Discover Costa Rica’s Top Birdwatching Locations – Monteverde Birdwatching and Nature Tours
Estimated Pricing for Group Tours (January to April)
For groups of 12, the following are approximate prices for tours between January and April. Please note that the listed hotels are examples and may be subject to change. Exact pricing will be provided once we have the final number of participants and confirmed travel dates.
Day 1: Arrival in San José
- Arrival: Land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and transfer to your hotel in San José.
- Accommodation: Hotel Grano de Oro
- Price: $80 per person (includes airport transfer and one night’s accommodation)
Day 2: San José to Tortuguero National Park
- Morning: Scenic drive to Tortuguero National Park.
- Afternoon: Arrive and check into your eco-lodge.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Great Kiskadee, Black-crowned Night Heron, various toucans.
- Accommodation: Mawamba Lodge
- Price: $150 per person
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
- Full Day: Explore Tortuguero National Park by boat and on foot with your expert guide.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Roseate Spoonbill, Black-cheeked Woodpecker, Green Honeycreeper.
- Accommodation: Mawamba Lodge
- Price: $200 per person
Day 4: Tortuguero to Arenal Volcano
- Morning: Transfer to Arenal Volcano by boat and bus.
- Afternoon: Check into your lodge with volcano views.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Montezuma Oropendola, Keel-billed Toucan.
- Accommodation: Arenal Volcano Lodge
- Price: $250 per person
Day 5: Arenal Volcano National Park
- Full Day: Explore the trails of Arenal Volcano with your guide.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Resplendent Quetzal, Black-thighed Grosbeak, Slate-throated Redstart.
- Accommodation: Arenal Volcano Lodge
- Price: $250 per person
Day 6: Arenal Volcano to Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Morning: Transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
- Afternoon: Check into your lodge in Monteverde.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Three-wattled Bellbird, Olive-streaked Flycatcher, Violet Sabrewing.
- Accommodation: Hotel Monteverde Inn
- Price: $225 per person
Day 7: Monteverde Cloud Forest – Full Day Birdwatching
- Full Day: Birdwatching in Monteverde Cloud Forest.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Quetzal, Bare-shanked Screech Owl, Slaty Flowerpiercer.
- Accommodation: Hotel Monteverde Inn
- Price: $225 per person
Day 8: Monteverde Cloud Forest – Half Day Birdwatching and Night Tour
- Morning: Birdwatching in Monteverde Cloud Forest.
- Evening: Night tour in the Cloud Forest.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Quetzal, Bare-shanked Screech Owl, Slaty Flowerpiercer.
- Accommodation: Hotel Monteverde Inn
- Price: $225 per person
Day 9: Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
- Morning: Transfer to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast.
- Afternoon: Check into your beachfront hotel.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Boat-billed Flycatcher, Yellow-crowned Euphonia.
- Accommodation: Hotel San Bada
- Price: $275 per person
Day 10: Manuel Antonio National Park
- Full Day: Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with your guide.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush, Scarlet Macaw, White-fronted Parrot.
- Accommodation: Hotel San Bada
- Price: $275 per person
Day 11: Manuel Antonio to San José Airport
- Morning: Transfer back to San José.
- Price: $50 per person
Tour Inclusions:
- Transportation: Private vehicle transfers, including airport transfers and transportation between destinations.
- Guiding: Expert birdwatching guides throughout the tour.
- Accommodation: 11 nights in comfortable lodges and hotels.
- Meals: Daily breakfast
- Birdwatching: Full access to key birding spots and guided tours.