
Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour worth booking?
Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour is a 4-hour experience in Quepos, Costa Rica, from $198 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $198 per person
Costa Rica posses 920 birds, due to its location in Central America becomes a great point for migration and residents species to convey in different areas and regions. We will drive you around 16kms away from Manuel Antonio around some rural areas, which are known by our crew to be birding hot spots. Toucans, birds of prey, motmots, scarlet macaws, trogons, manakins, honeycreepers and many, many more! You don’t have to worry about keeping a list of the species seen. We want you to spend your time identifying, taking photographs and having a perfect sighting of all different birds in the area, at the end of the activity, your tour guide will send you a full detail list of species seen during the tour which makes identifying and put a name to those photographs and sightings a whole lot easier! During the trip would be snacks and water provide, later after of birding experience lunch would be served in a local restaurant of the area for your enjoyment. Book now
What you get
About this experience
Costa Rica posses 920 birds, due to its location in Central America becomes a great point for migration and residents species to convey in different areas and regions. We will drive you around 16kms away from Manuel Antonio around some rural areas, which are known by our crew to be birding hot spots. Toucans, birds of prey, motmots, scarlet macaws, trogons, manakins, honeycreepers and many, many more! You don’t have to worry about keeping a list of the species seen. We want you to spend your time identifying, taking photographs and having a perfect sighting of all different birds in the area, at the end of the activity, your tour guide will send you a full detail list of species seen during the tour which makes identifying and put a name to those photographs and sightings a whole lot easier! During the trip would be snacks and water provide, later after of birding experience lunch would be served in a local restaurant of the area for your enjoyment. Book now
What's included
Included
- All pictures and videos taking with our spotting scope would be for free.
- Bottled water
- Our Top of line Swarovski Crystals Scope
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Licence Tour Guide by ICT (Costa Rican Tourism Chamber)
Not included
- As bird watcher you have to bring your own Binoculars
What you'll see and do
Playa Manuel Antonio
One of the best Beaches in Costa Rica
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Quepos
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Costa Rica Wáköö Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remember animals are not held in captivity and the national park is not a Zoo, We promise to do our best to find as many animals as we can, but we can't warranty that you will see certain animals are certain times.
- Please be responsible visitor, if by any chance you are having any delays on Breakfast, mechanical or any other issues please let us know is not nice for others waiting for you to show up, after 10 minutes of a wait at the agreed pickup place, it would be considered as NO SHOW and refunds are not applicable.
- Pick up times staring at 5 am
- Not recommended for travelers with knees or hips problems
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Absolutely fantastic !!!
Absolutely highlight of my trip!! Jason was an unbelievable guide! Wd saw over 50 bird species and he kept track of all and sent to us after tour. He is sooo knowledgeable and was able to proactively look for special species. The utmost professional n expert in field. Don’t miss this one!!
via Tripadvisor
80+ birds in six hours
Jason of Wáköö tours is the bomb! Both my son and I love bird watching, and were excited to come to Costa Rica to add to our life lists. Before we did Jason’s VIP birding tour we had added maybe sixty Costa Rican birds to our list over nine days, and we were happy with that. Jason’s expertise blew that out of the water! 80+ birds in in six hours. We would have been happy with 20 new species. The highlight of the expedition was the Black Hawk-Eagle and five other different birds of prey. Jason is a serious birder and loves birds just as much as we do. If you want to find those hard to see beautiful Costa Rican birds. Jason is your man. We also did Wáköö tours Rainmaker night tour, and had a blast seeing frogs, snakes, and other creatures of the nighttime rain forest. Jason was super knowledgeable of everything we found and answered any questions we had. I would highly recommend Jason and Wáköö Tours
Response from the operator: Hola Adam It was all my pleasure to help you during your journey here in Costa Rica to get to see and recognize a good amount of birds. Birding in Costa Rica is amazing because you can get to see a lot in a short amount of time. Hopefully, we will meet again for another birding journey. Thank you for booking with me. Jason
via Tripadvisor
Great area
This was one the highlight tours for me. I wouldn’t hesitate to go with Jason again to Esquipulas (and other areas) the next time I visit Costa Rica. Among other places we stopped at a (quite) hidden restaurant with a big garden. You’ll need ‘more eyes’ over there as there were so many birds at the same time (for example toucans, many different kinds of hummingbirds etc). It was quite easy to make pictures of these birds up close. It was well worth the money and a day well spent!
via Tripadvisor
Birdwatching with Jason Solano
While staying for a few days i Manuel Antonio I took a privat guided birdwatching tour to Esquipulas with Jason Solano. He is a very good birdguide and a nice, relaxed and funny person. Esquipulas is a small countryside town located ca 16 km from Manuel Antonio. This rural area is considered to be the best spot for birding in the area of Manuel Antonio and Quepos. During our tour we had 78 species including white-crested coquette, white hawk and king vulture. We also had a nice breakfast with a beautiful view. If you are a birder and stay in Manuel Antonio or Quepos I advise you to go birding with Jason to Esquipulas. You won’t regret it.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing birding at Esquipulas!
If you’re interested in birds I’d highly recommend a trip to Esquipulas with Jason! We saw so many species during our half day tour, such as nesting macaws, motmots, manikins, trogons, toucans, aracaris and many more! The location is beautiful and rural and there is plenty of time to observe and capture your shot! When I return to Costa Rica this will be the first tour I book! Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Costa Rica Wáköö Tours, who run 9 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.2.
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Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quepos.
How much does Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $198 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quepos usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quepos is not rushed.
Is Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Quepos, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quepos can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quepos and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quepos within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Quepos?
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On Outty we rank every Quepos experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full Day Waterfall Adventure, Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America, Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Quepos?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Quepos?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour?
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Included: All pictures and videos taking with our spotting scope would be for free; Bottled water; Our Top of line Swarovski Crystals Scope; Lunch; and Snacks. Not included: As bird watcher you have to bring your own Binoculars. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Quepos. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio / Esquipulas Private Tour?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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