Northern Costa Rica Birding Tour

Ideal for a group of traveling friends or Bird-Watching Clubs.
This bird-watching tour takes in the best sites to observe birds

Names of the Main Habitats that we will visit:

Caribbean lowlands (OTS La Selva)
Rain Forest on the Northern Caribbean slope (Arenal Volcano area)
Open swamps on the country’s northern border (Caño Negro)
Dry and RainForest all together (Between Volcanos)
Tropical Dry Forest (Northwest)
Cloud Forest (Monteverde)

Price includes:

All accommodation
All meals from arrival dinner to breakfast on departure day
All taxes on meals, accommodation, and transportation
All transportation and driver from arrival at the airport to the departure airport
Quality private bird guide throughout the tour
Boat ride in Medio Queso
Boat rides (2) in Caño Negro
Bottle of water throughout the tour

Trip Gear and Clothing:

Binoculars are always recommended on all wildlife tours and this one is not an exception.

You are coming to a Rainforest, though you may need simple tools, but useful:

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

In addition:

This tour can be modified if necessary, based on the traveler’s needs. We will be assisting you with any questions you might have, just send us a message through any of the official channels like E-mail or WhatsApp and we will gladly assist you with your requirements.

Entrance fees:

Gardens of La Paz Waterfall
The OTS La Selva
Cope’s feeder
Walk through the Arenal Sky Walk
Bogarín Reserve
Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve
Heliconias Lodge Trails
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Santa Rosa National Park

The Northern zone of Costa Rica has many species to offer, due to the fact that key habitat zones include Caribbean lowlands and foothills, wetlands, premontane-forest, as well as Pacific dry-forest and foothills, and cloud forests. A quality bird guide and transportation are included throughout the tour.

Tour plan:

1 night: Hotel Robledal near San José Airport upon arrival.
3 nights: La Quinta Lodge near La Selva in the Caribbean lowlands.
2 nights: Arenal Observatory Lodge in the Caribbean Foothills.
2 nights: Caño Negro Natural Lodge in Caribbean lowlands and wetlands.
1 night: Celeste Mountain Lodge in the Caribbean Foothills.
2 nights: Hacienda Guachipelin on the Pacific slope of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
2 nights: Hotel Fonda Vela in the Pacific cloud forests of Monteverde.
1 night: Hotel Robledal near the San José airport on the last night.