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Great bird watching experience
Robert did a great job. I see he knows his birds and area well. He came equipped to pick us up, tour many locations and bring us back.
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Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $155 / person
- Location
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Travel and Birding
Description
I want to invite you to have a wonderful day with us. Discover the beauty of bird watching whether you are an amateur or a professional in the company of expert birding guides. Costa Rica is a favorite destination for bird watching enthusiasts. An eager disposition and readiness to spot some tropical birds and some great binoculars are all you need to see some of the most beautiful birds in the world in some of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica. Come prepared to encounter a colorful array of endemic and migratory birds like the Quetzal, black-bellied hummingbird, Trogons, Macaws and Toucans. All our groups are small. Travelers can choose between one of the areas mentioned above (1. Monteverde, 2. San Gerardo de Dota, 3. Carara National Park).
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 5:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 18–59)
- $155
- Senior (ages 60–80)
- $155
- Youth (ages 11–17)
- $155
- Child (ages 7–10)
- $95
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Experience the cloud forest from above floor level while discovering the secrets of nature with your naturalist guide. The Monteverde cloud forest is situated in middle elevation characterized by the abundance of birds and Plants. You will discover the impressive variety of flora and fauna in their natural habitats. Come with your fellow naturalist guide and experience the mystical from cloud forest and his endemic species. This activity is just Monteverde area for the price mention above.
San Gerardo de Dota
San Gerardo de Dota not a major tourist destination, is one of the best attraction to birding and sure to see the beautiful Resplendent Quetzal and endemic species an his natural habitat. The views and nature together offer to you a unique experience to discover the amazing Paramo and cloud forest. With a lot of endemic birds that we can find in this habitat come and discover the amazing of the birds and nature with us. This activity is just Santa Maria de Dota, for the price mention above.
Carara National Park
Come with your fellow naturalist tour guide and discover the transition forest in Central Pacific of Costa Rica, this birding destination will be possible to see many different species residents and neotropical migrants birds. Streak-chested Antpitta, Royal Flycatcher, Scarlet Macaw and many others species. Very important to mention the park have universal access trail. This activity is just Carara National Park, for the price mention above.
Curi-Cancha Reserve
Birdwatching hotspot, we take you to the best birdwatching location. Curi-cancha is a birdwatcher location where birdwhatcher’s will have the opportunity to see many different species if bird and their natural habitat. Bird to see The Resplendent Quetzal, Three-wattled Bellbird, Blue Crowned Motmot, Trogon and mammals Indeed, over 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in Curi-Cancha. Frequently sighted m
What's included
Included
Bird Photography when Robert S Umaña is available
Naturalist tour guide certified by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT)
Private transportation
Photos of the birds
My friends will use the telescope to take photos when not Camara available
Telescope to see close-ups of the birds
Not included
Fees, food and drinks.
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
8 reviews
How it compares in Monteverde
- Starting price $155 is 19% above the typical $130 for tours of similar length in Monteverde
Excurgo comparison of 203 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas take?
Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas cost?
Prices start at $155 per person for this Monteverde 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 Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 AM.
How much does Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas cost for children?
Children aged 7–10 pay from $95, adults from $155.
Can I cancel Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas 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. Pickup points include von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort.
What languages is Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Birdwatching & Photography Tour - Esquipulas worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel and Birding.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
So grateful for this special experience of Costa Rica
Wow! Robert see's absolutely everything! This was the most amazing experience -- Robert spotted birds and animals and camouflaged insects that I would never have been able to see on my own that were incredibly beautiful! He also has so much knowledge to share about all of the plants and animals in Costa Rica. It was so wonderful to spend the day with such a positive person who is enthusiastic and truly cares about nature. I felt safe and in good hands while learning and experiencing so much of Costa Rica's beauty. I highly recommend!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
hola Ksampson22, thanks to write a review for me, was a pleasure to met you too, wish you a very nice vacation in CR.
M
Amazing experience
Second tour we booked! we had a great time learning about Costa Rica’s wildlife and enjoy the sunset at the top of the hill. Robert knows ENG/SPA/GER so the communication was very fluid. Thank you so much! See you next time.
Operator response
Hola Mar_is, Thank you so much for your review, was a pleasure to met you and your family, wish you a nice year, hope to see you again in the future.
M
Great birding in Guanacaste
Great experience with guide Adrian in Guanacaste area. We did a half day birding trip with Adrian in the Guanacaste area. The guide picked an excellent area to explore and went very helpful in finding interesting birds. He was personable and easy to communicate with. He was also quite informative. At the end of the tour we went for a delicious lunch.
Operator response
Michael Thank you for your time to make a review for us T&B, We are also happy to hear that you have some nice species of birds. Wish you the best in your vacation in Costa Rica
T
Amazing Naturalist!!
Roberto was incredible!! We saw sloths, squirrel monkeys, birds, frogs, lizards. He took us down to the beach. Thank you so much for making such incredible memories for my family. Roberto was even nice enough to have dinner with us after a long day of hiking. Thanks for the “FULL SERVICE” experience!!
Operator response
Hola T2856 Thank again for amazing day in the National Park. wish a great time with your family and hope I can guide you again the future. Pura Vida
S
He's a Real Expert!
Roberto is so knowledgeable and could spot animals a mile away! Loved how he used his telescope to help us see everything and took some remarkable pictures on our own phones. Lovely guy. I would highly recommend him!
Operator response
Hola Suztep Thank you for your time to write a review for us T&B, I wish you as well the best in your vacation hope we see us in the future. Pura Vida Pura vida
O
pura vida
hes the best!amazing tours.professional cheap and safe.he knows al the animals and give u good advice where to travel.
Operator response
Thanks for your review, is a pleasure to be part of your trip I wish you a good time pura vida
W
Excellent
The tour was excellent! The guide tells you many many very interesting things about the wildlife and the nature. You have the possibility to make Fotos. I would do the tour again and recommend the guide, the tour and that beautiful country!!!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Hallo Waltrau, Danke viel mal für deine Botschaft, war sehr schön dich kennen lernen und deine Reiseleiter zu sein. Ich hoffe das Sie eimal nach Costa Rica zurück kommen. Pura Vida
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