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Where to Go: The 15 Best Private Birdwatching Tours Worldwide

26 tours  ·  from $79 a head

A private guide costs more and finds more, because the route bends to what is calling. These 15 are compared on vehicle, group cap, hours in the field and whether a scope comes with it.

Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town - Starting in central Cape Town and the Bo-Kaap
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Table Mountain, Boulder’s Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town

1.Table Mountain, Boulder’s Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $163Our pick

Review of a private Cape Town tour covering Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Boulders Beach penguins, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope.

“Nathan was very patient, knowledgeable and personable. We weren’t able to see everything because of the weather but Nathan was very apologetic and explained the potential and eventual delay. If granted the opportunity, we’d definitely work with him again in the future.”

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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour - Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain set the tone
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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour

2.Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $162

Review of Cape Town’s private day tour to Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders penguins, Bo-Kaap, and Chapman’s Peak.

“It was a packed day moving from spot to spot. April was kind enough to ensure we optimized the day and missed long queues or tourist buses if there were any. It was tiring as most of the day was spent in the car but we managed to catch all the must see sights of Cape Town in a day. Very good for those with not much time in the city.”

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Private Tour Of Penguins, Cape Of Good Hope & Peninsula. - Muizenberg gives you the first wide view
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Private Tour Of Penguins, Cape Of Good Hope & Peninsula.

3.Private Tour Of Penguins, Cape Of Good Hope & Peninsula.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $184

Review of Cape Town’s private Peninsula tour, with penguins, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, flexible stops, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Tania was a wonderful guide as we had a short day and lots to get done! She was there early to pick us up. She is highly knowledgeable and very pleasant to spend the day with. We had such a great time exploring the coast line of Cape Town including the botanical gardens, Simon Town, Cape Horn and Chapman’s Peak Drive - incredible natural beauty all day!!!”

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Cape Peninsula Private Tour with entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope and Penguins - Hout Bay Brings Fish, Seals, and Souvenirs
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Cape Peninsula Private Tour with entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope and Penguins

Private Day Tour to Cape Point , Penguins, Wine or Beer Tasting - From Cape Town to Camps Bay and Clifton
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Private Day Tour to Cape Point , Penguins, Wine or Beer Tasting

5.Private Day Tour to Cape Point , Penguins, Wine or Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $186

Review of Cape Town’s private Cape Peninsula tour, with Cape Point, penguins, Chapman's Peak, ostriches, lunch, and wine tasting.

“This was one of the greatest tours i have ever went on in the world. Ian was Awesome! He went out of his way to provide the best guided tour fit for us and he had extensive knowledge Great vehicle with AC. Beat the crowds. Our tour wound uRead more”

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Papallacta Hot Springs & Guango Birding Reserve Private Tour - Antisana Ecological Reserve in half an hour
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Papallacta Hot Springs & Guango Birding Reserve Private Tour

6.Papallacta Hot Springs & Guango Birding Reserve Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Review of Quito’s private Papallacta hot springs and Guango birding tour, with cloud forest walks, mountain views, costs, timing, and tips.

“Our guide, Daniel, was fantastic. He showed up on time to our hotel. He was friendly, experienced, knowledgeable, and courteous. The tour was most enjoyable and memorable tour. After an about 1.5 hours drive, we first stopped at the Guango Birdwatching Reserve. A low-key lodge that is next to the Papallacta River, about 150 ft. below. We hiked down to the river (we first put on rubber boots to protect our shoes. The boots were available at the lodge). During the short hike, Daniel provided ample description of the birds and plants along the way. We had some relaxing moments afterwards at the lodge with cookies and coffee. We then…”

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Cape Peninsula & Penguins Private Day Tour, Entrances Included. - Clifton and the Atlantic seaboard
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Cape Peninsula & Penguins Private Day Tour, Entrances Included.

7.Cape Peninsula & Penguins Private Day Tour, Entrances Included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $190

Review the Cape Peninsula private tour with Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, hotel pickup, and entrance fees.

“We booked a private tour with Kembo to explore the Cape Peninsula and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. Having little knowledge of the area, we were amazed by how much we learned throughout the day. Seeing the Cape of Good HoRead more”

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Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town - Table Mountain: the morning’s big gamble
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Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town

8.Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $172

Review of Cape Town’s private Cape Point, penguin, Table Mountain, and Chapman’s Peak tour, with costs, timing, tips, and honest advice.

“Ruben is an excellent tour guide. we had a fabulous day of sightseeing at Table Mountain abd the cape. At Boulder Beach we had great fish and chips along the sea. When you plan know that if you dont upgrade your ticket for cable car at Table Mountain for the fast pass tRead more”

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Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park - A full day among Rocky Mountain wildlife
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Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

9.Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

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.”

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Penguin Watching Navigation Cachagua Lunch From STGO Private Tour - Concón, Zapallar, and the empanada stop
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Penguin Watching Navigation Cachagua Lunch From STGO Private Tour

10.Penguin Watching Navigation Cachagua Lunch From STGO Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $398

See Humboldt penguins, Pacific beaches, Valparaiso murals, and enjoy empanadas on a private day trip from Santiago.

“Book it now! What an amazing experience. Our tour guide was amazing and informative! Great way to see the coast and great cities and towns outside sandiago. Book it, you won’t regret it!”

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Private Tour Celestun Flamingo Watching and Beach - Finding the American Flamingos
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Private Tour Celestun Flamingo Watching and Beach

11.Private Tour Celestun Flamingo Watching and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $433

Review of a private Celestún flamingo tour from Mérida, with mangrove boating, wildlife, beach time, seafood, pricing, and practical tips.

“Everything was exceptional from the communication in the beginning to the guide and driver to the experience itself. Also they accommodated our additional requests and even returned my husbands hat when he left it in the car. 12 out of 10!”

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Private Tour: Table Mountain, Penguin Colony & Cape of Good Hope incl. Park Fees - Starting with Cape Town’s old quarters and Bo-Kaap
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Private Tour: Table Mountain, Penguin Colony & Cape of Good Hope incl. Park Fees

12.Private Tour: Table Mountain, Penguin Colony & Cape of Good Hope incl. Park Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $264

See Table Mountain, penguins, Cape Point, and Chapman’s Peak on a private Cape Town day tour with park fees included.

“Excellent driver and tour guide. His name Treasure is synonymous with his knowledge, stories and personality. He met our every need and expectations. But he couldn’t control weather over Table Mountain, this we missed”

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Cape of Good Hope Private Tour to Cape Point & Penguins From Cape Town - Hout Bay Harbour, seals, coffee, and shopping
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Cape of Good Hope Private Tour to Cape Point & Penguins From Cape Town

Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland - Carol’s Ponies brings the breed to life
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Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

14.Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

See Shetland ponies, puffins, Jarlshof, Sumburgh Head, and Mousa Broch on a flexible private tour from Lerwick.

“Danny was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the island. We were a group of 6 in a private tour of the island. We saw the Shetland ponies, the puffins nesting among the hillside at the lighthouse and foghorn station. And took a tour of ancient Viking village ruins. Dress warmly as the island is very windy chilly even with the sunny skies. Danny also directed us to the local cafe/restaurants for some delicious fish n chips. Would highly recommend doing the private tour.”

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Private Tour: Birdwatching from Cancun - The first stop near Puerto Morelos
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Private Tour: Birdwatching from Cancun

15.Private Tour: Birdwatching from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Cancun’s private birdwatching tour, with expert guides, hotel pickup, jungle stops, bird tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Carlos was a pleasure to bird with. His knowledge, skill, and friendly personality were so much fun to spend a morning with. He knew some great places to see a variety of birds, including all of my top wish list species. I would love to go birding with him again!”

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