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Arenal Half-day Birding and Photography

Recommended by 92% of travelers
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private guide
    • Spotting scope
    • Entrance fee
    • Transport
    • Breakfast

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Arenal Observatory Lodge
      7Km Sureste del Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, 21007, Costa Rica

      The meeting point for the tour is at the reception.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .6:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

    5 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 12 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Birds, rain and lack of reservation by tour organizer.

    todd_w, Feb 2026
    The tour was very good. Even though it was raining, we saw many birds. After the tour we were stopped at exit and told we need to pay entrance fee. I refused because it was included in the fee. We were held up for 25 minutes and had to argue and show proof of our prepaid. This should not have happened and was the fault of the tour guide who did not properly make the reservation with the observatory.

    From $133.34

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 28 days in advance.

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