Tour 1

The Classic Costa Rica Birding Tour: 13 nights, 12 full days of birding

Our most popular tour, it is designed for avid and casual birders who want to experience a great diversity of birds in a wide variety of habitats while staying in comfortable accommodations known for great birding.

1 nt: San Jose upon arrival at Hotel Bougainvillea
3 nts: Punta Leona OR Villa Lapas near Carara in the Pacific lowlands
2 nts: Savegre Mountain Lodge in the Chiriqui Highlands
3 nts: Rancho Naturalista on the Caribbean slope
3 nts: La Selva OTS Station in the Caribbean lowlands
1 nt: San Jose before departure at Hotel Bougainvillea

Price per person double occupancy:

Low Season: $1,258
High Season: $1,439

Single Supplement: $258 in Low Season $274 in High Season

Note: The single supplement for the Rancho Naturalista portion of this tour has been waived if staying in specified rooms. Some of these rooms have private bathrooms, others have shared bathrooms. Please contact us for the single supplement price for this tour if not staying in these specified rooms.

Private transportation between lodges: Add $966 divided by number of participants
(Airport pick-up -> Hotel Bougainvillea -> Punta Leona or Villa Lapas -> Savegre Mountain Lodge -> Rancho Naturalista -> La Selva OTS -> Hotel Bougainvillea -> Airport drop-off)

Price includes:

  • All lodging
  • All meals except arrival dinner and dinner the night before departure at Hotel Bougainvillea
  • All taxes on meals and lodging
  • Full day guided tour to La Selva OTS Station

Optional extras:

  • Boat trip on the Tarcol River with Mangrove Birding Tours while staying in Carara area
  • Private transport from and to airport and between lodges; total is divided by number of guests
  • Private quality bird guide (upon availability) at each location or throughout your tour
  • Optional extras mentioned in the description of each lodge