BIRDWATCHING · HUMMINGBIRD & QUETZAL TOURS
Cloud forest holds the two birds people cross oceans for, and both need altitude and early mornings. These 10 cover the Andean and Central American reserves, priced, timed, and clear about the walking involved.
Review of The Hummingbird Trip in Buenos Aires, a private custom tour with bilingual guides, flexible routes, and hotel pickup options.
“A wonderful organisation and support all long the trip”
Explore Monteverde cloud forest with a local guide, telescope, wildlife sightings, and a close look at hummingbirds for $45.
“George is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind. We saw a quetzal, many other birds, and a bat, all while learning so much information about the environment and animals. This was a highlight of our trip! He went over and above and even let us take his SUV for a slight medical emergency for a child. Book with George- you will not regret it!”
Early-morning Monteverde birding with expert local guides, chances for quetzals and toucans, hotel transfers, and small-group attention.
“We went out on a misty, rainy morning but still had a really great time with Olman. He’s a super knowledgeable birder who knew both the habits and standard habitats of all local birds as well as the calls and songs for most. On our tour with him I added 19 new birds to my life list and my partner added 26 to his. We were very happy with the experience and had a great time with Olman.”
See up to 14 hummingbird species at Yerette in Trinidad, with private transport, a light meal, and personal hosting by Theo and Gloria.
“5* for the hummingbirds. Incredible- so many different varieties within the one species, in one flower filled garden, near the top of the mountain. 2* for the owner and lecturer- and boy was I lectured at - and asked questions that I ( -who havRead more”
Get close to more than 40 hummingbird species on a private, easygoing mountain trip from Cali, with transport, snacks, and photo time.
“Birdwatching made easy. So many hummingbirds and other species.. easy viewing. Hummingbirds will fly very close or feed by you. Excellent for photography. A few short trails around property. Good to get out of Cali and see countryside.our tour guide Vivi was very informative/helpful on drive to and from the birdwatching venue. Spoke good English and explained Spanish versions of bird names which often sound better than their English version! No biting bugs when we went in January. Logistics good and we stopped for a typical Colombian snack on return and were welcomed with coffee at venueRead more”
Explore Cocora Valley on a 16 km birding hike with breakfast, picnic lunch, expert guides, hummingbirds, palms, and mountain views.
“We loved getting to know Cocora beyond hiking but also learning and watching the most beautiful birds that live in that ecosystem . Wonderful activity for nature lovers.”
Make a one-of-a-kind hummingbird feeder in Estes Park with hydro dipping, macrame, and all materials included in a small class.
“Sharing the experience with my family. Each of our hummingbird feeders were unique. We truly appreciated Natalie guiding us.”
Explore Tobago’s Main Ridge rainforest with Ellis, rental boots, local lunch, wildlife, waterfalls, and a close-up hummingbird encounter.
“This hummingbird experience was unexpectedly amazing. The. bird was sipping from a small container in my hand. You could hear the hum of the wings while it hovered.”
Review of Trinidad’s Yerette hummingbird sanctuary and Caroni Swamp tour, with lunch, hotel pickup, wildlife tips, price, timing, and booking advice.
“I could have stayed and watched the hummingbirds all day. This tour was the highlight of my trip to Trinidad. I share stories of the experience as often as I can and encourage people to visit for the education, home cooked meal and friendship. You will want an experienced guide and driver to get to the house. Mine was both.”
Review of a six-hour Cocora Valley hike from Salento to Acaime, with cloud forest, six bridges, picnic lunch, and eight hummingbird species.
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