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15-Day Complete Costa Rica Birding Journey

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Tour operator information

Operated by

Aratinga ToursView profile →
Responds within 8h
5.0 (31 reviews)Costa Rica • 22+ years

Group size

Minimum required age Up to 6 people

Destination

Destination: Costa Rica

Languages spoken

Operated in: English

Duration

Duration: 15 days

From

$4470

per person

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Places you'll visit

San José

San José

Braulio Carrillo National Park

Braulio Carrillo National Park

Caño Negro

Caño Negro

Arenal Volcano National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park

Carara National Park

Carara National Park

Ballena National Marine Park

Ballena National Marine Park

Parque Nacional Volcán Poás

Parque Nacional Volcán Poás

Map

Pickup available

Transfer from and to airport/hotel is included in price.


Tour Features

Lux tour

Premium safari experience with high-end lodges, private guides,
and exceptional comfort throughout your journey.

Solo travelers on request

Solo travelers are welcome on selected departures or with a private arrangement.
Contact us to check availability and pricing.

Just for you

Your tour will be completely private,
planned only for your group - no sharing with strangers.

Exclusive dates only

Limited-date departure for an intimate, curated journey.
Available only on select dates.

A trip that fits you

We're happy to make small tweaks to the route
or stays so the journey feels more personal.


Day by day

Day 1Arrival in Costa Rica & Tropical Garden Birding

Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport, your private birding guide will welcome you and transfer you to Hotel Bougainvillea, just outside San José. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the hotel offers an excellent introduction to Costa Rica's birdlife, with species such as Great Kiskadee, Blue-gray Tanager, Hoffmann's Woodpecker, Lesson's Motmot, and the elusive Mottled Owl often seen around the property.

Food: Dinner
Accomodation: Hotel Bougainvillea
Activities:
  • Birdwatching

Day 2Exploring Costa Rica's Caribbean Rainforest & Great Green Macaws

Day 3Birding La Selva Biological Station & Nocturnal Wildlife

Day 4Medio Queso Wetland & Caño Negro

Day 5Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

Day 6Birding Beneath the Majestic Arenal Volcano

Day 7Rainforest Canopy Birding & Hanging Bridges Adventure

Day 8Crossing Costa Rica from the Caribbean to the Pacific

Day 9Birding Carara National Park & Nocturnal Owl Search

Day 10Tárcoles River Birding Cruise & Pacific Rainforest Escape

Day 11Pacific Rainforest Birding & Coastal Wildlife at La Cusinga

Day 12Highland Birding in the Talamanca Mountains

Day 13Searching for the Resplendent Quetzal

Day 14Return to Costa Rica's Central Valley

Day 15Departure from Costa Rica


What's included

Included
IncludedAccommodations in double rooms
Included3 meals a day
IncludedUnlimited purified water
IncludedTrails snacks
IncludedAirport transfers
IncludedAll activities as indicated above
IncludedAll applicable entrance fees
IncludedPrivate English speaking experienced
IncludedUse of extra local guides
Excluded
Not includedInternational flight
Not includedNot mentioned activities / meals
Not includedPersonal expenses (alcoholic beverages, laundry, souvenirs…)
Not includedTravel insurance
Not includedTips

Animals to see

Animal on this safariAmerican Crocodile

Animal on this safariBoat-billed Heron

Animal on this safariCollared Trogon

Animal on this safariFiery-billed Aracari

Animal on this safariGreat Green Macaw

Animal on this safariKeel-billed Toucan

Animal on this safariMagnificent Frigatebird

Animal on this safariMantled Howler Monkey

Animal on this safariRed-eyed Tree Frog

Animal on this safariResplendent Quetzal

Animal on this safariRoseate Spoonbill

Animal on this safariRufous Motmot

Animal on this safariScarlet Macaw

Animal on this safariSpectacled Caiman

Animal on this safariTwo-toed Sloth

Animal on this safariWhite Hawk

Animal on this safariWhite-faced Capuchin Monkey

Animal on this safariWhite-nosed Coati

Animal on this safariYellow-throated Toucan


Rates per person

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Number
of visitors
AdultChild13-17 yearsInfantyears
2$7150inquiryN/A
4$4925inquiryN/A
6$4470inquiryN/A

Nov 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

May 1 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Jul 1 2027 - Aug 31 2027

Sep 1 2027 - Oct 31 2027


Flexible payment options available

✓ Secure your booking with a deposit

✓ Pay the remaining balance later

✓ Pay in full if you prefer



Need to cancel your booking?

See tour operator's cancellation and refund policy.