Birding in Northern Costa Rica: Tanagers to Toucans
11 days
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Small Group Tour
If Spotted Woodcreepers and manakins are on your birding life list, join us for an exploration of northern Costa Rica! An estimated 894 avian species call this country home.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Search for Keel-billed Toucans and the endangered Great-green macaw at the La Selva Biological Field Station
- On a boat ride through the mangrove swamps in the Gulf of Nicoya, spot Mangrove Black Hawks and Mangrove Warblers
- Discover why Caño Negro is one of the few nesting spots for the endangered Jabiru Stork
What's this trip about?
If Spotted Woodcreepers and manakins are on your birding life list, join us for an exploration of northern Costa Rica! An estimated 894 avian species call this country home.
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Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Itinerary
Day
1
Arrive in San José, Hotel Check In, 6 pm Orientation
San José D Villa San Ignacio
Activity note: In order to arrive in time for Orientation, participants must book flights that arrive in San José no later than 4:30 p.m. on Day 1. Some gateways require overnight f...
Day
2
Intro to Tropical Birding, To Sarapiquí, La Paz Waterfall
Sarapiqui B,L,D Selva Verde Lodge
Activity note: The drive from San José to Sarapiquí in the Caribbean lowlands is about 55 miles, approximately 3 hours; elevation in Sarapiquí is approximately 220 feet. L...
Day
3
La Selva Biological Station, Birds of Sarapiquí
Sarapiqui B,L,D Selva Verde Lodge
Activity note: Elevation is approximately 180 ft. above sea level. Walking up to several miles; birding trails in primary and secondary rainforest, undulating terrain, hot/humid con...
Day
4
Transfer to Caño Negro, Birding Northern Flatlands
Caño Negro B,L,D Cano Negro Natural Lodge
Activity note: The bus ride from Sarapiquí to Caño Negro is about 46 miles, approximately 4 hours, with birding en route. The elevation is from 100 to 330 feet. We will h...
Day
5
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Ride
Caño Negro B,L,D Cano Negro Natural Lodge
Activity note: Early morning boat ride in Caño Negro lagoon. Breakfast afterwards, at the lodge. Birding from small, flat bottom boats in the wetlands. Walking up to 1 mile, uneven ter...
Day
6
Transfer to Arenal, Fortuna Town
Arenal B,L,D Arenal Observatory Lodge
Activity note: Early morning birding on the lodge grounds. Walking up to 2 miles, stopping to spot birds; uneven, undulating terrain in primary and secondary tropical forests with volcanic soi...
Day
7
Arenal Skywalk
Arenal B,L,D Arenal Observatory Lodge
Activity note: The drive to Arenal Skywalk is about 2.2 miles, approximately 1/2 hour. Elevation approximately 2,460 feet. Rainforest trail conditions with uneven with ascents and descents.
Breakfast: Earl...
Day
8
Transfer to Ensenada, Tropical Dry Forest Birding
Tempisque B,L,D La Ensenada Lodge
Activity note: The drive from Arenal to the Ensenada Wildlife Refuge is about 75 miles, approximately 4 hours. Elevations up to 3,000 feet. Terrain is patchy forest with uneven, u...
Day
9
Gulf of Nicoya Study Cruise, Lodge Grounds Birding
Tempisque B,L,D La Ensenada Lodge
Activity note: Early morning birding on lodge grounds before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Walking up to 1 mile, undulating trails. Elevation is approximately 180 feet ab...
Day
10
Transfer to the Central Valley
San José B,L,D Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Activity note: Early morning birding before breakfast on lodge grounds. Drive through the Central Valley is about 85 miles, approximately 3 hours.
Breakfa...
Day
11
Program Concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m. Participants with independent travel arrangements and/or scheduled on later flights can keep their hotel rooms until check-out time on this day. Except for breakfast, all other meals on this day are on your own.
Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program.
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Price per day$209
Last Updated: 1/26/2022
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Meals Included
- 29 Meals
- 10 Breakfasts
- 9 Lunches
- 10 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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