Please be aware that some Africa tours are priced in Euros or in South African Rand. Due to the recent instability in currencies, we cannot price these tour in US dollars (though we will always accept payments in US dollars based on the current exchange rate).

We will be adding our 2009 dates and itineraries over the next few weeks. If you can't find a particular itinerary that you are looking for, just contact us and we can email it to you.

Tanzania: Birding among the Beasts
9 - 21 April 2008 (13 days)
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.
$4690 from Arusha
Single Supplement: $430

Usambaras and Pemba pre-tour extension:
31 March - 9 April 2008 (10 days)
$2840 from Arusha
Single Supplement: $230

Uganda: The Pearl of Africa
24 April - 9 May 2008 (17 days)
A tiny landlocked country supporting more than 1000 species, Uganda deserves its reputation as "Birders' Eden". On this trip we look for the bizarre and mind-blowing Shoebill at Murchison Falls, the Albertine endemics, and of course the famous Mountain Gorillas at Bwindi National Park.
$5820 per person from Kampala
Single Supplement: $490

Beidahe, China: Far Eastern Migration
Incredible migration birding at Beidahe and Happy Island is complemented by a visit to the Great Wall, home of the endemic Pere David's Laughingthrush. This tour is timed for the peak of passerine migration, and if we hit a major fallout you won't believe the sheer numbers of birds! We offer a pre-tour extension to visit the world-famous Summer Palace and Forbidden City.
8 – 17 May 2008 (10 days)
$2000 From Beijing
Single Supplement: TBA

One day pre-tour Beijing birding and cultural extension:
7 May 2008
$300

Kenya: The Whole of Africa in a Nutshell
10 - 24 May 2008 (15 days)
Kenya offers Africa in a nutshell, from the soda-encrusted, flamingo-filled Rift Valley lakes to alpine Mt. Kenya and western lowland forests at Kakamega. These habitats, and of course the parks that make it the world’s premier big mammal watching destination, make Kenya a perennial favorite in Africa. This is not surprising when you consider you will probably see more bird and mammal species on this tour than any other African trip.
$4600 from Nairobi
Single Supplement: $400

Eastern Extension:
25 May - 31 May 2008 (7 days)
$1985 from Nairobi
Single Supplement: $220

China: Sichuan and the Tibetan Plateau
26 May - 9 June 2008 (15 days)
Central China is a hotspot for endemism and this tour will see most of the regional specialties. Not only the birds will enthrall you on this tour; this area is also rich in culture and scenery, not to mention great food! We also offer an optional pre-tour extension to Sichuan’s bird-rich, Buddhist holy mountains of Emei and Wawu Shan.
$3950 from Chengdu
Single Supplement: $500

Southern Shans pre-tour extension:
19 – 25 May 2008 (7 days)
$1800 from Chengdu
Single supplement: $300

Amazing Malaysia: The Peninsula
10 - 21 June 2008 (12 days)
A tour that takes in the full extent of the birding wonderland of southeast Asia's most magical forests. We will visit highland and lowland-dipterocarp and coastal forest, and the enthralling Taman Negara, Southeast Asia's largest remaining tract of lowland forest.
$2920 from Kuala Lumpur
Single Supplement: $420
Can be combined with Borneo (22 June - 3 July)

Borneo: Broadbills and Bristleheads
22 June - 3 July 2008 (12 days)
We shall explore Borneo's most pristine recesses searching out many of the jungle island's most sought after endemics. We will visit Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak between the Himalayas and Papua New Guinea, and the Danum Valley, home of the Orang-utan.
$3300 from Kota Kinabalu
Single Supplement: $520
Can be combined with Malaysia (10 - 21 June)

Kinabatangan Extension:
3 - 7 July 2008 (5 days)
$1190 from Kota Kinabalu
Single Supplement: $150

Namibia and Botswana: Living Desert to Okavango
5 - 19 July 2008 (15 days)
Namibia is one of Africa's hidden treasures. It is a large and diverse country but lightly populated and with a superb infrastucture. We explore a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to rocky escarpments to the fabulous Etosha National park. We shall also visit neighboring Botswana, where the Okavango delta offers terrific wetland birding.
Rand/34,000 from Windhoek
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $4350
Single Supplement: Rand/2,775
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $360

Peru: Manu and Machu Picchu
10 - 27 July 2008 (18 days)
Manu National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the world. We will stay in three superb lodges located in and around the park searching for many of the 1000+ bird species found here. We won't neglect to visit to Machu Picchu, one of the most awe-inspiring ruins in the world.
$5450 from Lima
Single Supplement: $1200
Note: this price has changed since the publication of the 2008 catalog.

Northwest Ecuador: In Search of Chocó Endemics
12 - 24 July 2008 (13 days)
The wet forests of Northwest Ecuador support an enormous variety of species found only here and in neighboring Colombia. We're not talking about drab little flycatchers either, but some of the most fantastic birds on Earth including plenty of hummingbirds, tanagers, and the glorious Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan. This tour is designed to see most of these specialties while staying in only a few excellent lodges and hotels, so you don't have to pack your bags every day.
$2590 from Quito
Single Supplement: $180
Guaranteed Departure
Can be combined with Galapagos (24 July - 2 August)

Galapagos Endemics Cruise
24 July - 2 August 2008 (10 days)
Join us for an enchanting week on the famed Galapagos Islands as we search out all the endemics species in the archipeligo. Based on a comfortable 16 passenger yacht, this is trip is accessible for anyone and will even appeal to the non-birding partner.
$3800 from Quito, Ecuador
Single Supplement: Please inquire
Can be combined with Northwest Ecuador (12 - 24 July) and the Andes Introtour (2 - 9 August)

Ecuador: The Andes Introtour
2 - 9 August 2008 (8 days)
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.
$1450 from Quito
Single Supplement: $180
Guaranteed Departure
Can be combined with Galapagos (24 July - 2 August) and Eastern Ecuador (9 - 23 August)

Eastern Ecuador: High Andes to Vast Amazon
9 - 23 August 2008 (15 days)
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 páramo of the high Andes. From cotingas to cocks-of-the-rock to canasteros, this tour has something to offer everyone!
$3300 from Quito
Single supplement:$300
Can be combined with the Andes Introtour (2 - 9 August)

Brazil: Pantanal and Amazon
4 - 16 September 2008 (13 days)
A tour of contrasts. We start in the southern Amazon with its mind-boggling biodiversity, then head south into the famous Pantanal, with its vast wetlands and dry forests loaded with easy-to-see birds. Good to excellent accommodation throughout.
$3500 from Cuiabá
Single Supplement: $420
Can be combined with the Brazil Introtour: Atlantic Rainforest (18 - 25 September)

Brazil Introtour: The Atlantic Rainforest
18 - 25 September 2008 (8 days)
Designed to be an easy introduction to the unique birds of the Atlantic Rainforests, this tour is based mainy in the new and superb Guapiassu Bird Lodge, located only 2 hours from Rio de Janeiro. From here we can bird both lowland and montane forest as well as open habitats and wetlands.
$1650 from Rio de Janeiro
Single supplement: $100
Can be combined with Brazil: Pantanal and Amazon (4 - 16 September)

Papua New Guinea: Birding in Paradise
8 - 25 September 2008 (18 days)
Unique, one of a kind, exceptional, and matchless are adjectives that don’t even come close to describing New Guinea. The huge highland populations were not even known to westerners until the 1930s when some gold explorers flew over them by chance. Logistics today are still a hassle (ours not yours), but most of the lodges are terrific and the birding is so rewarding that it is nearly impossible to imagine people leaving Papua New Guinea disappointed. It may be expensive, but worth every penny, especially if you feel that irresistible need to add 20 birds-of-paradise to your list.
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Space still available for the 2009 tour.
 

Madagascar: The Eighth Continent
3 - 18 October 2008 (16 days)
We visit the most amazing places on this island continent. Starting with the spiny desert of Ifaty, we shall explore Mantady, Ranomofana, La Table, and Perinet. We shall search for all the vangas, couas, and ground-rollers we can find while never ignoring the amazing lemurs.
€3440 per person from Antananarivo
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $5120
Single Supplement: €440
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $660

Western Endemics extension:
19 - 23 October 2008 (5 days)
€1740 per person from Antananarivo
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $2590
Single Supplement: €120
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $180

Brazil: Atlantic Rainforest and Savanna
NEW DATES 13 - 30 October 2008 (18 days)
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. The great birds combined with the variety of habitats and the best of Brazilian food and hospitality make for an unforgettable trip.
$4200 from Sao Paulo, ending in Belo Horizonte(CNF)
Single Supplement: $450

Outback Australia: Kakadu to Uluru
6 - 18 October 2008 (13 days)
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.
$4300 from Darwin, ending in Ayers Rock
Single Supplement: $990
Can be combined with Eastern Australia (19 October - 6 November)

South Africa: Fairest Cape to Kruger
12 - 26 October 2008 (15 days)
A tour that concentrates on the finest birding sites in South Africa. We start with Cape Town with its numerous endemics, then move on to the world famous Kruger NP, where we will see great mammals as well as birds.
Rand/29,700 per person from Cape Town, ending in Johannesburg
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $3810
Single Supplement: Rand/2000
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $260

Drakensberg: The Barrier of Spears extension
27 October - 2 November 2008 (7 days)
Rand/12,770 per person from Johannesburg
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $1640
Single Supplement: Rand/1500
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $190

Eastern Australia: From Top to Bottom
19 October - 6 November 2008 (19 days)
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. We start with the Great Barrier Reef, the tropical and highland rainforests, and the savanna grasslands of northern Australia, then we head south to the cloudforests of Lamington NP. Continuing on to New South Wales we visit the Eucalypt forests around Sydney, coastal heathlands, and the Mallee Bushlands farther west. We finish the trip in possibly the most magical place of all, Tasmania.
$5200 per person, starting in Cairns and ending in Hobart
Single Supplement: $990
Can be combined with Outback Australia (6 - 18 October)

South Africa Photo tour: Cape to Kruger Safari and Birding
25 October - 5 November 2008 (12 days)
This tour focuses almost entirely on the interests of the photographer, particularly the photographer that is interested in bird and natural history photography. We'll try to get as many unique and interesting photographic opportunities as possible. Emphasis will probably mostly be on making sure each person can return home with a bevy of fantastic wildlife images, caught in the stunning atmosphere that is only found in Africa. 
Rand/29,900 per person from Cape Town, ending in Johannesburg
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $3830
Single Supplement: Rand/2000
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $260

Madagascar: The Eighth Continent
24 October - 8 November  2008 (16 days)
We visit the most amazing places on this island continent. Starting with the spiny desert of Ifaty, we shall explore Mantady, Ranomofana, La Table, and Perinet. We shall search for all the vangas, couas, and ground-rollers we can find while never ignoring the amazing lemurs.
€3440 per person from Antananarivo
Based on November 2007 exchange rates, this is approximately $5020
Single Supplement: €440
Based on November 2007 exchange rates, this is approximately $640

Western Endemics extension:
19 - 23 October 2008 (5 days)
€1740 per person from Antananarivo
Based on November 2007 exchange rates, this is approximately $2540
Single Supplement: €120
Based on November 2007 exchange rates, this is approximately $175

NE Endemics extension:
9 - 14 November 2008 (6 days)
€1050 per person from Antananarivo
Based on November 2007 exchange rates, this is approximately $1530
Single Supplement: €100
Based on November 2007 exchange rates, this is approximately $150

Madagascar and Grand Comoros
31 October - 25 November 2008 (26 days)
This tour has it all. We will have a chance for nearly every endemic bird Madagascar has to offer, plus over 25 species of lemurs, countless chameleons, geckos, and loads of other reptiles. To top it off we take in the endemic-rich tropical paradise of Grand Comore Island, just an hour’s flight from the west coast of Madagascar.
€6500 per person from Antananarivo
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $9680
Single Supplement: €845
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $1260

Sakalava Rail Extension:
25 - 30 November 2009 (6 days)
€1500 per person from Antananarivo
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $2235
Single Supplement: €195
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $290

Zambia and Namibia: Miombo to the Namib
2 - 22 November 2008 (21 days)
This tour combines our popular Namibia and Botswana itinerary with a healthy dose of exciting forest and broadleaved birding in Zambia. Together, these destinations offer an incredible and overwhelming diversity of birds and mammals. The attractions include pulse-quickening miombo bird parties, the most southerly tracts of the great Congolese forest belt, and, in stark contrast, the arid and spectacular sandscapes of Namibia with its associated endemics and the bird and mammal-filled panveld at Etosha, one of the world’s most famous national parks.
$6500 from Lusaka
Single supplement: $500

New Zealand: The Land of the Long White Cloud
8 - 21 November 2008 (14 days)
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, but the pelagic seabird experience is pretty hard to beat. We’ll be visiting the very different subtropical North Island, temperate South Island, and the smaller Stewart Island, in an effort to bag as many great birds as possible.
$3250 per person from Aukland
Single Supplement: TBA

Northwest Ecuador: In Search of Chocó Endemics
8 - 20 November 2008 (13 days)
The wet forests of Northwest Ecuador support an enormous variety of species found only here and in neighboring Colombia. We're not talking about drab little flycatchers either, but some of the most fantastic birds on Earth including plenty of hummingbirds, tanagers, and the glorious Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan. This tour is designed to see most of these specialties while staying in only a few excellent lodges and hotels, so you don't have to pack your bags every day.
$2590 per person from Quito
Single Supplement: $180
Guaranteed Departure
Can be combined with Galapagos (20 - 29 November)

Galapagos Endemics Cruise
20 - 29 November 2008 (10 days)
Join us for an enchanting week on the famed Galapagos Islands as we search out all the endemics species in the archipeligo. Based on a comfortable 16 passenger yacht, this is trip is accessible for anyone and will even appeal to the non-birding partner.
$3800 from Quito, Ecuador
Can be combined with Northwest Ecuador (8 - 20 November) and the Andes Introtour (29 November - 6 December)

Ecuador: The Andes Introtour
29 November - 6 December 2008 (8 days)
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.
$1450 per person from Quito
Single Supplement: $180
Guaranteed Departure
Can be combined with Galapagos (20 - 29 November) and Eastern Ecuador (6 - 20 December)

Southern India: Goa and the Ghats (The Asia Introtour)
23 - 29 November 2008 (7 days)
This week-long tour is a great introduction to Asian birding - we'll see representatives of some characteristic and colorful families like leafbirds, ioras, fairy bluebirds, more. Birding is fairly easy, and we should see over 200 species in the week, while based in a few laid-back coastal beach towns
$1700 from Delhi
Single Supplement: $300
Can be combined with Northern India (30 November - 14 December)

Northern India: Himalayas, Tigers, and the Taj Majal
30 November - 14 December 2008 (15 days)
An exciting tour that visits some of the most famous places in this vast, mystical country. We concentrate on the fantastic wetland reserve of Bharatpur, Corbett NP, and the Himalayan foothills. Of course we wouldn't dream of missing the Taj Majal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. For those who can't leave India without seeing Tiger, we offer an extension to Bandhavgarh NP, perhaps the best location in the world to see this great cat.
$3500 from Delhi
Single Supplement: $420
Can be combined with Southern India (23 - 29 November)

Bandhavgarh NP Tiger extension:
15 – 20 December 2008 (6 days)
Price: $1990 from Delhi
Single Supplement: $250

Northeast Mexico: Wading into the Neotropics
1 - 15 December 2008 (15 days)
We'll encounter many of the country’s endemic birds while traveling through habitats as diverse as high desert plateaus, tropical marshes, dry upland oak forests, lowland rainforests, and montane cloudforests. This tour offers a taste of the Neotropics without overwhelming numbers of unfamiliar bird families, making it an excellent tour for first-timers to the tropics. A visit to the stunning pre-Columbian ruin of El Tajín will round out the trip.
$3300 from Monterrey, ending in Veracruz.

Eastern Ecuador: High Andes to Vast Amazon
6 - 20 December 2008 (15 days)
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 páramo of the high Andes. From cotingas to cocks-of-the-rock to canasteros, this tour has something to offer everyone!
$3300 from Quito
Single supplement:$300
Can be combined with the Andes Introtour (29 November - 6 December)

Eastern Venezuela: Tepuis and Harpy Eagles
6 - 20 December 2008 (15 days)
We traverse the eastern side of this beautiful Neotropical country searching for numerous rare and local endemics as well as the biggest raptor in the world, the unforgettable Harpy Eagle.
$4270 from Caracas
Single Supplement: $400

Ecuador: The Andes Introtour
3 - 10 January 2009 (8 days)
A superb introduction to the "Bird Continent". From our base in the famous Tandayapa Bird Lodge, we  visit some of the best birding sites in Northwest Ecuador, from lowland rainforest up through cool temperate cloudforest.
$1520 from Quito
Single Supplement: $190
Guaranteed Departure

South Africa: Fairest Cape to Kruger
8 - 23 January 2009 (15 days)
A tour that concentrates on the finest birding sites in South Africa. We start with Cape Town with its numerous endemics, then move on to the world famous Kruger NP, where we will see great mammals as well as birds. This is an easy trip in a modern country with a great tourism infrastructure.
Rand/32,000 from Cape Town, ending in Johannesburg
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $4100
Single Supplement: Rand/1500
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $190

Drakensberg: The Barrier of Spears extension
23 - 29 January 2009 (7 days)
Rand/12,800 from Johannesburg
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $1900
Single Supplement: Rand/1450
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $215

Mexico: Oaxaca. Legendary Birds and Temples
10 - 23 January 2009 (14 days)
The state of Oaxaca is loaded with endemics, and the setting is hard to beat. With ancient ruins, beautiful coastlines, fascinating culture, great Mexican food, and more, this is a fascinating trip even when the birding is slow.
Price: $3300 from Oaxaca City
Single supplement: $480

Isthmus extension:
6 - 10 January 2009 (5 days)
$1200 from Oaxaca City

Namibia and Botswana: Living Desert to Okavango
30 January - 14 February 2009 (15 days)
Namibia is one of Africa's hidden treasures. It is a large and diverse country but lightly populated and with a superb infrastucture. We explore a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to rocky escarpments to the fabulous Etosha National park. We shall also visit neighboring Botswana, where the Okavango delta offers terrific wetland birding.
Rand/34,000 from Windhoek
Based on April  2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $4360
Single Supplement: Rand/1200
Based on April 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $150

Costa Rica: Endemics of the Chiriquí Highlands ad Pacific Rainforest
31 January - 8 February 2009 (8 days)
This tiny country has a list of over 850 species and a developed infrastructure that makes getting around easy. Though many of the birds found here are widespread throughout the Neotropics, there are also over 60 endemics shared only with neighboring Panama. Our weeklong tour will aim to take in as many of these as possible. The extension gives you a taste of remote, wilderness Costa Rica and a chance to pick up several rare and endemic species.
$2250 from San José
Single supplement: $200

Osa Peninsula extension:
8 - 12 February 2009 (5 days)
$1490 per person from San José
Single supplement (singles not always available): $160
 

Philippines: Island Birding at its Finest
1 - 19 February 2009 (19 days)
This comprehensive quest for rare endemics visits three of the main islands in the Philippines. We plan to see a nice variety of hornbills, kingfishers, and pittas, and we will commit two full days to searching for the colossal Philippine Monkey-eating Eagle.
Price: TBA from Manila

Guyana: A Wilderness Paradise
5 - 15 February 2009 (13 days)
Tiny Guyana, in northeast South America, offers some of the best rainforest birding anywhere. Filled with spectacular cotingas and many rare endemics, this destination is a "must" for any serious South American birder. Our tour takes in the best of the country's birds, visiting several unique lodges and forest reserves.
Price: TBA from Georgetown

Southern Ecuador: Tumbesian Rarities and Highland Endemics
5 - 19 February 2009 (15 days)
This tour takes in a huge diversity of habitats, from the coastal plain all the way up to the vast páramos at 13,000 ft in the Andes. Endemism is high in this area, and we will make a special effort to see the many birds restricted to the Tumbesian region of southwest Ecaudor and northwest Peru. We also offer an optional extension to the coast.
$3140 from Guayaquil
Single supplement: $260 (Singles are not available everywhere)
Can be combined with The Andes Introtour (22 February - 1 March)

Pacific coast extension:
19 - 22 February 2009 (4 days)
$840 from Guayaquil
Single supplement: $130

Ethiopia: Birding the Roof of Africa
8 - 22 February 2009 (15 days)
Ethiopia is fascinating country not just for its very approachable birds (and there are plenty!) but also for the varied scenery, the friendly people, and the unique food. A tour here is an experience few people ever forget.
$3750 from Addis Ababa
Single supplement: $290

Southern extension:
22 February - 2 March 2008 (9 days)
$2050 from Addis Ababa
Single supplement: $150

Ecuador: The Andes Introtour
22 February - 1 March 2009 (8 days)
A superb introduction to the "Bird Continent". From our base in the famous Tandayapa Bird Lodge, we  visit some of the best birding sites in Northwest Ecuador, from lowland rainforest up through cool temperate cloudforest.
$1520 from Quito
Single Supplement: $190
Can be combined with Southern Ecuador (5 - 22 February)
Guaranteed Departure

Japan: Birding on Ice
22 February - 6 March 2009 (8 days)
Japan is an archipelago that is as variable as it is exciting. From the subtropics of Kyushu to temperate Hokkaido, the stark mountains, jagged coastline, and forests hold several of the world’s must-see birds. This tour is timed for winter, when the massive-billed Steller’s Sea-Eagles congregate on impressive ice floes, and huge numbers of cranes gather at their wintering grounds. Add some great mixed-flock birding in the coniferous forests of the central islands, in addition to gulls and waterbirds galore, and you have a great mix of birding experiences.
$6950 from Tokyo
Single Supplement: $600

Hokkaido to Honshu Pelagic Cruise extension:
6 - 8 March 2009 (6 days)
$700 from Kushiro, ending in Tokyo

Eastern Ecuador: High Andes to Vast Amazon
1 - 15 March 2009 (15 days)
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 páramo of the high Andes. From cotingas to cocks-of-the-rock to canasteros, this tour has something to offer everyone!
$3390 from Quito
Single supplement: $340
Can be combined with Andes Introtour (22 February - 1 March)

Ghana: The Best of West Africa
1 - 16 March 2009 (15 days)
Unlike many West African countries, Ghana is a safe and easy country to travel in. It's small size and weath of different habitats, from rainforest to savanna, makes it a perfect introduction to the region. The Yellow-headed Picathartes is the biggest avian star we hope to see, but owl lovers may find the amazing Pel's Fishing Owl even better.
$4990 from Accra
Single supplement: $300

Cameroon: Montane Endemics and the Sahel
8 - 23 March 2009 (16 days)
We explore all of Cameroon's habitats, from Waza NP, Guinea savanna, the Adamwa Plateau, and the mountain forests of Bamenda and Mt. Kupé. An optional extension is available to the lowland forests at Korup, home of the fabled Red-headed Picathartes.
€3730 from Douala
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $5560
Single supplement: €340
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $510

Korup NP Extension: The Quest for Picathartes
23 - 28 March 2009 (6 days)
€1320 from Douala
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $1970
Single Supplement: €40
Based on January 2008 exchange rates, this is approximately $60

The Yucatán and Palenque: Birding the Mayan Empire
9 - 22 March 2009 (14 days)
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 rain forest and tropical savanna. An archaeologist’s dream, we also visit an extensive list of spectacular Mayan ruin sites: Chichén Itzá, Cobá, Tulum, Calakmul, Palenque, Bonampak, and Yaxchilán. This tour is timed to coincide with the spring migration of North American migrant songbirds, ensuring a magical experience.
Price: TBA from Cancún.

Thai Peninsula extension:
$1700 from Bangkok
Single supplement: $220

Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon
1 - 21 April 2009 (21 days)
The wild and beautiful kingdom of Bhutan offers birders a unique chance to experience vast, untouched tracts of Himalayan forest, home to some of the world's truly spectacular birds like Himalayan Monal and Satyr Tragopan.
$7900 from Paro, ending in Guwahati, India.
Single supplement: $630

Tanzania: Birding among the Beasts
3 - 15 April 2009 (13 days)
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.
$5600 from Arusha
Single Supplement: $220

Usambaras and Pemba pre-tour extension:
25 March - 3 April 2009 (10 days)
$3140 from Arusha
Single Supplement: $180

Beidahe, China: Far Eastern Migration
8 – 17 May 2009 (10 days)
Incredible migration birding at Beidahe and Happy Island is complemented by a visit to the Great Wall, home of the endemic Pere David's Laughingthrush. This tour is timed for the peak of passerine migration, and if we hit a major fallout you won't believe the sheer numbers of birds! We offer a pre-tour extension to visit the world-famous Summer Palace and Forbidden City.
$2400 From Beijing
Single Supplement: $400
One day cultural extension available. 

Kenya: The Whole of Africa in a Nutshell
10 - 26 May 2009 (17 days)
Kenya offers Africa in a nutshell, from the soda-encrusted, flamingo-filled Rift Valley lakes to alpine Mt. Kenya and western lowland forests at Kakamega. These habitats, and of course the parks that make it the world’s premier big mammal watching destination, make Kenya a perennial favorite in Africa. This is not surprising when you consider you will probably see more bird and mammal species on this tour than any other African trip.
$5150 from Nairobi
Single Supplement: $765

Eastern Extension:
26 May - 1 June 2008 (7 days)
$2500 from Nairobi
Single Supplement: $255

China: Sichuan and the Tibetan Plateau
26 May - 9 June 2009 (15 days)
Central China is a hotspot for endemism and this tour will see most of the regional specialties. Not only the birds will enthrall you on this tour; this area is also rich in culture and scenery, not to mention great food! We also offer an optional pre-tour extension to Sichuan’s bird-rich, Buddhist holy mountains of Emei and Wawu Shan.
$4350 from Chengdu
Single supplement: $500

Malaysia: The Amazing Peninsula
15 - 26 June 2009 (12 days)
A tour that takes in the full extent of the birding wonderland of southeast Asia's most magical forests. We will visit highland and lowland-dipterocarp and coastal forest, and the enthralling Taman Negara, Southeast Asia's largest remaining tract of lowland forest.
$3160 from Kuala Lumpur
Single Supplement: $250
Can be combined with Borneo (27 June - 8 July)

Borneo: Broadbills and Bristleheads
27 June - 8 July 2009 (12 days)
We shall explore Borneo's most pristine recesses searching out many of the jungle island's most sought after endemics. We will visit Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak between the Himalayas and Papua New Guinea, and the