BIRDING COSTA RICA

For those wanting to go birding in the American tropics, Costa Rica is for many people their choice for a first tour. It's varied topography results in a nice diversity of tropical and subtropical bird species without being totally overwhelming. The country has for a long time been a safe place to visit, and it has very good tourism infrastructure. Pleasant accommodations are available most places a birder might want to visit. The birding is easy, and for those visiting the tropics for the first time, many of the birds are new. There is very good habitat diversity within a fairly small space, so it's possible to see over 300 species in a single week without any excessive driving. Even 400 species are possible on a more extended tour.

A different mix of birds is found on the Pacific and Caribbean sides of the central mountain range and in the north and south. Thus, the best tour itineraries cover each of the 4 quadrants, pacific lowlands, the south, the middle elevation region on the Caribbean slope, and the north. Longer tours allow time to reach the far north near the Nicaraguan border where some range restricted specialties not found farther south can be seen.

Main Tours

Classic Hotspots Birding Tour 9 days, 8 nights 2-3 Price: $3675     (Single Suppl $350) 4+ Price: $3475     (Single Suppl $350) Click for Tour Details

Grand Costa Rica Birding Tour 16 days, 15 nights 2-3 Price: $6350     (Single Suppl $550) 4+ Price: $5950     (Single Suppl $550) Click for Tour Details

Comprehensive Tour 20 days, 19 nights 2-3 Price: $7850     (Single Suppl $650) 4+ Price: $7550     (Single Suppl $650) Click for Tour Details

Extensions

Monteverde Extension 4 days, 3 nights 2-3 Price: $1350     (Single Suppl $100) 4+ Price: $1300     (Single Suppl $100) Click for Tour Details

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