Sample private itinerary
Your Costa Rica Birding Adventure
A real example of how Michael builds a week: quetzals and hummingbirds in the Poás cloud forest, then down to Sarapiquí — where roughly 70% of Costa Rica's bird species live. 7 days, 6 nights, private throughout.
All prices on this page are examples, not fixed rates. Pricing varies by season, destination, group size and lodge availability — this sample reflects a private trip for two in February (high season). Tell us your dates and Michael will reply with a firm, personalized quote within 24 hours.
Your Week in the Wild
Every transfer, guide and lens is handled by your EcoRide team. Prices shown are examples for 2 guests.
Day 1 · Monday
Welcome to Costa Rica
Airport pickup and a smooth transfer up to the cloud forest near Volcán Poás.
$100
sample · private transfer
Day 2 · Tuesday
Poás Volcano & Doka Coffee
High-altitude birding, the steaming crater, and a classic coffee estate. Departs 6:30 AM, returns 1:30 PM.
$380
sample · for 2 guests
Day 3 · Wednesday
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Hummingbirds, rescued wildlife and five waterfalls — lunch included. Departs 8:30 AM, returns 2:30 PM.
$500
sample · for 2 guests
Day 4 · Thursday
Laguna Hule, then Sarapiquí
A hidden birding lagoon at dawn, then a scenic 90-minute descent into the rainforest — transfer included.
$450
sample · for 2 guests
Day 5 · Friday
La Selva & River Safari
Dawn at the La Selva (OET) research station — home to roughly 70% of the country's birds — then a river boat safari with Michael Jiménez.
$500
sample · for 2 guests
Day 6 · Saturday
Your Choice: Arenal or Chocolate
Volcano birding in La Fortuna beneath Arenal's cone, or a cacao tour with relaxed Pozo Azul birdwatching.
$350–$500
sample · your choice
Day 7 · Sunday
Hasta Pronto
A private return transfer to SJO, timed to suit your flight home.
$190
sample · private transfer
Where You'll Stay
Two hand-picked lodges in two ecosystems — the morning chorus is right outside your door. We send photos of every lodge and room before anything is confirmed.
Cloud Forest · Volcán Poás · 3 nights
Poás Volcano Lodge $600
Breakfast included · on-site restaurant
Villa Calas $450
Budget-friendlier alternative · on-site restaurant
Rainforest · Sarapiquí · 3 nights
Selva Verde Lodge ~$800
Breakfast & taxes included · deep in the rainforest
Sample rates for 2 guests — lodges and room categories can be swapped to fit your budget.
Sample Cost Summary
Example pricing · 2 guests · 7 days / 6 nights · February (high season)
Transportation
SJO Airport → Cloud Forest — private transfer
$100
Sarapiquí → SJO Airport — inter-lodge transfer included
$190
Lodging · 6 nights
Poás Volcano Lodge / Villa Calas — 3 nights, cloud forest
$450–$600
Selva Verde Lodge, Sarapiquí — 3 nights, breakfast & taxes included
$800
Guided tours · for 2 guests
Poás Volcano & Café Doka
$380
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
$500
Laguna Hule birding
$450
La Selva (OET) & river safari
$500
Day 6 — Arenal or Chocolate (your choice)
$350–$500
Estimated Total — Example Only
excludes international airfare
$3,720 – $4,020
Included in every guided tour
All prices on this page are examples, not fixed rates. Pricing varies by season, destination, group size and lodge availability — this sample reflects a private trip for two in February (high season). Tell us your dates and Michael will reply with a firm, personalized quote within 24 hours.
Make it yours
This week is a starting point — every EcoRide itinerary is built around your target species, pace, and budget.
