Week At Rancho Naturalista
This tour is designed to stay in the best areas for photographing hummingbirds in Costa Rica.
Relax and Enjoy: A Seamless Birdwatching Experience at Rancho Naturalista:
This tour is the perfect opportunity for travelers who don’t want to go through the hustle and bustle of packing and unpacking every two or three days. Rancho Naturalista offers the opportunity to arrive at the facilities and feel at home right away as soon as you step into the place.
Explore More: Day Trips and Exceptional Birdwatching at Rancho Naturalista:
On this tour, we will not only be using the lodge facilities but also the surrounding sites, they offer day trips to nearby places, which is the opportunity to see and study birds not too far away from the lodge.
The comfort of this tour for the visitor and the guarantee of the best bird-watching guides in the country, with a world-class staff will make you enjoy your vacation to the maximum gratification.
The planning and cost:
- Low Season: $1,190 per person, double occupancy (Apr 15 to Dec 14)
- High Season: $1,435 per person, double occupancy (Dec 15 to Apr 14)
- Private transportation: San Jose area to or from Rancho: Add $200 each way divided by number of participants
Price Includes:
- 3 meals per night stay
- Lodging for 7 nights
- Taxes included
Optional extras:
- Private transport to or from Rancho/Airport or lodge of equal distance; the total is divided by the number of guests
- Extra guided day trips to alternate birding sites while staying at Rancho Naturalista.
Trip Gear and Clothing:
Binoculars are always recommended on all wildlife tours and this one is not an exception.
You are coming to the Rainforest, though you may need simple tools but valuable:
- A good raincoat or waterproof rain gear, always makes a big difference when that unexpected shower comes through, you may not experience any of them, however, keep that in mind
- You should bring an umbrella instead of a raincoat, it can get too hot
- Short and long sleeve shirts, we also recommend bringing long & short pants, all these items lightweight and comfortable
- Lightweight jacket, hopefully, synthetic material, and a heavier fleece for cool weather
- A good hat that can offer protection from the sun
- Walking or hiking shoes and sandals or flip flops
- Bottle for water or “hydration pack” such as Camelback
- Prescription glasses and sunglasses with a strap if you prefer
Additional Highly Recommended Items:
- Prescription medicines you may need during the trip
- Personal toilet articles
- Casual clothing, such as jeans and sleepwear
- Swimming suit for pools
- Trekking poles
- Travel alarm clock
- Small flashlight
- Camera and extra memory card
- Sunblock, insect repellent
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