Beginners Birding
Newcomers to birding or birding holidays are always welcome on all our tours, our Guides have patience and knowledge in abundance. The holidays below might be particularly suitable to beginner birders, or those who wonder what might be the most suitable first holiday in Scotland. Beware though, you might take many more!
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Costa Rica Classic Tour
- 13 Jan - 28 Jan '24
- 11 Jan - 26 Jan '25
- 10 Jan - 25 Jan '26
Our ever-popular Costa Rica tour!
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Birders' Blasts in Winter!
- 20 Jan - 24 Jan '24Special Offer
- 24 Jan - 28 Jan '24Special Offer
- 28 Jan - 01 Feb '24Special Offer
- 01 Feb - 05 Feb '24Special Offer
- 05 Feb - 09 Feb '24Special Offer
- 09 Feb - 13 Feb '24Special Offer
- 13 Feb - 17 Feb '24Special Offer
Fast paced and fun birding short breaks in the Scottish Highlands
Prices from £795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
- 20 Jan - 24 Jan '24
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NEW! Costa Rica with Easy Walking
- 03 Feb - 18 Feb '24
- 08 Feb - 23 Feb '25
- 01 Feb - 16 Feb '26
An itinerary designed specifically for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Nepal
- 05 Mar - 18 Mar '24
A wealth of birds and mammals in early spring.
Prices from £5295 pp
Duration: 14 Days
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NEW! Birding in the Footsteps of the Jacobites
- 09 Mar - 16 Mar '24Special Offer
Birding and history unite in this unique holiday
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 09 Mar - 16 Mar '24
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Scottish Highlands in Early Spring
- 30 Mar - 06 Apr '24
- 13 Apr - 20 Apr '24
Wonderful birding in Scotland as winter turns to spring
Prices from £1295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Mallorca
- 27 Apr - 04 May '24
- 26 Apr - 03 May '25
- 25 Apr - 02 May '26
Relaxed spring birding in the west Mediterranean Sea
Prices from £2095 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Mull, Iona and the Treshnish Isles
- 14 May - 18 May '24
- 13 May - 17 May '25
Eagles, Puffins, Otters and more as we explore Mull, Iona, Staffa and Lunga.
Prices from £1745 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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Islands on the Edge
- 25 May - 01 Jun '24
- 08 Jun - 15 Jun '24
- 24 May - 31 May '25
- 07 Jun - 14 Jun '25
A grand tour of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, from Berneray, North & South Uist, Benbecula, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay to Tiree and Coll!
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Inner Hebrides from Canna to Iona
- 21 Jun - 28 Jun '24
- 20 Jun - 27 Jun '25
An island hopping adventure on the west coast of Scotland: visiting Canna, Eigg, Muck, Morvern, Ardnamurchan, Mull, Iona, Lunga and Staffa.
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highland Wildlife in early summer
- 22 Jun - 29 Jun '24Special Offer
- 21 Jun - 28 Jun '25
- 28 Jun - 05 Jul '25
A celebration of the scarce botany, invertebrates, birds and mammals of the Highlands
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 22 Jun - 29 Jun '24
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Eagles, Divers and Dotterel including Mull
- 06 Jul - 13 Jul '24Special Offer
- 13 Jul - 20 Jul '24
- 12 Jul - 19 Jul '25
Britain's best birding in summer, from the Cairngorm plateau to the Isle of Mull
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 06 Jul - 13 Jul '24
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Birds and Mammals featuring the islands of Muck and Eigg
- 27 Jul - 03 Aug '24Special Offer
Speciality birds and mammals including an exploration of the west coast by land and sea.
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 27 Jul - 03 Aug '24
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Highland Birding in Late Summer
- 03 Aug - 10 Aug '24
The best of Highland birding at the end of summer
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Autumn in the Highlands with 'Easy Walking'
- 17 Aug - 24 Aug '24Special Offer
- 16 Aug - 23 Aug '25
A unique birding holiday especially for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 17 Aug - 24 Aug '24
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The Galapagos Islands & Mainland Ecuador
- 09 Sep - 01 Oct '24
- 07 Sep - 29 Sep '26
A superb land and sea trip to one of the World's foremost ecotourism destinations!
Prices from £9695 pp
Duration: 23 Days
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Highlands and Skye in Autumn
- 28 Sep - 05 Oct '24Special Offer
- 04 Oct - 11 Oct '25
A superb celebration of Autumn across the Highlands, featuring two nights on the stunning Isle of Skye!
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 28 Sep - 05 Oct '24
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Prime time for these special birds and plenty more besides.
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Islay and Jura
- 19 Oct - 24 Oct '24
- 18 Oct - 23 Oct '25
Brilliant Autumn birding on stunning Hebridean islands
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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NEW! Scottish Wildlife in late Autumn
- 19 Oct - 26 Oct '24
- 18 Oct - 25 Oct '25
- 25 Oct - 01 Nov '25
Highland specialities and late Autumn migrants on the East and West coast
Prices from £1195 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Lancashire and The Wirral
- 21 Oct - 27 Oct '24
- 20 Oct - 26 Oct '25
Spectacular birding in late autumn/early winter
2024 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 7 Days
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Short Breaks - Scottish Birding in Autumn
- 26 Oct - 30 Oct '24
- 03 Nov - 07 Nov '24
Three days exciting autumnal birding at a busy time of year
Prices from £795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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A winter wildfowl spectacular on the Solway Coast of Dumfries and Galloway!
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour - PLUS!
- 02 Nov - 20 Nov '24
- 08 Nov - 26 Nov '25
- 22 Nov - 10 Dec '25
- 07 Nov - 25 Nov '26
Birding and Wildlife during an unforgettable 18-night experience
Prices from £6895 pp
Duration: 19 Days
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India - GOA, from the Konkan coast to the Western Ghats
- 16 Nov - 01 Dec '24
- 15 Nov - 30 Nov '25
A relaxed and enjoyable birding tour in three centres.
Prices from £4395 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! Costa Rica Classic in November
- 23 Nov - 08 Dec '24
Our most popular Costa Rica tour - A birdwatchers paradise!
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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A great introduction to African birding - now with 3 centres!
Prices from £3595 pp
Duration: 11 Days
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NEW! Scottish Winter Specialities
- 20 Jan - 27 Jan '24Special Offer
- 24 Feb - 02 Mar '24
- 01 Feb - 08 Feb '25
- 08 Feb - 15 Feb '25
Scotland's best winter birding in local habitats and out on the coasts
Prices from £995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 20 Jan - 27 Jan '24
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Iceland Birds, Orcas and Borealis
- 27 Feb - 02 Mar '25
A short-break to Iceland, featuring Birds, marine mammals, geology and the Aurora Borealis.
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 4 Days
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India - Birds, Tigers and Taj Mahal
- 03 Mar - 13 Mar '25
An exciting birding, wildlife and cultural tour of northern India featuring key experiences
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 11 Days
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NEW! Birds & Mammals of West Nepal
- 04 Mar - 18 Mar '25
Wildlife of the Grasslands, Forests & Hills of Nepal
Prices from £5395 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Highland Birding in March
- 16 Mar - 23 Mar '24Special Offer
- 08 Mar - 15 Mar '25
Brilliant northern birding as Spring begins
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 16 Mar - 23 Mar '24
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Highlands & Ardnamurchan
- 16 Mar - 23 Mar '24Special Offer
- 23 Mar - 30 Mar '24Special Offer
- 15 Mar - 22 Mar '25
- 22 Mar - 29 Mar '25
All the highland specialities combined with exciting mammals on the west coast
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 16 Mar - 23 Mar '24
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Spring into Scotland including Mull
- 30 Mar - 06 Apr '24Special Offer
- 06 Apr - 13 Apr '24Special Offer
- 29 Mar - 05 Apr '25
- 05 Apr - 12 Apr '25
A week of Highland birding with TWO nights on the magical Isle of Mull
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 30 Mar - 06 Apr '24
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Fantastic spring birding across the Copper state!
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 14 Days
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Highlands and Skye in spring
- 13 Apr - 20 Apr '24Special Offer
- 20 Apr - 27 Apr '24Special Offer
- 12 Apr - 19 Apr '25
A superb week of birding across the Highlands including two nights on the stunning Isle of Skye
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 13 Apr - 20 Apr '24
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NEW! Spring Migration in the Highlands
- 27 Apr - 04 May '24Special Offer
- 19 Apr - 26 Apr '25
An exciting new tour, northbound migrants taking centre stage.
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 27 Apr - 04 May '24
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NEW! Trinidad, Tobago and Saint Lucia
- 21 Apr - 04 May '24
- 20 Apr - 03 May '25
Wonderful birding on THREE very different Caribbean islands!
Prices from £6395 pp
Duration: 14 Days
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Birding the Highlands in May
- 04 May - 11 May '24
- 18 May - 25 May '24Special Offer
- 03 May - 10 May '25
- 17 May - 24 May '25
A fantastic week of birding across the Highlands, from the Cairngorm mountains to both coasts
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highlands and Corncrake
- 11 May - 18 May '24Special Offer
- 10 May - 17 May '25
The best of the Highlands and Outer Hebrides in Spring
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 11 May - 18 May '24
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High Season Across the Highlands
- 25 May - 01 Jun '24Special Offer
- 24 May - 31 May '25
A week of Scottish birding featuring a visit to the bustling seabird city of Handa Island!
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 25 May - 01 Jun '24
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NEW! South-East Iceland - birding, volcanoes and glaciers
- 24 May - 31 May '25
A gentle tour of geology and birdlife in SE Iceland
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Northumberland in High Summer
- 21 Jun - 28 Jun '25
Including the Farne Islands, Lindisfarne, Kielder Forest and more
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Costa Rica: Birding, Whales and wildlife during migration
- 06 Sep - 20 Sep '25
Classic birding plus Humpback Whale migration, nesting turtles and more!
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 15 Days
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NEW! Tranquil Trinidad
- 04 Nov - 12 Nov '25
Relaxed pace birding on tropical Trinidad
Prices from £5495 pp
Duration: 9 Days
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NEW! 'Grand Tour' - Queensland, Tasmania and South-eastern Australia
- 22 Nov - 18 Dec '25
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 27 Days
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NEW! Bulgaria and Northern Greece in winter
- 26 Jan - 02 Feb '26
Birding in the wetlands, forests and mountains of two wildlife rich countries
2026 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Kenya - Birding the Rift Valley
- 01 Feb - 10 Feb '26
An exciting holiday focused on birding with big game too!
2026 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 10 Days
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Iberian specialities and superb spring migration in Portugal
2026 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons
- 22 Jul - 03 Aug '26
Birds and mammals in Yellowstone
2026 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 13 Days