San Gerardo de Dota · Talamanca · Costa Rica
A full-day expedition from the Pacific coast to nearly 3,000 meters of cloud forest in search of one of the most beautiful birds on Earth—breakfast and lunch included.
Duration
Full day · 4:00 AM start
Meals
Breakfast + lunch included
Cloud forest
Up to 3,000 m elevation
Languages
English · Spanish
Species list
Included after tour
About this tour
The Resplendent Quetzal is considered one of the most beautiful birds on Earth, and San Gerardo de Dota – a misty cloud-forest valley high in the Talamanca mountains – is its prime nesting ground. This full-day expedition takes you from the Pacific coast to nearly 3,000 meters of elevation in search of the quetzal and dozens of highland species: hummingbirds, tanagers, trogons and more.
Your ICT-licensed guide carries a Swarovski spotting scope so you can admire every iridescent feather, with free 4K photos and videos and a personalized species list. Traditional Costa Rican breakfast AND lunch are included.
Back in Manuel Antonio after your quetzal morning, close the day with the Manuel Antonio night tour: a short nocturnal walk for sloths, kinkajous and frogs, minutes from where you are staying.
18
years in the field
4K
photos & videos included
ICT
certified guides
Tour options
Same expert birding guide, same Swarovski scope. Join a small group or make it private.
Shared · Full day
A small group of up to 8 birders, a 4:00 AM start, transport (even from San José), breakfast and lunch included.
Private · Best sightings
Only your group (min 2 people), with a flexible route for the best sightings.
Prices are per person: adults 13+ pay the listed price, children 3–12 pay $10 less on every option (Group Expedition $255, Private Expedition $315) and infants 0–2 join free. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the tour. From December 15 to January 15, bookings are non-refundable. Every booking includes a $2 donation per person to Kazan Karate for Kids.
READ REVIEWS FROM OUR PAST GUESTS
Reviews from Google and Tripadvisor.
What the forest may reveal
The quetzal and dozens of highland species: hummingbirds, tanagers, trogons and more. Your guide brings every iridescent feather into the Swarovski scope.
Before you go
After booking you receive a welcome message with your pickup point and time. Round-trip transport is included, even from San José.
4:00 AM – full-day expedition to the cloud forest, up to 3,000 m of elevation.
Traditional Costa Rican breakfast and lunch are both included.
Your binoculars, warm layers (the cloud forest is cold at dawn), comfortable shoes, camera and a reusable water bottle. Binoculars are not included.
After the tour, receive your free 4K photos and videos plus a personalized species list.
GUEST VIDEO REVIEWS
Meet a Wakoo Tours guest and hear their experience. The tour featured in each video is identified below.
Share your experience →Your Costa Rica journey
Tell us who is traveling and what you hope to discover. A local expert will help shape the right experience.
