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734 Birding trips. Tours from 194 tour companies. 618 reviews. 4.9/5 avg rating.

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Maryland: Eastern Shore & Chesapeake Bay
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their unique emphasis on immersive cultural experiences combined with active exploration with personalized cycling experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Belleview, Cambridge, Chesapeake Bay, Chestertown, Eastern Shore, Easton, Maryland, Oxford, St. Michaels

Highlights

  • Sail the eastern shores with Captain Ed aboard the skipjack HM Krentz
  • Feast on the region’s famous seafood
  • Ride through the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, a haven for more than 250 bird species, and learn about Harriet Tubman at the newly opened Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center
  • Travel on the country’s oldest privately owned ferry (since 1760), across the Tred-Avon River between Oxford and Bellevue
  • Cycle the quiet country roads leading to the charming small towns of Oxford, St. Michaels, Rock Hall, and Easton

Themes

Birding, Cycling & Biking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"This tour was one of our favorites. The tour leaders (Claudio and Tiziana) were great. The Dolomites and Italian Alps were breathtaking and the bike paths and towns were well chosen to give us a great appreciation of this Alpine countryside. Once out of Venice you really feel like you are in the country with beautiful mountains, alpine chalets and in some areas mostly German speaking residents. The biking was mostly flat with some crazy fun downhill rides. Almost all of the cycling was on bike paths, so very safe and quiet riding. As expected, VBT delivered a great tour with very good accommodations, good food and a really great group of travellers."

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Galapagos Islands Retreat
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4.9/5 Excellent
51 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Pacific Ocean, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

  • Be inspired by the serenity of yoga on this wellness tour of theGalapagos Islands
  • Watch the dance of marine iguanas and see a parade of blue-footed boobies as frigate birds soar overhead
  • Quito is one of the most incredible cities in South America. From its historic churches to the middle of the world, there is always something to do
  • Get up close and personal with the famed giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz island
  • Witness the most incredible, endemic wildlife on the planet. Remember, the animals can touch you, but you can’t touch the animals!

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness

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"We loved this trip. Our guide was excellent. We really enjoyed all the included highlights. Our favorite was Biltmore Estate. It is a must!"

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Arizona: Saguaro National Park & the Sonoran Desert
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4.9/5 Excellent
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Group Tour
Why we love them
Their unique emphasis on immersive cultural experiences combined with active exploration with personalized cycling experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arizona

Highlights

  • Explore the walking trails and fascinating exhibits of the highly regarded Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.
  • Bike and picnic among the beautiful saguaro cacti of Saguaro National Park.
  • Visit the Tumacácori National Historical Park for a self-guided tour, home to three Spanish mission communities and beautiful orchards and gardens.
  • Cycle on The Loop, named the number one bike path in America by USA Today, through vibrant Tucson, along the Santa Cruz and the Rillito Rivers.
  • Savor local cuisine infused with Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American influences.

Themes

Birding, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"This tour was one of our favorites. The tour leaders (Claudio and Tiziana) were great. The Dolomites and Italian Alps were breathtaking and the bike paths and towns were well chosen to give us a great appreciation of this Alpine countryside. Once out of Venice you really feel like you are in the country with beautiful mountains, alpine chalets and in some areas mostly German speaking residents. The biking was mostly flat with some crazy fun downhill rides. Almost all of the cycling was on bike paths, so very safe and quiet riding. As expected, VBT delivered a great tour with very good accommodations, good food and a really great group of travellers."

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Mount Meru Climb and Wildlife Safari
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Chance to see the animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route
  • View of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
  • Seeing wildlife before reaching Momela Gate in the late morning.
  • Visit Lake Manyara best known for its rich variety of bird life and tree climbing lion.
  • See black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males.
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Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous Vacation! We had a fantastic time with our Agama tour guides. They supported us completely and we felt really safe. I would recommend Agama Tours to anyone. Thanks for the awesome time!"

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Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
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Visits

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Highlights

  • Visit the Mawenzi Hut, passing the Zebra Rocks.
  • Enjoy viewing the sunrise over Mawenzi.
  • Witness amazing views from Uhuru peak, 5895 m which is the highest point in Africa.
  • Enjoy the climb over loose volcanic scree which has some well-graded zig-zags

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous Vacation! We had a fantastic time with our Agama tour guides. They supported us completely and we felt really safe. I would recommend Agama Tours to anyone. Thanks for the awesome time!"

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Kilimanjaro Climb and Wildlife Safari
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Lake Manyara National Park, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi
  • Visit the Mawenzi Hut, passing the Zebra Rocks..
  • Enjoy a game drive in the park with a picnic lunch.
  • Elephants, monkeys, flamingos, pelicans, cormorants and storks, to mention a few also visible in Manyara.
  • Exploring this world heritage site
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Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous Vacation! We had a fantastic time with our Agama tour guides. They supported us completely and we felt really safe. I would recommend Agama Tours to anyone. Thanks for the awesome time!"

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Mount Meru Hike
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha

Highlights

  • See some animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.
  • View of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
  • Enjoy the climb steeply to Rhino Point(3800m) and on to Cobra Point (4350m)
  • Seeing wildlife before reaching Momela Gate

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous Vacation! We had a fantastic time with our Agama tour guides. They supported us completely and we felt really safe. I would recommend Agama Tours to anyone. Thanks for the awesome time!"

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Natural Wonders of Sri Lanka
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5/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Search for abundant wildlife on a Yala National Park expedition, which boasts Asia’s largest concentration of leopards, along with Asian elephants, spotted deer, and over 200 species of birds.
  • A hallmark of any Sri Lanka tour, discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sigiriya, an ancient palace and fortress built atop a huge granite monolith; the monumental ruins in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s medieval capital; and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, a significant site of pilgrimage for Buddhists.
  • Enjoy whale-watching cruises off the southern coast, one of the best places in the world to view blue whales.
  • Explore Sinharaja, a vast tropical rain forest that is home to over half of Sri Lanka’s endemic species of flora and fauna.
  • Stay in a variety of superb accommodations throughout your Sri Lanka adventure travels—from beach-side resorts and colonial-era mansions to world-class game lodges offering splendid vistas of the surrounding wilderness.

Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Zegrahm gets my highest recommendation. I recently returned from a 13-day Seychelles exploration and snorkel/dive adventure beginning in Zanzibar, visiting something like 9 Seychelles Atolls and islands for tons of daily snorkeling and diving, and finishing in Mahe where we departed from. This was absolutely the best cruise/group experience I have ever had on either land or sea. Zegrahm charters the boats and I was lucky enough to be on the Ponant ship, Le Bougainville, which is very posh, with a friendly and polite staff, an amazing french chef, good food, a nice spa, you name it. My bedroom was like a small luxury hotel and each room had a balcony so you could enjoy seaside and ocean views from your bed or balcony whenever you'd like. It was lovely. I especially appreciated coming back to such a haven after long days of sunshine, beach and snorkeling. Not only was the cruise ship and it's staff fantastic, but the Zegrahm staff were all wonderful. I sat and had dinner with many of them every day and they somehow remembered all our names (99 or so of us). They snorkeled and dove with us, pointing out fish and naming species, they went birding, they provided lectures in the mornings and evenings in their areas of expertise, because Zegrahm hires Marine Biologists, Anthropologists, and countless other individuals (with PhDs) to provide insight and lessons into the history and ecology of the places being visited and seen. At the conclusion of the trip - I didn't want it to end. I had made several like-minded friends for travel, was invited on future trips and exchanged information with almost everyone. We were a family by the end, both staff and customers. Hugs all around as we celebrated all we had seen together and promised to keep in touch. Zegrahm fosters that type of environment when you travel with them - and it was welcoming and especially enjoyable for a solo traveler like myself. These trips aren't cheap - but are worthwhile for all you see and do - most things you'd never be able to see on your own and certainly not with trained ecologists and marine science experts. I believe you get what you pay for. I was one of the youngest on board but there was a small group of about ten 30-40 year olds with the vast majority being probably 50-80. This isn't a sit on the boat all day-type thing. You are going to be waking up early, going out 2-3x a day and really seeing and doing things. You almost never have down time and you are always learning, seeing, talking and doing. It's expeditionary, not sedentary. It's fun and really enriching. The best way to know someone is doing a good job at this price point (think around $8-12k per person) is repeat customers and I met countless people who have done 6-12 of these expeditions with Zegrahm and knew the staff already. That's the absolute best recommendation you can get. I'll be booking with them again without any hesitation. Thank you to Brad, Murph, LJ, Merel, Steven, George, George K., Robin, Pepper, Lisa, Shirley, Gemma, Chris, Boli, Marcel, and anyone else who I forgot from this amazing trip. You all did a great job and made me feel like family!"

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Birding Tour Selection Trips

  • Choose a tour that schedules more than one day at each birding site; this gives more chance to see elusive birds but also allows for second -- or third! -- sightings of particular birds, to cement their identity and behavior in your memory.
  • Learn the basics of birding etiquette; for example, if your tour guides use playback remember to remain absolutely silent throughout; take only a quick look through the communal scope before allowing others a turn.
  • Determine what level of birder you are, and choose a trip that fits your style (i.e. do you want to bird from 5am to 8pm without a break? Or do you prefer sleeping in a little longer, or stopping for local fare at lunchtime?).
  • Choose the size of group you'd like to travel with, as larger groups mean more eyes to help spot birds and more folks with whom to bond, but result in more chaos and less personalized attention from the tour leader.
  • Be aware of local customs. Is it polite to bring a small gift to village elders? Is it important to modestly cover ones arms or legs? Can you say "hello" and "thank you" in the local language?
  • Plan to wear (or carry in a small pack) multiple layers of clothing for varying weather, and learn about the ecosystems you'll be visiting (eg., what kinds of insect repellent may be useful?).
  • Don't wear bright colors or noisy clothing, such as nylon jackets or velcro. Make sure you can quietly access your camera without a lot of rustling.

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