About this tour
2–3 hours with a local birder in Drake Bay. The Osa holds more than 350 bird species, including rare and endemic ones. Easy walking, no long trek — built for nature lovers and photographers.
Drake Bay and the Osa Peninsula are among the richest bird regions in Central America: more than 350 species, many endemic or with a tiny range. Guides know the habitats, behaviors, and times of day when each bird shows. You walk gently, stop as long as you need to watch, identify, and photograph, and keep noise and distance respectful so the birds stay in their routine.
Tell us if you want a particular species or a photography-focused route. Some birds are only easy to see at certain hours — we can plan around that. Minimum two people. Morning tour 5:30 a.m. (back about 7:30–8:30 a.m.) or afternoon 3:30 p.m. (back about 5:30–6:30 p.m.).
What to bring
Pack light
What to pack. We keep extra bags on the boat.
Your bag
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Water
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Long pants
- Binoculars
Good to know
Local notes
Read this before you leave the lodge.
Before you go
- Wear long sleeves and long pants for sun and vegetation
- Closed shoes with good grip for uneven ground
- Bring your own water and sunscreen
- Bring binoculars or a camera if you have them
- If you want a specific species, say so when you book
Wildlife you may see
- Scarlet macaws
- Toucans
- Hummingbirds
- Trogons
- Tanagers
- Osa Peninsula endemic birds
Trip details
Age 6 and up. Easy activity — ground is not completely flat. Minimum 2 people. Morning 5:30 a.m. or afternoon 3:30 p.m. Route can target a species if you say so when you book.
Location
Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Drake Bay and nearby Osa habitats, close to Corcovado National Park.
On the map
Birdwatching — Drake Bay
Forest edges and coastal habitats around Drake Bay for scarlet macaws, toucans and more.
Transport
Walk to the meeting point the guide gives you the day of the tour, or arrive in your own vehicle.