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Hummingbirds & Whales

Discover this Tropical Paradise with no equal!

Experience one of Latin America’s top destinations, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and exceptional wildlife. Journey through pristine cloud forests filled with dazzling hummingbirds, vibrant tropical species, and ancient oak forests where biodiversity thrives.

Venture to the Central Pacific coast for thrilling whale watching and discover unique wildlife along the Sierpe River near Corcovado National Park.

Don’t miss the adventure of a lifetime—contact us today and start your Costa Rican experience!

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Max. 8 Participants

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From January to March

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Explore the Wonders of Costa Rica!

Costa Rica is one of the most visited countries of Latin America, it’s fun size and easy access to the most amazing natural areas anywhere in the tropics and Costa Rica ́s peaceful nature makes our destination one of the best anywhere for wildlife observation. Discover with us pristine Cloud Forests, enjoy magical moments with many different species of Hummingbirds, be amazed by the uniqueness of tropical Frogs, and other reptiles. The highland Oak Forest is impressive and nowhere in the tropics the realm of diversity is more prominent than in this high land habitat. In our drive to the Central Pacific coast astonishing views and change of habitats will surprise you.

Enjoy Whale watching in one of the largest protected areas for Humpback Whales in the western hemisphere and discover unique wildlife at the Sierpe river, bordering world famous Corcavado National Park. This trip has magical moments waiting for you! And amazing destinations to be discover!

Come and live this experience with us!!!!

Heredia - Bougainvillea Hotel

Days 1

Arambigua Lodge

Day 2, 3 & 4.

Sueños del Bosque

Day 5 & 6.

La Cusinga

Day 7, 8 & 9

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Day 10

Day 1

Arrive at the San José Airport (SJO) where you will be met by Gustavo Orozco your Nature guide. Transfer to your hotel

Type of room: Standard
Lodging: Bougainvillea Hotel
Meals: Welcome dinner

Day 2

This morning we drive to the foothills of one of the active Volcanoes of the country. We are stopping to enjoy hummingbirds and tanagers in the area of Cinchona. Spectacular views of San Fernando waterfalls and the eastern flank of the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Without a doubt one of the wildest Parks in Costa Rica.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Type of room: Standard
Lodging: Araambigua
https://hotelaraambigua.com/

Day 3

After breakfast explore " La Selva " Biological Station. With 6000 acres of virgin rainforest, this spectacular preserve will give us the perfect introduction to the tropical rainforest. Vibrant rainforest creatures are there to be seen. Good chance to find Sloths, Iguanas, Poison dart Frogs,Toucans, and many more unique species in lowland forests.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodging: Araambigua

Day 4

Take a fascinating journey through time to uncover the rich history behind the sacred drink of the gods. Discover how ancient civilizations crafted this revered beverage, see how its preparation evolved over the ages, and learn how it's made today. Enjoy the unique flavors of chocolate and cocoa, visit a cacao plantation, and understand how this remarkable plant has influenced the global economy throughout history.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodging: Araambigua

Day 4

Departure for Cerro de la Muerte, oak dominated forest in the Talamanca region, a World Biosphere Preserve of over 1 million acres, breathtaking landscapes, beautiful rivers, and amazing biodiversity, many endemic species have been found in this region.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodging: Sueños del Bosque

Day 5

Explore the oak forest in search of the endemic bird species such as: Talamanca Hummingbird, Scintillant Hummingbird, Volcano Hummingbird, Northern Emerald Toucanet, gray-tailed Mountain Gem, Large footed Finch, and hopefully the elusive Resplendent Quetzal. As well as other beautiful looking Oak Forest birds, we will also learn more about the Oak forest of the area.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodging: Sueños del Bosque

Day 6

Departure for the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, we will be driving distance from the beach, and we will explore the area of Dominical.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Lodging: Cusinga Logde

Day 7

Day to go Whale watching on the warm Pacific waters, at this time of the year the Norther population of Humpback Whales has arrived to the warm waters of Costa Rica to give birth to their babies and raise them away from the attack of Orcas and Great White Sharks. By March these Whales are ready to go back to North America. We will visit the “Marino Ballena National Park” one of the most important protection sites in the tropics for Humpback Whales. Afternoon to enjoy the hotel ground and the nearby beaches.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Lodging: Cusinga

Day 8

Morning drive to Sierpe river, one of the most important rivers on the southern pacific area of Costa Rica, our expedition will take
us on a river safari in search of the unique Squirrel Monkeys and Scarlet Macaws of the area. Crocodiles, Capuchin Monkeys, Iguanas, and dozens of water birds can be found along the river, if we are lucky we could have an encounter with the Emerald tree Boa, an endemic constrictor snake of southern Costa Rica.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Lodging: Cusinga Logde

Day 8

Today, we journey back to the Central Valley, but the adventure isn’t over yet! On the way, we’ll make an exciting stop for a boat tour on the legendary Tárcoles River, home to some of the largest crocodiles in the world and an incredible variety of birdlife. As the sun begins to set, we’ll continue to our final destination, Buena Vista Hotel, where a special farewell dinner awaits— the perfect way to celebrate an unforgettable journey through Costa Rica!

Meals: Breakfast and lunch and dinner
Lodging: Buena Vista

Day 11

Transfer to the international airport for your flight home.

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Michael R

January 15, 2026

Bird Photography Trip in Costa Rica My wife and I met Gustavo and his wife Katherine of Geo Natura Tours whilst on a photography trip in Colombia in December 2024. We were very impressed with his expertise in bird photography and knowledge of birds of Costa Rica. We asked him to organise a private photography tour of 5 days for photographing specific birds in Costa Rica in December of 2025.Having been on more than a dozen photography tours in Europe, Africa and Latin America we found his organised tour in Costa Rica the best experience of wildlife photography we have had so far. His knowledge of bird’s location, their habitat, behaviour, etc. was amazing. In addition, his expertise as a bird photographer is very impressive. Gustavo’s knowledge about birds and plants is encyclopaedic and his manners so friendly and genuine.By the end of the 5 days, we ended up with a great collection of beautiful photographs of the specific birds we had targeted, as well as other beautiful birds we were fortunate to see. More importantly, we had found a friendly and caring couple who we hope will guide us to more challenging photography tours in Latin America.

Mark P

December 3, 2025

Birds and friends of Colombia This was my fourth trip with Geonaturatours—and the best yet. Before takeoff from Panama City, I realized I had forgotten my Nikon charger. I sent a quick message…and when we landed in Colombia, poof! Gustavo had already tracked down a loaner. Crisis averted!Over the 12-day birding adventure, GNT organized every detail—transport, lodging, and meals—so I could fully relax and stay focused on the birds instead of logistics or safety. We traveled by rail, riverboat, and rugged 4WD vehicles to reach an amazing range of habitats: mid-elevation cloud forests, desert scrub, wetlands, rivers, and even 14,000-foot volcanic slopes.Highlights? An unforgettable dawn at an Andean Cock-of-the-Rock lek; being absolutely mesmerized by 48 hummingbird species, some tame enough to perch on our hands; that delicious tension while waiting for shy antpittas to finally reveal themselves; and pure delight watching Golden-breasted Manakins click and flit between lek perches like feathered acrobats.Exceptional guiding, seamless planning, and spectacular birds—Geonaturatours keeps raising the bar. I’m already dreaming of trip number five.

Joseph B

November 16, 2025

Unforgettable Bird & Wildlife Photography Tour I recently joined a wildlife photography tour in Colombia with Geo Natura Tours, and the experience was absolutely excellent.Everything was organized perfectly — the logistics, the hotels, the food — every detail was taken care of.We were guided by Gustavo Orozco, an outstanding bird and wildlife photography instructor. He made the entire trip fun, relaxed, and incredibly rewarding. We learned a lot, enjoyed every shooting session, and had a great time from start to finish.We truly enjoyed every moment of the tour, and there’s no doubt we’ll travel again with Geo Natura Tours. Highly recommended.

John M

November 6, 2025

Colombia Bird Photography Tour This was a 13 day bird photography trip to Colombia. It was a 'bucket list' trip for me and my third trip with Geo Natura. As on the two previous trips the organization, accommodations and selection of sites to visit was excellent.

Nikhi K

October 22, 2025

Excellent birding trip to Colombia Just returned from my third trip with GNT, a first birding trip to Colombia. We covered the western Andes and saw and photographed an amazing variety of birds in an area which represented only a small slice of the country. GNT did an excellent job with the logistics, transportation and lodging including showing us a diverse collection of birds. Gustavo and Katherine did a very good job in meeting and exceeding our expectations for this trip.

Randy S

October 21, 2025

Birding the Western and Central Andes of Columbia This is my 10th trip with Geo Natura. I keep coming back because of the quality experience they offer. This trip I happened to need hospitalization in rural Columbia. Gustavo and Katherine took over and made sure I was properly cared for until I could rejoin the tour a day and a half later. Additional guides made sure the rest of the group did not miss any of their tour and make me feel guilty for shorting them. We found 382 species of birds, night monkeys, a vine snake, and we got to experience the real Columbia. I am very pleased to recommend this tour even with my health side trip in the middle.

Bill E

October 21, 2025

Bird Columbia - The Western and Central Andes This was the 5th tour I have taken with Geonatura and it did not disappoint. We saw 376 species in 11 days of birding, and visited most of the habitats of the western and central Andean Region of Colombia. Accommodations and food were good, the weather generally cooperated, and the selection of sites to visit was outstanding. About the only thing I would suggest is that there should be more emphasis on preparing for cold weather--I should have brought a heavier coat. I can't say enough good things about the guides, who were all knowledgeable and very responsive to needs of the participants. I would not hesitate to take another trip with Gustavo and Catherine!

Diego Jaramillo Rebolledo

May 14, 2025

FABULOUS TRIP One of my dreams in bird photography was to take one to the glittering quetzal, emblematic of beautiful Costa Rica. “It would have been impossible to achieve this without the valuable help of KATHERINE PEÑA Y GUSTAVO OROZCO,” the best nature guides and experts in bird photography. "They know where they lay herons and where quetzals nest." For them my thanks, not only as friends I appreciate, but as professionals and excellent hosts. The photos I took in your company and guide can be found at:@pajariando_ando

Gehan A

May 10, 2025

The magical birds of Costa Rica Amazing birding trip with over 370 species seen in two weeks with Gustavo Orozco from Geonatura tours. Gustavo is hugely knowledgeable on all wildlife and organised fantastic tailor made tour for us

Ruwan A

May 2, 2025

A birders dream, in a birders dreamland If you are a birder and photographer, this tour in Costa Rica is made for you. We saw in excess of 400 bird species in just over two weeks, some of them rare. Furthermore, I was able to shoot most of them exceedingly well. On top of that, the dedicated, friendly and modest guide and owner Gustavo and idem driver Rafael, and the lovely 'natural' hotels, make for a relaxed and comfortble trip.

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