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 was my first tour with Eagle-Eye, and it was beyond my expectations. I felt the guides, and the chauffeur, were knowledgable and put our experience as their priority. The accommodations, meals, and pace of our daily journeys were comfortable. I will definitely sign up for another tour with Eagle-Eye! Keep up the good work.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Wow, what a wonderful review! We’re so pleased that you had a fantastic time with us. It makes our day to hear that your time with Eagle-Eye Tours in Costa Rica went beyond your expectations - that is what we aim for! We look forward to helping you explore more incredible birding destinations in the future!.

Posted 2 months ago

“This was our seventh trip to Costa Rica. We chose it to see new sights and also to return to favorite locations. The trip offers a good variety of birding from comfortable lodges at a reasonable distance from San Jose. We had excellent tour leaders, Blair and Kiirsti, and Rodrigo, a wonderful driver, who joined us on our walks and shared every bird he spotted first. We also think Eagle-Eye attracts the best people to travel with.”

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Posted 3 months ago

We truly appreciate your review! Our guides love what they do, and it’s always rewarding to hear how much their knowledge and passion enhance our guests’ experiences. It's great to hear that Rodrigo added to the wonderful experience and that you were in great company during the trip. Thank you for sharing, and we look forward to seeing you again for another great adventure!

Posted 2 months ago

“Blair was very knowledgeable, passionate and helpful in locating birds and sharing information about each species. I also enjoyed his sense of humour, he made each day a fun adventure! Kirsti saved the day for us when our battery on our camera died on the most important photo opportunity on the Tarcoles river. She was kind enough to loan us her spare battery and we have some of our best photos from that day. She was also very helpful and patient in helping us locating birds and lizards while admiring the beauty of our surroundings. Also made each day a fun adventure.”

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Posted 3 months ago

We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time! Our guides are not only experts in birding but also in making every tour a memorable and enriching experience. And carrying extra batteries for the win! We’ll make sure to share your feedback with them—thank you!

Posted 2 months ago

“Great tour, but could focus more on early morning and late afternoon excursions to leave mid-day open when birds are less active. This allows a little down time in the hotter temps to recharge so not exhausted when activity picks up later in day. Also maybe find more natural environments for birding rather than busy parking lots and loud commercially active areas. Costa Rica has so many parks and quiet countryside locations. Port area mangrove area with garbage everywhere was not a good place and it seems there would be other options nearby. Also sky park was a little busy and noisy with zip lines and thought La Selva time was too short…maybe better for full day excursion from Arenal on second day instead of a stop-over break between locations. Also, feeders are fine, especially at midday during lunch, but was expecting more natural settings for birding rather than touristy stops. Great examples were the short hikes through the farmland regions…not in parks, but quieter where we could see more birds. Overall was hoping for more time in forest or more natural environments. Guides were fantastic…cannot imagine anyone better to lead! Nice variety of base locations and lunch stops were perfect! Love off the beaten path areas….side roads etc.”

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Posted 3 months ago

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We truly value your insights about the timing of excursions and the environments we visit. It’s important to us that our guests have a comfortable and rewarding experience, and we appreciate your suggestions for optimizing the tour schedule. Your feedback regarding the birding locations is also noted—Costa Rica has such diverse landscapes, and we strive to find the best spots for our adventures. We're delighted to hear our guides made a positive impact on your experience. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts; we hope to welcome you back soon for another birding adventure!

Posted 2 months ago

“Excellent trip, loads of birds. Loved the family owned organic coffee farm. The tour was perfectly laid out giving the participants a great view of the countryside without long tiring trips.”

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Posted 4 months ago

Thank you for your fantastic review of the Costa Rica Sampler tour! We’re so glad you enjoyed the amazing birding and the visit to the coffee farm—it’s such a unique experience. It’s great to hear the tour’s layout made exploring the beautiful countryside relaxing and enjoyable. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!"

Posted 4 months ago

“Wonderful tour! Despite difference experience levels everyone had their needs considered and met.”

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Posted 4 months ago

Thank you for your five-star review! It’s always such a thrill to hear how much our guests enjoyed the birding on our Costa Rica Sampler tour. It's wonderful to hear that it was successful for all levels of birders - that makes it so magical! We hope to join you on your next birding journey soon!

Posted 4 months ago

Lawrence & Stacie

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“We loved the variety of habitats and mix of easy-to-see birds at feeders, as well as hard-to-find birds in the field. Our guides, Hector and Jody were a terrific pair, taking us to locations that were rich in birds and unique to Costa Rica. We saw many more Life birds than we expected. The Guides' connections with the local birding community was extremely helpful in giving us opportunities to see birds that we would never have gotten to see. The drive time was broken up nicely, giving us birding breaks and fabulous meals EVERY time! Our driver, Warner, was highly skilled and navigated those mountain roads with ease. We also got the benefit of a wonderful group of like-minded birders who were as excited about this trip as we were! It was a trip of a lifetime for us!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The Costa Rica Sampler trip far exceeded my expectations. The guides were very kind and knowledgeable and helped us see 350+ birds and other creatures. The 2 guides to 12 people ratio worked out well. Everyone got along great. The bus driver was a real pro and kept the windows spotless. The itinerary, meals and lodgings were excellent. I could have happily stayed another week at most places we visited. It was a great worry free introduction to the flora and fauna of Costa Rica and I know that I’d love to go back.”

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Posted 1 year ago