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Male resplendent quetzal perched in the cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica
Welcome sign at Los Quetzales National Park, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica
Woodcreeper seen through the Swarovski spotting scope on a Wakoo Tours birding tour
Fiery-throated hummingbird showing its rainbow colors in San Gerardo de Dota
Flame-colored tanager perched on a mossy branch in the cloud forest
Spangle-cheeked tanager in the cloud forest during the Resplendent Quetzal tour
Acorn woodpecker on a lichen-covered branch in San Gerardo de Dota
Long-tailed silky-flycatcher perched high in the cloud forest, San Gerardo de Dota

4.99 (4,850+ reviews across Airbnb, TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide & Viator) - San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica

Full day
4:00 AM start
Breakfast + lunch
Both included
Cloud forest
Up to 3,000 m elevation
English – Spanish
Languages
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-certified 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.

Tour Options - choose your experience

Same expert birding guide, same Swarovski scope. Join a small group or make it private.

Birding group with their Wakoo Tours naturalist guide at Los Quetzales National Park

Group Expedition

$265 /person

  • Small group - max 8 guests
  • Full day - 4:00 AM start, cloud forest up to 3,000 m
  • Round-trip transport included (even from San Jose)
  • Breakfast + lunch included
  • ICT-certified guide + Swarovski scope + free 4K photos & videos + species list
  • Binoculars not included - bring your own
  • Gratuities / tips not included
Book Group
Wakoo Tours naturalist guide with guests on the San Gerardo de Dota quetzal birding tour
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Private Expedition

$325 /person

  • Private - only your group (min 2 people), flexible route for the best sightings
  • Full day - 4:00 AM start, cloud forest up to 3,000 m
  • Round-trip transport included (even from San Jose)
  • Breakfast + lunch included
  • ICT-certified guide + Swarovski scope + free 4K photos & videos + species list
  • Binoculars not included - bring your own
  • Gratuities / tips not included
Book Private

Good to know: free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour. Every booking includes a $2 donation per person to Kazan Karate for Kids.

Starting time

4:00 AM – full-day expedition

What to bring

Your binoculars, warm layers (the cloud forest is cold at dawn), comfortable shoes, camera and a reusable water bottle.