Costa Rica Sampler Reviews

5 Rating 45 Reviews

Jan 18 - 29, 2026 | Costa Rica hosts an incredible range of habitats and birds along with very good infrastructure. If you have limited time or want a shorter birding tour, this tour takes in the birding highlights of the country. At each location we find new members of these Neotropical families – tanagers, trogons, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, and much more!

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“This tour provides an excellent introduction to birds from a selection of the numerous habitats that occur in Costa Rica. Habitats visited included dry forest, tropical forest, and cloud forest. An afternoon foray into a mangrove-lined river was particularly rewarding. The guides, as always, were excellent and accomodations and food were adequate to excellent. A fine way to see a lot of interesting birds.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you for the fantastic review, Joseph! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed Costa Rica's diverse bird habitats and that our guides provided you with a rewarding experience. The variety of landscapes truly enhances the birdwatching adventure, and it’s great to know that you had a memorable time, especially during the mangrove excursion. We look forward to having you join us again for another birding adventure!

Posted 1 month ago

“This was an excellent tour that covered a lot of territory in a relatively short period of time...perfect for seeing a lot of endemics and other tropical birds in 12 days. Our lead guide, Benny Jacobs-Schwartz has lived in Costa Rica for 2 years and obviously knew how to maximize our time. Second guide, James Lee, was a great help in getting us on the birds. I was able to see and/or clearly hear >90% of the species identified by the group which I credit to the guides and itinerary. Our accommodations were, for the most part, excellent as were the activities (trip to La Selva, Coffee Farm and Mangrove boat ride).”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jane! Great guides makes all the difference, and we’re thrilled that Benny and James helped create such a fantastic trip for you. Their abilities and knowledge add so much the overall experience. Can’t wait to have you join us again!

Posted 1 month ago

“It was our first birds tour and it's been wonderful! The guide Alex is an amazing guy, so dedicated and extremely knowledgeable, a truely expert on birds! Our fellow tourists are all nice folks, and our enjoyed their companionship. The only disappointment is that we didn't have a good view of quetzals, based on the tour description my wife had high expectations ...”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you for your amazing review! We're so glad to hear that your first birding tour was a wonderful experience and that Alex could share his passion for birds with you. It's great that you enjoyed the company of your fellow travelers too! We're sorry to hear that the quetzals didn't make a strong appearance, as we know how special they are. We hope to have the chance to guide you on another unforgettable tour where you can catch those elusive quetzals next time!

Posted 1 month ago

“This was my first ever birding tour, and it will not be my last. Everything was well organized and catered to everyone's abilities. The guides were amazing and kept us laughing from sun up to sun down. It was well paced with several nights at each stop, giving us a chance to really get to know the species we were seeing regularly.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Anna! We're thrilled to hear that your first birding tour was such a memorable experience. It's fantastic that you found everything well-organized and that our guides were able to keep the fun going throughout the trip. We're glad the pacing allowed you to immerse yourself in the incredible bird species of Costa Rica. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we can’t wait to have you back for more birding adventures in the future!

Posted 2 months ago

“Super good guiding. We saw more birds than I ever imagined! Itinerary was mostly appropriate for moderate tour as advertised. One day’s hiking was a little longer than anticipated, but the birds seen were spectacular. Thank you so much!”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! At Eagle-Eye Tours, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable birding experiences, and it means the world to hear that you had a great experience with us. We are so happy to hear that our guides' skills made for amazing birding and your efforts worthwhile. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!

Posted 2 months ago

“This was a fabulous first-time trip to Costa Rica. It was stress-free, as everything from arrival at the first hotel to airport departure was pre-arranged. Most of the hotels were good enough, and the choices of places to eat other than the hotels were excellent. Our guide, Alex Alvarado, was incredible. He really knows his stuff, and genuinely cares about the customers' experience.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you for your great review! We're delighted to hear that your first trip to Costa Rica was such a success and that everything was stress-free from start to finish. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the hotel selections and dining recommendations! We're thrilled that Alex made such a lasting impression on your experience. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more birding adventures soon!

Posted 2 months ago

“Everything about this tour was awesome - the other participants, the hotels, the food, Alexander our fearless leader and energetic knowledgeable guide, and of course, THE BIRDS! Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Posted 2 months ago

It was such a pleasure having you on our Costa Rica tour! We're so glad you enjoyed the birds, the hospitality, and the camaraderie of the group. It's great to hear that Alexander brought so much to the experience as well. Your enthusiasm for birding and adventure is what makes our tours even more special. Hope to see you on another journey soon!

Posted 2 months ago

“Alex is amazing when it comes to seeing and hearing thousands of birds. In all our world travels and wildlife excursions, no one comes close to his ability and expertise and keeping the tour interesting and educational. Would only recommend this to fellow travelers if Alex were the guide. He is the "eagle eye" and "eagle ear". Encounters along trails with other groups and guides easily demonstrated that Alex was far more knowledgeable in bird detection and bird bird knowledge (habits, behaviors, location, timing, etc...) than other guides. Would only do a future tour like this with Alex.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Jim! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a remarkable experience with Alex as your guide. His passion and expertise truly shine, and it's wonderful to know that you found the tour both educational and engaging. We take pride in having knowledgeable guides who enhance the experience, and it’s great to hear that Alex stood out and enriched your birding adventure. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another incredible birding adventure with Alex in the future!

Posted 2 months ago