Handcrafted birding & nature tours across the American Tropics
COSTA RICA
A well-paced, 11-day birding route through Costa Rica’s most diverse and accessible regions—from lush Caribbean foothills to Pacific lowlands and cloud forests.
Designed for a complete introduction to Neotropical birding, this trip offers a wide range of habitats, excellent eco-lodges, and strong chances at regional endemics and iconic species like Resplendent Quetzal, Snowcap, and Scarlet Macaw. Ideal for first-time visitors and seasoned birders alike.
Northern Costa Rica offers an incredible blend of Caribbean lowlands, volcanic slopes, and rich wetlands. This route is designed to showcase not just biodiversity, but the role that local communities, protected areas, and conservation organizations play in sustaining it. From the iconic cloud forests of Monteverde to the rarely visited marshes of Medio Queso and the vital wetlands of Caño Negro, this tour offers a layered experience in birding, conservation, and rural life. Our small-group approach ensures personalized guidance while supporting family-owned lodges and conservation-focused reserves.
Nicaraguan Seed-Finch
This 12-day birding tour explores the avian and ecological diversity of southern Costa Rica. From highland cloud forests in the Talamanca Mountains to the rainforests and mangroves of the Osa Peninsula, the route provides excellent opportunities to observe a wide range of species—including several Costa Rica endemics. The itinerary also supports two local conservation organizations that work to protect habitats and biodiversity in the regions visited. Participants will stay in a mix of family-run eco-lodges and research stations, with access to private reserves, national parks, and underbirded corridors.
This is a moderately paced tour designed for birders of various experience levels.
Fiery-throated Hummingbird
This thoughtfully paced itinerary is designed for both birders and photographers seeking rewarding encounters with Costa Rica’s extraordinary birdlife. Traveling from the Caribbean foothills to the highland cloud forests, participants visit a range of habitats that offer excellent opportunities for photography and observation. Highlights include feeder setups, private reserves, and forest trails that provide close-range access to target species like Resplendent Quetzal, Snowcap, and various tanagers and toucans. A small group size and expert local guidance ensure the experience is both productive and personal.
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Brown Pelican
This engaging, conservation-focused itinerary combines Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity with a variety of hands-on outdoor experiences.
Ideal for active travelers and students, the tour includes rainforest hikes, river rafting, volcanic hot springs, ziplining, and cultural exchanges with farming and Indigenous communities. The route travels from the Caribbean lowlands to dry tropical forests and Pacific beaches, introducing participants to diverse ecosystems and sustainable practices along the way. Educational, dynamic, and memorable, this tour offers a broad look at Costa Rica’s natural and human landscapes.
Blue Morpho