This is my first post EVER on TA. A friend and I took a trip to Jaco. First time to Costa Rica and really had no idea what we were going to do other then get to whatever Natl. Parks we could. We met Randall while out shooting in Carara Natl. Park one afternoon. There was no one else in... More

This was my first time to visit Costa Rica and I really wanted to experience the natural beauty and wonder of the rainforest. I preferred to go on a more private tour rather than a group tour because I like to keep at my own quick pace and I didn't want to get stuck waiting on every person that may... More

From Scarlet Macaw to Rufous-tailed hummingbird and lots of birds in between, my husband, son, & I were thrilled with our half-day of birding with Randall -- I only wish we could have spent more time with him. He is knowledgeable, personable, flexible, and obviously passionate about his work. I will be happy to recommend him to any of my... More

We are two experienced birders who had limited time in Costa Rica and wanted a guide who would take us where the birds were. Randall far exceeded our expectations. His knowledge of bird behaviour, vocalizations and habitats is inspiring. He was able to customize our day according to our interests, and we saw (and photographed) many species that I never... More

Randall is a first rate guide with excellent knowledge of birding locations in Costa Rica. He is particularly skilled in the calls and can find the many forest species that would be difficult for foreign visitors. He is friendly as a guide and CRBJ is very accommodating and well organized in arranging trips. I would highly recommend him to anyone... More

For selfish reasons, I am slightly reluctant to rave about Randall Ortega, "Bird Man" of Costa Rica, too much, even though his operation deserves the highest accolades and recommendations. I fear that if enough tourists experience and enjoy Randall's personable, professional, informative and exciting tours as I did, they'll tell their friends, and their friends will tell their friends, and... More

We (four adults and one eight year old, took several birding and nature tours with Randall Ortega Chaves. He is a an expert birder, naturalist and wildlife photographer and provided an incredible experience for all of us. He is very patient, especially with the child, and opened up the rain forest to us with his knowledge of flora and fauna.... More

My husband and I planned a birding tour through Costa Rica Birding Journeys and I must say it exceeded our expectations. I have been to several counties and hired bird guides and Randall Ortega is the best. He can find the birds and bring them in close to see. He has a great ear and can hear birds from far... More