Esquipulas Birdwatching Tour
Home to an astounding 304 bird species, come with us to one of the best bird watching hotspots in all of Costa Rica!
TOUR TIMES:
Departure: 5:30 am
Tour duration: 4 to 5 hrs
INCLUDES:
◆ Air-conditioned transportation
◆ Naturalist Tour Guide with professional equipment for birdwatching.
◆ One full meal
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
◆ Moderate
MINIMUM AGE:
◆ All ages
Pricing
Minimum 2 people
Maximum 20 people
Includes taxes
$169.00
Per person
About the tour
Esquipulas is a small countryside town located at the foothills of San Marcos de Tarrazú (one of the highest mountains in Costa Rica). It is widely considered to be the absolute best bird watching spot near the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area!
Located just approximately 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio, Esquipulas is situated at about 400 to 700 meters above sea level, which happens to be a great altitude for a bird watching morning.
Our tour starts with an early pickup at your hotel in the Manuel Antonio area, then we'll drive up the mountains of Tarrazú. On our way there, our naturalist guide will make sure to point out any bird species we come across, and talk to you about some of the area's points of interest.
The habitat at Esquipulas is a combination of several ecosystems such as primary and secondary forests, house gardens and cattle pastures. This makes the Esquipulas area host to a very high diversity of birds, including Tanagers, Trogons, Hummingbirds, Flycatchers, Manakins, Toucans, among many others.
A very high number of bird species has been reported in Esquipulas: approximately 304 bird species! We can assure you, first hand, that this trip will give you an incredible opportunity to observe an astounding variety of birds!
Schedules & Transportation
We offer 1 time slot for this tour: 5:30 am, and the tour duration should be around 4 to 5 hrs.
As we provide transportation to and from the Manuel Antonio area as part of the tour fee, when booking make sure to let us know where you'll be located that day, and we'll come pick you up!
Recommendations
◆ Wear sport shoes or hiking shoes
◆ Wear brown, black, green or grey clothes, or clothing with no bright coloration in general, to help us camouflage better
◆ Bring a water bottle
◆ Bring a camera (and a telephoto lens if you've got one!)
◆ Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent
◆ Bring a raincoat or poncho during the rainy season to keep you dry (June-November)
General Pricing Policies
The minimum number of people to operate a tour from Manuel Antonio, Jaco and Dominical is 2 people (except for our "Rainmaker Rainforest Hiking" and "Carara National Park" tours, where the minimum is 4 people, and the "Iguana Catamaran & Snorkeling" tour, where the minimum is 6 people).
If the minimum is not met, the amount for the minimum number of people will be charged. Rates for customers in Dominical, between Uvita and Cristal Ballena, are based on a minimum of 4 people.
Rates for private tours are calculated based on a minimum of 6 people. Each person above this must pay an additional fee.
- All children under the age of 6 are free of charge.
- However, for National Park tours, children under 6 must still pay the full National Park entrance fee.
- All children 6 years and older pay full net rate.
- All children must be under adult supervision.
Please submit all reservations through telephone, e-mail or Whatsapp to our main office in Quepos, Costa Rica. We will confirm your reservation, requested pick-up times and any other requested details within 24 hours.
Email:
Whatsapp: +506-8997-1969
Phone numbers: +506-2777-2052 and +506-2777-1262
To help us serve you better, please make sure to clearly specify the pickup location and any other specific requests for your adventure with us.
In order to guarantee your reservation we do require that, on the day of the tour, you or your clients (in the case of travel agencies) show us a copy of your/their voucher, which shows us the prepayment amount and any other specific details needed for their Iguana Tours adventure.
- Important: Please let us know in advance about any medical conditions or accessibility needs so we can ensure a safe and inclusive tour experience.
- If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, especially for tours that include meals or snacks, please inform us ahead of time.
- If you are traveling with children, please provide their ages.
If necessary, please submit cancellations by telephone, e-mail, or Whatsapp.
There will be no refunds on cancellations made less than 48 hours before the confirmed pick-up time for any tour.
For group tours, there are no refunds on cancellations made 7 days before the date of the tour.
If there are any questions regarding these policies, please contact our Director of Operations directly.
Because we respect and protect our animals, the maximum weight allowed for the horseback riding tours is 200 lbs or 90 kg.
We have social and ecological programs, please let us know if you require any additional information.
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