Guided tour in the Curicancha Reserve
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
The Curi Cancha private wildlife refuge is home to wild plants and animals. On this tour you will be accompanied by a guide specialized in finding the local fauna which is very special with unique strategies to survive in this unique habitat of the high altitude tropical forests. The professional telescope that the guide carries will be very useful to be able to observe the wildlife in great detail.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Curicancha reserve is one of the best places in the area to observe the local birdlife, where in a 3 hour hike you can observe many species of birds and your list can be 30 to 50 species easily. In addition this area is very rich in vegetation with special adaptations to survive these special conditions such as Las Higeras Estranguladoras which begin their life on top of other trees and after 100 years are already hollow where you can explore the inner part of the tree, are incredible do not miss it.
What‘s Included
Optical equipment
3 hours tour
Local naturalist guide
Curicancha Reserve
Options
Guided tour in the Curicancha Reserve
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful tour with Kevin
J5328OBrobb,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour of the Curicancha Reserve with Kevin. It was a beautiful afternoon and we saw and learned so much from Kevin's vast knowledge of the area. He was a pleasure to spend time with and his passion for nature was evident. If we had not hired him as a guide, we would have had a lovely walk in the woods but we would not have learned even 1% of what we did having him show us the way.
Guided Tour with Kevin
Marielle J,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin is an amazing tour guide! He made sure that we saw every active animal at the time. He really cares about making sure you have the best time possible. It is evident that he is very passionate and knowledgeable about what he does. You can trust that he knows what he is talking about! He also makes sure you get pictures of wildlife
Amazing experience
A3908XVkevint,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was an excellent, experienced, and very friendly guide who was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and plants in the area! Would highly recommend his tour to anyone interested in seeing the reserve.
Incredible guide!
cartery2026,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly, and was able to find us everything we were looking for and then some. Would highly recommend!
Excellent birdwatching with excellent guide!
J302XDjenniferm,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This naturalist and guide was outstanding. He went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. He spoke excellent English and is a local, small business owner who grew up in the area. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed his humor, too. He worked hard to make sure we saw incredible birds including a Resplendant Quetzal. We were late for our taxi back to our hotel from the reserve and he generously took us there directly for no extra charge. I will be sending his info to our agent so she can keep booking future trips with this operator. Muchas Gracias, Kevin!
Awesome birding tour
Steve S,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We got lucky and had an awesome tour with only 4 people. Kevin was a great guide. The small group meant we got to see a lot and our guide knew all the different species. Probably one of the best tours so far. Saw many birds and a yellow stripe viper.
Great experience
Haohua T,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic bird-viewing tour. The experience exceeded our expectations—not only did we see a wonderful variety of birds, but the guide’s knowledge and passion made every sighting meaningful and engaging. What truly stood out was the strong connection with the local community; it was clear that this tour supports and respects the people and environment of the area. Everything felt authentic and thoughtfully organized. We were also incredibly lucky with the weather—clear skies and comfortable conditions made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone who loves nature, wildlife, and responsible travel.
Excellent guided walk with Kevin.
Tracey M,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin was an excellent guide. We wouldn’t have seen anything without him. He was really knowledgeable and used my iPhone to capture all the birds and animals we saw. We went on a morning walk starting g at 8am. Thank you kevin
Highly recommend!
Darylle S,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin was an amazing guide and really knew his stuff. We saw a number of different animals including hummingbirds, a viper, and toucans! Kevin knew where to find the animals that we definitely would not have been able to spot by ourselves. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the reserve - it's worth paying the extra for this experience in Costa Rica (albeit in a smaller group compared to others)!
Excellent tour
hollynm2023,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw over 30 species of birds, as well as some fun mammals and a viper. Kevin was super friendly and very informative about the bird species and the local flora. Definitely recommend the tour.
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