An introduction to the hummingbirds of Costa Rica
Your tour guide:
Hummingbirds of Costa Rica is far more than a birdwatching tour company. It is the natural extension of a life project that began more than six years ago, when photographing hummingbirds became a way to overcome difficult times and eventually evolved into one of the most extensive photographic works ever created about the hummingbirds of Costa Rica. The project brings together: * Professional wildlife photography * Specialized hummingbird observation * Small-group nature tourism * Environmental education * Conservation awareness * Storytelling based on real field experiences Its primary goal is to allow people to observe, photograph, and truly understand Costa Rica’s hummingbirds in a way that goes far beyond a traditional birdwatching tour.
About this tour
Our 11-Day Hummingbirds of Costa Rica Expedition is designed for nature lovers, birdwatchers, photographers, and travelers seeking to experience the incredible diversity of Costa Rica through some of its most spectacular ecosystems. Beginning in the Central Valley, the journey takes participants through tropical rainforests, cloud forests, Pacific lowlands, mangroves, mountain forests, and Caribbean foothills, offering opportunities to observe a remarkable variety of birds, wildlife, and hummingbird species in their natural habitats. Along the way, guests will explore renowned birding destinations including Villa Lapas, Carara National Park, the Tárcoles River, Esquipulas, Santa Juana, Manuel Antonio, Rancho Naturalista, and several of Costa Rica’s most productive hummingbird locations. The itinerary combines birdwatching, wildlife photography, nature interpretation, cultural experiences, and comfortable eco-lodge accommodations. Participants will have the opportunity to search for many of Costa Rica’s most iconic hummingbirds, including the Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Snowcap, White-crested Coquette, Green Thorntail, Purple-throated Mountain-gem, Coppery-headed Emerald, Mangrove Hummingbird, Volcano Hummingbird, and many others, while also encountering toucans, motmots, trogons, tanagers, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, and countless other species that make Costa Rica one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations. More than a birding tour, this expedition is an immersive experience designed to connect participants with the beauty, ecology, and conservation of Costa Rica’s natural heritage. Guided by photographer and naturalist Agustín Murillo, guests gain access to years of field knowledge, photography experience, and the stories behind one of the most extensive photographic projects ever created about the hummingbirds of Costa Rica. Whether your passion is photography, birdwatching, conservation, or simply experiencing nature at its finest, this expedition off
Target Species
Green-breasted Mango
Anthracothorax prevostii
Crowned Woodnymph
Thalurania colombica
Resplendent Quetzal
Pharomachrus mocinno
Violet Sabrewing
Campylopterus hemileucurus
Fiery-throated Hummingbird
Panterpe insignis
Yellow-throated Toucan
Ramphastos ambiguus
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilia tzacatl
Mangrove Hummingbird
Amazilia boucardi
White-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis castaneoventris
Garden Emerald
Chlorostilbon assimilis
Blue-vented Hummingbird
Saucerottia hoffmanni
Scintillant Hummingbird
Selasphorus scintilla
Northern Emerald-Toucanet
Aulacorhynchus prasinus
Lesser Violetear
Colibri cyanotus
Green Thorntail
Discosura conversii
Coppery-headed Emerald
Microchera cupreiceps
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Eupherusa eximia
Green-crowned Brilliant
Heliodoxa jacula
Gray-tailed Mountain Gem
Lampornis cinereicauda
Red-headed Barbet
Eubucco bourcierii
Snowcap
Microchera albocoronata
Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
Chalybura urochrysia
Orange-collared Manakin
Manacus aurantiacus
Volcano Hummingbird
Selasphorus flammula
Brown Violetear
Colibri delphinae
White-necked Jacobin
Florisuga mellivora
Violet-headed Hummingbird
Klais guimeti
Green Hermit
Phaethornis guy
Blue-chested Hummingbird
Polyerata amabilis
Green-fronted Lancebill
Doryfera ludovicae
Fiery-billed Aracari
Pteroglossus frantzii
Purple-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis calolaemus
Red-capped Manakin
Ceratopipra mentalis
Stripe-throated Hermit
Phaethornis striigularis
Canivet's Emerald
Cynanthus canivetii
Band-tailed Barbthroat
Threnetes ruckeri
White-crested Coquette
Lophornis adorabilis
Charming Hummingbird
Polyerata decora
White-tipped Sicklebill
Eutoxeres aquila
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
Phaeochroa cuvierii
Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
Purple-crowned Fairy
Heliothryx barroti
White-collared Manakin
Manacus candei
Gartered Trogon
Trogon caligatus
Long-billed Hermit
Phaethornis longirostris
Prong-billed Barbet
Semnornis frantzii
Blue-throated Goldentail
Chlorestes eliciae
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Saucerottia edward
Talamanca Hummingbird
Eugenes spectabilis
Collared Trogon
Trogon collaris
Black-bellied Hummingbird
Eupherusa nigriventris
Black-crested Coquette
Lophornis helenae
White-bellied Mountain-gem
Lampornis hemileucus
What's Included
* Private transportation throughout the entire expedition. * Accommodation in carefully selected hotels and eco-lodges. * Daily breakfasts lunch and dinners * All entrance fees to national parks, private reserves, and sites included in the itinerary. * Professional naturalist guide throughout the tour. * Wildlife and bird photography assistance. * Specialized hummingbird and birdwatching experiences. * Boat tours included in the itinerary. * Drinking water during ground transportation. * Access to some of Costa Rica’s finest hummingbird observation and photography locations. * Informational material about the species observed during the expedition.
Not Included
* International airfare. * Travel insurance. * 2 meals in one time or snacks during meals * Alcoholic beverages. * Personal expenses. * Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff. * Any service not specifically listed under “Included”
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$5,500.00
includes all fees