NORTHERN BIRDING TOUR
Tour Accommodations
COSTA RICA
BIRDING TOUR
ANY TIME*
| Duration: | 9 days, 8 nights |
| Group Size: | 2-8 |
| Anytime Price: | $3475 |
| Group Price: | $3175 |
| Single Suppl: | $375 |
| Est #Species: | 275-325 |
| Pace: | Moderate |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
| * This tour is available for any dates of your choosing provided guide services and accommodations are available. | |
HOTEL AEROPUERTO
Hotel Aeropuerto is a comfortable hotel located 5 km from the international airport outside San Jose in Alajuela. The acclaimed hotel restaurant offers a wonderful breakfast buffet and a la carte lunches and dinners. Its 24 single and double rooms feature queen-size beds, air conditioning, private bath with hot water tub and shower, cable TV, telephone, and coffee maker.
HACIENDA LA ENSENADA
Hacienda La Ensenada is a located in a national wildlife refuge in northwest Costa Rica. The hacienda is in cattle country, where the habitat is a combination of pasture lands, dry woodlands, and coastal mangroves. The outdoor restaurant offers mainly regional cuisine. White-throated Magpie-Jays come into the restaurant looking for scraps of food and often perch on the tables. Accommodations are in sparsely appointed but spacious rooms typically with two twin beds, private bath, and hot water showers.
is an eco-friendly lodge located outside Bijagua in northern Costa Rica. Some birding is available in the gardens and along trails up a forested ridge behind the lodge. The lodge is owned by a Frenchman and the restaurant cuisine reflects the owner. Gourmet meals are served in a restaurant that offers superb views of the gardens below. A bar is situated on the terrace. Free wi-fi is available in the common area. Rooms have views of two volcanos, rainforest, and gardens below. Single and double rooms feature king or queen beds, nightstands, wash basin, hot shower, and toilet.
DE LUCIA INN
De Lucia Inn is a charming, cozy hotel located conveniently in the heart of Monteverde, Costa Rica. The hotel is a small, family-run business that prides itself on personal service. The De Lucia Restaurant across the street has a reputation for providing good food in an open air setting. The restaurant serves both local and international gourmet cuisine including vegetarian dishes. There are also a variety of other restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel.
The 12 rooms in the hotel feature natural wood-finish paneling that provides a warm, rustic atmosphere. The rooms are updated and comfortable. Each room features queen and single beds and private bath with hot-water showers. The balcony outside each room looks out over the forested grounds and offers a vantage point for viewing birds on the property.
CELESTE MOUNTAIN LODGE
Celeste Mountain Lodge is an eco-friendly lodge located outside Bijagua in northern Costa Rica. Some birding is available in the gardens and along trails up a forested ridge behind the lodge. The lodge is owned by a Frenchman and the restaurant cuisine reflects the owner. Gourmet meals are served in a restaurant that offers superb views of the gardens below. A bar is situated on the terrace. Free wi-fi is available in the common area. Rooms have views of two volcanos, rainforest, and gardens below. Single and double rooms feature king or queen beds, nightstands, wash basin, hot shower, and toilet.
ARENAL OBSERVATORY LODGE
Arenal Observatory Lodge is an upscale eco-lodge situated within Arenal National Park. The lodge gardens, grounds, and private bird sanctuary offer excellent birding on the premises. The terrace and some rooms offer grand views of the Arenal Volcano. The restaurant offers excellent Costa Rican and international cuisine. A full bar offers a nice variety of beers, wines, and mixed drinks. Spa services are available upon request. Standard rooms are very comfortable and feature two double beds, private bath, and a room safe.