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Birdwatching for Beginners: Arenal Volcano and San Gerardo de Dota

Mix adventure and nature by splitting your time between the Arenal Volcano area and the high mountian cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota.

Overview

Optimal trip length: 6,7, 8 or 9 days Ideal for: Nature & wildlife • Adventure • Birdwatching • Sustainable travel • Remote travel

Highlights

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Visit the Adventure Capital of Costa Rica, offering many great tours

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Best selection of natural, thermal hot springs

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Volcano views from just about everywhere in the area

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One of the best locations for birdwatching

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A remote location, ideal for nature lovers

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Focus on eco-friendly practices and sustainability

    Arenal Volcano

    The Arenal Volcano stands out for its breathtaking scenery and endless activities.

    San Gerardo de Dota

    San Gerardo de Dota is the perfect hideaway for those wanting to explore a cloud forest and wander through a national park.

Lodging

Arenal Volcano

Los Lagos Hotel

Located next to the Arenal Volcano, Los Lagos Hotel offers on-site amenities for all the family, from natural hot spring…

From $179 / night

Arenal Springs Resort and Spa

The perfect way to be close to nature while enjoying the on-site amenities you would find at a modern hotel.

From $330 / night

Arenal Kioro Hotel

Arenal Kioro offers fabulous accommodations with some of the best views of the Arenal Volcano.

From $334 / night

San Gerardo de Dota

Trogon Lodge

Located in the mountainous cloud forests of southern Costa Rica, Trogon Lodge is excellent for nature lovers and birdwat…

From $170 / night

Savegre Lodge

Set next to the Los Quetzales National Park in southern Costa Rica, this cloud forest lodge is a birdwatchers paradise.

From $190 / night

Tours

Arenal Volcano

Canopy Zip Line

High up in the tree canopy, it feels like flying as you zip through the forest, a view from that height is truly an incredible thing.

White Water Rafting

Breathtaking and exhilarating, maneuvering through the white water rapids of Costa Rica is an activity that so many enjoy, and some even use as a way of transport between locations.

San Gerardo de Dota

Hiking

Explore Costa Rica’s most awe-inspiring landscapes on foot.

Birdwatching

Perfect for avid birdwatchers, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

Price

What’s Included? All of our custom trips include the following, unless otherwise indicated:
Airport Meet & Greet
Lodging
Domestic Transportation
Tours
24/7 in-country Service
Trip Cancellation Coverage

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Client Reviews

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We were in great hands from the moment we landed! Loved the excursions, hotels, and our driver ā€œMarlon Brando.ā€ You made everything smooth with great planning and thoughtful check-ins. Truly an enjoyable and worry-free trip!

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Cindy L.

Cindy L.

Austin, Texas

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Our agent made our honeymoon stress-free and fun! She was available throughout, even when I felt unwell early in the trip. Her support and great recommendations helped us feel better fast. So grateful for the special touches she added along the way.

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Cheyenne P.

Cheyenne P.

USA

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Wow—what an amazing trip! From start to finish, it was an unforgettable experience. The beauty of Costa Rica is breathtaking, and the scenery changed constantly. It felt like a new adventure every day. Already dreaming of going back!

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Sabrina A.

Sabrina A.

Costa Rica

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