Manuel Antonio Esquipulas Birdwatching Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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Avoid the crowded touristic areas of Manuel Antonio Park, and join us to the rural and peaceful mountains of the Rainforest, just 30 minutes away from your hotel. Nothing but us and the birds. Completely pristine forest full of bird songs and tropical flowers. Discover the magic of Esquipulas mountains . Immerse in Costa Rica's rich birdlife, home to about 300 species. Book your unforgettable birdwatching tour today!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
Quepos
While we drive through Quepos on the way back we always check for Macaw nests to make a wonderful picture of them.
Esquipulas
Here we will take our time to find as many birds as we can. Your local bird expert will look for hotspots to find the beautiful orange collared Manakin, turquoise Cotinga, white Crested Coquette, scaly Breasted Hummingbird, King Vulture, black Hooded Antshrike, chestnut Back Antbird, black Throated Trogon, and many more. After that we take a break in a restaurant surrounded with more birds where we have costarrican authentic breakfast. After that we look for some more birds before continuing. There is trail to do or places just to sit and wait for birds. Your guide will adapt the activity for your needs.
What‘s Included
Breakfast and Coffee
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Birding Platinum Private Tour
Duration: 5 hours: Photography, Ornitology, Passionate birders: we are flexible and open to longer or shorter tour based on your desires. Breakfast and Coffee Esquipulas: We will be driving from your hotel to the lush foot hills of Esquipulas, where we will search for its incredible birdlife. 4X4 SUV or Van: A/C vehicles Pickup included
Birdwatching Small Group
Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours Breakfast and Coffee 4x4 or Van: A/C Vehicle Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
BIRDS, birds!
K7302OCsallys,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING!!. saw amazing birds. lovely spot, breakfast was good after a morning of birding.
Family Birding outing
saramJ9586NZ,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of 5 has varying levels of interest in birds and this trip was SO enjoyable for all of us! We went to a number of different locations, spent time looking for a variety of species. The breakfast setting was fantastic. Saw so much more with the help of a great guide. Would highly recommend.
Wonderful tour
X3407FKsusanb,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really great tour, you take a mini van into the mountains and see the countryside, and you have a really great authentic breakfast. Much, much better than visiting the national park which is jam packed full of tourists. Highly recommend if you are looking for something peaceful with nature!
Memorable and rewarding trip
Superfox19,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very memorable bird watching experience with Fabio. He was friendly, patient and engaging and had an encyclopaedic knowledge of Costa Rican birds. His telescope was optically very clear and we saw 50+ species. He sent us some very good quality videos and photos of the birds that we saw. The best wildlife trip we experienced in Costa Rica. Worth every penny.
Great birding without the crowds.
G7848VUbarbaraf,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful morning of birding with Fabio at Esquipulas! He knows just where to look for so many different birds and his love of what he does shines through. We highly recommend this trip.
Escaped the crowds and the tour exceeded our expectations
Mike D,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience is well-worth the cost, as it includes alot of time and also a great breakfast, but most importantly a local expert who has great experience with locating wildlife. We were picked up right at our hotel and started viewing even on the drive out of Quepos / Manuel Antonio. It was great to see so many species in such a short amount of time. Fabio's attention to detail and our interests was extremely appreciated. He is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and where to find it, and joins in on taking pictures when there's a great find. He even got in touch with another tour operator whom we had scheduled for a night tour later, to make sure we were connected with a good guide. Highly recommended if you are into birding or photography, or just want to skip the very crowded park and see and hear wildlife in a more natural environment.
Top marks
sameR8498NN,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00How this guy can spot these super camouflaged animals is beyond me…I know it’s his job, but still!! Lots of knowledge to. Clearly loves what he does, and loves the rainforest
Best birding!!!! Very passionate guide
lorena794,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Costa Rica is amazing for wildlife but I was in need of a next level wildlife experience and Fabio delivered!!! He is so passionate about wildlife and was more than happy to share his genius and took me to some amazing locations to experience so wonderful encounters! I had some David Attenborough moments where we witnessed red-capped manakins dancing and toucans playing with branches and preening. I had such a great day I ended up going on another one of his tours the following day. He made it his mission to give us the best encounters. When I got back to Costa Rica I’m definitely going to seek out Fabio again!
Excellent birding day
R5137ZQjessicab,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabio was an outstanding bird guide. We saw around 65 species of birds, including manakins, macaws, honeycreepers, hummingbirds, tanagers, king vultures, parrots, and many more. If you're a birder, you will be very happy with Fabio. He's knowledgeable about bird ecology and adaptations as well as the flora and other fauna of the region. Breakfast was great too! Thank you, Fabio!
Great Bird Guide
175ianv,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabio is an excellent bird guide. He was persistent in trying to get the lifers I wanted. He is very friendly and personable.
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