TAPIR VALLEY (BIJAGUA) - RAIN FOREST
Tour Description
Location: Bijagua de Upala, Alajuela
This tour takes us to the valley of Bijagua, located between Tenorio Volcano and Miravalles Volcano (Guanacaste Mountain Range), roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes from Liberia city. This wind pass is an evergreen habitat and it gives usually a HUGE bird list, although sometimes the rainy weather supposes an extra challenge . This tour is only for participants who enjoy bird observation, either avid or beginners, however sightings of sloths and other mammals are also regular . Our expert birding guide will share with you techniques and information about bird field marks to make it truly a learning experience.
Please check the Bird List or Trip Report here
Itinerary
This is a suggested itinerary, times may vary and this tour ONLY operates on PRIVATE basis
Pick up time: Usually around 5:00 am
Arriving to Bijagua for breakfast: 6:00 am – 6:30 am:
Birding all day at Tapir Valley
Lunch: 1 pm - 1:45 pm
After lunch, Birding along trails & gardens
Depart towards the coast
Inclusions
- A/C Transportation
- English speaking birding guide
- Cooler with bottled water
- Local style breakfast
- A pair of binocs per couple to use for the day (upon request)
- Entrance fee & snack at Tapir Valley Reserve
-Lunch
Wear & Bring
Rain gear (year-round) -Light comfortable clothes - Long pants if available -Insect Repellent - Hiking boots - Hat - Any medication you may be using -Camera - extra change of clothes - sunscreen - Cash for gratuities and incidentals
