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Birdwatching Tour in Monteverde

May 1, 2026 By Sammi Leave a Comment

Tours and Activities > Monteverde > Specialized Birdwatching Tour 

Discover the birding paradise of the Monteverde tropical cloud forests, home to the Resplendent Quetzal and hundreds of other spectacular bird species.

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Duration

5 Hours

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Description

If birding in Monteverde has been on your bucket list, then this specialized bird watching tour in Monteverde is perfect for you, giving you the opportunity to search for a wide range of bird species with the help of a local, expert guide.

Monteverde's pristine tropical cloud forests is a true birdwatching paradise, thanks to its cloud forest climate and location, which makes it the ideal home to nearly 400 different species of birds.

Some, but not all, are mot mots, trogons including the highly prized and attractive Resplendant Quetzal, toucans, tanagers and hummingbirds. Several are endemic to the tropical cloud forests, making this area even more special.

As a private tour, your guide will take your preferences into consideration, choosing the best places to spot the birds on your wish list to ensure an unforgettable experience. Monteverde has a variety of protected reserves, such as Curi Cancha, making it optimal for excellent chances to spot local and migratory birds, and help you add more birds to your eBird account. 

Starting  $192 USD

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Bird Watching Tour in Monteverde Highlights

  • Guides are all specialized birding guides, with expert knowledge in tropical cloud forest birds.
  • Private tour tailored to your specific preferences and needs.
  • Monteverde is home to nearly 400 species of birds, including endemic species to the cloud forest.
  • Opportunity to add many Lifers to your bird list!
  • As a private tour, the guide will seek out specifically the birds you are interested in and there is no set schedule. 

What is Included?

  • Entrance fee
  • Spanish and English bilingual bird guide
  • Round transportation from Santa Elenat
  • Equipment (camera, binoculars)
  • Gratuities
  • Meals

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be given upon tour booking, which must be prepaid in full to book.
  • Private tour only.
  • Suitable for all ages.
  • Minimum 2 people to operate.
  • Maximum group size of 9 people per guide.

What to Bring/Wear

  • Comfortable walking clothes like long pants and a jacket.
  • Comfortable shoes for walking.
  • Rain jacket and rain gear.
  • Camera, telescope, binoculars, any birding/photography equipment you have.
  • A waterproof backpack.


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Our prices are quoted in USD and include all taxes and we never charge booking fees. What you see is exactly what you'll pay. While other websites might show lower initial prices, they often add taxes and fees at the end, Mytanfeet believes in transparent pricing from the start.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the bird watching tour in Monteverde take place?
Where you go birding on this tour depends. If you have specific birds you want to see, the guide will choose the best place to spot them. If you do not have specific birds and just want to see birds in general, the default birding location is the Curi Cancha Wildlife Reserve, as it offers excellent conditions for birding and spotting a variety of birds.

As a private tour, your preferences will help the guide decide where to go and which reserve to visit for the bird watching tour in Monteverde.

If I don't have a specific bird in mind, what kind of birds can we see?
Monteverde is an excellent place to see birds such as the Resplendant Quetzal, hummingbirds such as Violet Sabrewing, Stripe Tailed, Green Crowned Brilliant, Green breasted Mango, Magenta Throated Woodstar, and Lesser Violetear, Gray throated Leaftosser, Golden Browned Chlorophonia, Tropical Kingbird, Costa Rican Warbler, tanagers such as Palm, Silver throated and Hepatic, Three Wattled Bellbird, toucans such as Emerald Toucanet and Keel billed toucans and much more!

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