Drake Bay Birdwatching

Why choose this experience

Learn to listen before searching the branches. Your guide helps you connect calls, movements and habitats so birdwatching becomes more than a species list.

• An experience focused on birds and their environment.
• Time to listen and understand, as well as identify.
• An outing focused on habitats and the activity of birds.

What is included

• Naturalist guide and support throughout the experience.
• Walk through trails and natural areas.
• Tropical bird observation and identification.
• Explanations of species and their behaviour.
• Shared use of the guide’s spotting scope during the outing.

Colours, calls and photography

Explore different areas of vegetation with frequent stops to listen, identify and observe birds. This experience welcomes beginners and experienced birdwatchers.

You may encounter scarlet macaws, toucans, trogons, hummingbirds, tanagers, woodpeckers and birds of prey. Species vary with location, season and weather; sightings are not guaranteed.

Tell us if you are interested in a particular species so we can discuss the possibilities without promising a sighting.

Timing, meeting point and difficulty

Approximate start: 5:30 a.m. Duration: around 3 hours, returning at approximately 8:30 a.m. The meeting point in Drake Bay is provided when booking.

Low to moderate difficulty: relaxed walks on natural trails with stops to observe and photograph. Share any mobility needs before confirming.

What to bring

• Binoculars and camera.
• Reusable water bottle and hat.
• Lightweight comfortable clothing, preferably in muted colours.
• Footwear suitable for natural trails.

Observe with care

Keep your voice low, follow your guide and stay on trails. Avoid approaching birds or nests; do not feed or disturb them.

Heavy rain or other natural conditions may change the activity.

Additional expenses and booking

Personal expenses and additional services outside the programme are paid separately. The guide and birdwatching experience are already included.

Start with your date, participants and contact details. The team will then request the details needed to arrange your visit; no passport is needed in the initial enquiry.

Combine this outing with Sirena or an Overnight stay for more time observing Osa Peninsula wildlife. Each experience has its own availability.

Payment and cancellations

No deposit is required. Full payment is due the day before the tour. If you cancel at least 24 hours before departure, there is no penalty and any payment received is refunded. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable. Date changes are arranged with our team subject to availability.

For tours outside Corcovado, if the operator cancels before the activity starts because of unsafe weather, you can choose another date subject to availability. If the new date does not suit you, unprovided services are refunded, excluding non-refundable entrance fees disclosed before payment.