HIKING
RAINFOREST BIRD WATCHING TOUR
Our Rainforest Bird Watching Tour is designed to introduce you to the incredible flora and fauna of our jungle paradise at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs.
Starting from our reception area at either 6:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m., our tour takes advantage of the times when the jungle and its inhabitants are stirring into life or getting ready for night. The elusive tropical birds of Costa Rica are best spotted in the early hours of the morning or in the late afternoon. Led by one of our highly knowledgeable and experienced guides, you will hike our private reserve trails that cover a variety of landscapes, providing you with the outstanding opportunity to observe the diversity of Costa Rican nature.
This tour is truly an unforgettable experience and many guests participate multiple times during their stay at our resort.
Flora & Fauna
Mammals: Sloths, monkeys, coatis, agoutis, Red Brocket Deer.
Birds: Flycatchers, warblers, euphonias, toucans, kites, hawks, vultures, water birds, and hummingbirds. Please see our bird guide for a complete and detailed list of all species.
April – Oct – South American Migration.
Sept – April – North American Migration.
NIGHT HIKE FROG MARCH
The Night Hike Frog March is a stunning tour. You will capture the spectacular nocturnal activity of the rainforest on a “march” around our manmade frog pond. Setting off from our reception area at 6:00 p.m., this tour allows you to explore the grounds of our beautiful jungle paradise from a nocturnal perspective.
You will see jungle animals in their natural undisturbed habitat, many of which can only be viewed during the hours of darkness. Together with the captivating sights and sounds of our frog pond, this is a brilliant tour that lets you discover the rainforest in a different “light”.
Flora & Fauna
On this tour, you have the potential to encounter animals such as: reptiles, porcupines, lizards, frogs (including the famous Costa Rican Red-Eyed Tree Frog), bats, insects, and many more night creatures of the jungle.