Birding At Selva Verde

Selva Verde Lodge, Costa Rica

Birding Packages

We offer day trips as well as multi night packages featuring Bird Route Sites and Sarapiqui birding Hotspots. Let us take care of the details while you focus on the birds!
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Keel-billed Toucans, Great Green Macaws, Wood Thrushes, Grey-necked Wood Rails, Sun bitterns and Violet Crowned Woodnymphs are just a few of the birds that inhabit the Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve. For decades, Selva Verde has been a birding hotspot - captivating beginner and expert alike.

For more information about birding at Selva Verde Lodge, be sure to check out our Birds slide show, and Birdwatching List.

Selva Verde Activities

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• » Bird Watching Walks

  Complimentary Bird Watching Walk

  

  Selva Verde is world renowned for its amazing bird life. Join our naturalist guides for an introduction to the birds of Selva Verde as you explore the grounds of the lodge in search of toucans, honeycreepers, hummingbirds, trogons, and more! Bring your binoculars. Identification guides available upon request.

  Time: 6 AM and 4 PM
  Duration: 1hour
  Cost: Complimentary

• » Guided Hiking in the Selva Verde Reserve

  Guided Nature Walk

  

  Experience first hand the wonder of exploring a tropical rainforest. Enjoy a personalized and leisurely ramble through Selva Verde's 500 acre private reserve with our knowledgeable naturalist guides. Learn more than just the names of rainforest plants and animals - discover their secret lives and fascinating natural histories. Be on the look out for monkeys, mot-mots, toucans, and poison dart frogs, and remember to bring your camera!

  Time: 8:30 AM or 1:30 PM
  Duration: 2 hours
  Cost: $15 per person

• » Local Birding Hot Spots

  Sarapiqui Birding Hot Spots

  

  Explore the hottest birding locations in the Sarapiqui accompanied by a private birding guide and driver.

  Contact us for information and pricing on ½ day and full day birding tours.

Day Trip Adventures
Find out more about Costa Rica Bird Route Sites.

How To Plan Your Activities

Green Season (May 1 - 31st, Aug 1 - Dec 14th)
For individuals or small groups, most activities may be booked with 24 hours notice during the green season.

High Season (Dec 15 - Apr 30, Jun 1 - Jul 31)
Please make advanced reservations during the high season by contacting us.

Groups
For 5 or more people, please make advance reservations by contacting us.

Special Note: Discretionary gratuities for guides are not included. Boxed lunches may be arranged with advance notice to our reception or dining room staff

Field Notes: Selva Verde's Birding Blog

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