WELCOME TO COSTA RICA!
Upon your arrival at the airport and after passing through immigration and customs go to the exit of the airport terminal, look for a travel representative who will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it.
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Welcome to Costa Rica! As you exit the airport you will be met by a representative and transferred to San Gerardo de Dota.
Your driver will provide you with the travel information for your services and review them with you at this time.
Tonight, dinner is on your own. You may enjoy a quiet evening meal at the hotel.
Suggested landing time: before 14:00hrs
Before leaving home make sure you packed your passports, medicines, medical prescriptions and anything you will need during your trip.
In your day pack carry your hat, sunblock, sunglasses, mosquito repellent and water bottle.
Greeting at the Airport before Immigration
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Transfer to next location
Lunch included en Route
Accommodation at GEMA del Bosque Lodge
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
Join us for a private garden walk through some of the top nature photography sites in the area. Your guide will lead you along paths lined with vibrant flowers and lush greenery, where you can search for elusive birds and other creatures.
Paraiso del Quetzal Tour (L)
Highlights: Variety of cloud forest wildlife. A privileged place to look for toucanets and quetzals. Beautiful lookouts to the Pacific Ocean.
Today’s nature walk explores one of the most famous sites to look for quetzals in Costa Rica.
Join your expert guide equipped with spotting scope and bird guide along paths bound by beautiful flowers and verdant plants to look for the elusive quetzal and other birds of the misty forest. Walk with ups and downs that sometimes can be steep.
After lunch there is time to look for a great variety of brilliant hummingbirds at their feeders.
What to bring: Binoculars, walking shoes, water, insect repellent, raincoat, hat, and camera
Bring: Binoculars, walking shoes, water, insect repellent, raincoat, hat, and camera.
Quetzal Search
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Private Quetzal Tour
Lunch included
Accommodation at GEMA del Bosque Lodge
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
Mid morning land transfer to the South Pacific coast.
Transfer to next locations, with birding stops en route with your expert Esteban.
Drake Bay is a tropical paradise where rainforests meet the ocean’s edge, framing the bay in a verdant embrace. This stunning location serves as the gateway to the wonders of Corcovado National Park’s San Pedrillo Ranger Station and offers exceptional snorkeling and diving adventures at Caño Island. Drake Bay also boasts some of Costa Rica’s most luxurious eco-lodges, perfect for immersing yourself in this natural splendor.
Best Things to Do in Drake Bay: Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park, described by National Geographic as “the most biologically intense place on Earth,” offers incredible experiences. Excursions can be led from San Pedrillo Ranger Station in the park’s northern section. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you into the dense jungle comprising primary and secondary forests and introduce you to the area’s highlights. One trail leads to a large waterfall, perfect for capturing photos or enjoying a relaxing moment.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Transfer to next locations, with birding stops en route
Lunch included en Route
Accommodation at Hotel Margarita Drake Bay
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
San Pedrillo Station Corcovado National Park Hike 3hr 5 miles Moderate/Challenging
After a hearty breakfast, we head today to Corcovado National Park. Prepare yourself for a wet landing, dry bags are recommended for camera gear! Trails begin along pristine beaches, wind through deep rain forest, and follow riverbeds to magnificent waterfalls and swimming holes. Your guided walk in will bring you into a wonderland of an ancient, steamy forest dominated by huge trees. Listen to your guide the fascinating stories about life in the rainforest. After lunch there will be time to explore the beach or to just relax. In the afternoon you will go back to your lodge.
Highlights: This remote, wilderness park is one of the jewels of the Costa Rican national parks! The park is home to wildlife including scarlet macaws, toucans, parrots, all four monkey species found in the country. Tapirs, pumas and jaguars-although shy and elusive are sometimes possible to see!
3hr - 5 miles Moderate-Challenging
Bring: comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera, binoculars, sunscreen or umbrella for rainy days.
San Pedrillo Station Corcovado National Park Hike
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Corcovado Nat Park San.Pedrillo Station Hike -dep.6AM
Lunch included en Route
Accommodation at Hotel Margarita Drake Bay
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
Join us for a private garden walk through some of the top nature photography sites in the area. Your guide will lead you along paths lined with vibrant flowers and lush greenery, where you can search for elusive birds and other creatures.
Highlights: Variety of wildlife. Enjoy a privileged place to look for tropical birds and plants. Great photo opportunities!
What to bring: Binoculars, walking shoes, water, insect repellent, raincoat, hat, and camera
Garden Photo Shoot
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Birdwatching Morning
Drake Bay Gardens
Lunch included en Route
Accommodation at Hotel Margarita Drake Bay
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
Highlights: Experience the largest mangrove system in Costa Rica. Look for caimans, monkeys, and water birds on a special boat safari!
Today enjoy a half day wildlife experience in the mangroves, wetlands, and narrow canals of the Sierpe River! On this boat safari, you may spot monkeys, caimans, waterbirds, and other creatures. Wrap up the day investigating the famous Osa stone spheres, a mystery of Costa Rican archaeology!
Bring: Binoculars, walking shoes or all terrain sandals, sun block, insect repellent, hat, and camera.
Sierpe Mangrove Boat Tour
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Boat Transfer to next location Sierpe Dock with Stop en Route
Sierpe Mangrove Boat Tour – 3 hrs
Lunch included en Route
Accommodation at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
Coto 47 is a mosaic of habitats that includes farmland, secondary forest, and the Las Pangas Wetlands, located in southern Costa Rica near the Panamanian border. This diverse landscape is an ideal destination for numerous bird species, including several that reach their northernmost distribution in Costa Rica, as well as many others associated with each of these distinct habitats.
Coto 47
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Half day Birdwatching tour Coto 47, Puntarenas 4hrs
Esquinas Rainforest - Explore hotel grounds
Accommodation at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
Nestled amidst lush greenery, Hotel Cerro Lodge offers pet-friendly accommodation in Garabito, Tárcoles, near the Tárcoles River and the Carara National Park. The hotel's rooms feature private bathrooms and air conditioning. Guests can conveniently enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
Today’s Farewell Dinner takes you to El Ceibo Farm in Puntarenas Province. This unique visit allows you to savor a traditional Costa Rican meal in an extraordinary location—the famous transitional forest, where the dry landscapes of the Northern Pacific blend seamlessly with the vibrant rainforest of the Southern Pacific.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Transfer to next location
Half day Birdwatching tour Buenos Aires, Puntarenas
Cerro Lodge - Explore hotel grounds
Lunch included en Route
Farewell Dinner
Accommodation at Hotel Cerro Lodge
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
Time to say Hasta luego Costa Rica!
Private departure transfer to International Airport
End of services!
Make sure you depart on time from your last location. You must be checked in at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Private Bilingual Specialized Guide Esteban Biamonte + Private Transport - Multi -Day
Private Departure Transfer
Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, spa services, tours, tips, meals not included, and any other service not specified on the itinerary.
