Two Days, One Night

This two-day experience is a great opportunity to get in contact with local culture and wildlife.  For centuries, daily activities of towns and villages of the Sarapiquí region have revolved around the river from which the region takes its name.  Declared a National Monument in 2000, today the Sarapiquí River provides habitat for a wide array of bird species and provides a means of transportation and commerce for the inhabitants that live along the river.

This trip down the river takes the visitor to hidden settlements on its shores, and introduces one to what it is like to live in close relationship with the natural world. Besides experiencing a river adventure, the visitor has the opportunity to interact with local people and explore wetland ecosystems during guided bird walks.

 

RESERVATIONS:

 

For more information or to make a reservation please contact:

 

Rainforest Biodiversity Group
Costa Rican Bird Route
info@costaricanbirdroute.com
In U.S.: (608) 698-3448
In Costa Rica:(506) 8840-1267

 

Sarapiquí Tourism Board (CATUSA)
birdroute@sarapiquicostarica.com
(506) 2761-0570

 

FEATURES OF THE TOUR:

 

• Birding in riparian, wetland, forest and reforested habitats
• Boat ride down the Sarapiqui River
• Transfer to panga (small boat) which takes visitors up Toro River
• Visit village of La Union
• Authentic food
• Hike to rare Yollilo Palm swamp
• See rainforest reforestation in action
• Hike in high quality primary growth forest
• Visit three Bird Route sites (Gavilan Lodge, Bosque Tropical del Toro, Finca Paniagua)
• Evening campfire with local guests

 

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

 

• Ground transportation from/to base accommodation in Sarapiqui
• Guided boat tour-transfer from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to town of La Union
• Meals as indicated below
• Entrance fees to Bosque Tropical del Toro and Finca Paniagua
• Guided bird watching hikes at Bosque Tropical del Toro and Finca Paniagua
• English speaking guide
• Donation for habitat conservation in the area (additional donations of useful items for school or community center are also welcomed and encouraged)

 

ITINERARY

Day	Activity
1	07:45: Travel to Puerto Viejo docks 08:00-10:00: Birding along the Sarapiquí River 10:00-12:00: Visit to the town of La Union 12:00-13:30: Lunch at La Union 14:30-17:00: Hiking through riparian forest and Yolillo wetlands 19:00:  Dinner at BBT
2	06:00: Early birding session or hike 08:00:  Breakfast at La Union 09:00:  Travel to Finca Paniagua 09:30-12:00: Birding and hiking at Finca Paniagua 12:00: Lunch at Finca Paniagua 13:00-16:00: Independent Activity: Birding, canoeing, walking 18:00: Arrive to base lodge in Puerto Viejo