We have now added all of our tours through 2012, and some tours for early 2013. There are lots of new options, including a series of brand-new photography tours. The remainder of the 2013 tour dates will be added in February 2012.
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| Year | Month | Region | Tour Destination/Description | Trip Length/Optional Extensions | Pace/Difficulty | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Feb-Mar | India & Himalayas | SRI LANKA: Ceylon Sojourn - Nearly thirty endemics await in the teardrop of India, and an assortment of other Asian wildlife, in addition to a distinctly different experience for those who have visited India before, with an absorbing and distinctly different culture and wonderful Ceylon cuisine too. | 14 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | Feb-Mar | Northern South America | Eastern ECUADOR: High Andes to Vast Amazon - A tour to one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. We cover everything from the fantastic rainforests of the Amazon basin all the way up to the windswept píçramo of the high Andes. Links up with Ecuador. The Andes Introtour | 15 days; can be combined with ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour | Moderate/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | March | West Africa | CAMEROON: The Central African Odyssey - Cameroon supports over 900 bird species in towering mountain ranges, swathes of dense lowland forest, and Sahelian savannas. | 15 days plus optional 7-day extension to Southwest, 6-day extension to Korup NP | Intense/Difficult | birding |
| 2012 | March | India & Himalayas | Northeast INDIA: Assam and Eaglenest - Towering icy peaks and swathes of pristine forest are traversed by a spectacular track that snakes its way through the magical Himalayas. Much of the tour is spent in the varied topography and habitats of Eaglenest Sanctuary. | 16 days plus optional 5-day extension to Kaziranga NP | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | March | Mexico | MEXICO: The Yucatán and Palenque: Birding the Mayan Empire - Imagine endless turquoise seas and ancient Mayan ruins hidden beneath dense jungle. We'll visit a wide array of habitats, from mangrove-lined salt flats and desert scrub to lush canopy rainforest and tropical savanna. Links up with Northeast Mexico. | 15 days plus optional 3-day extension to Cozumel Island | Moderate/Easy | birding, culture |
| 2012 | March | Southeast Asia | THAILAND: Mystical Asia - This tour explores the parks of North and Central Thailand, looking for massive hornbills, spectacular broadbills, stunning pittas, and a host of other Asian denizens. | 17 days plus optional 6-day extension to the Thai Peninsula | Intense/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | Mar-Apr | India & Himalayas | BHUTAN: Land of the Thunder Dragon - The wild and beautiful kingdom of Bhutan offers birders a unique chance to experience vast, untouched tracts of Himalayan forest, home to some truly spectacular birds like Himalayan Monal and Satyr Tragopan. | 21 days plus optional 5-day extension to Kaziranga, India. | Moderate/Easy | birding, culture |
| 2012 | Mar-Apr | West Africa | GHANA: Rockfowl and Fufu - Ghana is a safe and easy country to travel in. Its small size and wealth of different habitats, from rainforest to savanna, make it a perfect introduction to the region. | 15 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding, culture |
| 2012 | Mar-Apr | USA - Texas | TEXAS Photo Safari - The great state of Texas offers numerous fantastic sites for bird photography, from the the wonderful specialties of the Rio Grande Valley to the migrant-rich and shorebird-packed areas of the Upper Texas Coast; we have cherry-picked some of the very best sites for bird photography. | 10 days | Relaxed/Easy | photography |
| 2012 | April | East Africa | TANZANIA: Birding Among the Beasts - An incredible safari absorbing all the raptures northern Tanzania has to offer, from the gorgeous coastline and reefs of Pemba Island to the snow-capped Kilimanjaro and the Wildebeest-studded plains of Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. | 13 days plus optional 10-day extension to the Usambaras and Pemba Island | Intense/Easy | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | April | USA - Colorado | COLORADO: Prairies, Mountains, and Magnificent Chickens - This tour covers all four corners of Colorado, the "chicken state". Our focus will be on visiting the display grounds of the chickens that rightly make Colorado famous, but also targeting the many mountain species in this wonderfully diverse state. | 9 days | Moderate/Intense | birding |
| 2012 | April | East Africa | East Africa Photo Safari: KENYA and TANZANIA - A phenomenal diverse wildlife safari that takes in the soda-encrusted flamingo-dotted lakes of the Rift Valley in Kenya to the wildebeest-packed plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania. | 14 days | Moderate/Easy | photography, wildlife |
| 2012 | April | USA - Texas | Upper TEXAS Coast: Whirlwind Migration - Spring migration on the Upper Texas Coast is legendary. Shorebirds, gulls, and terns erupt from the south, filling the shorelines and farmlands, and passerines crowd patches of woodland in an astounding spectacle. | 10 days | Intense/Easy | birding |
| 2012 | April | Northeast Asia | TAIWAN: Formosan Endemics - The mountainous island of Taiwan has a host of fascinating endemic species, and this tour aims to see them all. | 14 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | Apr-May | East Africa | RWANDA & UGANDA: Shoebills and Albertine Rift Endemics - Rwanda offers the finest birding in the Albertine Rift as well as the engaging Mountain Gorilla. We then move to the "Birders' Eden" of Uganda, a tiny landlocked country that supports more than 1,000 fabulous species. | 17 days | Intense/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | May | East Africa | KENYA: The Whole of Africa in a Nutshell - Kenya offers Africa in a nutshell, from the flamingo-filled Rift Valley lakes to alpine Mt. Kenya, and of course the parks that make it the world's premier big mammal watching destination. | 17 days plus optional 7-day Eastern Kenya extension | Moderate/Easy | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | May | Northeast Asia | BEIDAIHE: Far Eastern Migration - Incredible migration birding at Beidaihe and Happy Island is complemented by a visit to the Great Wall. This tour is timed for the peak of passerine migration. | 10 days; one day cultural extension available | Relaxed/Easy | birding, culture |
| 2012 | May | USA - Great Lakes | The GREAT LAKES: Magee Marsh, Point Pelee, & Kirtland's Warbler - This tour concentrates on two of the most highly regarded "migration sensation" locales in eastern North America: Magee Marsh in Ohio and Point Pelee in Canada. What is the appeal of this area, you may ask? In a word: warblers. | 12 days | Moderate/Easy | birding |
| 2012 | May-Jun | Northeast Asia | CHINA: Sichuan and the Tibetan Plateau - Central China is a hotspot for endemism and this tour will see most of the regional specialties. Not only the birds will enthrall you; this area is also rich in culture and scenery, not to mention great food! | 15 days plus optional 8-day extension to Emei Shan and Wawu Shan | Intense/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | June | Southeast Asia | MALAYSIA: The Peninsula - If traipsing through steamy jungles, mangrove forests, and spectacular montane forests stalking secretive pheasants and glittering pittas sounds like fun, then you must join us in Malaysia. Links up with Borneo. | 13 days; can be combined with BORNEO | Moderate/Difficult | birding |
| 2012 | June | Northern South America | ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour - A superb introduction to the "Bird Continent." From our base in the famous Tandayapa Bird Lodge, we will visit some of the best birding sites in Northwest Ecuador, from lowland rainforest up through cool temperate cloudforest. Links up with Eastern Ecuador. | 8 days plus optional 3-day High Andes extension; can be combined with eastern ECUADOR and southern ECUADOR | Relaxed/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | Jun-Jul | Southeast Asia | BORNEO: Broadbills and Bristleheads - We shall explore Borneo's most pristine forests searching out many of the jungle island's most sought after endemics. We will visit Mt. Kinabalu and the Danum Valley, home of the Orang-utan. Links up with Malaysia. | 13 days plus optional 4-day extension to the Kinabatangan river; can be combined with MALAYSIA | Moderate/Difficult | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | July | West Africa | São Tomé & Príncipe - These remote and exotic islands off of Africa's west coast have about 25 endemic bird species; this tour attempts to see them all. | 9 days; can be combined with GABON | Relaxed/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | July | Australasia | PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Birding in Paradise - Unique, one of a kind, exceptional, and matchless are adjectives that don't even come close to describing New Guinea. It may be expensive, but worth every penny, especially if you feel that irresistible pull to add 20 birds-of-paradise to your list. | 18 days plus optional 5-day extension to New Britain | Intense/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | July | Brazil | BRAZIL: The Atlantic Forest Introtour - Designed to be an easy introduction to the unique birds of the Atlantic Rainforest region, this tour is based in two superb lodges located near Rio de Janeiro. Links up with Brazil: The Pantanal and Amazon | 8 days; can be combined with BRAZIL: The Pantanal and Amazon | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | July | Northern South America | Northwest ECUADOR: In Search of Chocó Endemics - The wet forests of Northwest Ecuador support an enormous variety of species found only here and in neighboring Colombia. We'll see some of the most colorful birds on Earth including plenty of hummingbirds, tanagers, and the glorious Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan. The November tour links up with Galapagos. | 14 days | Intense/Difficult | birding |
| 2012 | Jul-Aug | Australasia | NEW GUINEA and AUSTRALIA highlights - A shorter tour taking in some of the best sites in Papua New Guinea, combined with a short visit to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in Australia. | 12 days plus optional 5-day extension to New Britain | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | Jul-Aug | West Africa | GABON: Lower Guinea Rainforest Rarities - Gabon is a remarkable wilderness area. Sandwiched between Cameroon and the Congo, it has a population of less than 1 million people and 75% of the country is covered by pristine, primeval rainforest. | 19 days, can be combined with São Tomé & Príncipe; ask us about custom extensions to Loango NP | Moderate/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | Jul-Aug | Brazil | BRAZIL: The Pantanal and Amazon - The Pantanal is a wildlife extravaganza unrivaled anywhere else in South America. We combine it with a visit the megadiverse Amazonian rainforest. Links up with Brazil. The Atlantic Forest Introtour. | 14 days; can be combined with BRAZIL: The Atlantic Forest Introtour | Moderate/Easy | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | August | Brazil | BRAZIL Photo Safari - From the amazing wildlife spectacle of the Pantanal to the outrageously colorful birds of the Atlantic Rainforest, this photo safari offers the best shots in Brazil. | 12 days | Relaxed/Easy | photography, wildlife |
| 2012 | August | Australasia | AUSTRALIA's Great Channel Country - This unique trip targets an area of Australia few tour companies visit, and we will get some birds that are currently not possible on any other scheduled tour run by a bird tour company. Links up with our Papua New Guinea tour. | 8 days; can be combined with PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Intense/Easy | birding, photography |
| 2012 | August | Northern South America | ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour - A superb introduction to the "Bird Continent." From our base in the famous Tandayapa Bird Lodge, we will visit some of the best birding sites in Northwest Ecuador, from lowland rainforest up through cool temperate cloudforest. Links up with Eastern Ecuador. | 8 days plus optional 3-day High Andes extension; can be combined with eastern ECUADOR and southern ECUADOR | Relaxed/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | September | Southern Africa | NAMIBIA & BOTSWANA: The Living Desert to the Okavango - Namibia is a large and diverse country, but lightly populated and with superb infrastucture. We explore a variety of habitats from coastal dunes and rocky escarpments to the fabulous Etosha National Park. We shall also visit neighboring Botswana, where the Okavango Delta offers terrific wetland birding. | 16 days | Moderate/Easy | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | September | Australasia | AUSTRALIA Photo Safari - A bird and nature photography trip cherry-picking the very best places in Oz for photography. | 18 days | Moderate/Easy | photography |
| 2012 | September | Northern South America | Northern PERU: Across the Maranon Canyon - This tour targets the numerous endemic of Northern Peru including the incomparable Marvelous Spatuletail. We'll visit the dry Tumbesian zone, the rich forests of Abra Patricia, and the spectacular Maraí±on Canyon. | 16 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | Sept-Oct | Southern Africa | SOUTH AFRICA: Fairest Cape to Kruger - This tour concentrates on the finest birding sites in South Africa. We start with the Western Cape with its numerous endemics, then move on to the world famous Kruger NP, where we will see great mammals as well as birds. | 17 days plus optional 7-day extension to the Drakensberg and western South Africa | Moderate/Easy | birding, wildlife, botany |
| 2012 | Sept-Oct | Northern South America | PERU: Manu and Machu Picchu - Manu National Park is one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the world. We will stay in good lodges and search for many of the 1000+ bird species found here. We won't neglect to visit the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu ruins. | 18 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding, wildlife, culture |
| 2012 | Sept-Oct | Brazil | Southeast BRAZIL: Atlantic Rainforest and Savanna - This tour combines the best Atlantic Rainforest sites in Brazil and their numerous fantastic endemics with several parks in the interior that have a very different savannah habitat with unique specialties. | 18 days | Intense/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | October | East Africa | ETHIOPIA: Birding the Roof of Africa - Ethiopia is fascinating country not just for its abundant and approachable birds, but also for the varied scenery, its friendly people, and its unique food. A tour here is an experience few people ever forget. | 15 days plus optional 8-day extension to southern Ethiopia | Moderate/Easy | birding, photography |
| 2012 | October | Australasia | AUSTRALIA's Top End: Victoria River to Kakadu - This trip is designed for people who want to see cool birds in a very special landscape unlike any other in the world. Highlights will include a multitude of pittas, parrots, and pigeons, in brick-red deserts, monsoon forests, and sandstone canyons. Links up with Eastern Australia | 9 days; can be combined with Eastern AUSTRALIA | Moderate/Moderate | birding,culture |
| 2012 | October | Brazil | BRAZIL: The Atlantic Forest Introtour - Designed to be an easy introduction to the unique birds of the Atlantic Rainforest region, this tour is based in two superb lodges located near Rio de Janeiro. Links up with Brazil: The Pantanal and Amazon | 8 days; can be combined with BRAZIL: The Pantanal and Amazon | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | Oct-Nov | Australasia | Eastern AUSTRALIA: From Top to Bottom - With 238 species, Australia has more endemic birds than any other country, and nearly all of the remaining 500 species are likely to be new to first time visitors. Our tour that takes in the absolute best of the east from top to bottom. Links up with Australia's Top End. | 19 days; can be combined with AUSTRALIA's Top End | Intense/Easy | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | Oct-Nov | Northern South America | Northwest ECUADOR: In Search of Chocó Endemics - The wet forests of Northwest Ecuador support an enormous variety of species found only here and in neighboring Colombia. We'll see some of the most colorful birds on Earth including plenty of hummingbirds, tanagers, and the glorious Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan. The November tour links up with Galapagos. | 14 days | Intense/Difficult | birding |
| 2012 | November | Southern Africa | SOUTH AFRICA Photo Safari - This tour visits an array of fascinating photographic sites from the bird rich areas and blooms of the Western Cape, to the mammal-packed park of Kruger. The tour offer stunning possibilities to photograph endemic birds, vibrant Cape blooms, big game, and magnificent scenery | 15 days | Moderate/Easy | photography, wildlife, botany |
| 2012 | November | Madagascar | MADAGASCAR: The Eighth Continent - Madagascar's flora and fauna are so different from anywhere else on Earth that it is often referred to as the eighth continent; five bird families and 120 species are found no where else in the world. | 17 days plus optional 5-day Western Endemics extension, 6-day Helmet Vanga extension | Relaxed/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | November | Australasia | NEW ZEALAND: Land of the Long White Cloud - This volcanic archipelago has a long list of selling points, including Tolkienesque fjordlands, open meadows, and breathtaking mountain ranges. For birders, the three endemic families (Kiwis, New Zealand Wrens and New Zealand Wattlebirds), and 61 endemic species are the major highlights. Links up with Eastern Australia. | 14 days; can be combined with Eastern AUSTRALIA | Moderate/Easy | birding |
| 2012 | November | Northern South America | ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour - A superb introduction to the "Bird Continent." From our base in the famous Tandayapa Bird Lodge, we will visit some of the best birding sites in Northwest Ecuador, from lowland rainforest up through cool temperate cloudforest. Links up with Eastern Ecuador. | 8 days plus optional 3-day High Andes extension; can be combined with eastern ECUADOR and southern ECUADOR | Relaxed/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | November | Galapagos | GALAPAGOS Photo Safari - Join us for an enchanting week on the famed Galapagos Islands, where the wildlife has almost no fear of humans, allowing unrivaled photographic opportunities. Based on a comfortable yacht, this is trip is accessible for anyone. Links up with the Ecuador Photo Safari. | 10 days; can be combined with ECUADOR Photo Safari | Relaxed/Easy | photography, wildlife |
| 2012 | November | Galapagos | GALAPAGOS Endemics Cruise - Join us for an enchanting week on the famed Galapagos Islands as we search out all the endemics species in the archipelago. Based on a comfortable 16 passenger yacht, this is trip is accessible for anyone and will even appeal to the non-birding partner. Links up with other Ecuador tours. | 10 days plus optional 6-day extension to the Ecuadorian Amazon; can be combined with Northwest ECUADOR and ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour | Relaxed/Easy | birding, photography, wildlife |
| 2012 | November | Southern Cone SA | CHILE: Atacama to Tierra del Fuego - If scouring high Andean bogs for Diademed Sandpiper-Plovers, stalking huet-huets in lichen-draped forest, or sifting through vast flocks of seabirds in the Humboldt Current sounds like fun, check out this fascinating tour. | 14 days plus optional 4-day extension to Lauca NP and the Atacama desert | Intense/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | Nov-Dec | Northern South America | Eastern ECUADOR: High Andes to Vast Amazon - A tour to one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. We cover everything from the fantastic rainforests of the Amazon basin all the way up to the windswept píçramo of the high Andes. Links up with Ecuador. The Andes Introtour | 15 days; can be combined with ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour | Moderate/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2012 | December | India & Himalayas | INDIA: Himalayas, Tigers, and the Taj Majal - An exciting tour that visits some of the most famous places in this vast, mystical country. India also offers an intoxicating mixture of awesome birds, haunting vistas, vibrant culture, and the entrancing Tiger. | 15 days plus optional 6-day extension to Kanha NP | Moderate/Moderate | birding, wildlife, culture |
| 2012 | December | India & Himalayas | INDIA Photo Safari - An absorbing wildlife safari covering the impressive wetlands of Rajasthan the game parks of Central India, that offers photo shoots with India's most famous animals, the mighty Bengal Tiger, and a visit to remote Kaziranga. | 17 days | Moderate/Moderate | photography, wildlife, culture |
| 2012 | December | Southern Africa | ZAMBIA: Miombo and Mushitu Endemics - Zambia has a huge variety of habitats, many localized species, stable politics, friendly people, and good infrastructure. The big attraction is birding the most productive and diverse miombo (tall evergreen woodland) in the world with pulse-quickening bird species. | 17 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | December | Central America | PANAMA: Crossroads of the Americas - Situated at the junction of North and South America, tiny Panama is home to just shy of 1,000 species of birds. A relatively short tour, it's ideal for both those without a great deal of time to spare, but those looking for a longer experience can combine it with the Darién extension. | 9 days plus optional 5-day extension to the Darién | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2012 | December | Southern Cone SA | Northwest ARGENTINA: From the Chaco to the Altiplano - From dry lowland forest to flamingo-studded lakes high in the Andes, this tour offers a fascinating variety of habitats and birds. | 15 days plus optional 4-day extension to Cí_rdoba. | Intense/Easy | birding |
| 2012 | TBA | Antarctic | Subantarctic Islands: Galapagos of the Southern Ocean - Amongst the wildest and loneliest places on Earth, these islands are the most biologically rich and important centers of endemism in the southern Ocean. | 14 days | Easy/Relaxed | birding |
| 2013 | January | Northeast Asia | JAPAN in Winter: Birding on Ice - Japan holds several of the world's must-see birds. This tour is timed for winter, when the massive Steller's Sea-Eagles congregate on ice floes and huge numbers of cranes gather at their wintering grounds. | 13 days plus optional 3-day Hokkaido-Honshu extension | Moderate/Easy | birding |
| 2013 | January | Northern South America | Northwest ECUADOR: In Search of Chocó Endemics - The wet forests of Northwest Ecuador support an enormous variety of species found only here and in neighboring Colombia. We'll see some of the most colorful birds on Earth including plenty of hummingbirds, tanagers, and the glorious Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan. The November tour links up with Galapagos. | 14 days | Intense/Difficult | birding |
| 2013 | January | Mexico | MEXICO: The Yucatán and Palenque: Birding the Mayan Empire - Imagine endless turquoise seas and ancient Mayan ruins hidden beneath dense jungle. We'll visit a wide array of habitats, from mangrove-lined salt flats and desert scrub to lush canopy rainforest and tropical savanna. Links up with Northeast Mexico. | 15 days plus optional 3-day extension to Cozumel Island | Moderate/Easy | birding, culture |
| 2013 | Jan-Feb | Northern South America | Southern ECUADOR: Tumbesian Rarities and Highland Endemics - This tour takes in a huge diversity of habitats, from the coastal plain all the way up to the vast paramos at 13,000 ft in the Andes. We will make a special effort to see the many birds restricted to the Tumbesian region of southwest Ecuador and northwest Peru. | 15 days plus optional 4-day Pacific coast extension; can be combined with ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour | Intense/Moderate | birding |
| 2013 | February | Central America | COSTA RICA: The Introtour - This tiny Central American country has far more than its share of beautiful scenery, not to mention a rich assortment of birds unequalled by any other country its size. This short tour takes in the top birding spots in comfort and style. | 11 days | Relaxed/Moderate | birding |
| 2013 | February | Northern South America | ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour - A superb introduction to the "Bird Continent." From our base in the famous Tandayapa Bird Lodge, we will visit some of the best birding sites in Northwest Ecuador, from lowland rainforest up through cool temperate cloudforest. Links up with Eastern Ecuador. | 8 days plus optional 3-day High Andes extension; can be combined with eastern ECUADOR and southern ECUADOR | Relaxed/Moderate | birding |
| 2013 | February | USA - Texas | South TEXAS: Birding the Border - The Lower Rio Grande Valley is home to 30 bird species found nowhere else in the US. We'll explore diverse ecosystems, from Tamaulipan thornscrub and coastal prairies to Chihuahuan desert, sabal palm groves, and subtropical oak forests. | 8 days | Moderate/Easy | birding, butterflies |
| 2013 | Feb-Mar | India & Himalayas | SRI LANKA: Ceylon Sojourn - Nearly thirty endemics await in the teardrop of India, and an assortment of other Asian wildlife, in addition to a distinctly different experience for those who have visited India before, with an absorbing and distinctly different culture and wonderful Ceylon cuisine too. | 14 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2013 | Feb-Mar | Northern South America | Eastern ECUADOR: High Andes to Vast Amazon - A tour to one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. We cover everything from the fantastic rainforests of the Amazon basin all the way up to the windswept píçramo of the high Andes. Links up with Ecuador. The Andes Introtour | 15 days; can be combined with ECUADOR: The Andes Introtour | Moderate/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2013 | March | Southeast Asia | THAILAND: Mystical Asia - This tour explores the parks of North and Central Thailand, looking for massive hornbills, spectacular broadbills, stunning pittas, and a host of other Asian denizens. | 17 days plus optional 6-day extension to the Thai Peninsula | Intense/Moderate | birding |
| 2013 | March | West Africa | GHANA: Rockfowl and Fufu - Ghana is a safe and easy country to travel in. Its small size and wealth of different habitats, from rainforest to savanna, make it a perfect introduction to the region. | 15 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding, culture |
| 2013 | April | East Africa | TANZANIA: Birding Among the Beasts - An incredible safari absorbing all the raptures northern Tanzania has to offer, from the gorgeous coastline and reefs of Pemba Island to the snow-capped Kilimanjaro and the Wildebeest-studded plains of Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. | 13 days plus optional 10-day extension to the Usambaras and Pemba Island | Intense/Easy | birding, wildlife |
| 2013 | April | East Africa | East Africa Photo Safari: KENYA and TANZANIA - A phenomenal diverse wildlife safari that takes in the soda-encrusted flamingo-dotted lakes of the Rift Valley in Kenya to the wildebeest-packed plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania. | 14 days | Moderate/Easy | photography, wildlife |
| 2013 | April | India & Himalayas | BHUTAN: Land of the Thunder Dragon - The wild and beautiful kingdom of Bhutan offers birders a unique chance to experience vast, untouched tracts of Himalayan forest, home to some truly spectacular birds like Himalayan Monal and Satyr Tragopan. | 21 days plus optional 5-day extension to Kaziranga, India. | Moderate/Easy | birding, culture |
| 2013 | April | USA - Colorado | COLORADO: Prairies, Mountains, and Magnificent Chickens - This tour covers all four corners of Colorado, the "chicken state". Our focus will be on visiting the display grounds of the chickens that rightly make Colorado famous, but also targeting the many mountain species in this wonderfully diverse state. | 9 days | Moderate/Intense | birding |
| 2013 | April | Northeast Asia | TAIWAN: Formosan Endemics - The mountainous island of Taiwan has a host of fascinating endemic species, and this tour aims to see them all. | 14 days | Moderate/Moderate | birding |
| 2013 | April | USA - Texas | Upper TEXAS Coast: Whirlwind Migration - Spring migration on the Upper Texas Coast is legendary. Shorebirds, gulls, and terns erupt from the south, filling the shorelines and farmlands, and passerines crowd patches of woodland in an astounding spectacle. | 10 days | Intense/Easy | birding |
| 2013 | Apr-May | East Africa | RWANDA & UGANDA: Shoebills and Albertine Rift Endemics - Rwanda offers the finest birding in the Albertine Rift as well as the engaging Mountain Gorilla. We then move to the "Birders' Eden" of Uganda, a tiny landlocked country that supports more than 1,000 fabulous species. | 17 days | Intense/Moderate | birding, wildlife |
| 2013 | May | East Africa | KENYA: The Whole of Africa in a Nutshell - Kenya offers Africa in a nutshell, from the flamingo-filled Rift Valley lakes to alpine Mt. Kenya, and of course the parks that make it the world's premier big mammal watching destination. | 17 days plus optional 7-day Eastern Kenya extension | Moderate/Easy | birding, wildlife |
| 2013 | May | Northeast Asia | BEIDAIHE: Far Eastern Migration - Incredible migration birding at Beidaihe and Happy Island is complemented by a visit to the Great Wall. This tour is timed for the peak of passerine migration. | 10 days, can be combined with CHINA: Sichuan; one day cultural extension available | Relaxed/Easy | birding, culture |
| 2013 | May | USA - Great Lakes | The GREAT LAKES: Magee Marsh, Point Pelee, & Kirtland's Warbler - This tour concentrates on two of the most highly regarded "migration sensation" locales in eastern North America: Magee Marsh in Ohio and Point Pelee in Canada. What is the appeal of this area, you may ask? In a word: warblers. | 12 days | Moderate/Easy | birding |
| 2013 | May-Jun | Northeast Asia | CHINA: Sichuan and the Tibetan Plateau - Central China is a hotspot for endemism and this tour will see most of the regional specialties. Not only the birds will enthrall you; this area is also rich in culture and scenery, not to mention great food! | 15 days plus optional 8-day extension to Emei Shan and Wawu Shan; can be combined with BEIDAIHE | Intense/Moderate | birding |
| Custom | Any | Brazil | BRAZIL: Carajás - This short tour offers a chance to visit a remote part of the Amazon in relative ease and comfort. The Serra dos Carajás is a low mountain range blanketed in beautiful primary forest and home to some of the rarest birds on the continent. Custom Tour Only. | custom | Your choice | birding |
| Custom | Any | Central America | GUATEMALA - One of our newest offerings, Guatemala offers rich biodiversity, pristine forests, and ancient ruins. | custom | Your choice | birding, culture |
| Custom | Any | India & Himalayas | Southern INDIA: Goa and the Ghats - Goa hosts a series of laid-back coastal beach towns offering a great introduction to Asian birds and the fascinating culture of the Indian subcontinent. This one-week trip should get us over 200 species. | custom | Your choice | birding |
| Custom | Any | Northern South America | GUYANA: A Wilderness Paradise - Guyana has gained a reputation as a great place to see rare rainforest birds that are hard to find elsewhere. Cotingas are especially well represented, from the tiny Dusky Purpletuft to the magnificent Crimson Fruitcrow. Custom tour only. | custom | Your choice | birding, wildlife |
| Custom | Any | Southeast Asia | INDONESIA: Sulawesi & Halmahera - Sulawesi is a treasure trove for birders. In addition to the characteristic Oriental families, unfamiliar birds typical of Australasia abound, including 60 endemics. Custom Tour Only. | custom | Your choice | birding |
| Custom | Any | Southeast Asia | THE PHILIPPINES: Island Birding at its Finest - The Philippine archipelago has an extremely high rate of endemism with around 190 birds found nowhere else on the planet. On this tour, we visit three islands where many of the rarest, most sought-after of these specialties are found. Custom Tour Only | custom | Your choice | birding |
| Custom | Any | USA - Arizona | Southeast ARIZONA - This area offers different birds during each season, from Mexican spillovers in spring, amazing hummers in summer, and cool raptors in winter. Customize your trip depending on the time of year. | custom | Your choice | birding |
| Custom | Any | USA - California | Southern CALIFORNIA - For birders working on an ABA list, a trip to southern California is a must. This tour targets regional specialties such as the sickle-billed California Thrasher, the garrulous California Quail, California Towhee, and Wrentit. | custom | Your choice | birding |
| Custom | Winter | USA - Nebraska | NEBRASKA - A short late winter getaway for thousands of cranes and migrating geese, as well as a chance for prairie chickens. | custom | Your choice | birding |
| Custom | April | USA - Texas | TEXAS: High Island Migration short tours - Tropical Birding has guides based in High Island during April, and with enough notice we can design you an unforgettable quick getaway to this migration hotspot. | custom | Your choice | birding |
| Custom | May-Jun | USA - Texas | West TEXAS - Chihuahuan desert, juniper hills, montane pine forest, and eastern sycamore groves are just some of the varied environments we'll visit, all of which host terrific birds amid spectacular scenery and sunsets. | custom | Your choice | birding |
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