Monteverde 4-Hour Birdwatching Experience with Telescope
by Monteverde Nature Tours
Overview
The Monteverde Birdwatching Experience begins early in the morning, with a start time of either 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. The tour starts with an introduction to Costa Rican birds and an overview of the day's activities. Participants then take a guided hike inside the Curicancha Reserve forest that lasts about four hours. The walk covers two to three kilometers, depending on wildlife activity, along well-maintained trails suitable for anyone able to walk. A bilingual professional guide leads the group and uses a high-definition spotting scope to help observe birds and other wildlife. The focus is on birdwatching, with opportunities to see native species such as the Resplendent Quetzal, toucans, and the Bellbird. The tour includes the services of a certified guide and the special equipment needed to observe birds, including a telescope. Entrance fees to the reserve are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Curicancha Reserve Birdwatching Hike
This part of the tour involves a four-hour guided hike through the Curicancha Reserve forest starting around 6:30 a.m. The trail distance varies between two and three kilometers depending on bird and animal activity. The bilingual naturalist guide carries a high-definition spotting scope to assist in observing wildlife. The reserve is a prime location in Monteverde for spotting birds such as the Resplendent Quetzal, toucans, and the Bellbird. The trails are designed to be accessible for anyone able to walk.
240 min
Meeting point
200 mts NW from the Monteverde Cheese Factory.
End point
200 mts NW from the Monteverde Cheese Factory.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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