Birding and Photography Tour
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience a birdwatching and wildlife photography tour in the heart of Bijagua, one of Costa Rica's top birding destinations. Accompanied by a certified local naturalist guide, search for toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds, motmots, and many other tropical bird species while learning about their behavior, habitats, and ecological importance. Along the way, enjoy opportunities to photograph birds and other rainforest wildlife in their natural environment as your guide helps identify species and shares fascinating insights into the region's rich biodiversity. Perfect for birders, photographers, and nature lovers of all experience levels. Highlights • Birdwatching experience with a certified local naturalist guide • Observe and photograph a wide variety of tropical bird species • Learn about bird behavior, habitats, and rainforest ecology • Excellent opportunities for wildlife photography • Small-group experience for personalized attention
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fee
- Snacks
What's not
- Guests must arrive at the meeting point on their own. The guide will be waiting at the parking area by the entrance, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.
Itinerary
This birding and photography experience takes place from a fixed observation platform located near forest edges and open habitats. There are no hikes involved, and guests remain comfortably on the platform throughout the tour. From this stable point, we focus on birds moving through mid and lower vegetation levels and nearby open areas. Travelers will have excellent opportunities to observe and photograph species such as toucans, trogons, motmots, tanagers, parrots, flycatchers, hummingbirds, raptors, and migratory birds, depending on the season. The experience is led by a certified local naturalist guide who assists with bird identification, behavior interpretation, and basic wildlife photography tips. The calm, flexible pace allows time to observe natural behavior and capture high-quality images in a relaxed setting.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is located off the main road with parking available at the entrance. The guide will be waiting in the parking area to welcome guests and start the experience.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Rio Celeste Wildlife Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in La Fortuna
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 932 experiences we list in La Fortuna.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 678 of 932.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About La Fortuna
La Fortuna is Costa Rica's adventure hub at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, with rainforest, hot springs, waterfalls and a mountain lake.
The near-perfect cone of the Arenal Volcano rises above the town, and Arenal Volcano National Park has trails through old lava flows and rainforest with views of the summit. Lake Arenal, the largest lake in the country, spreads to the west, with kayaking, fishing and windsurfing on its breezy waters and green hills all around.
Top-ranked sights in La Fortuna: La Fortuna Waterfall, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Butterfly Conservatory.
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