Birdwatching Tour
Overview
Overview
Calling enthusiasts of all levels! Whether you’re a novice eager to spot your first toucan or an expert yearning to add to your lifers list, Monteverde is a birdwatcher’s utopia and caters to all.
Join our guides on an approximately 4hr tour where beginners will receive fundamental birding knowledge, and experts can join efforts with an experienced naturalist and work to add elusive species to your bird list.
Close your eyes and listen to a moment you could live
Photo Gallery & Details
Tour Times & Duration
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Morning tour 7:30am – 10:30am (3h)
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Afternoon tour 1:30pm – 4:30pm (3h)
Availability: Tours run daily and are subject to guide availability.
This tour runs rain or shine (Pasión Costa Rica reserves the right to run or cancel tours according to Pasión Costa Rica’s professional opinion. Tours will be canceled if the trail is closed due to adverse weather conditions).
Tips for a great tour
- Pay attention to signage, and stay on the trail.
- Keep noise level down to minimize impact.
- Leave flora and fauna where it belongs: in the forest!
- Dress appropriately for the weather; layers recommended!
- Closed toed shoes recommended.
- Accessible trail options for those with mobility issues on portions of the SkyWalk bridges and portions of the Santa Elena Reserve.
- Expect a leisurely walk with lots of stops, not a fast-paced hike to cover distance.
- Bring your own reusable water bottle.
In a nutshell
- We’ll pick you up and bring you to the trail of your choice (if you require transport). We love all of the trails in the Monteverde area, and will make our best recommendation to you based on your preferences, as well as wildlife or other features you’re interested in.
- The birdwatching tour is generally about 4hr. It can be tailored to your level, experiences and bird lists.
- When finished, you’ll be dropped off at your place of lodging, or another destination upon request, if on the same route (such as a restaurant for example).
- Contact us for more information on how to book this tour!
Photo Gallery & Details
Tour Times & Duration
-
Morning tour 7:30am – 10:30am (3h)
-
Afternoon tour 1:30pm – 4:30pm (3h)
Availability: Tours run daily and are subject to guide availability.
This tour runs rain or shine (Pasión Costa Rica reserves the right to run or cancel tours according to Pasión Costa Rica’s professional opinion. Tours will be canceled if the trail is closed due to adverse weather conditions).
Tips for a great tour
- Pay attention to signage, and stay on the trail.
- Keep noise level down to minimize impact.
- Leave flora and fauna where it belongs: in the forest!
- Dress appropriately for the weather; layers recommended!
- Closed toed shoes recommended.
- Accessible trail options for those with mobility issues on portions of the SkyWalk bridges and portions of the Santa Elena Reserve.
- Expect a leisurely walk with lots of stops, not a fast-paced hike to cover distance.
- Bring your own reusable water bottle.
In a nutshell
- We’ll pick you up and bring you to the trail of your choice (if you require transport). We love all of the trails in the Monteverde area, and will make our best recommendation to you based on your preferences, as well as wildlife or other features you’re interested in.
- The birdwatching tour is generally about 4hr. It can be tailored to your level, experiences and bird lists.
- When finished, you’ll be dropped off at your place of lodging, or another destination upon request, if on the same route (such as a restaurant for example).
- Contact us for more information on how to book this tour!
Tour Prices
Tour Prices
- 1 person: $250
- 2 people: $155 per person
- 3 people: $123 per person
- 4 people: $107 per person
- 5 people: $98 per person
- First child (5-12yr) – Free
- Additional children – $50 per child
- Prices are in USD, and do not include 13% VAT tax.
- Inquire for pricing for 6-8 people.
Included
- Private guide fee.
- Entrance fees.
- Transportation service.
- Binoculars provided.
- Available in English, Spanish or French according to guide availability.
Reservations & Cancellations
- Cancellations must be received in writing minimum 24hr before the tour start time for a full refund.
- See details in our FAQ section.
Tour Prices
Tour Prices
- 1 person: $250
- 2 people: $155 per person
- 3 people: $123 per person
- 4 people: $107 per person
- 5 people: $98 per person
- First child (5-12yr) – Free
- Additional children – $50 per child
- Prices are in USD, and do not include 13% VAT tax.
- Inquire for pricing for 6-8 people.
Included
- Private guide fee.
- Entrance fees.
- Transportation service.
- Binoculars provided.
- Available in English, Spanish or French according to guide availability.
Reservations & Cancellations
- Cancellations must be received in writing minimum 24hr before the tour start time for a full refund.
- See details in our FAQ section.
What are the clients saying about this tour?
Reviews in TripAvisor of 2020 tours to clients around the world!
From the first phone call to arrange a tour, right to the end of our second walk, dealing with Pasión Costa Rica was a wonderful and personalized experience. We travelled as a family of 8 (7 to 79 years old) and Marcos made it interesting and engaging for every single one of us. The company name sits very well with Marcos who is clearly passionate about what he does and makes this experience so very different to some of the other tours in the area. We would definitely book again when back in Monteverde.
We have done two hikes with Marcos during our time in Costa Rica and both tours were wonderful experiences. The second one, a day long tour to the San Gerardo Biological station was our absolute highlight during all our stay in Costa Rica. Marcos knows the rainforest like the back of his hand, birds are his big passion (and soon became ours), we saw tons of wildlife, waterfalls, fascinating plants. The hike was strenuous but manageable with the right equipment (proper shoes, a rainjacket etc..). We can not thank Marcos, Susu and their family enough for this amazing experience. If you visit Monteverde, do this tour! Thank you and we wish you all the best.
We spent a totally enjoyable 4 hours with Marcos as our knowledgeable and personable guide through the beautiful Curicancha Reserve on Feb. 22, 2020. We were a mixed group of teens and 62 year olds and he totally held our interest! His passion for the vast number of birds was remarkable and he REALLY knew his stuff! He assisted us in getting some great pictures!
Need a place to stay?
Ask about our Casita Meg! A fully furnished house ideal for 1-4 people.
Walking distance to downtown Santa Elena.
Minimum 3 night stay, off street parking.
Partly forested landscape, lovely sunsets.
Owner and naturalist guide onsite.
Quiet site, view of gulf of Nicoya.
Need a place to stay?
Ask about our Casita Meg! A fully furnished house ideal for 1-4 people.
Walking distance to downtown Santa Elena.
Minimum 3 night stay, off street parking.
Partly forested landscape, lovely sunsets.
Owner and naturalist guide onsite.
Quiet site, view of gulf of Nicoya.
Additional Questions?
Visited our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or Contact Us!