Bird Watching Near the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
📍 Arenal, Costa Rica
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See them in the wild
From
Duration3 hours
FitnessEasy
CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time
🔒Secure payment
✅Instant confirmation
Overview
wildlife highlights
Toucan
White-fronted nunbird
Amazonian royal flycatcher
Trogon
Cinnamon woodpecker
Status reflects IUCN Red List 2025.
Why you'll love it
🔹 You will be accompanied by some of the best naturalist guides in the country
Started in 1996 in La Fortuna and San Carlos, a pioneer in the tourist development of the area, offering some of the first walks to the Arenal Volcao.
🔹 A biodiversity hotspot
Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity means every jungle walk is different, and you never know what awaits in the forest!
What you will be doing
Bird watching
Our guide will take you through various ecosystems and a variety of heights, allowing you to not only see a greater selection of birds but also discover the differences in their habitats. You will have the opportunity to observe different groups of birds including aquatic, highland, and lowland species ranging from small birds to large birds of prey, resident, and migratory birds.The guide will highlight some special species which stand out for their impressive colors, sounds, or behaviors, such as toucans, parrots, orioles, and parakeets. For the most experienced, we will be able to show you some species that are not seen very commonly, such as the Amazonian royal flycatcher, White-fronted nunbird, Cinnamon woodpecker, and others.
Debrief
We will all gather to share and learn about the birds we observed.
Things to know
AccessibilityChildren friendly
Fitness levelEasy
Tour languageEnglish | Spanish
Licence requiredNone
- Child rate applies only when shared with a minimum of 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is prohibited to participate in the tour by consuming substances that cause behaviours that affect the safety of the tour, as well as the enjoyment of other tourists
- Please bring Binoculars, hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, camera, rain cover
Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Included
- Refreshments
- Snack
- Water
- Tour guide
❌ Not included
- Gratuities
Where we'll meet
Meet up/Pick up location: de, Iglesia Católica, Costado Sur de la, Apartado Posta 40-4417, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 4417, Costa Rica
Instruction: Hotel pick-ups are included. We pick up within a 5-mile perimeter around our La Fortuna Main Office. If your hotel is not included in the pickup list, or is located outside the pickup perimeter, an extra payment will be incurred for the pick-up service. In this case, the booking won't be completed until the extra payment is made.
ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.
Your host
This tour is operated by Jacamar Naturalist Tours.
Pay securely online. Your tour is operated by our vetted local partner, and Kodama Travel acts as booking agent. We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies.