We offer two Monteverde Bird Watching Tours led by one of our professional, experienced, and specialized bird watching tour guides in Monteverde, Costa Rica. If you’ve been to our website before and know which suits you best, you can use the Book Now button under each offering card to secure your spots. Otherwise, you can either click on the Learn More buttons to view each option in detail or keep reading to see how each Monteverde Bird Watching Tour compares so you can choose the one that suits you best!
A relaxing 3-hour guided bird watching tour around Monteverde’s open roads and local birding spots with a certified birding tour guide. It is recommended for tranquil bird-watching fans with moderate birding interest.
A comprehensive bird watching tour featuring public birding spots as well as exclusive entrance to Curi-Cancha Reserve with a certified birding tour guide. It is recommended for the most serious birders.
Monteverde, tucked amidst Costa Rica’s misty cloud forests, is more than just a locale—it’s an immersion into the pristine and the remarkable, and it’s also a premier bird watching location hosting more than 400 bird species.
Our Monteverde Bird Watching Tours provide a portal to this region’s avian wonders. As you tread softly on forested pathways, the air is filled with a chorus of birdsongs, from the melodic trills of tanagers to the evocative calls of the elusive Quetzal. Each feathered encounter is a brush with the sublime, a delicate dance of colors and songs in the canopy above.
Embarking on one of Monteverde Bird Watching Tours isn’t just about spotting unique birds; it’s about immersing oneself in nature, rejuvenating the heart, and experiencing the profound magic of the wild.
Your guide to deciding which Monteverde Bird Watching Tour to book!
We’ve crafted the following summary to help you pick the Monteverde Bird Watching Tour that’s best for you, whether you’re looking for a short visit or an adventure for a whole day.
The best option for tranquil bird watching fans with a moderate birding interest.
The Three-Hour Monteverde Bird Watching Tour is a guided birding tour around Monteverde’s open roads.
Monteverde is such an excellent bird-watching location that you don’t necessarily need to go into a private nature park to see a good number of birds.
Our experienced tour guides know the best hot spots for birding in town, and they will take you there so you can experience birding as a local.
Alternatively, you can enter one of the significant nature parks if you’re inclined and willing to pay for the entrance fees. When your tour day comes, ask your tour guide what birds you’d like to see, and he will recommend where to go (whether that’s a public area or a private nature park).
You may also have breakfast (not included) at a local birding restaurant.
The best option for serious birders with an advanced birding interest.
The Five-Hour Monteverde Bird Watching Tour is a highly specialized birding tour that combines Monteverde’s best public birding spots with a visit to Curi-Cancha Nature Reserve, the best nature park for bird-watching in Monteverde.
Curi-Cancha’s entrance fee is included on this tour. In addition to visiting this hot spot, you may see other nature parks, such as Finca San Luis, if you can get there (either with your vehicle or by using a taxi service we can arrange for you). The entrance fee to any other park than Curi-Cancha is not included in the rate.
When booking online, you can add comments to your reservation. You may use that field to inform us which birds are on your list so that we can do our due diligence to investigate where (if possible) those birds have been spotted recently.
Then, when your tour day comes, your tour guide will discuss your options so you can decide if you’d like to visit a nature park besides Curi-Cancha.
Given that this tour is five hours long, we highly recommend you opt-in to have breakfast (not included) at a local birding restaurant.
What a fantastic day spent on the Monteverde Bird Watching Tour! The serene beauty of the forest and the eclectic mix of bird species made this an experience of a lifetime. Our guide's expertise and keen eye ensured we didn't miss a thing—a must-do for nature lovers.
– John MartinezI visited Costa Rica primarily for bird watching, and Monteverde did not disappoint. The tour was well-organized, with excellent equipment provided. The number of birds spotted in one day was astounding, from tiny hummingbirds to majestic raptors.
– Bryan RichardsonAs a bird-watching beginner, I wasn't sure what to expect. But the Monteverde Tour was outstanding! Not only did I learn a lot about local bird species, but the entire atmosphere, surrounded by nature, was calming and rejuvenating. The tour guide's passion for birds was contagious.
– Johnathan SmithMonteverde truly is a bird watcher's paradise. This tour allowed me to tick several species off my bucket list! The team was professional, ensuring we were comfortable and had great vantage points. The Resplendent Quetzal sighting was the highlight.
– Virginia MontgomeryI recently went on the Monteverde Bird Watching Tour, an experience like no other! The diversity of birds we spotted was beyond my wildest expectations. Our guide was knowledgeable and pointed out many species. The vibrant colors and melodious bird songs made it a day to remember.
– Janine WatsonWe guarantee you will see many birds on our Monteverde Bird Watching Tours. However, the species you will see will depend on multiple factors, such as the time of the year, the weather on that day, and the birding spots we decide to visit.
Monteverde is home to more than 400 bird species, including renowned ones such as the Pharomachrus Mocinno (Resplendent Quetzal) and rarer species such as the Rufous-necked Wood-Rail.
We encourage you to use the comments section of our online reservation form to include the birds on your list that you’d like to see so that we can prepare in advance to do our best to help you achieve your Monteverde bird watching objectives.
You can book any of our Monteverde Bird Watching Tours online by clicking the Book Now buttons underneath each offering. You can also use the general Book Now button (at the bottom of this page if you’re on a mobile device or the top-right corner on a desktop) and browse the different offerings.
The Book Now buttons will take you to a page where you will enter your name, your desired tour date, a pickup place (if you don’t have a car to get to us), and your payment information (we accept all debit or credit cards, as well as Google Pay and Apple Pay). Next, your payment will be processed, and you’ll get an instant confirmation email.
Our Monteverde Bird Watching Tours are highly exclusive. All visitors must have a reservation. Walk-ins are not allowed.
Besides, since late 2019, when COVID-19 emerged, the government imposed new capacity limits on some tours and parks, reinforcing the need to secure your spots in advance. Click the Book Now button for real-time availability and reservations.
If you’re trying to book a tour and don’t see availability online, we no longer have seats available for that day. However, you may contact us (our contact information is at the bottom of this page) to see if we have any last-minute cancellations that may free up the spots you need.
If you don’t have a car to get to the meeting point of your Monteverde Bird Watching Tour, we can arrange roundtrip transportation for you, as long as your lodge is inside the Monteverde region.
Your pick-up times will depend on your location, so after you book online, you will first get your instant confirmation email, and then (the night before your tour day), we will send you a follow-up email with the pickup time at your lodge.
We encourage you to book your Monteverde Bird Watching Tour ahead of time to secure your spots, knowing we have a flexible cancelation policy.
After you book online, you will get an automatic confirmation email. This confirmation email contains a “Cancel” button, so you can easily cancel online without talking to anyone (no need to provide explanations).
If you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity day, you will get a full refund (otherwise, there will not be a refund). For example, if your tour is on February 28 at 8:30 AM, you should cancel before February 27 at 0:00 AM to get a refund. You will not get a refund if you cancel on February 27 at 0:01 AM or later.
On the other hand, if harsh weather conditions compromise your safety (such as heavy thunderstorms), we’ll contact you as far in advance as possible to try to reschedule or give you a full refund.
Embark on a breathtaking journey into the heart of Costa Rica’s cloud forests with our Monteverde Bird Watching Tours. With each step, you’ll venture deeper into a world brimming with avian wonders, where vibrant plumages paint the skies and melodious birdcalls resonate through the canopy. Our expert guides, equipped with keen eyes and a profound knowledge of local species, will ensure you don’t miss a moment of the spectacle.
Whether you’re an avid birder aiming to tick off rare species from your list or a nature enthusiast seeking a serene escape, our tours cater to every desire. Secure your spot now to witness the unparalleled beauty of Monteverde’s feathery inhabitants and let the magic of the wild rejuvenate your spirit.
Don’t let this opportunity fly by; book today and soar into a birdwatcher’s paradise! Book online now to secure your place, or contact us if you have any questions or need help booking.
