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Costa Rica Family Adventure
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Highlights

  • Explore this geologic wonder of Costa Rica
  • Hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Visit the town of Santa Elena

Themes

Birding, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We particularly wanted to do this trip because of the abundance of wildlife we expected to encounter and selected this ship because they offered the kayaking experience. Overall, the weather was very good. Most people seemed like minded and were there for the adventurous experience. Accommodations Review They upgraded our cabin and we were very pleased with the amount of space and the amenities in the room. We appreciated the twin windows and being able to see humpbacks diving from our cabin. It was kept very clean and it was a treat to have our bed turned down with chocolates on the pillow each night. Meals Review We liked the variety and the quality of the food. There was always something new to try. The dining room staff was very professional and personable. Crew & Guides Review Solon was our Principal Trip Leader. He was incredibly professional and it seemed like he was constantly working to maximize the encounters with wildlife and scenery, taking advantage of all the weather opportunities and going to places that they don't often go. He worked very closely with the captain who was very accommodating and caring about us having a memorable voyage. Aymie and Andrew were our kayak guides. We went out to kayak 10 different times and were able to get to know both of them well. They worked hard to keep us safe and well informed. They made sure that we didn't miss out on any land excursions. We've had quite a few kayak guides over the years that we've paddled and we loved these two. Marla was the marine biologist aboard the ship. She was very enthusiastic and had a passion for marine mammals that was infectious. We loved listening to her presentations and looked forward to hearing her voice on the PA saying that there was another whale sighting. Colin, the geologist aboard the ship, was very knowledgeable and able to make difficult subjects understandable to the passengers. Itinerary Review The trip far, far, far, far, far, far exceeded our expectations. I had one "far" in the sentence when we left South Georgia Island after seeing 250,000 King Penguins at St. Andrews Point and added the second when we saw blue whales on two different days. The third "far" was added when we saw hundreds of whales for 6 hours along the iceberg, A68a. I added another "far" when we kayaked for over an hour with humpbacks all around and another "far" when minke whales were all around the kayaks the next day. The last "far" was added the day we didn't paddle since a leopard seal was all around the kayaks and then an orca came close. We had so many incredible experiences that we could never experience all of them in the same trip again. The guides told us that the close encounters that we had didn't happen very often and that we were very lucky that they all happened on our trip. The only thing that we didn't like was portions of the Drake Passage when it was a tad rough, but that experience gives us something to talk about. Transportation Review We made our transportation arrangements through another travel agency. Traveler Advice Make sure that you take sea sickness meds. Take advantage of every opportunity to see wildlife."

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Guatemala Adventure
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mario Dary Tropical Cloud Forest Reserve, Semuc Champey Natural Monument, Tikal, Tikal National Park

Highlights

  • Explore Guatemala
  • Experience drive to Mario Dary Tropical Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Visit the Semuc Champey Natural Monument
  • Enjoy boat ride to Maya site of Aguateca and experience memorable hiking inside a natural limestone fissure used by the Maya as a defensive wall.
  • Drive to Tikal National Park

Themes

Birding, Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We particularly wanted to do this trip because of the abundance of wildlife we expected to encounter and selected this ship because they offered the kayaking experience. Overall, the weather was very good. Most people seemed like minded and were there for the adventurous experience. Accommodations Review They upgraded our cabin and we were very pleased with the amount of space and the amenities in the room. We appreciated the twin windows and being able to see humpbacks diving from our cabin. It was kept very clean and it was a treat to have our bed turned down with chocolates on the pillow each night. Meals Review We liked the variety and the quality of the food. There was always something new to try. The dining room staff was very professional and personable. Crew & Guides Review Solon was our Principal Trip Leader. He was incredibly professional and it seemed like he was constantly working to maximize the encounters with wildlife and scenery, taking advantage of all the weather opportunities and going to places that they don't often go. He worked very closely with the captain who was very accommodating and caring about us having a memorable voyage. Aymie and Andrew were our kayak guides. We went out to kayak 10 different times and were able to get to know both of them well. They worked hard to keep us safe and well informed. They made sure that we didn't miss out on any land excursions. We've had quite a few kayak guides over the years that we've paddled and we loved these two. Marla was the marine biologist aboard the ship. She was very enthusiastic and had a passion for marine mammals that was infectious. We loved listening to her presentations and looked forward to hearing her voice on the PA saying that there was another whale sighting. Colin, the geologist aboard the ship, was very knowledgeable and able to make difficult subjects understandable to the passengers. Itinerary Review The trip far, far, far, far, far, far exceeded our expectations. I had one "far" in the sentence when we left South Georgia Island after seeing 250,000 King Penguins at St. Andrews Point and added the second when we saw blue whales on two different days. The third "far" was added when we saw hundreds of whales for 6 hours along the iceberg, A68a. I added another "far" when we kayaked for over an hour with humpbacks all around and another "far" when minke whales were all around the kayaks the next day. The last "far" was added the day we didn't paddle since a leopard seal was all around the kayaks and then an orca came close. We had so many incredible experiences that we could never experience all of them in the same trip again. The guides told us that the close encounters that we had didn't happen very often and that we were very lucky that they all happened on our trip. The only thing that we didn't like was portions of the Drake Passage when it was a tad rough, but that experience gives us something to talk about. Transportation Review We made our transportation arrangements through another travel agency. Traveler Advice Make sure that you take sea sickness meds. Take advantage of every opportunity to see wildlife."

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Wild Peru – The Best of Manu
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Cusco, Lima, Puerto Maldonado

Highlights

  • Manu NP is home to Jaguar, Brazilian Tapir, Spectacled Bear & Giant River Otter
  • Myriad hummingbirds and tanagers in the cloudforest
  • Visit an Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek
  • Multiple primate species & White-lipped Peccaries plus chance of Ocelot
  • Visit oxbow lakes to look for Hoatzins, Sungrebes & Giant River Otters
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Themes

Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Eight tigers, 13 sloth bears, 2 packs of wild dogs, 4 sorts of deer, and fabulous birds. What more could we ask! But I have to say what really made it was meeting Nick. We felt really privileged. You don’t need me to tell you how fantastic he is – so knowledgeable, wildlife and nature exuding from every pore, brilliantly entertaining and is so personable. We tried to persuade him to become a presenter on the BBC to follow in David Attenborough’s footsteps. He would be superb!"

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Brazil - The Pantanal: South America's Big Five
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5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Campo Grande, Pantanal, San Francisco, Sao Paulo

Highlights

  • Explore Northern Pantanal
  • Boat trip on the Pixaim River and drive to Porto Jofre
  • Jaguar and Giant Otters on the Cuiabá River and tributaries from Porto Jofre
  • Enjoy a Boat trip then travel back up the Transpantaneira
  • Land-based explorations on nearby Araras for tapir, tamandua, and birds
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Themes

Birding, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Went with them to Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica a few years ago- simply top!"

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Botswana:Under African Skies
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5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Maun, Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Feel the pulse of the African bush during carefree mobile camping in Botswana.
  • See how the rains shape the wildlife action in the Kalahari Desert.
  • Experience the Okavango Delta at Moremi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Feel the roar of Victoria Falls, the world’s largest sheet of falling water.
  • Explore predator rich areas to photograph Leopard in trees and resting Lion prides.
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Themes

Birding, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Went with them to Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica a few years ago- simply top!"

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The Netherlands & Belgium: Birds, Art and Architecture
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bruges

Highlights

  • May is a delightful month to be in Holland and Belgium; mild and pleasant during the day, fine evenings. The start of the breeding season for birds, and excellent birding in well-established network of nature reserves and national parks
  • Historically important cities and towns, with mix of old and modern architecture; world-renowned museums and acclaimed art galleries; sculpture gardens and collections of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh

Themes

Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Guides excellent. This was a great experience in a different environment for me."

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Bhutan
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Delhi, Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Picturesque and spectacular scenery: endless tracts of Himalayan forest along snow-capped mountain ranges
  • Superb birding! Over 250 species including birds extremely rare elsewhere - monals, tragopans, trogons, Ibisbill and more
  • Wonderful cultural and travel experience: timeless birding in the land of the Thunder Dragon
  • Visit impressive palaces and monasteries including the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery

Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Guides excellent. This was a great experience in a different environment for me."

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Okavango Delta Budget Lodge Safari
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Botswana's Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • Chobe National Park sunset boat cruise
  • Local village walk in Gweta near Makgadikgadi Pans
  • Camping, mokoro trips and bush walks in the Okavango Delta
  • Open vehicle game viewing in Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Beautiful experience, everything was perfect with kind and competent guides. The travel agency was really helpful, reserved for us good accomodations and planned beautiful tours and experiences in line with our request! I really recommend African Budget Safaris"

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Brian

Nov 2022

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North Brazil is such a beautiful area

North Brazil is such a beautiful area of the country filled with tropical beaches and blue waters. However, this was nothing compared to Lençóis Maranhenses National...

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Luke

Nov 2022

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I didn’t even know pink dolphins existed

There were things on the North Brazil trip that I would never have discovered or experienced had it not been for CharlieTheTraveling booking them for me. I would nev...

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Pavlo

Nov 2022

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Beautiful beaches, adventurous day trips

Beautiful beaches, adventurous day trips, exploring the Amazon Rainforest…these are just some of the amazing things I saw and did on my trip to North Brazil. This to...

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Mandy

Nov 2022

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Snorkeled in crystal clear water

Something I find that CharlieTheTraveler does differently than any other touring company I have traveled with before is that this company comes up with unique ways t...

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Michelle

Nov 2022

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Every activity on the North Brazil trip amazed me

Every activity on the North Brazil trip amazed me! I spent two weeks living in paradise. CharlieTheTraveler included the best excursions that showed the beauty of th...

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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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