Monte Alto Reserve Birdwatching Tour: Experience 200+ Bird Species with a Certified Guide

Experience over 200 species of birds on a guided birdwatching tour in Monte Alto Reserve. Explore the lush jungle and discover unknown plant species in this nature loverā€™s paradise.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hojancha - Small bridges lead over the winding creek, who many miles downstream will become the majestic Rio Nosara. You see large blue Morpho butterflies flapping by, watch troops of leaf-cutting ants carrying pieces of flowers and leaves, and sometimes come across howler monkeys, agutis and coatis.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Naturalista guide certified
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

You can spot different species of birds such as hummingbirds, tanagers, flycatchers, toucans, and others, as well as some mammals like monkeys and agoutis.

A naturalist guide certified by the Costa Rica Tourism Board, with extensive knowledge, love, and passion for wildlife, ensures you have a great time.

Monte Alto is a nature reserve located 480 to 880 meters above sea level. It is part of the Nosara Protected Zone, which aims to protect nature and wildlife along with the vital water resources of the Rio Nosara headwaters.

Today, the reserve spans 924 hectares of low mountain moist forest transitioning to humid forest. Small wildcats and many other animals roam the thickets, and scientists have discovered previously unknown plant species.

Bird enthusiasts will be pleased to know that more than 200 species of birds can be found in the reserve. Monte Alto is an excellent destination for nature lovers and eco-tourists who can explore the complexities of the jungle on guided tours.

  • I recommending bring a walking stick because trail are irregular and slippery.
Location
Hojancha
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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731almara
Feb 9, 2023
Private Bird Watching in Palo Verde N. P. - My husband and I arranged an early morning of bird watching with Wilmar Retena of Guanacaste Adventure Tours - the company is NOT closed. He also transferred us from inland hacienda to our beach hotel. He was an excellent guide and also shared much about info about Costa Rica on the drive to and from the park. We were the 1st boat on the river and the boat driver was excellent. This helped us to see more species of birds as well as other animals. After birding and boating, we enjoyed an excellent breakfast at a true Costa Rican restaurant with two ladies cooking just for us! Definitely a highlight of our trip to Costa Rica!
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Bettinaw399
Jun 15, 2023
Disappointing besides the rainy day. - This tour did not prove its worth because the area requires experienced hikers on narrow and high trails. They should advise persons to bring hiking shoes and a walking stick. It rained that day so the birding was not favorable, however, despite that event, the area did not seem to have an abundance of birds. We saw more birds on our resort grounds which were surrounded by a natural reserve. Monte Alto is 'alto' so hiking the area requires concentration & not an easy bird watching experience.
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