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Bird Watching Near the Arenal Volcano
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Bird Watching Near the Arenal Volcano

By Jacamar Naturalist Tours
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Ages 8-85, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Bottled water
  • Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Professional guide


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • EXTRA COST. Arenal Lodge. Chachagua Rainforest. Hideaway Rio Celeste. Lost Iguana Resort and Spa. Rancho Margot. El Tucano. The Springs Resort and Spa. Volcano Gold.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15373P5

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15373P5

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        • Jacamar Naturalist Tours
          1,749
          Costa Rica
          Joined in February 2012
        • 705orlyy
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing and highly recommended!
          Loved our trip . We started with the zip lines which were amazing with great views . After the zip line we got fruits and water bottle . After that , James , our guide took us for a one hour ride to water rafting . It was amazing and my 8 years old who did it first time loved it too . It was just our family of five in the boat and our guide James who was very professional and knowledgable and we felt very safe . After the tour we got local lunch which was tasty . We had transportation included from and to hotel . We also purchased photos from each activity to cherish the memories.
          Written 4 December 2024
        • TravelhoundPortland
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great guide in Melany
          We did three tours all in the same day through Jacamar. Melany was our tour guide and she was AWESOME! Cannot recommend her highly enough. Not only is she super knowledgeable, answering all sorts of questions re. botany, animals (particularly birds), and all things Costa Rica, she is just a great person to spend a day with. At the end of the day, it felt like we had met a new friend. We have done nature hikes in countries all over the world and it really special to have someone with you like Melany who gets as excited about spotting something as you do. We did the hanging bridges tour, the Arenal hike tour, and the waterfall. We enjoyed each of them. Do note, however, that you likely will not see nearly as many animals or birds on the Arenal hike. But you will see a ton on the hanging bridges tour. Doing all 3 in one day is definitely doable in one day if you are in shape. (I think we put in about 20,000 steps that day, but it was so beautiful, you hardly notice.) PURA VIDA MELANY -- it was great to meet you!
          Written 1 December 2024
        • meaganjones
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Recommend the tour and Diego.
          Diego was the best, we saw so many frogs, toads, and snakes. It was like a treasure hunt for creatures. Book this tour today!
          Written 29 November 2024
        • K9220HDelizabethp
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          We enjoyed this tour with Orlando and Samuel, who were very friendly and informative. We caught the "rainy season" perfectly and got drenched during our float, but we were all prepared to get wet and had a great time, and Samuel and Orlando kept us in good spirits! We saw some bats and howler monkeys up close, which was really really cool. I would recommend bringing a towel in the van and some open toed shoes for this, it was nice to change when we got to the end. All in all, a great and fun tour!
          Written 25 November 2024
        • slambiase
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Volcano and lake view hike
          We were happy that we got to see a Lot of animals and birds. It was a pretty short easy hike-walk with nice views of the volcano and arenal lake.
          Written 18 November 2024
        • M3146IFreneeh
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Small group great photos
          We very much enjoyed our tour. The group was only four people so we were able to take our time and ask questions. Originally the group was to be eight but our guide felt that was too many for a good experience Our guide Bernardo was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the rain forest. Only let down was instead of the full tour and dix hanging bridges we only did three due to maintenance. However it is good to know that the bridges are well maintained. The pictures Bernardo took for us using his telephoto lens were phenomenal. I highly recommend Jacamar Tours
          Written 17 November 2024
        • John I
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic
          Fantastic experience with some of the best ! Definitely a great experience! We did the waterfall, the hike and the hanging bridges and felt like we experienced the glory of Arenal.
          Written 15 November 2024
        • Compass36410305334
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Night tour with Diego.
          We booked a night tour via Tabacon hotel with Jacamar tours- Diego was our tour guide. Thank you Diego for a night we will never forget!! Diego was professional, kind and patient! We learned so many new things and had the most amazing experience we could ask for, can’t wait to come back!
          Written 13 November 2024
        • Sherpa61291066315
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Bueno Vista zip line, water slide, horseback, hot springs
          We traveled with our 5 and 8 year old. It involved zip lining, water slide, cultural experience, horseback and hot springs. Our guides were Dixon and Jorge. Dixon navigated the roads nice and efficiently and Jorge guided us through the experience and encouraged our kids when they were hesitant. Those two did a wonderful job and we thoroughly enjoyed talking with them about their country and lives. They made the trip for us. The zip line is what you would expect. It instilled safety and enjoyment, even with the young children. The cultural experience was informative and memorable. The waterslide was pretty sporty and quite the experience as well. There were some children that really enjoyed it, it was a bit much for ours but our 5 year old did it and after the fact was pumped. Horse ride wasn’t much (I skipped it) my wife wasn’t all that impressed. The hot springs were spectacular. If I could have spent more time down there, I would have taken advantage of that. It was a great place.
          Written 10 November 2024
        • travelersp2018
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Volcano tour on horseback
          It was a cloudy day and the volcano was not so clearly visible, but Alberto, our guide, made sure we saw as much as possible and learned about the area. He stopped along the tour to make sure we had photo opportunities and to make sure we all could hear his guide and ask questions.
          Written 9 November 2024
        • jvk50
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great private guided tour
          We would highly recommend this tour. The guide was excellent. Her education background was biology. You see so much more with a guide rather than wandering on your own. She knows what to look for, what has recently been seen in the park which helps her locate things, and does not hurry you. We took a private tour because my husband has mobility challenges. We walked at our pace. My husband rented an electric scooter from the park. Part way through the tour, the scooter died but a park employee quickly brought him another one that worked just fine.
          Written 9 November 2024
        • injoy2911
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Delicioso!
          Our tour started with included transportation from our hotel. We then got to do a small tour of the farm, which included harvesting yucca, oregano, peppers, and culantro. During the tour/harvest, we saw toucans and heard howler monkeys. We then moved into a beautiful open air kitchen. The food was delicious, and the chef and guides were so nice! David, Alicia, Oscar, and several other staff were outstanding! We highly recommend this experience!
          Written 8 November 2024
        • joshuakX5124NQ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic experience
          Saw all sorts of amazing wildlife. Was the experience of a lifetime! Guide Carlos was friendly and knowledgeable and Jose was a great driver. 10/10 would recommend
          Written 31 October 2024
        • S7425EJvanessab
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tourguide!
          Our tour guide was named Andres. He was awesome! We asked many questions and he was full of knowledge, friendly, helpful, and fun! The hike was amazing with the nature and animals even though it rained the whole day.
          Written 30 October 2024
        • S7425EJvanessab
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible tour guide - Nelson Navaro
          This was an incredible experience! We did the hanging bridges tour and the volcano tour with Nelson Navaro. He went above and beyond. Throughout the two tours, he did an excellent job of telling us about the plants, culture, animals, and safety precautions. He went above and beyond what I thought our experience would be! We could not have enjoyed ourselves more. This experience was unforgettable, and he made this experience delightful for us. We hope to return and have him be our tour guide again someday!
          Written 30 October 2024
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        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2022
        Bernardo took us out on a February morning near the volcano. He was fantastic!
        In no time at all, we saw many birds - the highlight of which was the common pootoo, which was completely camouflaged in a tree. I have no idea how he spotted it! Great morning, and we would book him again!
        Written 10 March 2022
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        jvk50
        Naples, FL16 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        If you are a birdwatcher or just love birds, this tour is for you. We took the private tour and glad we did. We had personal attention and went at our own pace. The guide was excellent. We saw so many birds. He took pictures with his camera (which he shared with me) and my camera. My husband uses a wheelchair. The guide made sure my husband saw what we saw.
        Written 9 November 2024
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        bettyblue79
        Canterbury, UK108 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Two of us took park in the early 5.30am birdwatching tour. Well worth the early start, so peaceful and all the birds were out. Jose was a fantastic guide. Highlights for me personally were seeing two types of Kingfisher, Woodpecker and Mot Mots. We must've seen 20-30 different species in 3.5 hours. This isn't a tour you could do alone. Jose was great at pointing out birds we would've otherwise missed. A MUST for any bird lover! Would 100% recommend.
        Written 5 March 2018
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        Abby Y
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2024 • Couples
        Jose was a knowledgeable, fun, and dedicated guide. Before we even made it to our designated bird watching spot, he had pulled the car over to find 3 different kinds of toucans en route. We talked about wanting to see a sloth during our tour and on our way back near the end, he again, pulled the car over to expertly identify a sloth high up in the trees (any casual observer driving or non would have never been able to see it even if they knew what they were looking for). We appreciate you Jose!!
        Written 19 October 2024
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        Jennifer N
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2024 • Couples
        We had the most amazing birding trip with our guide Jose. He was so informative and showed us more birds than we even imagined in the few hours we were together. Highly recommend this company!
        Written 9 May 2024
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        MrB37
        Chelmsford, UK16 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2024 • Couples
        An excellent Morning Birdwatching at a Ranch area about an hour from the Beach hotel with Roderick & Gabriel, two very likable and knowledgeable young guys,
        we saw Owls/Kingfishers/Orioles/Caracara's/ various Herons and loads more, we even saw a couple of Crocodiles and clocked up 64 species for the morning, around 30 new species for us, they also laid on breakfast at the ranch house for us, Great trip!!
        Written 28 January 2024
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        Valérie N
        Lausanne, Switzerland99 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We went for a bird tour with José around the Arenal volcano. We were amazed by the nature and birds, but the experience was really unique with José. He knows so many things about the birds but also about the plants and animals. After the tour, we had a typical Costa Rican breakfast and finally, we saw some sloths, it was so hard to spot them but our guide had the eye !

        Many thanks José again for this memorable tour, we can only recommend you to do it !
        Written 10 March 2023
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        Dallis G
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Saw many birds, JP answered all our questions and made sure we saw everything we were hoping to see. Would recommend for a first time bird watcher
        Written 17 February 2023
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        jjjkdvm
        Delmar, NY27 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2021
        Went on an early morning bird watching tour with David Vargas - BEST GUIDE EVER. David & Randall were absolutely phenomenal - knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful and fun. Very conscious of our wants as we were not only birding but also photographing species. Arrived right at 5:15 am which is what we asked for.
        Saw many, many new species.
        If you are a birder - take this tour and ASK FOR DAVID & RANDALL.
        Written 23 November 2021
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        benette2017
        Hessle, UK5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2018 • Couples
        My husband and I had 2 nights in La Fortuna and booked this trip with Jacamar Tours through our hotel - we were so glad we did. Our guides Jairo and Bryan were amazing, within minutes of us arriving we had seen numerous Sloths, poisonous dart Frogs, Toucans and countless beautiful birds. Jairo was so informative and he just knew so much about the wildlife. The trip was a gentle walk about 2K long which took about 2 hours stopping to watch the wildlife and take pictures. The time just flew by - thanks guys
        Written 18 May 2018
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