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Costa Rica Comprehensive Birding 

Trip Description

Two weeks of birding around Costa Rica, with an optional 6 day extension.  See lush rainforests, high mountain ranges, coastal swamps and more, all filled with the abundant birdlife this region is well known for.  The varied insects, wildlife, scenery, and vegetation make for a very interesting trip.  You will be taken through a wide sampling of habitats by an experienced local guide to optimize your birding.  Local food will be provided at mealtimes so you can sample some of the fresh grown produce you see every day.  Expect plesant weather all year round.

More details about this Trip:

Brief Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Hotel near the Airport.

Day 2: Departure to the Central Pacific Coast Area.

Day 3 and 4: Full Days at Carara National Park.

Day 5: Departure to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Day 6: Full Day at Monteverde Reserve.

Day 07: Departure to Volcan Tenorio National Park.

Day 8: Full Day Birdwatching the Trails of the Preserve.

Day 9: Departure for Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.

Day 10: Full Day at Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.

Day 11: Departure to Arenal Volcano Area.

Day 12: Full Day at Arenal Volcano National Park.

Day 13: Departure to Sarapiqui area.

Day 14: Entire Day at the La Selva Station.

Day 15: Transfer Back to San Jose for the Last Night of the Trip.

 

6 Day Extension.

 

Day 15: Morning at Braulio Carrillo National Park. 

Day 16: Full Day Tapanti National Park.

Day 17: Departure to the Talamanca Mountains.

Day 18: Full Day at Cerro de la Muerte. 

Day 19: AM Birding Cerro de la Muerte Area. PM Back to San Jose. 

Day 20: Departure.
 

Detailed Itinerary

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