The Classic Costa Rica Birding Tour

Our most popular tour has been designed for avid and casual birders who want to experience a great diversity of birds in a wide variety of habitats while staying in comfortable accommodations known for great birding

Names of the Main Habitats that we will visit:

Tropical Dry Forest (Northwest)
Pacific Rain Forest (Carara National Park)
Mangrove Swamps (Tarcoles River)
Elfin Moss Forest (The Talamancas)
Montane Oak Forest (The Talamancas)
Rain Forest on the Caribbean slope (Turrialba Valley)
Caribbean lowlands (OTS La Selva)

Tour plan:

1 night: San Jose upon arrival at Hotel Bougainvillea.
3 nights: Punta Leona or Villa Lapas near Carara National Park in the Pacific lowlands.
2 nights: Savegre Hotel in the Chiriqui Highlands.
3 nights: Rancho Naturalista on the Caribbean slope.
3 nights: Selva Verde Lodge or La Selva OTS Station in the Caribbean lowlands.
1 night: San Jose before departure at Hotel Bougainvillea.

This Birding Expedition covers a great variety of habitats, and microclimates that will make the trip more than pleasant, giving the visitor a better idea of how this small country was formed by the push of the tectonic plates. This tour will be one of the best introductions to the rainforests of the Central American tropics which are rich in Biodiversity.

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.