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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“Not picking up and dropping off at the airport is a big negative versus Rockjumper which I have been happy to travel with 3 times since Costa Rica. Eventually adding the Spotless Saw Whet Owl would be significant. Nickel and dime charges for drinks at the farewell Dinner when wine is being provided is short sighted. Mahalo Stan Furtak”

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Posted 4 years ago

Paul Prappas

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“The old adage "You get what you pay for" holds true for this 10-day Eagle-eye birding tour of Costa Rica. These are not inexpensive trips, but they are worth every dollar spent. Not including air travel, the cost of this trip includes transportation, breakfasts, lunches and dinners, as well as accommodations at hotels that range in comfort and amenities, and chosen for their access to bird-rich areas. Having never been to Costa Rica before, it made sense to rely on professional guides who know the where the birds are. When it comes to finding birds in a country you don't know well, guides are invaluable. Both guides for Eagle-eye are Costa Rican by birth, and were professional, knowledgable, excellent at finding birds, and managed all aspects of the trip. That allowed us to focus on the birds and butterflies and learning about Costa Rica.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Terrific trip. Outstanding guides! Would love to do it again.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Top notch guides, well-planned and well-coordinated. True professionals!”

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Posted 5 years ago

Birdwatchers From Montreal

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“The itinerary on this trip provided excellent opportunities to see a great number of birds, often at close range. It is however, an intensive journey, involving significant bus travel on every second day, and for shorter distances on the other days. Our guides were very focused, finding a great number of species, and indefatigably dispensing information on the birds observed and the regions visited. This being our first trip to Costa Rica, it was at times a bit too much for us to absorb, and we gave ourselves permission to skip a couple of the shorter excursions.”

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Posted 5 years ago