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Manuel Antonio: Birdwatching exclusive tour

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Short Description

Join this 5-hour exclusive birdwatching tour in the pristine mountains around Manuel Antonio. Spot toucans, hummingbirds, tanagers, and rare forest species with a local expert guide, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican breakfast, and receive photos & a bird list at the end.

Description

? Overview

Enjoy an exclusive birdwatching experience in the peaceful mountains above Manuel Antonio and Quepos. This tour takes you away from busy tourist areas and into pristine forest habitats where you can spot a wide variety of Costa Rican bird species. Led by a passionate bird expert, this half-day adventure is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone wanting an authentic wildlife encounter.


✨ Highlights

  • ⭐ Excellent birdwatching spot away from the crowds

  • ? Professional Swarovski telescope for close-up bird views

  • ?️ Traditional Costa Rican breakfast beside open bird feeders

  • ? Visit a private rainforest reserve rich in bird species

  • ? Receive photos, videos, and a complete bird list at the end

  • ? Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Manuel Antonio / Quepos


? Full Description

Your adventure begins with a comfortable hotel pickup in the Manuel Antonio or Quepos area. After a scenic 35-minute drive up the mountains, you start birding along quiet dirt roads surrounded by lush forest. Here you may spot species like toucans, aracaris, tanagers, hummingbirds, flycatchers, and colorful woodpeckers.

The tour continues into a private rainforest reserve, considered a paradise for serious birdwatchers. This area provides chances to observe rarer species such as the white-crested coquette, king vulture, band-tailed barb-throat, eye-ring flatbill, and many other forest birds.

Around 8:00 AM, enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican breakfast. As you eat, plenty of birds gather near the feeders, offering perfect opportunities for close-up photography.

The guide uses a high-end Swarovski telescope to help you capture stunning photos and videos. At the end of the tour, you receive a personalized bird list along with the images and videos taken through the scope.

You return to your hotel between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM with unforgettable memories and amazing wildlife sightings.


✅ What’s Included

  • Expert birdwatching guide

  • Round-trip transportation

  • Swarovski professional telescope

  • Traditional Costa Rican breakfast

  • Entrance fee to private birding reserve

  • Photos and videos taken during the tour

  • Complete bird species list from your experience


? What to Bring

  • Comfortable closed-toe or hiking shoes

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing

  • Camera or smartphone

  • Binoculars (optional but recommended)

  • Water

  • Cash for optional purchases


❤️ Why Travelers Love It

  • Guides are highly praised for their deep bird knowledge and ability to spot even the most hidden species

  • The tour avoids crowded areas, giving guests a peaceful, genuine nature experience

  • The private reserve provides excellent chances to see rare and deep-forest birds

  • The breakfast beside bird feeders is a favorite moment for photographers

  • Guests appreciate receiving photos, videos, and a complete bird list as a memorable souvenir

  • Many travelers report seeing 40+ species during the tour



Important Note

After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.

If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.

Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.

For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:

We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨

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Gabriela
5.0

Absolutely loved this activity. Saona Island is a must!

Isaac T.
5.0

This tour was a journey back in time, allowing us to explore the ancient ruins and historical landmarks that have shaped the region's identity. Our guide was a skilled archaeologist, sharing his expertise and passion for the past. We deciphered hieroglyphics, …

Harley
5.0

A wonderful day out, and the tour guide was friendly. You won't find anything else as good at the price. Would highly recommend this.

Kylie
5.0

Best tour ever, so much fun with so many amazing stops. So many amazing things to do, highly recommended if you are in the area.

Remington V.
5.0

The tour guide and the team were just the ticket needed! We just can’t stop shouting and they deserve credit for all the effort! Top quality.

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