Birding Costa Rica from Cloud Forest to Rainforest Floor
Join ODC Network for a 10-day birding adventure through the incredible diversity of Costa Rica. From the misty cloud forests of La Paz de San Ramon and Savegre to the premontane rainforest of Rancho Naturalista and the tropical lowlands of La Selva, you’ll search for the country’s most spectacular birds across a remarkable range of habitats. Walk the Mistico Hanging Bridges, glide down the Peñas Blancas River, and head out on a nocturnal hike after dark. Grab your binoculars and your sense of adventure for an extraordinary journey, whether you’re a seasoned birder or simply love spending time among the treetops.
Details
Dates: February 8 – 17, 2028
Cost: $5,700 per person based on double occupancy
Ways to register: Please email explore@outdoordiscovery.org to reserve your spot.
Highlights
- Bird four distinct habitats in one trip: cloud forest, premontane rainforest, tropical rainforest, and lowland river, each with its own specialty species.
- Begin in the lush forests of Arenal, with birding at Arenal Observatory and a walk across the spectacular Mistico Hanging Bridges.
- Explore the rich biodiversity of La Selva, where daytime birding, a nocturnal hike, and a Peñas Blancas river tour reveal the remarkable wildlife of the lowlands.
- Visit the Pierella Garden and the Sarapiqui lowland rainforest, and spend the night at Hacienda La Isla Lodge.
- Wander the CATIE Botanical Garden and spend two days birding at Rancho Naturalista, renowned for its premontane rainforest and exceptional birding opportunities.
- Climb into the high-elevation cloud forests of Savegre, stopping at the Mirador de Quetzals in search of even more species.
- Stay in a variety of lodges chosen for their birding, including Casa del Rio, Rancho Naturalista, and the Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve and Spa.
- Take home a collection of high-quality photos from ODC staff, with all meals, lodging, park and guide fees, tips, and ground transportation included.