Birding & Nature Fortuna
Birding & Nature Fortuna
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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We specialize in designing and organizing forest explorations in la Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica. Our explorations offer a unique opportunity to experience the amazing ecosystem of this area, which is home to a variety of wildlife, flora, and fungi. Our goal is to make your experience the highlight of your trip, and our expert tour guides are well-equipped to ensure that you have an unforgettable time. We offer a range of options to customize your exploration, including hanging bridges, hikes, viewpoints, and photograph spots. Our birdwatching tours are particularly popular, as Fortuna is a well-known hotspot for bird species located at the Caribbean foothills of the country. This ecosystem provides several LIFERS, and our team can customize your experience to meet your expectations. So, let us know what you're looking for, and we'll create the perfect forest exploration for you.
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Mirjam L
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Dec 2024 • Couples
to the meal. It was the perfect opportunity to reflect on the morning’s adventure and chat with fellow travelers.
Night Adventure: Searching for Colorful Frogs
As night fell, the adventure continued. Richard led us on a nocturnal excursion to search for the vibrant frogs that come out after dark. Armed with flashlights, we ventured into the forest, where the air was thick with mystery and excitement.
Richard’s sharp eyes led us to some truly magical sights—brightly colored red-eyed tree frogs, delicate glass frogs, and other fascinating amphibians that came to life in the darkness. The experience felt like stepping into a different world, one filled with creatures that seemed to glow in the night.
Why You Should Visit Arenal
Visiting Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal with Richard as your guide is more than just a day trip—it’s a chance to truly connect with nature. With his vast knowledge and passion for wildlife, Richard ensures that every moment is filled with discovery, wonder, and awe. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone seeking an unforgettable experience, Arenal offers something for everyone.
If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica, make sure to include Arenal on your itinerary. With its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert guides like Richard, it’s an adventure you won’t soon forget.
Night Adventure: Searching for Colorful Frogs
As night fell, the adventure continued. Richard led us on a nocturnal excursion to search for the vibrant frogs that come out after dark. Armed with flashlights, we ventured into the forest, where the air was thick with mystery and excitement.
Richard’s sharp eyes led us to some truly magical sights—brightly colored red-eyed tree frogs, delicate glass frogs, and other fascinating amphibians that came to life in the darkness. The experience felt like stepping into a different world, one filled with creatures that seemed to glow in the night.
Why You Should Visit Arenal
Visiting Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal with Richard as your guide is more than just a day trip—it’s a chance to truly connect with nature. With his vast knowledge and passion for wildlife, Richard ensures that every moment is filled with discovery, wonder, and awe. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone seeking an unforgettable experience, Arenal offers something for everyone.
If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica, make sure to include Arenal on your itinerary. With its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert guides like Richard, it’s an adventure you won’t soon forget.
Written 11 December 2024
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Sarah O
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Solo
Richard is totally awesome, a wonderful human and a great guide! We did the Arenal Volcano Tour and Nature Hike and it was great. It was pouring rain so we couldn't even see the volcano, but we saw plenty of birds, insects, and even a rare eyelash pit viper! His English is perfect, and his knowledge of ecology goes way beyond surface level. I would 10/10 recommend him for any tour! We hiked Mistico the day after we went with Richard and we really wished he'd been along with us, as we saw way less wildlife without him!
Written 8 December 2024
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Michael G
Brandon, FL1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Family
What a spectacular day we had with Richard Birding and Nature Fortuna! We battled the rain all day and night but man was it worth it! Richard was a joy to be around and we had so many great conversations as we found so many beautiful birds, mammals, amphibians & reptiles. 10/10 looking forward to connecting with Richard again in the future.
Written 29 November 2024
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Kiran D
2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
We had an amazing experience going on the Volcano Hike and Night Walk with Richard! He offers a variety of excursions and was easy to get in touch with and was helpful in navigating what we should prioritize in our short trip! He is very knowledgeable about the variety of species found in Costa Rica and his insight and good eye to spot the animals made both experiences more valuable. We got really lucky and got to see a clear volcano, many sloths, frogs, birds, and monkeys! Richard was also a great photographer for us and knew exactly how to find the animals. So glad we went on both tours with him. Definitely reccomend, can’t wait to come back and see more of Costa Rica!
Written 8 December 2024
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Julieta M
Guadalajara, Mexico3 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
We had a full day tour with Richard and it was amazing! We went to the Mistico hanging bridges first were we saw snake, a lot of birds, insects,
Bats, spider monkey and enjoy the beautiful views and all the knowledge that Richard gave us, then we went to a reserve to see sloths were we also find a lot of birds,agoutis, bats, and local flowers, also we made natural sugar Juice and then he take us to a delicious soda (restaurant) at town, and then we went on a night walk were we saw a loooot of frogs, bugs, snake, bats and spiders, Richard has a lot of information about the área and biodiversity, but more important he is a very nice person and we are friends now! Thank you for that amazing day! 🙌🏼 I totally recommend it!!
Bats, spider monkey and enjoy the beautiful views and all the knowledge that Richard gave us, then we went to a reserve to see sloths were we also find a lot of birds,agoutis, bats, and local flowers, also we made natural sugar Juice and then he take us to a delicious soda (restaurant) at town, and then we went on a night walk were we saw a loooot of frogs, bugs, snake, bats and spiders, Richard has a lot of information about the área and biodiversity, but more important he is a very nice person and we are friends now! Thank you for that amazing day! 🙌🏼 I totally recommend it!!
Written 16 September 2024
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Michael S
Seville, Spain9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
A few days ago, my family and I embarked on what turned out to be the best trip of our lives—a 10-day adventure in Costa Rica. We kept things simple by focusing on just two destinations, which allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in the experience. Our family of four—myself, my wife, and our two kids—started our journey in La Fortuna.
We stayed at the Manoa Hotel, and waking up to a view of the Arenal Volcano right outside our window was something else. The sight of that majestic volcano first thing in the morning set the tone for the incredible experiences to come.
Thanks to a recommendation from my friend Katherine, who had visited Costa Rica a few months prior, we connected with a local tour company called Birding and Nature Fortuna. They crafted a perfect itinerary for us, blending adventure and nature in the most amazing way. Over the course of three days, we went ziplining, rafting, and canyoning, and even took part in both day and night nature walks.
The wildlife we encountered was nothing short of spectacular. We saw hundreds of frogs during the night walks, sloths lazily hanging from trees, playful monkeys, stealthy caimans, vibrant butterflies, and dozens of bird species. The kids were absolutely thrilled with every moment.
One of the best parts? The company offered us a special rate as a private tour group without any extra charge. Our guide explained that they prioritize quality over quantity when it comes to guests, which made the entire experience feel even more personal and unforgettable.
We stayed at the Manoa Hotel, and waking up to a view of the Arenal Volcano right outside our window was something else. The sight of that majestic volcano first thing in the morning set the tone for the incredible experiences to come.
Thanks to a recommendation from my friend Katherine, who had visited Costa Rica a few months prior, we connected with a local tour company called Birding and Nature Fortuna. They crafted a perfect itinerary for us, blending adventure and nature in the most amazing way. Over the course of three days, we went ziplining, rafting, and canyoning, and even took part in both day and night nature walks.
The wildlife we encountered was nothing short of spectacular. We saw hundreds of frogs during the night walks, sloths lazily hanging from trees, playful monkeys, stealthy caimans, vibrant butterflies, and dozens of bird species. The kids were absolutely thrilled with every moment.
One of the best parts? The company offered us a special rate as a private tour group without any extra charge. Our guide explained that they prioritize quality over quantity when it comes to guests, which made the entire experience feel even more personal and unforgettable.
Written 29 August 2024
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Mini12_8
Greenville, NY10 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Thanks Richard for a wonderful tour. You took amazing pictures for me and I learned so much from you. You clearly are very passionate about your furry friends.
Written 29 July 2024
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Ima.Lori
Santa Barbara, CA14 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Richard spent the day with us and we saw more than 40 species. He was Knowles and delightful to be with. The pace of the day was just right. Richard took us to the best places!
Written 11 January 2025
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Dave K
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Family
We had a brilliant time with Richard. We had initially booked to visit Mistico hanging bridges, but enjoyed his time so much we ended up adding a sloth tour too as he had some free time on the day!
Both were absolutely excellent, lots of great knowledge shared and loads of animals spotted
Both were absolutely excellent, lots of great knowledge shared and loads of animals spotted
Written 2 January 2025
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Tourrone
Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Thank you Richard for this amazing experience. Someone recommended us to go with Richard, with so many options in the area, we gave it a shot. We were not disappointed, Richard's knowledge, patience and experience , we were so glad we went with him. Richard is also expert on sustainability, we learned so many great things too.
I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Thanks again.
I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Thanks again.
Written 23 August 2024
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