Costa Rica Birdwatching Holiday // 12 Nights

In this tour we get into the coffee culture, Don Carlos and Doña Maria along with their family will be delighted to receive you in their beautiful property surrounded by coffee plantations. This is a private coffee farm only 10 minutes away from our Lodge, it offers an excellent option for all those people who do not like to visit the crowded and touristic places. This is an authentic coffee experience, where you can walk in one of the most beautiful coffee farms in Costa Rica and learn a lot about this popular beverage, the coffee process and also prepare a delicious cup of coffee in the traditional Costa Rican style, it is characterized by the warm welcome, the magical place where you can breathe fresh air and an and an unforgettable experience.

Naranjo is a small town that is home to some of the best coffee plantations in Costa Rica. More than two hundred years of coffee cultivation have marked Naranjo as a mecca in the production of some of the best coffees in the world, achieving several world awards for its quality. Our first stop will be at the Else Kientzler Botanical Garden; for an hour and a half we will learn about the variety of native and introduced tropical plants. . After the visit to the garden, we will continue to the local church of Naranjo, the Basilica de la Señora de las Piedades, rebuilt after several earthquakes in the 1940's, after the church we will visit the Municipal Market, where vegetables, fruits, meats and other products are on sale for the local inhabitants to buy always fresh products. Our

After a short hike in the rainforest where you can observe various species of trees, plants and flowers, we will begin our descent to the bottom of the waterfall down approximately 400 steps. The Toro Amarillo waterfall is the largest waterfall in Costa Rica and is unsurpassed in beauty and splendor. The waterfall has a natural setting that no one could have designed. Looking down from above it is a beauty, but once below, this diamond in the rough will open up for you, step by step. The observation stations are strategically placed on the property to offer you breathtaking views, as you walk down, enjoy the rock formations of this ancient volcanic crater, its colors and the feel of the special chemical composition of the water will make for one of the most amazing encounters with nature.

Enjoy a day visiting the most beautiful volcano in Costa Rica. Located in the Cordillera Volcanica Central and only 2 hours from Chayote Lodge, Poas is the most emblematic volcano in Costa Rica and has the widest crater in the world. Our trip will take us through the town of Sarchi, Grecia, Poasito to finally reach the national park located 8124 feet above sea level.

The national park houses a museum where we will have the opportunity to understand the geological cycle of the volcano. After a short hike we will arrive at the crater, and weather permitting, we will admire its unique crater. No other volcano offers such a view of the crater in Costa Rica.

In this tour we get into the coffee culture, Don Carlos and Doña Maria along with their family will be delighted to receive you in their beautiful property surrounded by coffee plantations. This is a private coffee farm only 10 minutes away from our Lodge, it offers an excellent option for all those people who do not like to visit the crowded and touristic places.

This is an authentic coffee experience, where you can walk in one of the most beautiful coffee farms in Costa Rica and learn a lot about this popular beverage, the coffee process and also prepare a delicious cup of coffee in the traditional Costa Rican style, it is characterized by the warm welcome, the magical place where you can breathe fresh air and an and an unforgettable experience.

Located at an altitude of approximately 5400 feet (1650 m) and surrounded by lush cloud forests and coffee plantations, the gardens of Chayote Lodge are a birdwatcher's paradise. Here, colorful flowering plants attract several species of hummingbirds, while toucans can often be seen flying. Start your day walking in and around the lodge property, it is possible to observe several species, including the twinkling hummingbird, the blue-crowned motmot, the keel-billed toucan, as well as parrots, tanagers, chiffchaffs, flycatchers and more. Enjoy our one-hour birding tour in the morning, as our specialist birding guide helps you point out some of the local species in this area.

Enjoy different options of massages in the hands of professionals that will make you feel a moment of deep relaxation.

Enjoy a visit to a local home and learn how the best Costa Rican food is prepared in the traditional way. Our experience begins. when Doña Elida shares with you her secrets to make the best Costa Rican meals, you can choose to take this tour for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can learn how to make a gallo pinto on a wood stove, then make your own tortilla or cook your own fried plantains for the ultimate Costa Rican dish. If you prefer to take this tour for lunch, Doña Elida will teach you how to make a casado, with chicken and potato, salad accompanied by natural fresh. This is an authentic and delicious Costa Rican experience that you must live.

Enjoy a relaxing yoga class with certified teachers, enjoying our platform in the middle of the forest to make this experience one of the most pleasurable.

Join our naturalist guide for an early morning bird walk on the grounds of Selva Verde. Morning is a very active time for the birds, so you can count on sighting several of the stunning tropical species that inhabit Selva Verde. Every morning is different, but they are all exciting! Your guide has a keen eye and a high-powered scope, so you can get close up views of birds you might not otherwise notice. Binoculars can be rented at reception.

Experience first hand the wonder of exploring a tropical rainforest. Enjoy a personalized and leisurely ramble through Selva Verde's 500 acre private reserve with our knowledgeable naturalist guides. Learn more than just the names of rainforest plants and animals - discover their secret lives and fascinating natural histories. Be on the look out for monkeys, mot-mots, toucans, and poison dart frogs, and remember to bring your camera!

Join Selva Verde’s naturalist guides for an exciting exploration of the rainforest at night! Bring your flashlight and search the grounds and surrounding trails for nocturnal wildlife – including tree frogs, leaf mimicking insects, and nocturnal mammals including kinkajous and bats!

At Savegre Hotel, you have the best opportunity to find and observe this spectacular bird. The Aztecs believed that the Resplendent Quetzal was the representation of Quetzalcoatl, their supreme god.

One of our guides will take you to the places where the quetzal feeds on aguacatillos, its favorite fruit. A few seconds of observation of the quetzal is enough to appreciate why it is considered the most beautiful species of the American continent.

Tour starts at 5:15am and ends at approximately 7:30am.

We will begin our day of adventure with an exciting ride in safari cars specially designed to explore the mountainous terrain of this region. We will climb aboard and head to the top of the mountain, enjoying ourselves as we admire the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Once at the top, our naturalist guide will take us on a walking tour of the mountain trails. We will discover the rich biodiversity of the region, learn about the local flora and fauna, and hear fascinating stories about the history of this area.
Our next stop will take us to a panoramic viewpoint with spectacular views of the valley. Here we will have the opportunity to take breathtaking photos and appreciate the majesty of nature while enjoying a moment of peace and contemplation.

After enjoying the beauty of the landscape, we will head to Las Bromelias restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch. Lunch is included in the tour and will feature a selection of dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. In addition, everyone will receive a glass of wine to pair with the meal and enhance the culinary experience.

Bird watching is one of the fastest-growing pastimes with more and more enthusiasts around the world. At Hotel Savegre, you arrive at a place that can offer superlative birding, so much so that San Gerardo de Dota is the only destination in Costa Rica mentioned in the book: Fifty Places to Go Birding Before You Die: Experts Share the World’s Greatest Destinations.

Morning birdsong heralds the start of an unforgettable experience in the cloud forest. During breakfast, the hummingbirds give you an indication of what your excursion will be like.

After meeting your guide at the hotel reception, you set out on your walk. Our bird list has more than 170 species and some are endemic to the zone. Along our trails, you will be able to find the most elusive and hard-to-spot species, real trophies for birders who want to increase their life list.

The tour consists of short walks around the hotel or in our private reserve. Mornings, just after dawn, are the best time for seeing most species

Approximate duration 4 hours.

Discover another side of the cloud forest. Recommended for birders or anyone who wants to experience the forest at night. This tour starts by searching for the Dusky Nightjar in the open ground by the hotel. Then, as the mysterious sounds of the night forest build up after sunset, your guide will help you look for various owl species such as the Bare-shanked Screech-Owl, Mottled Owl and the elusive Unspotted Saw-whet Owl.

Approximate duration 2 hours.

This outing is the gateway to discovering Costa Rica’s newest National Park: Los Quetzales N.P. Decreed a National Park in July, 2005, it covers 5000 hectares (12,350 acres) and includes three forest zones and 14 eco-systems. Its objective is to preserve highland forests and protect the water sources found there.

Find your guide at reception and get ready to explore the Continental Divide separating the eco-systems between North and South America.

Upon arrival, you start by searching for endemic bird species as your guide explains the natural history of this unique area.

After a short walk from where you leave the car, you will discover one of the most impressive panoramas you’ll have ever seen … on the right the Talamanca Cordillera and the volcanoes of the Central Volcanic Cordillera, in front of the central Pacific and a bit to the left the southern Pacific leading towards the Valle del General and the Osa Peninsula and behind you, Chirripó, Costa Rica’s highest peak.

Approximate duration 3 hours.

A trail that connects the highest point of Buena Vista Mountain, at 3,492 meters above sea level, with the hotel, located at 2,200 meters. This route can be done both uphill, starting from the hotel, and downhill, starting at the summit. On a clear day, it is possible to admire views of the central and southern Pacific, as well as some of the volcanoes of the Cordillera Central, giving the sensation of looking at a life-size map.

During the hike, the ecosystem is explored at different altitudes. If you start from the summit, the trail descends through the subalpine forest, where the vegetation does not grow more than one meter. This area, known as Paramo, is characteristic of the high areas of the Talamanca Mountain Range and the South American Andes. If the route is uphill, the landscape transforms from the cloud forest, with its imposing oak trees and evergreen vegetation, to the Paramo.

Whether uphill or downhill, this unique experience will leave an indelible mark. Approximately five hours after the start, the trail culminates at the hotel, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar or relax with a massage. Total duration varies between 6 and 8 hours.

Explore our riding trails that lead to the most beautiful viewpoints.

Tours start from 8:00am until 3:00pm in a tour that takes place inside the forest on the banks of the Savegre River.

Tour duration:1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes or 2 hours.

The beautiful natural surroundings of Del Rio Spa greet you with inspiring views and lush cloud forest, where the crystalline waters of the Savegre river guide you along a journey to health, beauty and wellbeing.

Services include massages, facial treatments, and body care, as long as the facilities for hydrotherapy (sauna and whirlpools)

Enjoy the Private Reserve of the Savegre Hotel, a natural oasis of flora and fauna more than 500 hectares of extension,where you can explore and appreciate a great variety of birds,treer, plants,epiphytes, heliconias,orchids,lichens, fungi, insects, creeks and even recharge your self with energy hugging an ancient Oak tree.

We have a trail network with more thant 25 kilometers nfor all tastes and levels of intensity: