The small nation of Costa Rica has geared itself heavily towards avitourism and has developed a superb infrastructure to service the numerous visiting birders, and with over 850 species it is easy to understand why! The backbone of the country is formed by a scenic mountain range, and here the cloud forests are home to exotic species including the unbelievable Resplendent Quetzal, Snowy and Turquoise Cotingas, Black Guan, Long-tailed and Orange-collared Manakins, Scarlet Macaw, Fiery-billed Aracari, Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Baird’s and Black-throated Trogons, Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher, Black-and-yellow Phainoptila, Wrenthrush and Golden-browed Chlorophonia. A wide variety of habitats that include the montane forests of the volcanic belt and the dry northern Pacific lowlands will be explored on our tour, and we can look forward to many striking species of trogons, toucans, motmots and hummingbirds, among many other spectacular birds. Thrilling birding, quality lodges and a relaxed pace make this destination perfect for anyone who has yet to experience the exciting avifauna of Central America!
Resplendent Quetzal; Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher; Black-and-yellow Phainoptila; Wrenthrush; Black Guan; Rufous-necked Wood Rail; Highland & Thicket Tinamous; Spot-bellied Bobwhite; Baird's & Black-throated Trogons; Black-hooded Antshrike; Sulphur-winged Parakeet; Scarlet Macaw; Pacific & Bare-shanked Screech Owls; Costa Rican Pygmy Owl; Rufous-winged Woodpecker; Turquoise Cotinga; Orange-collared & Long-tailed Manakins; Chiriqui & Buff-fronted Quail-Doves; Black-breasted Wood Quail; Coppery-headed Emerald; Grey-tailed Mountaingem; Silvery-fronted Tapaculo; Northern Royal Flycatcher; Streak-chested Antpitta; Prong-billed Barbet; Black-bellied & Riverside Wrens; Black-capped Flycatcher; Sooty-capped Bush Tanager; Ochraceous Pewee; Golden-browed Chlorophonia; Volcano Junco; Costa Rican Swift; Blue-throated Toucanet; Timberline Wren; Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush; Sooty Thrush; Flame-throated & Black-cheeked Warblers; Silvery-throated Jay; Sooty-faced, Large-footed & Yellow-thighed Finches; Streak-breasted Treehunter; Fiery-billed Aracari; Black-faced Antthrush; Mangrove Vireo; Mangrove Hummingbird; White-crested Coquette.
Mantled Howler Monkey; Hoffman’s Two-toed Sloth.
Rainforest, cloud forest, highland oak forest, dry forest, mangroves, rivers
mostly tropical conditions; warm to humid with cooler conditions in mountainous areas
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
Moderate to easy. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels.
Comfortable
Mostly easy, with several tricker forest species. Garden & lodge birding typically provides good visuals of most species.
Good. Lots of fruit & hummingbird feeders. Photography more difficult within closed forest canopy.
The tour guide Jehudy Carballo was excellent - extremely knowledgeable and nice. Even the driver Pablo was knowledgeable about birds and together they worked very well. I would definitely recommend this tour - all the lodges were amazing, the schedule was very well organized and food was delicious. We saw so many birds, it was absolutely amazing!
I can say it was a great tour. Forrest and Richard were fantastic leaders. I would bird with them anywhere.
Jehudy was a brilliant guide, always going above and beyond to find birds for us. His knowledge was superb and was always willing to share and educate us. Regarding the group, he managed us in an informal but very organised manner so the tour ran smoothly. He was kind, considerate and ready to listen. Pablo, the driver, was also wonderful with a smile and chat every morning. An excellent birder himself, he was always supporting Jehudy in the search for birds. Between them, they provided a tour that I will always remember.
Adam is an extremely hard working, energetic and enthusiastic person who is able to remain calm and collected under extreme pressure and is always willing to help and assist anyone in need. His ability to find elusive birds for clients is legendary and almost miraculous. He is not feint-hearted and never daunted by challenging circumstances.
Super tour and the excellent guiding services were made even better by the presence of our driver who could be a bird guide in his own right.
06 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 (12 days)
USD5,295 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Diego Quesada
Tour price (Per person): USD5,295 * GBP4,114 * EUR4,870 * AUD8,088
Single Supplement: USD880 * GBP684 * EUR809 * AUD1,344
05 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 (12 days)
USD5,500 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Jehudy Carballo
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD5,500 * GBP4,273 * EUR5,059 * AUD8,401
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