suger Cane mill, and Horseback riding.

Birds

Acro Iris Lodge provides excellent opportunities for birdwatching. You will find a lot of colorful birds including different types of vultures, hawks, cuckoos, guans and chachalacas, parrots and pigeons.