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Birding Tours Calendar
June 2026
20th June - 11th July
ULTIMATE UGANDA – the comprehensive tour for the country’s many specialities
July 2026
7th July - 25th July, extension 25th Jul - 29th Jul
CLASSIC PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A plethora of Birds-of-Paradise and all the island’s endemic families
26th July - 17th August, extension 22nd Jul - 26th Jul
ULTIMATE SUMATRA – The most comprehensive Sumatran endemics itinerary
August 2026
1st August - 20th August, extension 20th Aug - 23rd Aug
NORTHERN PERU – The Ultimate feast of endemics in the land of the Marvellous Spatuletail
3rd August - 21st August
MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE SPECIALITIES – endemics and range-restricted birds of the Malay Peninsula
5th August - 16th August, extension 31st Jul - 5th Aug
PAPUA NEW GUINEA OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK: The Adelbert Range, the Huon Peninsula and Bougainville
5th August - 24th August
NORTHERN ECUADOR – The ultimate specialities tour of both slopes of the Andes and the Chocó
13th August - 27th August
BRAZIL’S PANTANAL & ALTA FLORESTA – A wonderful journey through Amazonia and the Kingdom of the Jaguar
September 2026
5th September - 23rd September
INDONESIA’S LESSER SUNDAS – Island-hopping for endemics and Komodo Dragons in the Nusa Tenggara
6th September - 24th September, extensions 2nd Sep - 5th Sep and 24th Sep - 1st Oct
NEW CALEDONIA, FIJI & SAMOA – with the Cook Islands and Vanuatu – an extraordinary tour for a multitude of endemics, including the Kagu
7th September - 19th September, extensions 3rd Sep - 7th Sep and 19th Sep - 25th Sep
INDONESIA’S MOLUCCAS ISLANDS – Ambon, Kai, Buru, Seram, Boano, Tanimbar, Obi & Bacan
8th September - 21st September, extension 5th Sep - 8th Sep
SOMALILAND & DJIBOUTI – an adventure in search of the Horn of Africa endemics
25th September - 10th October, extension 17th Sep - 25th Sep
SNOW LEOPARDS & WILDLIFE OF MONGOLIA – The Ultimate Itinerary, including Wild Camel extension
October 2026
1st October - 24th October, extension 24th Oct - 25th Oct
SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA & TASMANIA – The Ultimate endemics and specialities itinerary
5th October - 17th October
PERU’S IQUITOS & THE UPPER AMAZON – seeking out the fabulous avian riches of this famous area
5th October - 23rd October, extension 23rd Oct - 28th Oct
CLASSIC MADAGASCAR – The endemic wonders of the Eighth Continent
18th October - 4th November
SOUTHEAST PERU – endemics and other specialities of the Cusco Andes and the Manu Road
18th October - 12th November
ULTIMATE SOUTHEAST BRAZIL – The most comprehensive Atlantic Forest Endemics itinerary
25th October - 11th November, extension 20th Oct - 25th Oct
CHILE – The ultimate itinerary for endemics, regional specialities and Pumas
November 2026
4th November - 24th November
GHANA – The ultimate itinerary for Upper Guinea specialities, including White-necked Rockfowl
6th November - 27th November, extension 3rd Nov - 6th Nov
EASTERN AUSTRALIA – The ultimate itinerary, including New South Wales, Queensland & Lord Howe Island
7th November - 11th November
HUNGARY’S HORTOBÁGY IN AUTUMN – Red-breasted Goose and so much more
10th November - 23rd November
MALAWI – Great birding with numerous regional specialities in the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’
15th November - 30th November
SOUTH INDIA & THE ANDAMAN ISLANDS – wonderful endemics and other specialities, including some great owls
18th November - 11th December
SOUTH AFRICA SPECIALITIES – The Ultimate South African Endemics tour
19th November - 9th December, extension 15th Nov - 19th Nov
ULTIMATE NORTHEAST BRAZIL – the most comprehensive itinerary for Brazil’s most endangered endemics
20th November - 5th December, extension 5th Dec - 9th Dec
NORTHWEST ARGENTINA – Endemics and specialities of the Argentine Andes and the Chaco, with Iberá Marshes extension
23rd November - 11th December, extension 20th Nov - 23rd Nov
ANTARCTICA, FALKLAND ISLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA – The Nearest Thing to Birding Another World
25th November - 10th December
ZAMBIA – African Pitta, endemics and regional specialities, from the far northwest to the Zambezi River
25th November - 4th December
SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE – in search of the little-known endemic birds of two beautiful Atlantic islands
December 2026
1st December - 12th December
SRI LANKA – Serendib Scops Owl and the many other endemics of the fabled isle of Ceylon
January 2027
10th January - 25th January, extension 25th Jan - 27th Jan
SOUTHWEST CHINA – Specialities of Hainan, Guangxi and Yunnan, including some amazing photo hides!
15th January - 5th February
WESTERN VENEZUELA – Specialities of the Coastal Cordillera, the dry northwest, the Andes and the Llanos
15th January - 30th January
LIBERIA & SIERRA LEONE – Little-known endemics of the Upper Guinea Forests
15th January - 31st January, extension 31st Jan - 5th Feb
THAILAND – The ultimate specialities tour from North to South
16th January - 2nd February, extension 2nd Feb - 4th Feb
SOUTHERN ECUADOR – Wonderful endemics, regional specialities and avian marvels galore
28th January - 13th February
SENEGAL – Sahel specialities, including Golden Nightjar and Egyptian Plover
February 2027
13th February - 6th March
CAMEROON – The ultimate West African destination for endemics and specialities
13th February - 22nd February
MEXICO’S YUCATAN PENINSULA – endemics and great birding in the Land of the Mayas
17th February - 13th March
CLASSIC COLOMBIA – The Ultimate Birding Tour to the Ultimate Birding Destination!
18th February - 5th March
CLASSIC EASTERN VENEZUELA – the endemics of the Tepuis, Orinoco Delta and Northeast
19th February - 5th March, extension 5th Mar - 7th Mar
JAPAN IN WINTER – Asia’s Greatest Winter Birding Spectacular
28th February - 14th March, extension 24th Feb - 28th Feb
WESTERN MEXICO – The ultimate itinerary in the region: Sierra Madre Occidental, San Blas, Colima, Jalisco & Baja California
March 2027
1st March - 17th March, extension 26th Feb - 1st Mar
BIRDS & TIGERS OF NORTHERN INDIA – from the Himalayas to Rajasthan
2nd March - 23rd March, extension 23rd Mar - 26th Mar
ULTIMATE VIETNAM – The most comprehensive itinerary for Vietnamese endemics and specialities
5th March - 27th March
CLASSIC PHILIPPINES – the superb endemics of Luzon, Mindanao & Palawan
15th March - 5th April, extension 5th Apr - 8th Apr
COLOMBIA OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK – endemics and specialities of the Andes, the Magdalena Valley and the Choco
24th March - 10th April
JAMAICA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC & PUERTO RICO – A feast of Caribbean endemic families and species
31st March - 14th April
NORTHERN TANZANIA – An extraordinary birding and mammal watching adventure
April 2027
12th April - 30th April, extension 8th Apr - 12th Apr
NORTHEAST INDIA – The Ultimate Himalayan birding tour to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur
12th April - 1st May
MICRONESIA – The Forgotten Islands of the Pacific
20th April - 1st May
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS – Endemics, Seabirds & Vagrants of some remote Atlantic islands
May 2027
2nd May - 12th May
HAWAII – vanishing endemics and seabirds in the mid-Pacific
6th May - 22nd May
CENTRAL ASIA – Magical spring birding in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
11th May - 23rd May, extension 7th May - 11th May
SOUTHEAST CHINA IN SPRING – Endemics, specialities and migrants, from the Yangtze River to South China
15th May - 26th May, extension 13th May - 15th May
NORTHERN MEXICO – Off the beaten track for Thick-billed and Maroon-fronted Parrots, Eared Quetzals and much more
15th May - 25th May
GALAPAGOS – An awesome bird and wildlife adventure
20th May - 6th June, extension 6th Jun - 10th Jun
MONGOLIA – A True Birding Adventure, with specialities from Black-billed Capercaillie and Siberian Crane to Kozlov’s Accentor
25th May - 30th May
CANARY ISLANDS – Endemics and the rare African Houbara
31st May - 12th June, extensions 26th May - 30th May and 12th Jun - 16th Jun
ALASKA – Anchorage, Nome, Kenai, Utqiagvik (Barrow) and the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands
June 2027
July 2027
6th July - 24th July, extension 24th Jul - 28th Jul
CLASSIC PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A plethora of Birds-of-Paradise and all the island’s endemic families
15th July - 31st July
BRAZIL’S EASTERN AMAZONIA – the Tapajós, the north bank of the Amazon, Belém and Carajás
18th July - 6th August, extension 6th Aug - 9th Aug
NORTHERN PERU – The Ultimate feast of endemics in the land of the Marvellous Spatuletail
23rd July - 14th August, extension 14th Aug - 20th Aug
ULTIMATE TANZANIA – a treasure trove of specialities from the Eastern Arc Mountains and Pemba to Serengeti
26th July - 14th August
NORTHERN ECUADOR – The ultimate specialities tour of both slopes of the Andes and the Chocó
28th July - 19th August, extension 19th Aug - 25th Aug
‘EASY’ SOLOMON ISLANDS – see a high proportion of the Solomons endemics without demanding hikes
30th July - 12th August
CLASSIC SUMATRA, INDONESIA – a feast of endemics in the island’s best birding areas
August 2027
8th August - 28th August
SULAWESI, MOROTAI & HALMAHERA, INDONESIA – Ultimate birding around Wallace’s Line
13th August - 25th August, extension 25th Aug - 28th Aug
JAVA & BALI, INDONESIA – a feast of endemics, with Black-browed Babbler extension in Kalimantan
September 2027
2nd September - 30th September
CLASSIC WEST PAPUA, INDONESIA – The Ultimate itinerary for the endemics & specialities of Unknown New Guinea
6th September - 26th September
INTERIOR BRAZIL – a feast of endemic birds and Maned Wolves
7th September - 25th September
ANGOLA – In search of the avian specialities of a poorly-known part of Southwest Africa
11th September - 29th September, extension 7th Sep - 11th Sep
WESTERN AUSTRALIA – The Ultimate tour to the Southwest, Broome and the Kimberley, with Christmas Island Extension
19th September - 8th October
CENTRAL PERU – The most comprehensive itinerary in this region of extraordinary birds and scenery
20th September - 9th October
GABON – The wonderful African River Martin, a host of Congo Forest endemics and much more
24th September - 9th October, extension 16th Sep - 24th Sep
SNOW LEOPARDS & WILDLIFE OF MONGOLIA – The Ultimate Itinerary, including Wild Camel extension
25th September - 12th October
REMOTE ISLANDS OF THE BANDA SEA, INDONESIA – island endemics in real comfort
October 2027
2nd October - 23rd October, extension 23rd Oct - 28th Oct
ULTIMATE BOLIVIA – An extraordinary journey in pursuit of the endemics and regional specialities of a spectacular part of South America
3rd October - 18th October
NAMIBIA & BOTSWANA – A feast of Southwest African specialities, wildlife and scenery
8th October - 25th October
REMOTE MADAGASCAR – an adventure in search of rarely observed endemics, with Aye-Aye extension
10th October - 28th October
INDONESIA’S LESSER SUNDAS – Island-hopping for endemics and Komodo Dragons in the Nusa Tenggara
12th October - 17th October
BARROW (UTQIAĞVIK), ALASKA: ROSS’S GULL MIGRATION AND POLAR BEAR SPECIAL
12th October - 31st October
AUSTRALIA’S OUTBACK QUEENSLAND & CAPE YORK – Australian specialities with a difference
12th October - 30th October, extension 30th Oct - 3rd Nov
CLASSIC MADAGASCAR – The endemic wonders of the Eighth Continent
17th October - 11th November
ULTIMATE SOUTHEAST BRAZIL – The most comprehensive Atlantic Forest Endemics itinerary
19th October - 26th October
SOCOTRA – Endemics and seabirds in the islands of the Dragon’s Blood Trees
24th October - 10th November, extension 19th Oct - 24th Oct
CHILE – The ultimate itinerary for endemics, regional specialities and Pumas
26th October - 4th November
COMORO ISLANDS – An Indian Ocean endemics adventure
28th October - 9th November, extension 9th Nov - 11th Nov
OMAN & BAHRAIN – Arabian & Migrant Specialities including Grey Hypocolius
November 2027
3rd November - 23rd November
GHANA – The ultimate itinerary for Upper Guinea specialities, including White-necked Rockfowl
5th November - 17th November
RÉUNION, MAURITIUS, RODRIGUES & THE SEYCHELLES – Indian Ocean Islands endemics and seabirds in an Earthly Paradise
7th November - 28th November
NEW ZEALAND – Kiwis, Keas, Seabirds and Scenery
11th November - 1st December, extension 7th Nov - 11th Nov
ULTIMATE NORTHEAST BRAZIL – the most comprehensive itinerary for Brazil’s most endangered endemics
11th November - 4th December
SOUTH AFRICA SPECIALITIES – The Ultimate South African Endemics tour
20th November - 4th December
CLASSIC ETHIOPIA – a feast of endemics and regional specialities on the scenic and bird-rich Roof of Africa
21st November - 1st December
ANTARCTICA: IN SEARCH OF THE EMPEROR PENGUIN – explore the Weddell Sea in a ship with helicopters!
24th November - 7th December, extension 7th Dec - 11th Dec
SOUTHERN ARGENTINA – From the Pampas to Tierra del Fuego, including Hooded Grebe
27th November - 11th December, extension 22nd Nov - 26th Nov
COLOMBIA’S SOUTHERN ANDES, MITÚ & INÍRIDA – unusual Andean, Amazonian & Orinocan specialities and a huge bird list
December 2027
1st December - 17th December
SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS OF NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA (BIRDING DOWN UNDER) – The Ultimate Pelagic Seabirds Expedition
January 2028
11th January - 26th January
EASTERN CHINA IN WINTER – A veritable China Birding Spectacular!
15th January - 29th January, extension 29th Jan - 31st Jan
SOUTHWEST CHINA – Specialities of Hainan, Guangxi and Yunnan, including some amazing photo hides!
15th January - 5th February
WESTERN VENEZUELA – Specialities of the Coastal Cordillera, the dry northwest, the Andes and the Llanos
18th January - 29th January
CUBA – The endemic-rich island that likes to be different
19th January - 5th February, extension 5th Feb - 7th Feb
SOUTHERN ECUADOR – Wonderful endemics, regional specialities and avian marvels galore
23rd January - 8th February, extension 8th Feb - 14th Feb
ULTIMATE PANAMA – From the Darien Gap to Western Panama and Coiba Island
27th January - 13th February, extension 24th Jan - 27th Jan
NORTHWEST INDIA – Specialities of Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra, with Kashmir Extension
28th January - 13th February
SENEGAL – Sahel specialities, including Golden Nightjar and Egyptian Plover
February 2028
1st February - 16th February
LIBERIA & SIERRA LEONE – Little-known endemics of the Upper Guinea Forests
5th February - 26th February
CAMEROON – The ultimate West African destination for endemics and specialities
12th February - 21st February
BANGLADESH & THE SUNDARBANS – Masked Finfoot, White-eared Night Heron, Asian Leopard Cat, Cachar Bulbul and much more
15th February - 25th February, extensions 25th Feb - 28th Feb and 11th Feb - 15th Feb
CAMBODIA & LAOS – featuring Giant and White-shouldered Ibises and Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo, with Mt Aural extension
17th February - 12th March
CLASSIC COLOMBIA – The Ultimate Birding Tour to the Ultimate Birding Destination!
19th February - 4th March, extension 4th Mar - 10th Mar
GUYANA & SURINAME – Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, Grey-winged Trumpeter, Sun Parakeet, Red Siskin and more
19th February - 4th March, extension 4th Mar - 6th Mar
JAPAN IN WINTER – Asia’s Greatest Winter Birding Spectacular
24th February - 7th March, extensions 21st Feb - 24th Feb and 7th Mar - 11th Mar
GUATEMALA & HONDURAS – The richest area for endemics and near-endemics in northern Central America
28th February - 13th March, extension 24th Feb - 28th Feb
WESTERN MEXICO – The ultimate itinerary in the region: Sierra Madre Occidental, San Blas, Colima, Jalisco & Baja California
March 2028
5th March - 17th March, extension 4th Mar - 5th Mar
BORNEO: SABAH PHEASANTS & SARAWAK SPECIALITIES – Borneo with a Difference!
5th March - 27th March
CLASSIC PHILIPPINES – the superb endemics of Luzon, Mindanao & Palawan
24th March - 10th April
JAMAICA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC & PUERTO RICO – A feast of Caribbean endemic families and species
24th March - 5th April
COLORADO – The Ultimate ‘Grousequest’
April 2028
1st April - 15th April
NORTHERN TANZANIA – An extraordinary birding and mammal watching adventure
3rd April - 19th April
TEXAS – The Ultimate tour to the Lone Star State, from the Gulf Coast to West Texas
12th April - 30th April, extension 8th Apr - 12th Apr
NORTHEAST INDIA – The Ultimate Himalayan birding tour to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur
17th April - 5th May
BHUTAN – Birding Druk Yul: the extraordinary ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’
23rd April - 5th May
TAIWAN – The endemic-rich ‘Treasure Island’ in the China Sea
May 2028
3rd May - 12th May
GEORGIA & AZERBAIJAN – Special birds amidst extraordinary scenery
18th May - 29th May
‘EASY’ MONGOLIA – Most of the country’s specialities, but without camping!
June 2028
2nd June - 21st June, extension 1st Jun - 2nd Jun
NORTHWEST CHINA & THE TIBETAN PLATEAU – the ultimate specialities journey across Xinjiang, Tibet (Xizang) and Qinghai
9th June - 26th June
LESSER ANTILLES & TRINIDAD – A beautiful Caribbean island arc full of endemic birds
20th June - 11th July
ULTIMATE UGANDA – the comprehensive tour for the country’s many specialities
July 2028
5th July - 23rd July, extension 23rd Jul - 27th Jul
CLASSIC PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A plethora of Birds-of-Paradise and all the island’s endemic families
9th July - 28th July, extension 28th Jul - 31st Jul
NORTHERN PERU – The Ultimate feast of endemics in the land of the Marvellous Spatuletail
15th July - 31st July
BRAZIL’S EASTERN AMAZONIA – the Tapajós, the north bank of the Amazon, Belém and Carajás
20th July - 17th August, extension 17th Aug - 23rd Aug
SOLOMON ISLANDS – An extraordinary island endemics tour
26th July - 14th August
NORTHERN ECUADOR – The ultimate specialities tour of both slopes of the Andes and the Chocó
30th July - 12th August
CLASSIC SUMATRA, INDONESIA – a feast of endemics in the island’s best birding areas
August 2028
5th August - 26th August, extension 26th Aug - 30th Aug
ISLANDS OF THE SULAWESI SEAS, INDONESIA – The endemics of Sangihe, Talaud, Banggai, Sula, Togian and Wangi-wangi
8th August - 28th August
SULAWESI, MOROTAI & HALMAHERA, INDONESIA – Ultimate birding around Wallace’s Line
13th August - 27th August
BRAZIL’S PANTANAL & ALTA FLORESTA – A wonderful journey through Amazonia and the Kingdom of the Jaguar
September 2028
5th September - 17th September
PERU’S IQUITOS & THE UPPER AMAZON – seeking out the fabulous avian riches of this famous area
6th September - 24th September, extensions 2nd Sep - 5th Sep and 24th Sep - 1st Oct
NEW CALEDONIA, FIJI & SAMOA – with the Cook Islands and Vanuatu – an extraordinary tour for a multitude of endemics, including the Kagu
7th September - 19th September, extensions 3rd Sep - 7th Sep and 19th Sep - 25th Sep
INDONESIA’S MOLUCCAS ISLANDS – Ambon, Kai, Buru, Seram, Boano, Tanimbar, Obi & Bacan
7th September - 25th September
ANGOLA – In search of the avian specialities of a poorly-known part of Southwest Africa
30th September - 15th October
AUSTRALIA’S NORTHERN TERRITORY – The Red Centre & The Top End
October 2028
1st October - 24th October, extension 24th Oct - 25th Oct
SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA & TASMANIA – The Ultimate endemics and specialities itinerary
7th October - 30th October
SOUTH AFRICA SPECIALITIES – The Ultimate South African Endemics tour
11th October - 29th October, extension 29th Oct - 2nd Nov
CLASSIC MADAGASCAR – The endemic wonders of the Eighth Continent
18th October - 4th November
SOUTHEAST PERU – endemics and other specialities of the Cusco Andes and the Manu Road
24th October - 10th November, extension 19th Oct - 24th Oct
CHILE – The ultimate itinerary for endemics, regional specialities and Pumas
November 2028
3rd November - 23rd November
GHANA – The ultimate itinerary for Upper Guinea specialities, including White-necked Rockfowl
6th November - 27th November, extension 3rd Nov - 6th Nov
EASTERN AUSTRALIA – The ultimate itinerary, including New South Wales, Queensland & Lord Howe Island
15th November - 30th November
SOUTH INDIA & THE ANDAMAN ISLANDS – wonderful endemics and other specialities, including some great owls
20th November - 5th December, extension 5th Dec - 9th Dec
NORTHWEST ARGENTINA – Endemics and specialities of the Argentine Andes and the Chaco, with Iberá Marshes extension
20th November - 4th December
CLASSIC ETHIOPIA – a feast of endemics and regional specialities on the scenic and bird-rich Roof of Africa
21st November - 1st December
ANTARCTICA: IN SEARCH OF THE EMPEROR PENGUIN – explore the Weddell Sea in a ship with helicopters!
23rd November - 11th December, extension 20th Nov - 23rd Nov
ANTARCTICA, FALKLAND ISLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA – The Nearest Thing to Birding Another World
25th November - 4th December
SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE – in search of the little-known endemic birds of two beautiful Atlantic islands
December 2028
1st December - 12th December
SRI LANKA – Serendib Scops Owl and the many other endemics of the fabled isle of Ceylon
1st December - 17th December
SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS OF NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA (BIRDING DOWN UNDER) – The Ultimate Pelagic Seabirds Expedition
January 2029
12th January - 18th January
IBERIAN LYNX & BIRDS OF SOUTHERN SPAIN – winter wonders
April 2029
May 2029
23rd May - 5th June
FINLAND & ARCTIC NORWAY – Birding in the Land of the Midnight Sun
July 2029
26th July - 17th August, extension 22nd Jul - 26th Jul
ULTIMATE SUMATRA – The most comprehensive Sumatran endemics itinerary
August 2029
3rd August - 21st August
MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE SPECIALITIES – endemics and range-restricted birds of the Malay Peninsula
September 2029
8th September - 21st September, extension 5th Sep - 8th Sep
SOMALILAND & DJIBOUTI – an adventure in search of the Horn of Africa endemics
November 2029
10th November - 23rd November
MALAWI – Great birding with numerous regional specialities in the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’
April 2030
8th April - 27th April