Handcrafted birding & nature tours across the American Tropics
Tours by country
Explore by Destination:
From cloud forests to coastal wetlands, each country we operate in offers distinct birdlife, landscapes, and conservation stories. Browse our tours by destination to discover what makes each place unique—and how we adapt our routes and guiding to match the rhythms of the birds, the ecosystems they depend on, and the communities working to protect them.
We currently operate our specialized tours in:
Click through to explore what each one has to offer—and find the trip that fits you best.
Below are the itineraries we currently offer in every country.
Each tour is designed around key habitats, thoughtful pacing, and local partnerships that reflect our approach to responsible birding.
If you're looking for a different time of year or a custom route, let us know—we’re happy to adapt existing itineraries or design something new.
Please note: The order of activities, selected lodges, and site visits may vary depending on availability and other operational factors. Rest assured, any adjustments are made with the goal of maintaining the integrity and quality of the itinerary. All accommodations are carefully selected to suit the needs of the tour and ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience for all participants.
Costa Rica
One of the world’s most accessible birding destinations—with big diversity packed into a small footprint.
Costa Rica is home to over 930 bird species, including regional endemics, colorful tanagers, and iconic species like Resplendent Quetzal, Keel-billed Toucan, and Scarlet Macaw.
With excellent lodges, short travel distances, and high bird density, it’s an ideal destination for first-time Neotropical birders and seasoned travelers alike.
We’ve operated tours here since the beginning, and it remains our base of operations—home turf we know in depth, season by season, trail by trail. Whether your focus is life-list building, family-friendly nature, or targeted conservation efforts, Costa Rica delivers—often with easier logistics, greater species density, and a guiding infrastructure that makes everything flow smoothly. For many travelers, it’s not just their first Neotropical destination—it becomes their favorite!
Costa Rica is the only country where we operate all six of our tour styles.
From open-enrollment trips to fully private adventures and conservation-focused partnerships, the options are wide open.
Let us know what interests you most, and we’ll help match you with the right fit.
Baird's Trogon
Costa Rica
Resplendent Quetzal
Costa Rica
Ecuador
A megadiverse hotspot in a compact, easy-to-navigate country.
Ecuador boasts over 1,600 bird species across a staggering range of habitats—from Chocó rainforest to Andean páramo and Amazonian lowlands. Its well-developed lodge network and short travel distances make it possible to sample multiple bioregions in a single itinerary without sacrificing field time.
From antpittas and hummingbird feeders to canopy towers and Amazon oxbow lakes, Ecuador offers immersive, close-range experiences that appeal to both listers and general naturalists. Our itineraries focus on key regions and conservation-linked reserves.
Jocotoco Antpitta
Ecuador
Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan
Ecuador
Colombia
The richest bird country on Earth—with landscapes as varied as its species list.
Colombia hosts nearly 2,000 bird species, including a long list of endemics and regional specialties found nowhere else. Its diversity comes from its extreme geography: three Andean cordilleras, both Pacific and Caribbean coasts, Amazonian lowlands, and isolated mountain ranges like the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Our itineraries are built to balance high species counts with comfortable travel, emphasizing well-run reserves and local conservation partners. We focus on the Central and Western Andes, where access and infrastructure support safe, rewarding birding.
Buffy Helmetcrest
Colombia
Multicolored Tanager
Colombia
Colombia photos by Pablo Barrera
Panama
A biological crossroads of the Americas—where northern and southern birdlife converge.
Panama offers over 1,000 bird species within a compact, accessible landscape. Its position at the narrowest point of Central America means you can explore Pacific and Caribbean slopes, lowland rainforests, and cloud forests in a single itinerary. From the famed Pipeline Road to the Chiriquí Highlands, our tours focus on high-yield birding with strong logistics.
We work with local conservation partners and experienced guides to connect birders with both well-known hotspots and lesser-known regional specialties.
Gray-cheeked Nunlet
Panama
Golden-headed Manakin
Panama
Guatemala
A highland stronghold for endemics, culture, and community-based conservation.
Guatemala’s pine-oak forests, volcanic slopes, and cloud forests are home to iconic species like the Pink-headed Warbler, Horned Guan, and Belted Flycatcher. Though smaller in bird list than its neighbors, the country offers rewarding birding in less-explored terrain.
Our itineraries emphasize endemic-rich highlands and locally managed reserves, combining avian diversity with meaningful engagement in Indigenous and rural conservation efforts.
Pink-headed Warbler
Guatemala
Ocellated Turkey
Guatemala