Costa Rica

Classic Neotropical Birding

5 February to 21 February 2011

Leaders: Mike Witherick and local guides

Maximum of 14 clients.

Cost £3,699 single room supplement £380

Costa Rica is only the size of Wales, but it has an astonishing range of habitats and birdlife. Ten per cent of the land area comprises national parks and a further ten per cent is protected as biological or forest reserves. Cloud forest, lowland tropical forest, dry savannah, mangroves and freshwater marshes are all covered in our itinerary. Distances are comparatively short, allowing more time in the field. Several factors make this an especially attractive tour, including the friendliness of the local people, the peaceful stability of the country (it is a democracy with no standing army), the great profusion of wildlife and the government's enlightened attitude towards it. In addition, our agents provide a highly efficient, expert and personal service, and supply very experienced naturalist guides and even a driver who is a keen birder. As is usual on tropical tours we will be up early most mornings to take advantage of the coolest and clearest time of day. Ornitholidays has now visited this region more than 30 times within the last 18 years.