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Bargain Birdwatching Holidays

Bargain Birdwatching Holidays - Andean Cock-of-the-Rock by Peter Price
Andean Cock-of-the-Rock by Peter Price

This is a selection of long-haul, expert-escorted Naturetrek birding holidays that offer outstanding value for money, being amongst the most competitively priced group birding tours on the worldwide market. Indeed, they offer prices to many remote and exciting birding destinations in Africa, Asia and both North and South America that cannot be matched, even by the independent traveller or backpacker. Yet they offer the same standard of accommodation (within the context of the area to be visited) as is offered on other commercial birding holidays. The accommodation we use in Zambia for example is simply ‘top class’. So why do these birdwatching tours offer such value for money? It is simply that we use a local English-speaking ornithologist as our guide, saving on the cost of flying out, at considerable expense, one or more British tour leaders. Thus, these tours are best suited to birders keen to enjoy their birding in the company of a local guide; they will not suit those who require intensive British-style leadership and guidance.
 
Additionally, these tours have been specifically designed to suit keen birdwatchers, both beginners and experts, who are seeking value for money and a group of similarly enthusiastic birders with whom to travel. They are action-packed tours and, being led only by one local ornithologist, whilst they do not provide quite the same guide-to-client ratio as on a tour with several guides, they are perfectly suited to those birders who do not wish to pay a high premium to be guided by another English birdwatcher, and who instead enjoy a measure of independent discovery and research as part of their birding! Further, because these groups are generally made up of keen and enthusiastic birders, they are bird-focused, generally dawn-to-dusk tours, that provide little or no time for rest, relaxation and outside interests. For these reasons, Naturetrek’s Bargain Birdwatching Tours often achieve enviable birdlists. By contrast, tours offering a more broad-minded and relaxed approach, and a focus on mammals, botany, butterflies and other natural history as well as birding, are to be found in the main body of the Naturetrek brochure, and elsewhere on this website.
 
Amongst Naturetrek’s Bargain Birdwatching Selection are tours focusing on the endemic birds of such countries as Australia, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, South Africa, India and Sri Lanka, as well as tours to a wide range of other birding holiday destinations.

 

Naturetrek bargain birdwatching tours

 

Amazonian EcuadorAmazonian Ecuador

Amazonian Ecuador

An 11-day birdwatching tour to the Napo River basin, looking for specialities of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

 

Amazonian Ecuador

 

Argentina - AndesArgentina - Andes

A 10-day birdwatching tour in the spectacular Andean cordillera of northern Argentina.

 

Argentina - Andes

 

Argentina - ChacoArgentina - Chaco

A 10-day tour of the unique woodlands and savannah habitats comprising the Chaco region of northern Argentina.

 

Argentina - Chaco

 

Argentina - YungasArgentina - Yungas

A 9-day birdwatching tour exploring the Yungas cloudforests of northern Argentina.

 

Argentina - Yungas

 

Australia - Endemics of WAAustralia - Endemics of WA

A 12-day tour visiting varying habitats in south-west Australia looking for endemics and other exciting birds of the region.

 

Australia - Endemics of WA

 

Birding in Southern MoroccoBirding in Southern Morocco

Birding in Southern Morocco

A 10-day birdwatching tour to the deserts, oases and mountains of southern Morocco""s kasbah country.

 

Birding in Southern Morocco

 

Bolivia - HighlandsBolivia - Highlands

A 12-day tour visiting the temperate forests of Cochabamba and the mountains and altiplano of La Paz and Lake Titicaca.

 

Bolivia - Highlands

 

Bolivia - LowlandsBolivia - Lowlands

A 10-day birdwatching tour to Amboro National Park, Samaipata, Tambo, Comarapa and the cloudforests of Siberia.

 

Bolivia - Lowlands

 

Borneo (Sabah) - A Birdwatching TourBorneo (Sabah) - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day birding tour to Sabah, one of the most productive birding destinations in south-east Asia.

 

Borneo (Sabah) - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Botswana - A Birdwatching TourBotswana - A Birdwatching Tour

Botswana - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day birdwatching holiday to the spectacular inland delta of the Okavango, one of the natural wonders of the World!

 

Botswana - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Brazil - A Birdwatching TourBrazil - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day exploration of Brazil's endemic-rich Atlantic rainforests, based in a guesthouse in the heart of Tres Picos State Park.

 

Brazil - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Colombia - A Birdwatching TourColombia - A Birdwatching Tour

A 12-day birdwatching adventure to the country with more species than any other.

 

Colombia - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Colombia - Central & West AndesColombia - Central & West Andes

Our new 12-day tour exploring the exceptional birdlife of Colombia's central and western Andes.

 

Colombia - Central & West Andes

 

Cuba - A Birdwatching TourCuba - A Birdwatching Tour

A 12-day birdwatching tour concentrating on the endemic species of Cuba.

 

Cuba - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Ecuador - An Antpitta Special!Ecuador - An Antpitta Special!

A 10-day birding tour with an opportunity to experience stunning eye-to-eye Antpitta viewing at Mindo and Tapichalaca.

 

Ecuador - An Antpitta Special!

 

Ecuador - ChocoEcuador - Choco

A re-vamped 11-day tour concentrating on the special birds of the threatened lowland rainforests of north-western Ecuador.

 

Ecuador - Choco

 

Ecuador - Cock-of-the-rockEcuador - Cock-of-the-rock

A 9-day birdwatching tour visiting the forests and valleys of the Andes, including a visit to a Cock-of-the-rock lek.

 

Ecuador - Cock-of-the-rock

 

Ecuador - South-eastEcuador - South-east

A 13-day birding holiday searching for endemic birds and other sought-after species in south-eastern Ecuador.

 

Ecuador - South-east

 

Ecuador - South-westEcuador - South-west

A 12-day birding tour in search of a suite of endemic and rare birds in south-western Ecuador.

 

Ecuador - South-west

 

Ecuador - Tumbesian EndemicsEcuador - Tumbesian Endemics

A 9-day tour searching for endemic birds in south-west Ecuador, including a pelagic to Isla de la Plata, off Puerto Lopez.

 

Ecuador - Tumbesian Endemics

 

Ethiopia - A Birdwatching TourEthiopia - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day birding tour to Ethiopia visiting Gafersa, Awash National Park, Wondo Guenet and the Rift Valley Lakes.

 

Ethiopia - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Ethiopia - Christmas Birds & MammalsEthiopia - Christmas Birds & Mammals

A 10-day Christmas bird and mammal tour to Ethiopia visiting Gafersa, Awash National Park, Wondo Guenet and the Rift Valley Lakes.

 

Ethiopia - Christmas Birds & Mammals

 

Ethiopian EndemicsEthiopian Endemics

A 10-day tour in search of highland Ethiopia's endemic birds.

 

Ethiopian Endemics

 

Florida - A Birdwatching TourFlorida - A Birdwatching Tour

Experience the wide variety of birdlife that inhabits Florida's woodlands, wetlands and sawgrass prairies.

 

Florida - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Gambia - A Birdwatching TourGambia - A Birdwatching Tour

A 12-day birdwatching holiday visiting a variety of localities along the Gambia River.

 

Gambia - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Ghana - PicathartesGhana - Picathartes

Ghana - Picathartes

A 9-day birding tour to the Upper Guinea rainforests of Ghana in search of the rare Yellow-headed Picathartes.

 

Ghana - Picathartes

 

HondurasHonduras

Honduras

A 10-day Mesoamerican birdwatching tour, including such sites as Lake Yohoa, Pico Bonito and the unique Olanchito Reserve.

 

Honduras

 

India - Bharatpur & ChambalIndia - Bharatpur & Chambal

A 9-day birdwatching holiday enjoying three full days at the remarkable Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and two at Chambal Sanctuary.

 

India - Bharatpur & Chambal

 

India - Birds & MammalsIndia - Birds & Mammals

A 9-day wildlife holiday in search of birds and mammals at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

 

India - Birds & Mammals

 

India - Corbett CountryIndia - Corbett Country

A 9-day holiday focusing on the wealth of birds and mammals in Corbett National Park.

 

India - Corbett Country

 

India - Eaglenest Wildlife SanctuaryIndia - Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

A 13-day holiday to one of the most exciting birding destinations in Asia.

 

India - Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

 

India - Endemic Birds of AnnamalaiIndia - Endemic Birds of Annamalai

A 9-day wildlife holiday in search of the endemic birds and mammals of the Western Ghats.

 

India - Endemic Birds of Annamalai

 

India - Family Tour: Spices & ElephantsIndia - Family Tour: Spices & Elephants

A 9-day holiday combining the best of Kerala's wildlife and culture.

 

India - Family Tour: Spices & Elephants

 

India - Family Tour: Temples & WildlifeIndia - Family Tour: Temples & Wildlife

A 9-day holiday combining the best of India's wildlife and culture.

 

India - Family Tour: Temples & Wildlife

 

India - Family Tour: Tigers & FortsIndia - Family Tour: Tigers & Forts

A 9-day family wildlife experience to some of the most famous sites in northern India, including Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

 

India - Family Tour: Tigers & Forts

 

India - GoaIndia - Goa

A 9-day birdwatching tour visiting the coastal regions and hills of Goa.

 

India - Goa

 

India - Kerala's National Parks & BackwatersIndia - Kerala's National Parks & Backwaters

A 9-day wildlife tour to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve and beautiful Eravikulam National Park in Munnar.

 

India - Kerala's National Parks & Backwaters

 

India - Southern India's Endemic BirdsIndia - Southern India's Endemic Birds

A 12-day birdwatching tour visiting a range of habitats in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills, in search of endemic birds.

 

India - Southern India's Endemic Birds

 

India - Wildlife & CuisineIndia - Wildlife & Cuisine

An unusual 9-day wildlife holiday to the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and the forest of Gavi, adjacent to Periyar Tiger Reserve.

 

India - Wildlife & Cuisine

 

Kazakhstan - A Birdwatching TourKazakhstan - A Birdwatching Tour

An action-packed birdwatching tour of the deserts, steppes, lakes and Tien Shan mountains of Kazakhstan.

 

Kazakhstan - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Kenya - A Birdwatching TourKenya - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day birdwatching holiday, staying in a luxury camp in the Masai Mara and at Lake Naivasha.

 

Kenya - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Malawi - Birds & MammalsMalawi - Birds & Mammals

A 10-day birding tour to Lake Malawi, the Zomba Plateau and Liwonde National Park.

 

Malawi - Birds & Mammals

 

Namibia's EndemicsNamibia's Endemics

Namibia's Endemics

A 10-day camping holiday to the beautiful desert country of Namibia.

 

Namibia's Endemics

 

Nepal - A Birdwatching TourNepal - A Birdwatching Tour

Nepal - A Birdwatching Tour Nepal - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day birdwatching tour of Chitwan National Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and the forested hills of the Kathmandu Valley.

 

Nepal - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Nepal - Bird Ringing with Dr Hem BaralNepal - Bird Ringing with Dr Hem Baral

A unique week of birding and ringing based at Nepal's Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve in the company of Dr Hem Baral.

 

Nepal - Bird Ringing with Dr Hem Baral

 

Nepal - Chitwan National ParkNepal - Chitwan National Park

Nepal - Chitwan National Park

A special 10-day tour focusing exclusively on an exploration of Chitwan National Park with Tika Ram Giri.

 

Nepal - Chitwan National Park

 

Nepal - Ibisbill TrekNepal - Ibisbill Trek

A 10-day holiday in search of Nepal's montane birds including a 6-night trek along the Langtang Valley.

 

Nepal - Ibisbill Trek

 

Panama - Canopy TowerPanama - Canopy Tower

A 9-day birdwatching tour to the rainforests of Soberania National Park, based at the famous Canopy Tower.

 

Panama - Canopy Tower

 

 

Queensland's Birds & MammalsQueensland's Birds & Mammals

A 13-day holiday focusing on Queensland's rich birdlife and unusual nocturnal mammals.

 

Queensland's Birds & Mammals

 

South Africa - A Birdwatching TourSouth Africa - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day tour in search of birds and mammals in Kruger National Park and the grasslands of Dullstroom and the Blyde River Canyon.

 

South Africa - A Birdwatching Tour

 

South Africa's Western CapeSouth Africa's Western Cape

A 10-day tour to South Africa's spectacular Cape Peninsula in search of the region's many endemics and including a pelagic.

 

South Africa's Western Cape

 

Sri Lanka - A Birdwatching TourSri Lanka - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day tour in search of endemic birds, visiting Sinharaja Forest and the Hill Country.

 

Sri Lanka - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Thailand - A Birdwatching TourThailand - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day birdwatching tour enjoying one of Thailand's best known national parks, and the montane forests surrounding Chiang Mai.

 

Thailand - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Uganda - A Birdwatching TourUganda - A Birdwatching Tour

A 9-day birdwatching tour visiting Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks plus Mabamba Swamp in search of Shoebill.

 

Uganda - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Venezuela - Andean EndemicsVenezuela - Andean Endemics

A 9-day exploration of the Sierra Nevada, Merida, the Pico Humboldt Trail, and the famous tunnel at San Isidro.

 

Venezuela - Andean Endemics

 

Venezuela - LlanosVenezuela - Llanos

A 9-day birdwatching tour visiting subtropical forest and one of the most extensive wetlands in the world.

 

Venezuela - Llanos

 

Venezuela - Off the Beaten TrackVenezuela - Off the Beaten Track

A 9-day birdwatching holiday visiting Morrocoy National Park and Yacambu.

 

Venezuela - Off the Beaten Track

 

Vietnam - A Birdwatching TourVietnam - A Birdwatching Tour

Vietnam - A Birdwatching Tour

A 10-day birdwatching holiday in search of the endemic birds and specialities of southern Vietnam.

 

Vietnam - A Birdwatching Tour

 

Zambia - A Birdwatching & Mammal Tour at ChristmasZambia - A Birdwatching & Mammal Tour at Christmas

A 9-day Christmas holiday based at a luxury lodge on the edge of the wonderful South Luangwa National Park.

 

Zambia - A Birdwatching & Mammal Tour at Christmas

 

Zambia - A Birdwatching TourZambia - A Birdwatching Tour

A 9-day birding holiday based at a luxury lodge on the edge of the wonderful South Luangwa National Park.

 

Zambia - A Birdwatching Tour