Southern Costa Rica Birding Tour: Endemics, Forest Corridors, and Conservation in Action

 

Explore Costa Rica’s most biodiverse and endemic-rich region on this 11-night journey through the southern Pacific slope. From highland cloud forests to tropical lowlands and coastal mangroves, this tour provides deep exposure to distinct habitats and the birds that define them.

 

This route highlights the connection between birding and conservation, supporting two local conservation organizations and visiting sites such as Las Cruces Biological Station, the Osa Peninsula, and Los Cusingos Bird Sanctuary. We’ll also experience community-run lodges, rural agricultural areas, and protected forests, offering a well-rounded view of both birdlife and local stewardship.

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Lodging and Locations

• Hotel Bougainvillea – Arrival and garden birding in the Central Valley

• Sueños del Bosque – Savegre highlands and Quetzal habitat

• Las Cruces Biological Station – Mid-elevation forests and botanical gardens

• Esquinas Rainforest Lodge – Rainforest birding near Golfito

• Danta Corcovado Lodge – Gateway to the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado foothills

• Hotel El Pelicano – Foothills of Chirripó with views of the El General Valley

• Hotel Robledal – Final night and checklist review near SJO

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Tour Details

• Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

• Start/End: San José (SJO)

• Group Size: Up to 10 birders

• Pace: Moderate; includes short forest walks, elevation changes, and travel days

 

Includes:

• All lodging,

• All meals (BLD)

• Private transportation

• All entrance fees

• Professional guide services

• Gratuities

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Excludes:

• Airfare,

• Travel insurance

• Alcoholic drinks

• Personal expenses

 

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 SOUTHERN COSTA RICA TOUR  [Download Full Itinerary (PDF)]