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| February |
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| March |
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| 9 - 14 |
Birding in Guatemala and Mayan History
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
Horned Guan and Pink-headed Warbler are two Central American top target birds that can either be seen at the classical Triunfo site in Chiapas. Mexico, or traditionally a rather tough climb up the a volcano in Guatemala. However, in this program a new site is presented which gets both species with minimal necessary walk on the same day
A trip to Guatemala would not be complete without a visit to the famous Maya ruins of Tikal, which incidentally is one of the best birding spots in the world within an archaeological compound, with top targets like Great Curassow, Ocellated Turkey and Orange-breasted Falcon which are relatively easy.
You may add a day for a twitch to Goldman's Warbler - a subspecies of Yellow-rumped Warbler and often considered a good species and thus a Guatemalan endemic bird.
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| 12 - 17 |
Satipo Road and Colibri Cloud Forest - Short 5 Day Tour
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
We are principally running this tour to coordinate with the community lodge project on Satipo road, as well as give the possibility for Peruvians to discover the birding in Central Peru. Peruvian get a considerable discount. Yet, there are a few spots left and you may join and this way support the project.
Satipo road has a lot of overlap birdwise as the more well known Manu road, but also many endemics and new species yet to be described.
You may start from Lima on the March 12th in the morning, or take a sleeper night bus to La Merced on the 12th at night. Price going with our vehicle is $1410 and $1245 with the nightbus.
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| 20 - 24 |
Machu Picchu and Abra Malaga - Birding program
One of the New 7 Wonders - and perhaps the most spectacular of all. There is great birding too with many endemics, when adding sites like Abra Malaga and Salcantay. This program also visit all the best Inca sites near Cusco while birding. The best of two worlds.
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| April |
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| 13 - 17 |
Marvelous Spatuletail, 40 hummingbirds and Long-whiskered Owlet.
(Guide(s):
Juan Julca)
Confirmed trip with one couple already booked with start in Jaen (see the reversed program at the bottom of the tour page.) This couple is also doing a pre tour from Cajamarca for 3 days to also include endemics of the upper Marañon valley OR from Chiclayo-Cajamarca-Leimebamba-Jaen for 6 days to also include Tumbesian restricted range species and endemics. The length of the extension to be determined.
If you can and are only to do the 5 days try to be in Jaen already on April 12 in the afternoon. We will help with the flights as they are included.
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| 25 - 29 |
BIrding and Culture in Rome 5 days
Discover the wonders of the eternal city of Rome, including the New 7 Wonder Coliseum, plus some amazing birding in the Abruzzo National park area and the Mediterranean coast. Target includes Rock Partridge, Brown Bear, Scopoli’s Shearwater (split from Cory’s by some) and Yelkouan Shearwater.
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| May |
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Birding Mexico. Yucatan and Mayan History
A wonderful Yucatan holiday with in the Maya realm. Many restricted range species, Cozumel endemics and iconic birds such as Ocellated Turkey and Great Curassow.
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| 10 - 19 |
Butterfly watching Satipo
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom,
Juan Julca)
If you love butterflies and moths, and don't worry to much about comfort, then this trip is for you. The birding is also very good - especially on Satipo road.
Your guides know both butterfiles, moths and birds.
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| 25 - 30 |
Iberian Lynx, Raptors and Alhambra - Flamenco and Tapas.
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
Andalucia, Spain is everything. It is birds, mammals, flamenco, moorish heritage, isolated sierras, white painted villages, gastronomy and wine. Our bucket list for Southern Spain include Iberian Lynx, Spanish Imperial Eagle and Alhambra among many other mammals, birds and sites. Join us!
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| June |
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| 8 - 12 |
Wild Borneo Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey and Bornean Bristlehead
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
Yes, you can do Borneo in 5 days and still see the essential wildlife. Mammals such as Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey and Pygmy Elephant are the main targets, as well as the Bornean Bristlehead, which is the only endemic bird family in Borneo. Apart from this there will be loads of birds with Pittas and Hornbills being particularly in focus.
This time we have managed to get Superior Deluxe rooms at the amazing Borneo Rainforest Lodge in Danum valley, why the price is very high, but on a short trip like this you don't want to be too cheap. The birding is second to none.
Serious birders can add a 3 day pretrip to Mt Kinabalu area for most of Borneo's the endemic birds.
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| 30 - Jul 4 |
Birding RIo de Janeiro and Foz Iguazu - 5 days.
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
Christ the Redeemer in Rio was somwhat surprisingly selected as one of the New 7 Wonders after a popular voting campaign in Brazil. Regardless, Rio de Janeiro is a natural wonder of its own kind and perhaps the most beautifully located big city in the world. The shape of the Sugarloaf and Corcovado are iconic. Hence, Rio de Janeiro is on many people’s bucket list. It was also named as one of the top 7 Natural Wonder of the World by CNN.
So what is in it for the birder? There is surprisingly good birding at the Botanical Garden, which will be visited one morning and in Tijuca National Park where Corcovado and the Christ statue is situated. So with local expertise we shall be able to enjoy to see all major Rio sights, but also a great number of birds.
Serious birders should look into the 3 day Rio de Janeiro State pretrip, which focus on some of the most local endmemic birds in South America. Ask us for details.
After Rio, we fly to another iconic place – the Iguazu Falls – situated on the border of Southern Brazil and Misiones of NE Argentina. A spectacular natural wonder, and while staying at very comfortable hotels, we shall also do some excellent birding here.
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| If you don't find a suitable trip, please contact us at kolibriexp@gmail.com |
| July |
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Jaguar Safari and birding in the Pantanal
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
If you want to see the best mammals of the Amazon, don’t go to the Amazon. Go to the Pantanal in Brazil! In the Amazon the system is very complex, closed by a lot of vegetation and the animals are scare and hard to find. On the other hand, in the open savanna of the Pantanal, the animals have Amazon origin, but are more plentiful and less concealed. Hence, the best place to spot Jaguars, Giant Otter, Tapir, Giant Anteater, Capibaras, Howler Monkeys, Caimans, and even Maned Wolf and Ocelot sometimes. Additionally, it is home of big iconic birds such as Jabiru Stork, Toco Toucan, Agami Heron, Sunbittern, Sungrebe, Hoatzin and of course the gigantic vivid blue Hyacinth Macaw. This trip offers Amazonian Wildlife like no other area in South America.
Our 7 day trip fits within two weekends, so you in most cases can get to Sao Paulo and back to your own country only taking 5 days off from work.
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| 31 - Aug 15 |
Complete Central Peru
(Guide(s):
Juan Julca)
The complete Central Peru program covers all the endemics en route and several undescribed species including Golden-backed Mountain Tanager, Diademed Sandpiper-Plover and White-cheeked Cotinga.
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| If you don't find a suitable trip, please contact us at kolibriexp@gmail.com |
| August |
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| September |
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Birding RIo de Janeiro and Foz Iguazu - 5 days.
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
Christ the Redeemer in Rio was somwhat surprisingly selected as one of the New 7 Wonders after a popular voting campaign in Brazil. Regardless, Rio de Janeiro is a natural wonder of its own kind and perhaps the most beautifully located big city in the world. The shape of the Sugarloaf and Corcovado are iconic. Hence, Rio de Janeiro is on many people’s bucket list. It was also named as one of the top 7 Natural Wonder of the World by CNN.
So what is in it for the birder? There is surprisingly good birding at the Botanical Garden, which will be visited one morning and in Tijuca National Park where Corcovado and the Christ statue is situated. So with local expertise we shall be able to enjoy to see all major Rio sights, but also a great number of birds.
Serious birders should look into the 3 day Rio de Janeiro State pretrip, which focus on some of the most local endmemic birds in South America. Ask us for details.
After Rio, we fly to another iconic place – the Iguazu Falls – situated on the border of Southern Brazil and Misiones of NE Argentina. A spectacular natural wonder, and while staying at very comfortable hotels, we shall also do some excellent birding here.
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| October |
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| 5 - 11 |
Jaguar Safari and birding in the Pantanal
If you want to see the best mammals of the Amazon, don’t go to the Amazon. Go to the Pantanal in Brazil! In the Amazon the system is very complex, closed by a lot of vegetation and the animals are scare and hard to find. On the other hand, in the open savanna of the Pantanal, the animals have Amazon origin, but are more plentiful and less concealed. Hence, the best place to spot Jaguars, Giant Otter, Tapir, Giant Anteater, Capibaras, Howler Monkeys, Caimans, and even Maned Wolf and Ocelot sometimes. Additionally, it is home of big iconic birds such as Jabiru Stork, Toco Toucan, Agami Heron, Sunbittern, Sungrebe, Hoatzin and of course the gigantic vivid blue Hyacinth Macaw. This trip offers Amazonian Wildlife like no other area in South America.
Our 7 day trip fits within two weekends, so you in most cases can get to Sao Paulo and back to your own country only taking 5 days off from work.
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Marvelous Spatuletail, 40 hummingbirds and Long-whiskered Owlet.
(Guide(s):
Juan Julca)
This departure starts in Jaen on the 14th and is run reversed to the program on the website. The other passengers in the group are adding 3 days prior to the tour to bird Cajamarca-Leimebamba-Jaen. It is also possible to do a three day pretour before the Cajamarca-Jaen pretour Oct 11-13, from Chiclayo to Cajamarca which will include Chaparri, Tinajones, Puerto Eten and El Rafan for Peruvian Plantcutter and White-winged Guan between Oct 8-10.
Also, note that one could easily add birding in Tarapoto on Oct 19. There will be connection to Cusco for those who want to do Manu road right after (Oct 20-24). Two people are booked already for Manu road.
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Lowland SE Peru specialties at Los Amigos Research Center
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
The most impressive trail system and birding in the Peruvian Amazon. Special birds includ Black-faced Cotinga, Rufous-fronted Antthrush, Long-crested Pygmy-Tyrant and many more. Also, the cute Emperor Tamarin can be seen here, as there is a good population. Stay connected with WIFI at the lodge.
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| November |
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Birding Holiday in Cambodia wth Angkor Wat
(Guide(s):
Gunnar Engblom)
The fascinating Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world, built as a Hindu temple in the early 12th century, but gradually transformed to a Buddhist Temple. It is the most important tourist attraction of Cambodia and obviously on many people's bucket list. But there is also very good birding available nearby.
Our tour to Cambodia focusing on the unique birds and especially a number of Critically Endangered species such as Giant Ibis, White-shouldered Ibis and White-winged Duck. We run this tour in cooperation with Sam Veasna Center for Wildlife Conservation - the prime conservation porganization in Cambodia with projects aiming to conserve the threatened birds.
The departure is just before the Asian Bird Fair which runs Nov 21-23. After the Bird Fair there will be an extension Nov 24-27 to hike Mt Aural in Cardamom Mountains for the endemic Cambodia Laughing-Thrush and several endemic subspecies.
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