This is our most popular itinerary, visiting some of Costa Rica's best birding hotspots. Start your birding adventure in the highlands home to Resplendent Quetzal as well as fiery-throated hummingbird, Black-and-yellow Silky- flycatcher, just to name a few. Continue down to the Central Pacific a unique climatological zone where the ecosystem of the humid southern coastal region joins the dry climate of the northern Pacific. This is a great location to spot antbirds, up to five different species of Trogons, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, and even Royal Flycatchers. Continuing on to Guanacaste where you will spend the next day exploring the tropical dry forests, marshlands, estuaries, and mangroves. Then on to Arenal a birding and wildlife hotspot. The extensive trails at the lodge allow for tremendous opportunities to view the Crimson-collared Tanagers, White Hawk, Brown- hooded Parrot, and the Golden-olive Woodpecker, along with an array of colorful hummingbirds, and three species of Toucans. Journey on to in the tropical lowlands of Sarapiqui, home to La Selva Biological Station, clearly a highlight of the tour. The station is among the four most famous tropical research facilities in the world. We will see an outstanding abundance of wildlife. The station is home to more than 420 bird species, more than 500 species of butterflies, 55 species of snakes, and 120 species of mammals. Finish your birding adventure in Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean. Here we will explore the rich labyrinth of waterways which will afford us excellent wildlife viewing. The area boasts 320 bird species, including Tiger Herons, Agami Herons, White-fronted Nunbird, and all six species of Kingfishers belonging to the Americas.