Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Discover the Natural Habitat and Species of Costa Rica

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Embark on a Monteverde Birdwatching Tour and immerse yourself in the natural habitat of Costa Rica. Spot a variety of bird species and experience the beauty of the cloud forest.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Curi-Cancha Reserve - This experience involves a guided hike with a bilingual naturalist through the Curicancha Reserve forest, lasting approximately 4 hours. The recommended start time is 6:30 a.m. The walking distance ranges from 2 km to 3 km, depending on forest activity, and the trails are well-designed for anyone who can walk.
The aim is to…

What's Included

Special equipment for bird observation (telescope)
Professional certified tour guide

What's Not Included

Entrance fees

Additional Information

This is an ideal pursuit for those keen on exploring the wilderness of Monteverde, Costa Rica. The journey begins either at 6:00am or 7:00am with a brief on Costa Rican birds and an overview of the tour. Throughout the 4-hour excursion, it’s feasible to encounter diverse fauna. Costa Rica enjoys a global reputation for its bird diversity, making this…

Location

Curi-Cancha Reserve

200 mts NW from the Monteverde Cheese Factory.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Emily_k

Apr 18, 2026

Wonderful birding day! - Jason was a wonderful guide! He was my first birding guide in Costa Rica but I went on to have several more in other parts of the country and Jason was the best by far. His knowledge of birds and their calls/songs was very impressive. I saw 50 species of birds on this tour I booked through Viator (I ended up being solo) and then I booked two additional outings with Jason - birding to Santa Elena cloud forest and a wildlife night walk, both of which were excellent. Jason knew I wanted to see a Quetzal and when we hadn’t found one by the end of our second birding outing, he went out of his way to take me to one more spot where he thought he might find one, and HE DID! Lovely experience, I’ve already recommended him to a friend who wants to go birding in Costa Rica. Definitely would reach out to Jason again if I was in the area.

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Yva_v

Mar 21, 2026

Very good enthusiastic... - Very good enthusiastic guide with a lot of knowledge. many bird species seen and enjoyed the surroundings. So top

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Mischa_s

Mar 14, 2026

Jason is an exceptional guide! - Wow! What an extraordinary morning at Curi Cancha Reserve with Jason! His knowledge of birds and where to find them is exceptional. He also has a deep knowledgeable about many of the plants that we passed between seeing and hearing birds. We were able to observe the behaviors of many bird species in the early stages of mating season. We were also very fortunate to see a Bell Bird and the Resplendent Quetzal. Jason was really easy to spend time with, and he clearly has a deep love of the land and the flora and fauna. We enjoyed his company so much, we asked if he would guide us on a night tour!

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Cindy_m

Mar 8, 2026

Monte Verde birdwatching tour - We saw so many beautiful birds that we would never have seen on our own. Jean Bonilla is an amazing birder and helped us to see things we couldn't even imagine before.

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Shaun_l

Jan 7, 2026

Smooth, well-organised birdwatching guided tour - I had a great experience on the Monteverde Birdwatching Experience. Everything ran smoothly and was exactly as promised, which is really what you want when booking a tour. The experience itself was well organised and relaxed. I’m not a hardcore birder, but I enjoy watching birds and learning along the way, and this tour struck a nice balance. I learned a lot about the forest and where to look for different species, and we were lucky enough to see plenty, including many woodcreepers, hummingbirds, redstarts and more and to get some good photos. While the experience overall was solid, it was even better thanks to my guide, Beto. His genuine passion for birdlife and the forest really added to the day, and he was simply enjoyable to spend time with. Overall, it was a very positive experience, delivered as advertised and made memorable by excellent guiding. I’d happily recommend it.

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Bernie_m

Jan 6, 2026

First bird watching outing ever, and wow was it amazing! - Your guide should be a naturalist who know everything about the region and nature. And love teaching it to others

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Paul

Jan 3, 2026

Fantastic Tour, a perfect day! - Jason was a terrific guide - so much energy and knowledge. Our daughter is a birder amd wanted to see a specific bird - the Resplendent Quetzal. Jason connected with other guides and we found one! He had so much knowledge and ability to see so many birds and animals and was wonderful to tour with. And he explained so much about the Cloudforest and vegetation too. We highly recommend him and will go again someday.

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Pf_k

Dec 23, 2025

A Perfect First Birdwatching Experience - This was our first birdwatching experience ever, and we honestly did not know what to expect. I knew nothing about birds going into it, but it ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Monteverde. Our guide, Jason, was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and clearly knows the area and the birds extremely well. He spotted birds we never would have seen on our own and always took the time to point them out. He also set up the monocular for us so we could actually see the birds clearly, which made the experience much more enjoyable, especially as beginners. What really stood out was how much Jason genuinely enjoys birdwatching. His excitement made the whole experience more interesting and fun, and he explained things in a way that was easy to follow without feeling overwhelming. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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Siying_c

Dec 19, 2025

Our guide is very... - Our guide is very passionate and very experienced. We saw a lots of varieties of birds. Really recommend!

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Hannah_t

Dec 17, 2025

The Joy of Birding - Fantastic birding experience! Jason is extremely knowledgeable, has an amazing ear for bird calls, birds and the local fauna. He was also funny and it was clear he was very excited to be out the forest sharing with us. I would follow Jason through the woods anytime!! We have more trips back to Costa Rica planned and I’ll be absolutely contacting Jason again.

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From $90

up to 8 guests

1 - Adult