We had a great morning in Manuel Antonio National Park with Anderson as our guide, and we can only warmly recommend him. His experience and trained eye made all the difference: where we probably hadn't noticed anything ourselves, he managed to find sloths, capuchin monkeys, and an amazing variety for us within minutes. Anderson took plenty of time to explain everything — from the animals’ behavior to the park’s broader ecology — and set up his telescope each time so we could admire and photograph everything up close. His enthusiasm and knowledge made the tour not only educational, but also very personal and fun. For anyone visiting Manuel Antonio: be sure to book a guide, and if Anderson is available, seize that opportunity. A self-guided tour is guaranteed to miss 90% of what you see.
Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $255 / person
- Location
- Quepos, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 38 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Costa Rica Jade Tours
Description
The tour is completely PRIVATE. Esquipulas is a small countryside town located at the foothills of San Marcos de Tarrazú (one of the highest mountains in Costa Rica). Esquipulas is considered to be the best spot for birding at the area of Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Just about 20 minutes drive approximately from most of the hotels in Manuel Antonio. You'll be 400 mts above the sea level (great altitude for a bird watching morning). Esquipulas features a mixture of primary and secondary forest, house gardens and cattle pastures, making it home to a wide variety of birds including Tanagers, Trogons, Hummingbirds, Flycatchers, Manakins, and Toucans among many others. Approximately 304 bird species have been reported in Esquipulas.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 5:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 11–95)
- $255
- Child (ages 5–10)
- $210
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Manuel Antonio National Park
Birdwatching
What's included
Included
Naturalist guide
Bottled water
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional equipment
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pickup at any Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Airbnbs... Please give us the name of the place for the pickup. Thank you! : )
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
38 reviews
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio take?
Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio cost?
Prices start at $255 per person for this Quepos experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 AM.
How much does Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio cost for children?
Children aged 5–10 pay from $210, adults from $255.
Can I cancel Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pickup at any Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Airbnbs... Please give us the name of the place for the pickup. Thank you! : ) Pickup points include Hotel Mono Azul, Hotel Plaza Yara.
What languages is Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Deluxe Private Bird Watching Tour | Manuel Antonio worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Costa Rica Jade Tours.
Reviews(38)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
Incredible wildlife spotting thanks to Anderson
F
Beautiful walk in the park
The ride was informative and full of encounters The guide knew every animal and incest And especially very well equipped We were able to receive the photos and videos of all the observations!
T
Edgar for the win!
Unbelievable experience! Saw so many bucket list birds. Provided all the equipment, coffee/bakery treats, breakfast… saw every bird I wanted to and more. Fiery billed aracari, blue dacnis, scarlet macaw, manakins, trogons…. What a day! Thank you Edgar!
E
Absolutely fantastic experience!
Edgar was an incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic bird guide. We saw many, many birds, several quite rare. We never imagined how much fun we would have! Also, he is queer-friendly ⭐️.
E
Kenneth LE GUIDE de Jade Tours
Never have I seen such a competent and interesting guide. Kenneth is very erudite with unusual eyes for spotting monkeys, sloths, insects, birds, reptiles. Really an activity with this guide to recommend more than highly. Catherine and Eric.
T
Guillermo the best tour guide
Guillermo is the Best tour guide ever. He is knowledgeable, patient and very friendly. It was the beautiful experience and I will highly recommend him.
M
Precious moment
Javier is Excellent guide. He introduced many animals and provided good pictures. We could have precious moments. Thank you
7
Super good tour by Edgar!! He knew so much, very passionate and friendly, a true pleasure. Would highly recommend to someone coming to Manuel Antonio
N
Mangrove tour/ Manuel Antonio/ Damas Island
It was an excellent tour. Elias is a good tour guide. Picked us up on time, we saw many creatures in the night at the Damas island mangroves and the river nearby. We were able to see Sloth, owl, Kingfisher, crocodile, bats and snakes. Tour was about 90 mins, followed by fantastic dinner, Casado. Recommend this tour.
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7
Great but know....
The tour was awesome. The guide was great. I booked thru a company called Ecco tours, but then Jade tours kept texting me and I thought it was spam. Also a little deceptive cuz the $95 PP rate sounded like it was all inclusive but we had to pay extra for park passes. I think they were $30 PP. And the cost of transportation. a($285 for 6 of us from Los Suentos) But a great tour. Edgar was great! There is no way to enjoy this park without a guide!!
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