• Esquipulas Rainforest - The Esquipulas Rainforest property (133.5 acres) is geographically located at the base of the Talamanca mountain range, all surrounded by patches of primary and secondary forests, immersed among evergreen trees covered in large and colorful vines, lianas and aerial roots, various fruits local trees, coffee fields, grazing lands and forest edges and gardens with tropical plants that flower throughout the year (Heliconias, Calatheas, Lantanas, Bromeliads) as a result, a variety of species can be observed or photographed such as, tanagers, euphonias, honeycreepers, trogons, hummingbirds, and occasionally falcons and hawk-eagles.

Some of the best frequently seen species are: Turquoise Cotinga (endemic), Fiery-billed Araçari (endemic), White-crested Coquette, White-tipped Sicklebill, Baird’s Trogon, Red-capped Manakin, Common Potto and the amazing King Vulture.

As bird guides, we will describe to you the most relevant and important characteristics of all the species observed or heard throughout our 4-hour tour, emphasizing the orientation of the tour according to your previous lineage request (bird watching, birding or bird photography).

• Swarovski Optik: Get a closer, HD detailed view, videos/photographs of the species spotted on tour.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your selected accommodation (Manuel Antonio and Quepos hotels ONLY)
• One-day entrance pass to Esquipulas Private Reserve (use of its facilities, bird feeders and trails)
• Breakfast: A delicious Costa Rican breakfast, tropical fruits and premium coffee included.
• Local bilingual guide, birding specialized (Certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute)

• Bottled water
• Binoculars
• Transportation from accommodations outside Quepos and Manuel Antonio areas.
• Gratuities

As stated in the tour title, this activity can be personally customized to suit any lineage of tour preference based on your birding experience, knowledge, priority target species request, bird photography or just to have an excellent day of organic bird watching in Costa Rica.

You are free to spend more or less time photographing birds at the bird feeders (breakfast area), spend the full 4 hours bird watching to create a “large numerous” list of observed species, or spend time searching for any missing personal target species.

Today, we are proud to operate a birding tour geared toward satisfied travelers with any level of birdwatching experience, for those simply looking to see their first macaws and toucans in the wild. Ornithophiles looking to observe and complete any personal record of missing species “LIFERS”, or to develop a professional tour for the intense bird watcher with solid and vast knowledge in the field of ornithology and tropical biology.

• A light cotton t-shirt, tanktop, leggings or shorts are ideal to wear during the walk, comfortable clothing is recommended (long-sleeved shirts and long pants are not necessary) Dress in muted colors (brown, green, etc.) Think blending in!
• Closed-toe footwear (sneakers, hiking boots, Keens or Tevas) is required to participate in the tour (No beach sandals or flip flops allowed)
• Pack sunscreen, and bug repellent, (try to find an organic one)
• Please bring rain protective gear for your camera and optics, rain jacket, and umbrella (early May to late December)

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