Cost includes:
- Lodging in lodge or cottage.
- All meals with coffee, tea, milk or fruit drinks (exclusive of commercial beverages) in the Lodge.
- On excursions, packed picnic lunches.
- Maid service.
- Horseback riding on or near the ranch, advanced notice is requested.
- Also included with each full week of residency, at Rancho Naturalista, is an all day field trip to an alternative elevation habitat.


BIRDING

Our 125-acre ranch lies in pre-mountain rain forest in the Caribbean zone at 3000 feet. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded by guests locally.
Whether you choose to stay on the balcony, where over 200 species have been recorded, or walk our extensive trail system, our resident bird guides will make sure you get the most out of your birding vacation. And don't forget our famous hummingbird pools. There the Snowcap and Purple- crowned Fairy are regular bathers, along with many other birds.

BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS

Near our lodge, you will see several species of Morphos and a large variety of Hesperids, Nymphalidae, Pieridae and Papilionidae. Of the more than 12,000 species of Moths to be found on Costa Rica; a sizable percentage can be found around our lodge.

EXTRA OPTIONS
· Day trips to Irazu Volcano, Tapanti National Park, Braulio Carillo National Park, Aerial Tram, E.A.R.T.H.
· Tour of Guayabo National Monument
· Tour of CATIE
· Rafting on the Reventazon or Pacuare Rivers
· Trip to the Cabecare Indian Reservation
· Trip to Lankester Orchid Gardens
· Birding in the Rio Tuis Valley ( no cost )
· Shopping in the town of Turrialba ( no cost )