BIRDWATCHING · HIKING & TREKKING
Good birding hikes & treks fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride camels by Agadir’s Souss River, spot distant flamingos, enjoy sunset views, mint tea, hotel transfers, and strong value for $19.
“A really good hour and a half adventure. The only flamingos we saw were in the far distance. Overall good value for money.”
Explore Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest on a private day tour with hummingbirds, waterfalls, Pululahua views, butterflies, and chocolate.
“The entire tour was wonderful. Nice clean vehicle for transport. The bird watching was excellent and we ticked a few rare birds off our list as well. Our guide Kathy was so friendly and knowledgeable. The waterfall hike was not for the faint of heart but being so close to the waterfall was breathtaking. Lunch was at a beautiful restaurant that we had all to our selves aside from the toucans!”
Review of a private Rocky Mountain National Park birding hike from Denver, with Ryan, wildlife spotting, lunch, transport, pricing, and practical tips.
“BOOK THIS TOUR! We had a great time with Ryan the Birdman. This is not your normal scripted tour. There is no stop 1, stop 2, stop 3.... Since this is a private tour, Ryan can ad lib to your liking. On our tour we saw Moose, Bald Eagles Golden Eagles, Horned Owls, Elk, Wild Turkey, Prarie Dogs, and more. There is no way we would have saw the things we did without Ryan. He would be driving and then just pull off the road, pull out his binoculars and call us out to look at some incredible animal. I cannot recommend this tour enough.”
Review of One Day In Tenerife’s private six-hour tour, with custom trekking, wineries, birdwatching, gastronomy, transport, pricing, and booking tips.
“Una actividad totalmente recomendable para aquellas personas interesadas en la avifauna de la isla. Recorrimos varios puntos del norte de Tenerife y observamos algunos de los "bichos" (con cariño) más característicos. Nos llevamos un graRead more”
Review of Doi Inthanon bird watching and hiking from Chiang Mai, with rare birds, Karen guides, waterfalls, meals, tips, and honest value advice.
“Joe took us on a wonderful bird watching trip up a mountain. We saw many different species. Then a hike on a beautiful mountain trail past wither falls and over bamboo bridges. Highly recommended.”
Explore Kathmandu’s best birding areas with a private guide, Himalayan views, local life, and a chance to spot Nepal’s Spiny Babbler.
“I spent a Day birding with Krishna Thapa, a delightful young guide and artist. We saw lots of wonderful birds, did some walking and driving up to the top of this small mountain outside of Kathmandu. Also visited the small Temple area at the tRead more”
Hike Mount Mogle from Addis Ababa for highland views, endemic birds, village coffee, Tella, lunch, and a waterfall visit for $130.
Explore the Ruta de los Cenotes near Playa del Carmen on a six-hour birdwatching hike with a local guide, snacks, coffee, and small groups.
“Belle excursion malgré la température. Le guide est sympa et connait bien son domaine.”
Review of a private Denver birding hike to a glacier, with wildlife watching, mountain views, lunch, and an Idaho Springs hot spring soak.
“I cannot recommend taking a tour with Ryan enough! The day prior to my tour the Denver area received roughly two feet of snow. Ryan reached out prior to the storm and was very flexible with our plans when the weather conditions did not allow for what was originally planned. Ryan is incredibly knowledgeable about birding, geology, and history. The tour was a great blend of learning, hiking, and relaxation. I could not recommend this enough for people looking for a unique experience!”
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