Go in search of Costa Rica's most beautiful bird the Quetzal. Along the way, we'll navigate different altitudes to see a whole host of different birds on this early morning tour.
Are you ready to Explore the high lands Mountain Range of Costa Rica? With an elevation from the 800 mts to 3125 mts over the sea level, San Gerardo De Dota is the home and nesting area of the Resplendent Quetzal, which is considered to be the most beautiful bird of Central America and is currently at the top 5 of the most beautiful of our continent. San Gerardo de Dota is also home to Savegre river consider the cleanest river of central America. We will start our adventure early morning cause quetzals they sleep on lowlands and the move into upper lands looking for food early in the morning,as with enjoy the company of quetzal you will have the opportunity to enjoy hummingbirds, flycatchers, woodpeckers, haws, parakeet wrens, tanagers, and many others ,It is a great place to visit if you’re looking for peaceful hikes and birding! Thanks to locals that as private owners keep untouched the beauty and forest found in San Gerardo de Dota. After of some birding and enjoy the quetzals, we will take you to have breakfast, to later to descent to lowers lands to spot others birds, as the day goes by with will provide you water and others snacks to gives the energy to continue birding. Don’t miss the opportunity to see and enjoy Resplandazent Quetzal and all the beauty of San Gerardo de Dota as to offer.
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Classic
Student, Backpacker or on a tight budget? For those willing to forgo the creature comforts or have alternative transportion and catering arranged then the Basic option includes the same great group tours at a reduced price.
Our standard group tour is our most popular tour type. Guests are transferred to the destination while a professional guide chaperones the party around a carefully selected route.
Deseperate to see a 3 toes sloth but one hasn't revealed itself to you? On a private tour our guides will personalise your experience to maximise time spent looking for the things you love.
† Entry fees included only where a ticket is required for entry to the tour.
Where transfers are not included, or you make your own way to the destination please be advised to check parking restrictions and fees before setting off.
Getting here
Whether you are using our transfer service or arriving at the departure destination yourself it's important to be present at the agreed location 15 minutes before the tour officially sets of. During this time we go through the pre-tour house keeping and make sure we have everything we need to set of on-time.
Every photo you see has been submitted by a guest who has toured with Jason Solano. Thank you for being great company and thank you to the beauty of Costa Rica for providing us with incredible views.