Costa Rica Sampler

• Lots of high quality, exciting birding in relatively easy conditions
• Amazingly high diversity in such a small area, in comfortable surroundings and protected areas
• Tour of an organic coffee farm

Tour Overview

Costa Rica is one of those magical places where nature takes the main stage. A small, peaceful country, it is covered in verdant rainforest within a vast network of national parks and private reserves. The name means rich coast, and on this tour we’re never too far from the Pacific or Caribbean. The famed beaches and coastal zones are indeed alluring, but it’s when we explore the mountains and foothills that the naturalist truly discovers the wealth of Costa Rica.

We’ll ascend to the cloud forests of the Talamanca mountains where hummingbirds and quetzals abound. We’ll spend ample time in the foothills on either side of the divide, with every zone offering a different suite of birds, from tanagers, warblers and flycatchers, to antbirds, woodcreepers, macaws and a mind-boggling array of other species. Mammals, reptiles and amphibians are well represented, and scenic vistas like the perfect cone of Arenal Volcano provide the backdrop.

We’ve designed our “sampler” itinerary so we don’t have to travel far between a select few lodges. From day one until the grand finale at La Selva, our expert guides will introduce birders of all abilities to everything Costa Rica has to offer!