Playa del Rey · near Manuel Antonio · Costa Rica

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Playa del Rey Birdwatching
Group Birding

Marshes, rice fields and coastal habitats—a paradise for kingfishers, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, seedeaters and herons, with a Swarovski scope and breakfast included.

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Duration

Half day

Start times

5:25 AM · 12:00 PM

Breakfast

Traditional gallo pinto included

Habitats

Marshes & rice fields

Species list

Included after tour

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About this tour

Wetlands, rice fields
and the coast in one morning.

Playa del Rey combines marshes, rice fields and coastal habitats – a paradise for kingfishers, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, seedeaters and herons. Because it mixes wetland and open-country species, it is one of the most productive birding spots near Manuel Antonio.

Your ICT-certified birdwatching guide brings a Swarovski spotting scope so you see every detail and take home free 4K photos and videos, plus a personalized list of every species observed. A traditional Costa Rican breakfast is included.

16+

years in the field

4K

photos & videos included

ICT

certified guides

Tour options

Group Birding — tour details

Review what is included in this option, then check availability.

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Shared · Half day

Group Birding

A small group of up to 8 birders, a sunrise or midday session, transport and breakfast included.

Format
Birding time
Round-trip hotel transport
Traditional breakfast
ICT guide + Swarovski + 4K
Species list
Binoculars
Gratuities / tips
From
$125
/ person
Included in the listed price
Must be arranged or purchased separately

Prices are per person. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the tour. From December 15 to January 15, bookings are non-refundable.

What the forest may reveal

Every tour writes
a different story.

Kingfishers, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, seedeaters and herons across marshes, rice fields and the coast. Wetland and open-country species in one of the most productive birding spots near Manuel Antonio.

Green kingfisher

Pale-billed woodpecker

Tiger heron

Boat-billed heron

Crimson-fronted parakeets

Hummingbirds

Seedeaters

Herons

Before you go

From the first step
to an unforgettable nature tour memory.

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Book and get your welcome message

After booking you receive a welcome message with your pickup point and time. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

02

Choose your session

5:25 AM – sunrise session, or 12:00 PM – midday session. Half day.

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Breakfast included

A traditional Costa Rican breakfast (gallo pinto) is included on every option.

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What to bring

Your binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, a hat, camera and a reusable water bottle. Binoculars are not included.

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Keep the discoveries

After the tour, receive your free 4K photos and videos plus a personalized list of every species observed.

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4.96 ratings

Guest reviews for Playa del Rey Birdwatching.

3 five-star reviews

Zachary_H

★★★★★

This private birding tour at El Rey was peaceful, informative, and truly memorable. Our guide was absolutely perfect—his passion for birds and deep knowledge were unmatched. He spotted so many species we never would have seen on our own, knew their names and origins, and could even mimic many of their calls. We took a slow stroll along paths bordering the natural habitats, observing and listening to these beautiful creatures in their surroundings. It was very special to see birds from our home region that had migrated here for the winter. The guide truly made this an outstanding tour.

mkv2024

★★★★★

Wonderful place to see and photograph birds! Jason was an excellent guide! I also did the private Quetzales tour with Wáköö tours and absolutly loved both! I highly recommand Wáköö tours.

JR407480

★★★★★

We had a great trip with Jason. 144 species in one day was a great day with quite a few life birds. Jason knew where and when to go, even in the afternoon which is typically not as "birdy". Great lunch at a truly local place too.

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