Our Costa Rica birding tours are run completely privately with first class service from start to finish.  Do not worry about the large crowds that other birding tours have.  This is a trip that you will truly experience with our expert guides on a very personal level.  The birds of Costa Rica help but I promise you, the guides is what makes this trip a success. With the knowledge our guides have in the area of Costa Rica birding this is truely a treat to have such experts on such a personal level.  The idea of running a private trip is to get away from the large crowds so you dont see a bird and then pile 20 people on the side of the road or try and get a glimpse into the telescope after waiting for everyone to get a glimpse on the bird that has probably by now flown away.  With the private trip you get closer to nature in it's sounds, scenery, and pure essense.  I do not think birding tours should ever be attempted in large groups and it is a hobby that demands fewer spectators than birds in order to enjoy the true beauty of seeing the birds.  Take a look at this itinerary and we also can make custom Costa Rica birding itineraries.  All trips are in small groups and you are privately driven throughout the whole itinerary by your guide in a very comfortable and modern SUV.  This trip is run at your pace and stops and goes when you need it to.

Day 1 ------------------- Arrive and drive to Sarapiqui (La Tirimbina)

Today we will meet you outside the airport and make the drive to the Sarapiqui area.  This is a great area to start the trip.  We will be able to see a very diverse number of species of birds in a very small area working as a great intro to the birds of the tropics.  The lodging for the first night will be La Tirimbina and we will squeeze in some afternoon birding depending on flight arrival.  (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2 -------------- Full day Birding Tours of La Selva Biological Station (La Tirimbina)

Today will be your first full Costa Rica birding tours day.  We will wake up and get an early start but always moving at your pace.  La Selva Biological Station is known world-wide as one of the most diverse places on the planet and is one area of the many popular Costa Rica birding tours destinations.  With a great number of species it is a great area to spend a whole day birding.  We will split the day up keeping you fed in some of the resturaunts in the area and always a hot plate and great food where we take you. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 3 -------------- Drive to Arenal and visit National Park (Lost Iguana Resort)

Today we will visit the Arenal Volcano.  Not only will you enjoy great Costa rica birding but you will also see one of the most beautiful volcanos on all the planet.  This is the Arenal Volcano and it is very active and erupting daily with lava flowing down it's side.  We will visit the National Park of Arenal which is excellent for birdwatching.  We will spend the better half of the day here in the park and then go check into our hotel at Lost Iguana Resort which is a birdwatching paradise in itself.  We will take our binoculars and telescopes in the evening and point them in the direction of the Arenal volcano where we will catch a glimpse of the lava rolling down it's side and watch the boulders pour over the rim of the crater making for the best fireworks show you can imagine.  (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 ----- Visit El Silencio Reserve and in afternoon Hanging Bridges (Lost Iguana)

Today we will get an early start and visit El Silencio Reserve which makes for an incredible hike with not only amazing views of the lava flow and volcano but also many different species of birds.  The reserve is one of the best kept secrets of the area making it feel like it is just you, the volcano, and the birds hanging out for the morning in the rainforest.  In the evening we will visit the hanging bridges which are bridges hanging over canyons and rivers of the rainforest.  The area is filled with birds and makes for great viewing areas from each bridge you cross.  (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 5 ---------------- Cano Negro Boat Ride & HotSprings (Lost Iguana Resort)

Today we will make the drive north very close to the border of Nicaragua where we will board a small boat that will take us on a very calm and peaceful boat ride that will open up into a wildlife refugee.  Here you will want eyes in the back and side of your head because not just birds, but monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, and much more will leave you wanting to get a glimpse of all the species of wildlife at the same time.  This is a great day trip and alot of history and wildlife can be learned from visiting this area of the country.  After your day trip we will treat you to some down time and a chance to relax.  We will take you to the hotsprings where you can enjoy a great meal and just relax for the hardwork you have done up until now.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 -------------------- Drive to Central Pacific (Villa Lapas)

Today we will make the drive from the Arenal area to the central Pacific.  This area will bring us a number of new species that we have not seen on this trip.  Our final destination will be Villa Lapas where we will spend the evening bird watching in the area and almost for certain we will come across a pair of Scarlet Macaws.  This is a travel day but we will get an early enough start and break the drive up with some interesting stops along the way keeping you interested throughout the day.  (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 --------------------- Visit Carara National Park (Villa Lapas)

Another one of those parks where you don't have enough eyes this is the Carara National Park.  This park is an amazing spot and usually you don't have to go very far into the park to start with the wildlife.  You will see a smile on your guides face this morning knowing which park they will be visiting and the great possibility of a great day of Costa Rica birdwatching ahead.  This park has some easy to see species that are almost impossible in many other parts of the country or even world for that matter.  This is a great day and in the afternoon you will have time to visit the beach if you wish and even some great Costa Rica birding tours area near the water. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 --------------------- Drive to highlands (Trogon Lodge)

Well what would Costa Rica birding tours be without the famous Quetzal.  The Quetzal definitely helps when talking up a trip to Costa Rica and the area we will take you is the preferred spot for the Quetzal.  This is absolutely beautiful and not to mention a great way to end the trip.  This will be a morning of travel as we drive "UP" and make our way to the Trogon Lodge which is a beautiful lodge surrounded by nature and not to mention the hotel of choice for the Quetzal.  When we arrive we will bird in the area and enjoy a great meal and Hot Chocolate in the cool mountains. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 9 --------------------- View the Quetzal (Airport Hotel)

This morning we will get up and say good-morning to the Quetzal visiting some of their favorite spots in the area we will make every effort that you don't leave this country without seeing the Quetzal.  After we spend the morning with the Quetzal we will make our way back to be near the airport for your last night and start getting the pics together for one of the greatest Costa Rica birding tours scrapbooks ever assembled.  (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 10 -------------- Fly Home and start planning your next Costa Rica birding tours!!!

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