Quetzal Birdwatching Experience at San Gerardo De Dota Private Tour.
Description
Are you ready to Explore the high lands of Costa Rica? San Gerardo De Dota is the home and nesting area of the Resplendent Quetzal, which is considered as one of the most beautiful birds of Central America We will start our adventure early morning cause quetzals they sleep on lowlands and the move into upper lands looking for food early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to enjoy hummingbirds, flycatchers, woodpeckers, haws, wrens, tanagers, and many others ,It is a great place to visit if you’re looking for peaceful hikes and birding thanks to locals that as private owners keep untouched the beauty and forest. After of some birding and enjoy the quetzals, we will take you to have breakfast, to later to descent to lowers lands to spot others birds, as the day goes by with will provide you water and snacks to gives the energy to continue birding Don’t miss the opportunity to see and enjoy Resplandazent Quetzal and all the beauty of San Gerardo de Dota as to offer.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Los Quetzales National Park.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer transportation in any Hotel, Villa, Ranch, Private house or Airb/b or at the national park entrance Quepos or Manuel Antonio Town.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remember animals are not held in captivity and the national park is not a Zoo, We promise to do our best to find as many animals as we can, but we can't warranty that you will see certain animals are certain times.
- Please be responsible visitor, if by any chance you are having any delays on Breakfast, mechanical or any other issues please let us know is not nice for others waiting for you to show up, after 10 minutes of a wait at the agreed pickup place, it would be considered as NO SHOW and refunds are not applicable.
- Please keep in mind that temperatures in the highlands could be quite chilly, please bring coat clothes,
- The pick up time for this activity is around 2:30 am of the morning. from Quepos or Manuel Antonio
- Not recommended for travelers with knees or hips problems
Reviews(6)
This was hands-down one of the most magical experiences of my entire life!! Jason picked us up before sunrise and brought us high into the mountains to search for the Resplendent Quetzal, a true bucket-list bird for me. When we finally spotted it, I was completely in awe. Jason and Michael were knowledgeable, kind, and clearly so passionate about what they do. It was also lovely to meet Michael and learn about the important work he does with local farmers to help protect the Quetzals. At one point, while we were trying to get into position to see the Quetzal, they even helped me carefully climb a hill so I wouldn’t miss the sighting. That meant so much to me. I felt completely taken care of the entire time. My brother (a non-birder!) came with me and ended up having a spectacular time too. I honestly think he’s caught the birding bug. After we found the Quetzal, we stopped at two beautiful cafes where we saw tons of lifers. The hummingbirds alone were worth the trip! Jason also helped us capture incredible photos and videos, and took us to a delicious breakfast and lunch along the way. If you’re thinking about booking a birding tour in Costa Rica and hoping for a chance to see the Resplendent Quetzal, this is the one. Seriously, this is a “once-in-a-lifetime” kind of a tour. (Although I definitely plan on coming back!!)
Thank you so much for this incredible review. It truly means a lot to us. We are beyond happy to hear that your **Quetzal Birdwatching Experience at San Gerardo de Dota** became such a magical and unforgettable moment. Seeing the **Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica** is a dream for many birders, and it was an honor for us to help make that dream come true for you. At **Costa Rica Wakoo Tours**, we always do our best to create a special experience for every guest, whether they are passionate birdwatchers or first-time nature lovers. We are very glad that both you and your brother enjoyed the tour, and that he also discovered how exciting **birdwatching in Costa Rica** can be. Thank you as well for your kind words about Jason and Michael. We are proud to share our passion for **Quetzal tours, birding tours in San Gerardo de Dota, and wildlife experiences in Costa Rica**, while also supporting conservation and local communities along the way. It was a pleasure helping you spot the Quetzal, enjoy the hummingbirds, capture beautiful photos and videos, and experience the mountain cafés, breakfast, and lunch during the journey. Reviews like yours help other travelers looking for the **best Quetzal tour in Costa Rica** feel confident about choosing our experience. We would love to welcome you back again for another birdwatching adventure in Costa Rica. Thank you for trusting us with such a special memory. See you soon for another quetzal time experience.
It was my favorite day during the trip! Saw several Quetzals and other birds. Got several good pictures and videos. Jason and Michael were wonderful guides! Had a great day! Jason even gave me a bonus at the end of the tour by stopping at El Rey Playa where i took many pictures of more species of birds! I definitely recommand Wáköö tours for birdwatchers and photographers!
It was so nice to drive up to this cloud forest with Jason. He makes everyone feel at home with coffee and snacks. Seeing these birds in the wild was a truly amazing experience. The guide is essential as they know just where to go. We saw many other birds too and enjoyed great food and views.
Hi Daniell I had an amazing time showing your family and you the beauty of Quetzals. Traveling to the highlands of Costa rica is always is a lot of fun as for me Thank you for the given opportunity to take your family around the national park. Pura Vida Jason
This trip is a must for bird watchers. Our hope was to see a quetzal. We saw 3 males and one female. Besides the quetzal we saw 74 other species of birds. Our guide, Jason, took such good care of us—carefully scheduling breakfast and lunch in between hikes. His knowledge of birds and ability to spot them was amazing. What an awesome experience!
Hola Michael I want to take a moment to thank you for your kind words about me as a tour guide and the experience that you had with me at the national park. These words always fill up my passion and encourage me to continue learning and trying every day to provide a better experience. Muchas Gracias See you again here in Costa Rica Jason
This I think is one of the most expensive tours Wáköö tours offers. However it is well worth the money as it is a long day and the area is about 2,5-3 hours away from Quepos (where I was staying). It was the best tour I had with Wáköö tours. The area is just gorgeous, temperature is more moderate (started with 6 degrees Celsius, this went up to about 20 during the day). There was little humidity, so circumstances are excellent for bird watching. The guide, Jason knew where to go and within half an hour we saw the first quetzal, the main prize! But we saw more quetzals in the morning.....beautiful! Jason explained a lot about the different kinds of birds we saw that day. It was just nothing less than a perfect tour! Can fully recommend this if you want see these fantastic rare birds.
