Handcrafted birding & nature tours across the American Tropics
Our tours by style!
Choose your pace, your purpose...
Whether you’re looking to join a scheduled group, fundraise for a conservation cause, or travel privately at your own rhythm, our trip styles make it easy to find the right fit. Each format reflects the same guiding quality, attention to detail, and conservation focus that define all our tours.
For those of you who are members of organizations that promote conservation and research—whether it's an Audubon chapter, bird alliance, ornithological society, or similar—our Conservation Partnership tours offer a unique opportunity.
We provide the structure, resources, and guiding expertise to create custom trips that your members can sign up for, while generating funds to support your work. It’s a win-win model that’s already proven successful.
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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.
Open-Enrollment Tours
Small-group departures on fixed dates.
Ideal for solo travelers or pairs who want to share costs and meet like-minded birders. These itineraries are pre-planned and paced for a range of experience levels, with clear daily goals and expert guiding throughout.
These are our open enrollment tours for 2026 -2027
Agami Heron & Wetlands Expedition / Costa Rica — June 2026
Short-format tour focused on rare waterbirds androokery access in
peak nesting season.
Open Enrollment Tours – More Coming Soon!
We’re currently finalizing new departures for our upcoming open-enrollment birding tours. Stay tuned—more itineraries will be announced soon! In the meantime, feel free to browse our current offerings or contact us to express interest in future trips
Conservation Partnership Tours
Birding with purpose, built for your community.
These tours are co-developed with Audubon chapters, Bird Alliances, and conservation-focused organizations. They’re designed to raise funds for your projects while delivering meaningful field experiences for your members. We handle the planning and guiding—you promote the trip to your network. It’s a simple, proven way to connect birding with tangible conservation impact.
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working side by side with inspiring organizations like the Sierra Club, Western Field Ornithologists, Lahontan Audubon Society, Maryland Ornithological Society, and others. These collaborations have not only supported meaningful conservation efforts but also created deeply rewarding experiences for everyone involved—guides, participants, and partners alike. We’re proud to continue building these partnerships as a core part of our mission.
We currently offer various formats for Conservation Partnership Tours, each suited to different levels of involvement, trip length, and fundraising goals. Whether you're looking for a short-format fundraiser or a full-length expedition, we can help you choose the right model—or build one from scratch to suit your community’s needs. Sample itineraries are available on request to help guide planning and outreach.
These are our Conservation Parnership Tours
Endemics of Talamanca & Osa Peninsula / Costa Rica
12 days of tropical birding across mid-elevation forests,wetlands, and volcanic foothills.
From rain to dry forests: Quest for the endangered species / Costa Rica
Short-format tour focused on rare waterbirds androokery access in peak nesting season.
Colombian : Exploring the Coffee Triangle / Colombia
Short-format tour focused on rare waterbirds androokery access in peak nesting season.
Darien, the last Harpy Eagle Stronghold in Central America / Panama
Short-format tour focused on rare waterbirds androokery access in peak nesting season.
Private Group Tours
Travel your way—same expert guiding, tailored to your group.
Perfect for friends, clubs, or multi-generational families who want to travel together on their own schedule. We’ll build the route around your goals, whether that’s hitting a species list, revisiting favorite sites, or combining birding with nature, culture, and adventure. You set the pace, we handle the details.
Private Group Tours- are built entirely around you—your pace, your interests, your group.
Whether you’re a bird club, group of friends, family,etc., we design each itinerary from the ground up to match your goals.
Want to chase regional endemics? Mix birding with cultural stops? Prioritize comfort, adventure, or conservation? We’ll work with you to make it happen—no templates, no fixed pace.
Private tours can be run in any of the countries we operate in—Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, and Guatemala—and are led by the same trusted guides and with the same conservation focus as our scheduled trips.
We’re happy to provide sample itineraries, answer planning questions, or offer suggestions based on your group’s size, experience level, and timing. Just reach out—we’ll take care of the rest.
Private Guided Journeys
Maximum flexibility, minimal footprint.
These tours are built for individuals, couples, or very small groups who want full control over the pace, timing, and targets—with a professional driver-guide handling everything from navigation to field instruction. Ideal for photographers, listers, or anyone who values depth over speed.
Private Guided Journeys - offer maximum flexibility and personal attention for individuals, couples, or small groups of up to four guests.
These tours are ideal for those who prefer a more intimate pace—whether you're a serious lister with a target species list, a wildlife photographer needing extra time in the field, or simply someone who enjoys the freedom of a trip built entirely around your own interests.
With a professional driver-guide dedicated to your itinerary, you can adjust timing, locations, and focus each day based on conditions, sightings, or your own energy. There’s no fixed schedule—just expert support and local knowledge to help you get the most out of every stop.
Currently available only in Costa Rica, these journeys can cover a wide range of habitats or zoom in on a specific region. Reach out to discuss your goals, and we’ll provide sample routes and suggestions to help shape your custom experience.
Nature & Adventure Expeditions
Wider focus, same guiding quality.
These itineraries are designed for families, student groups, and mixed-interest travelers who want a broader nature experience. We blend birding with rainforest hikes, night walks, river floats, canopy zip-lines, and cultural visits—always with a professional guide to keep it meaningful and well-paced.
Nature & Adventure Expeditions—are designed for travelers who want more than just birds—without losing the quality of guiding and field focus.
These tours are a great fit for families, student groups, or mixed-interest travelers looking to blend birding with a broader natural and cultural experience. Each itinerary we design balances accessible wildlife viewing with hands-on learning, soft adventure, and meaningful context.
Activities may include rainforest hikes, river floats, night walks, canopy zip-lining, visits to community-run reserves, or cultural stops like markets and coffee farms—always paced thoughtfully and led by knowledgeable, engaging guides.
Currently offered only in Costa Rica, these programs can be tailored to suit your group’s interests and comfort level. Let us know what kind of experience you’re looking for, and we’ll suggest options—or share sample itineraries to help guide your planning.
Where nature meets adventure tour / Costa Rica
Designed for travelers seeking a broader introduction to the country’s wild landscapes and vibrant culture, this tour blends rainforest hikes, river excursions, wildlife encounters, and local experiences
Nature Photography Journeys
Local knowledge. Flexible pacing. Great positions for great shots.
These tours are built for nature photographers—whether you're a seasoned hobbyist or just looking to improve your field work. While we don’t offer technical photography instruction, we do provide expert guiding, precise local knowledge, and the kind of flexible pacing and positioning that help you get the shots you're after. It’s all about being in the right place, at the right time, for the right subject.
Nature Photography Journeys—These trips emphasize:
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Early starts and light-aware schedules
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Small group sizes or private options
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Time to work with feeders, perches, and trail setups
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Access to local hotspots and off-the-map locations
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Guides who know bird behavior, forest light, and species routines
Whether you're aiming for sharp hummingbird flight shots, dramatic forest compositions, or intimate portraits of frogs and toucans, we focus on getting you where you need to be—without rushing the moment.
Our guides understand field behavior, local light conditions, and species patterns, allowing you to anticipate action rather than react to it. We prioritize positioning, patience, and quiet time in the field so you can do your work without distraction.
These tours aren’t about theory—they’re about access, timing, and depth. You bring the gear and creative eye; we’ll bring you to the right places and let the wildlife do the rest.
From the lowlands to the high mountains photo tour / Costa Rica
Designed for travelers seeking a broader introduction to the country’s wild landscapes and vibrant culture, this tour blends rainforest hikes, river excursions, wildlife encounters, and local experiences