Birdwatching Half-Day Tour between clouds and forest in Monteverde
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Costa Rica, due to its geographical position, is a privileged country that has more than 915 species of birds and in Monteverde with 400 registered species. Bird watching is an activity for the whole family, which requires little preparation and a great desire to learn everything that nature can teach us. Bird watching is one of the most popular options for followers of sustainable tourism. You don't need more than a pair of binoculars and pay attention to the life that unfolds around you. The guide with his experience will give you the best tips and tricks to identify and distinguish the most common species and the most difficult ones to observe.
Bird watching has shown that it produces a great impact on people who practice it, it gives them more happiness, this according to a study published in the Biosciences magazine, in the end we are spending time outdoors in the middle of nature. This brings us benefits for our mental health.
Description
Itinerary
If you like bird watching or want to learn about the birds of Monteverde, this is the ideal tour. In the Monteverde area, we have about 50% of the birdlife of Costa Rica, with a large endemism of birds that can be found in highlands like Monteverde.
We will meet at a biological reserve, the Curi-Cancha reserve allow us to start watching birds since this area is a zone where many birds converge from the Pacific to the Caribbean of Costa Rica or vice versa, tricks will be provided here such as identifying birds in an easy, simple way.
Inclusions
- Swarovski spotting scope ATX 85 mm
- Snacks - Mixed seeds (peanuts or walnuts), energy bars
Exclusions
- Not included transportation
- Entrance fee to the Reserve/Park, adult $20 and child (5-20) - student $12
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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