Costa Rica: Birding Paradise — 6 Days

Costa Rica · 6 Days / 5 Nights

Costa Rica: Birding Paradise — 6 Days

Designed by Inka Rainbow's specialists, this journey is the perfect escape for birdwatching enthusiasts. Costa Rica is one of the top 10 birding destinations in the world.

Price and booking

From$1643per person
  • Deposit to confirm 25%
  • Balance before departure 75%
  • Card payments +5%

Private departure, guided in English or Spanish. Prices in US dollars.

What's included

Included

  • Airport welcome by Inka Rainbow
  • Transfers as indicated
  • Boat on Lake Arenal
  • 5 nights of accommodation
  • Daily breakfasts
  • Specialized birding tours in Arenal and Monteverde with expert ornithologist guides
  • Reserve entrance fees
  • Hotel taxes

Not included

  • Airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified
  • Tips for guides/drivers
  • Personal expenses

Day by day

Welcome to Costa Rica

Day 1
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    Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). The Inka Rainbow team will welcome you and provide a private transfer to your lodge immersed in the jungle in the Arenal Volcano area.

  • Meals:

    None

Birding at Arenal Volcano

Day 2
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    Very early departure with a specialized naturalist guide. We will observe toucans, parrots, oropendolas, and colorful tanagers. For the more expert birders, we will search for rare species such as the Royal Flycatcher or the Cinnamon Woodpecker.

  • Meals:

    Breakfast

Transfer to Monteverde crossing Lake Arenal

Day 3
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    Picturesque journey combining minivan and a cruise across Lake Arenal. Ideal opportunity to spot waterbirds such as kingfishers and herons. Upon reaching the other side, scenic ascent to the cloud forest.

  • Meals:

    Breakfast

Birding in Monteverde

Day 4
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    Monteverde is home to approximately 400 bird species. During the morning walk through the reserve, our main goal will be to find the majestic Quetzal, the Orange-bellied Trogon, and the Emerald Toucanet.

  • Meals:

    Breakfast

Transfer to Tárcoles / Central Pacific

Day 5
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    Descent to the Central Pacific coast to the Tárcoles River. This biological transition zone is fantastic for spotting Scarlet Macaws (lapas) in their natural habitat, as well as shorebirds.

  • Meals:

    Breakfast

Journey Back Home

Day 6
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    Private transfer from your hotel in Tárcoles to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) for your departure flight.

  • Meals:

    Breakfast

The first step

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