Visiting the Costa Rican Bird Route

There are a number of ways to visit the Costa Rican Bird Route. These multiple options give you the ability to experience the Costa Rican Bird Route in the way(s) that you would like.

Options for visiting the CRBR:

1. Go on your own (Free Independent Traveler)
2. Join a Tour or Tour Group
3. Use the “My Itinerary” Reservation System

OPTION 1. Free Independent Traveler

If you are an experienced traveler and like to coordinate all or most of your trip, this is helpful information to get organized:

• Accommodations:
• There are various types of accommodations that the Costa Rican Bird Route offers. This includes everything from high end lodges to home-stays. Visit each site’s description for information on accommodations.
• Transportation:
• Costa Rican has a good public bus system and buses leaving from the Caribbean Bus Terminal will get you into the region of the Bird Route.
• Additionally, most of the well known rental car companies are present in Costa Rica. Renting is fairly cheap and gives you good flexibility.
• There is also private transport companies such as Interbus and Grayline that can help you move around.  
• Guides
• If you are looking for an experienced bird guide please contact one of our guides.
• Costa Rican Bird Route Map and Guide
• The Map and Guide is integral for guiding the independent traveler.

OPTION 2. Join a Tour or Tour Group

The Costa Rican Bird Route offers various tours of differing lengths.  You can make reservations for one of these tours with RBG or the Sarapaqui Tourism Board (CATUSA), or join a group tour trip which includes the Costa Rican Bird Route in its itinerary. 

COSTA RICAN BIRD ROUTE TOURS

• The Great Green Macaw Tour (see Lapa Verde Tour).
• Spirit of Sarapiquí: River and Culture Tour (see River and Culture Tour).
• Best of the Bird Route Birding Tour (see Best of Birding Tour).
• Making Connections: Communities and Conservation (see Communities Tour).

To reserve one or more of these tours please contact:

Rainforest Biodiversity Group
Costa Rican Bird Route
Raquel Gomez
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

To join a group tour that visits the Costa Rican Bird Route, contact these specialized tour operators in Costa Rica:

Eco-Aventura
olivier@ecoaventura.co.cr
Ph./fax: (506) 203-6773
Mobile: (506) 822-0226
http://www.ecoaventura.co.cr/

OPTION 3. Use the “My Itinerary” Reservation System

For those of you that want to choose your own adventure but would like help setting up your reservations, the “My Itinerary” Reservation System allows you to do that.  We take the time consuming work of making the reservations and arranging transportation out of your hands and do it for you!

To request a reservation please fill out our Tour Reservation Form, then contact RBG or the CATUSA at:

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