Arenal Bird Watching Tour: A Tropical Birdlife Expedition with Shuttle Service included
4.2
5 Ratings
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Embark on a tropical birdlife expedition with a birdwatching tour near Arenal. Explore diverse habitats and spot a variety of Costa Rican bird species. Shuttle service included.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arenal Mundo Aventura - Our bird watching tour begins at 5:30 am, the perfect time to be delighted by the most incredible concert of birds, among the lush vegetation.

Just as the sun comes out we will begin the journey through the Gallery Habitat Trail with 380 species of birds, decorated with small lakes and grasslands ideal for birdwatching. During the entire tour, our naturalist guide will accompany you and teach you about all of these natural marvels.

Hawks, orioles, toucans, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, sunbittern, bare-throated tiger heron, and more will capture your attention throughout the tour. Other species like trogons, jacamars, great currasow, and king vultures will also come out to give you an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica.

The hike is comfortable and tranquil, so that the whole family can enjoy it. The tour can last 2-4 hours, in addition to the Gallery Trail you can choose to explore the Turkey Trail, the Congo Trail, and the Waterfall Trail, all in primary open forests

What's Included
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Set your sights on a huge variety of Costa Rican birdlife with a morning birdwatching tour at Mundo Aventura Natural Park near Arenal, where half of all the country’s native species can be found. Get an early start to catch the birds’ most active time of day, and trek through diverse habitats like grasslands, forest, and streams to see birds including hawks, kingbird flycatchers, and great kiskadees. If you’re looking for a specific bird, let the guides know and they can recommend the best place in the area to watch for it.

  • Take advantage of Costa Rica’s abundant birdlife with a morning birdwatching tour near Arenal
  • Start the day right with a light tropical breakfast
  • Explore different bird habitats and get help spotting and identifying species from a guide
  • Eight different tour locations are available to match specific birding interests
  • A maximum of 2 people per booking
Location
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Travelers who come to the park directly can park their car in the parking area and go to the reception to star the check in .
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sandje036
Mar 4, 2024
Amazing experiencewith a super knowledgeable guide - We had an amazing early morning of birdwatching with our guide Mau. He was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the birds that were there. We got binoculars and he also brought a telescope to see the birds in great detail. It’s really cool to see how diverse the birds are in the area and how much you can see when you pay attention. We had a great time and would highly recommend it.
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402kaelin
Dec 20, 2023
Fantastic and informative! - Our tour guide, Mau, was very knowledgeable about all the local birds and was very enthusiastic about each one. I am not a birder myself but he made it fun by being so excited about all the birds we saw. I was also grateful he shared all the great photos he took through his telescope with us as I don’t have a good camera. Overall it was a wonderful experience and definitely worth getting up at 4:30am for!
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Ellen0297
Jan 20, 2022
Amazing - Our guide has been studying birds and was very knowledgeable. As we walked to the village of the indigenous people, he pointed out many interesting birds and how they came and survived in Costa Rica. My favorite part was the indigenous community. They are such talented artists and they don't waste anything in nature. They use the bark of trees for clothing and plants for medicinal purposes. They are grateful for all around them.
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Susan
Mar 13, 2018
This was our first guided tour on... - <p>This was our first guided tour on our trip, and we enjoyed it very much. The guide was very enthusiast and helpful, but expert level birders might be slightly disappointed. In our group there was only one semi-serious birder, one casual birder, and two others mostly along for the walk. The guide also pointed out interesting bugs and mammals along the way, and the trail had some very nice birding opportunities. The walk ended at an indigenous village, with a small ceremony followed by a walk through the gift shop! :-D Still, it was fun, and the crafts were lovely, and reasonably and comparably priced. Good value, fun morning.</p>
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862jeana
Jan 27, 2022
Disappointing - The guide was not a bird specialist so he was barely able to show us anything we couldn’t have found on our own. His bird identification was at times questionable. The breakfast was bare minimum. Nothing special. The Maleku village visit was non existent regardless of the fact that it was a selling point in their brochure. Reception staff were sullen. Horses looked sickly.
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