The Best of Costa Rica Birding Trip 2026
November 22 – December 2, 2026 | 11 Days / 10 Nights
$4,735 per person CBA Member. $4,835 per person non-CBA member
Single Supplement: $639
A $300 deposit is required to reserve your space.
Discover why Costa Rica is considered one of the world's premier birding destinations on this unforgettable 11-day adventure with Chicago Bird Alliance. From lush rainforests and scenic volcanoes to tropical wetlands, cloud forests, and Pacific mangroves, you'll explore some of the country's most diverse ecosystems in search of an incredible variety of birds and wildlife. Highlights include opportunities to see iconic species such as the Resplendent Quetzal, Scarlet Macaw, Lovely Cotinga, Bare-necked Umbrellabird, and dozens of colorful hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, manakins, and more. With comfortable accommodations, expert local guides, boat tours, and carefully planned birding at Costa Rica's top hotspots, this trip offers exceptional opportunities for lifers, photography, and unforgettable nature experiences.
Trip Leaders: Matt Igleski and a Lifer Nature Tours local guide
Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1. November 22nd San Jose city - Bougainvillea Hotel
Day 2. November 23rd Talamanca Highlands - Savegre Natural Reserve
Day 3. November 24th Talamanca Highlands - Savegre Natural Reserve
Day 4. November 25th Central Pacific - Tárcoles Birding Lodge
Day 5. November 26th Central Pacific - Tárcoles Birding Lodge
Day 6. November 27th Arenal Volcano Area - Arenal Observatory Lodge
Day 7. November 28th Arenal Volcano Area - Arenal Observatory Lodge
Day 8. November 29th Northern Wetlands - Cano Negro Natural Lodge
Day 9. November 30th Northern Wetlands - Cano Negro Natural Lodge
Day 10. December 1st San Jose city - Bougainvillea Hotel
Day 11. December 2nd San Jose city - Flight back home
*Specific hotels/lodges may change depending on availability
Questions about the trip can be directed to Matt Igleski, matt.igleski@chicagobirdalliance.org.