For our first trip to Costa Rica, we travelled with our “dream team” (Ventures hosts Kevin and Keith, CR expert guide Jay and driver/photographer extraordinaire Pablo) over 8 days to enjoy 31 checklists, 228 lifers and loads of treasured memories. All four are experienced, knowledgeable, personable, and very good at what they do. They consistently managed to put us on each bird, either with scopes or pointers, providing abundant photo opportunities. We covered a lot of ground, but never felt rushed. We stayed in a variety of beautiful accommodations along the way—each with its own charm (and access to nearby birds). Enjoyed the meals, and the opportunity to dine on authentic CR cooking. Ventures Birding handled all the trip details seamlessly and we always felt in good hands. Wonderful trip!

Perhaps the best Venture Tours ever I have been on. Results: 307 birds, 207 lifers and I got to see and photograph the Resplendent Quetzal, among the worlds most beautiful birds. In addition, the lodges and food were top rate, along with the local and Ventures Guides. Ventures guide Kevin did an outstanding, professional, and courteous performance. I was very pleased with this tour.

Awesome birding experience in Costa Rica. Our guides Kevin and Keith made sure we were well taken care of from the time we landed in SJO and throughout the journey. Local birding expert Jay, and Pablo our bus driver, always seemed to know exactly where to go to spot new species and then set up spotting scopes for close up view. We saw 285 species in 10 days. Best way to experience Costa Rica is with a “bird’s eye view”! Thank you for a wonderful time dear friends!!

We had a very nice trip and saw lots of birds and pretty countryside. Vicki did a great job and having Bill along was fantastic! The farm was beautiful and their hospitality was more than anyone could hope for. It was a very good day! We were glad the weather cooperated! Bird highlights were Loggerhead Shrike, Horned Larks, Wilson's Snipe, Bald Eagle, Waterfowl, and sparrows.

Excellent day.