Costa Rica
Costa Rica Tour - Birdwatching Tour Standard
Description
Discover Costa Rica from the perspective of its feathered inhabitants. This 15-day Costa Rica tour takes you through the country's most diverse habitats – from sea level to mystical cloud forests. With over 900 bird species, Costa Rica is a true paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
What awaits you
On this Costa Rica tour, you'll experience the country's incredible biodiversity up close. You'll travel through different climate zones and ecosystems, from the cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota to the lowland rainforests of Sarapiquí. You'll have the chance to spot the legendary Resplendent Quetzal and see Scarlet Macaws in the wild in the famous Carara National Park. A boat trip on the San Carlos River will offer further perspectives on the birdlife, while the region around the Arenal Volcano will captivate you with its unique landscape. With your rental car, you'll move flexibly through the country and can spontaneously stop at the best observation points.
Your route at a glance
Arrival and acclimatisation in the capital
Day 3-4: San Gerardo de Dota
Quetzal-spotting in the cloud forests
Day 5-6: Turrialba
Birdwatching in the mountain region
Day 7-8: Sarapiquí
Lowland rainforest and its feathered inhabitants
Day 9-10: Boca Tapada
Boat tour on the San Carlos River
Day 11-12: La Fortuna/Arenal
Birdlife around Arenal Volcano
Day 13: Rincón de la Vieja
National park with diverse birdlife
Day 14: Carara National Park
Scarlet Fever Watch and Transition Zone
Day 15: Return to San José
Departure
Highlights of this trip
- Over 900 bird species observe in different habitats
- Quetzal watching in the cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota
- Carara National Park – one of the best birdwatching spots in Costa Rica
- Scarlet fever observation in their natural habitat
- Boat tour on the San Carlos River with unique waterfowl observations
- Arenal Volcano Region with a spectacular backdrop for birdwatching
- Different ecosystems from sea level to the cloud forest
Services
- Private transfer from the airport to the city hotel
- Overnight stay in listed hotels with private bathroom
- Meals as described
- Hire car with basic insurance
- Bird list of Costa Rica
- Travel documentation in German
- Boat tour on the San Carlos River
This trip through Costa Rica offers you the unique opportunity to discover the birdlife of one of the most species-rich countries on Earth. From your first Quetzal sighting to your last Scarlet Macaw observation, you'll experience moments that will shape you forever. Pack your binoculars and let yourself be enchanted by Costa Rica's feathered diversity.
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