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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Birding the Highlands in May
- 03 May - 10 May '25
- 17 May - 24 May '25
- 02 May - 09 May '26
- 23 May - 30 May '26
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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NEW! Hebridean Island Explorer
- 03 May - 09 May '25
- 02 May - 08 May '26
- 23 May - 29 May '26
A combination tour with top wildlife experiences, key archaeological sites, and stunning island scenery.
Prices from £2395 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Highlands and Corncrake
- 10 May - 17 May '25
- 24 May - 31 May '25
- 09 May - 16 May '26
- 16 May - 23 May '26
The best of the Highlands and Outer Hebrides in Spring
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Mull, Iona and the Treshnish Isles
- 13 May - 17 May '25
- 12 May - 16 May '26
Eagles, Puffins, Otters and more as we explore Mull, Iona, Staffa and Lunga.
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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Islands on the Edge
- 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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NEW! Strathspey Walking and Wildlife
- 21 Jun - 28 Jun '25
- 20 Jun - 27 Jun '26
Walking and wildlife in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park and beyond
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Outer Hebrides Summer Explorer
- 28 Jun - 04 Jul '25
An exciting new tour to the Hebrides, featuring TWO boat trips and some less visited islands
Prices from £2345 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Highland Wildlife in early summer
- 28 Jun - 05 Jul '25Special Offer
- 27 Jun - 04 Jul '26
A celebration of the scarce botany, invertebrates, birds and mammals of the Highlands
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 28 Jun - 05 Jul '25
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NEW! Highlights of the Highlands - Wildlife and Culture
- 12 Jul - 19 Jul '25Special Offer
- 11 Jul - 18 Jul '26
The Scottish Highland's best summer wildlife, with an insight into the region's history and culture.
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 12 Jul - 19 Jul '25
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Autumn in the Highlands with 'Easy Walking'
- 16 Aug - 23 Aug '25
- 15 Aug - 22 Aug '26
- 22 Aug - 29 Aug '26
A unique birding holiday especially for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £1595 pp
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!
Prices from £6695 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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NEW! Highlands and the Far North in Autumn
- 27 Sep - 04 Oct '25
- 26 Sep - 03 Oct '26
Great local birding and exciting migration in Caithness and north-east Highlands.
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Islay and Jura
- 18 Oct - 23 Oct '25
- 17 Oct - 22 Oct '26
Brilliant Autumn birding on stunning Hebridean islands
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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Lancashire and The Wirral
- 20 Oct - 26 Oct '25
- 19 Oct - 25 Oct '26
Spectacular birding in late autumn/early winter
Prices from £1845 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour - PLUS!
- 01 Nov - 19 Nov '25
- 22 Nov - 10 Dec '25
- 31 Oct - 18 Nov '26
- 21 Nov - 09 Dec '26
Birding and Wildlife during an unforgettable 18-night experience
Prices from £7095 pp
Duration: 19 Days
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NEW! Northumberland in Winter
- 01 Nov - 07 Nov '25
A winter exploration of one of the most beautiful counties in England
Prices from £1995 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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NEW! Tranquil Trinidad
- 03 Nov - 11 Nov '25
Relaxed pace birding on tropical Trinidad
Prices from £5495 pp
Duration: 9 Days
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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 £1595 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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India - GOA, from the Konkan coast to the Western Ghats
- 15 Nov - 30 Nov '25
A relaxed and enjoyable birding tour in three centres.
Prices from £4495 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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A great introduction to African birding - now with 3 centres!
Prices from £3795 pp
Duration: 11 Days
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NEW! 'Grand Tour' - Queensland, Tasmania and South-eastern Australia
- 22 Nov - 17 Dec '25
Prices from £12495 pp
Duration: 26 Days
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Hogmanay Birding Extravaganza
- 29 Dec - 05 Jan '26
Great winter birding around the Highlands with a traditional Scottish Hogmanay
Prices from £1895 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Birders' Blasts in Winter!
- 06 Jan - 10 Jan '26
Fast paced and fun birding short breaks in the Scottish Highlands
Prices from £795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour
- 10 Jan - 25 Jan '26
Our ever-popular Costa Rica tour!
Prices from £6595 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! A Scottish Celebration - Wildlife and Whisky
- 24 Jan - 31 Jan '26
A toast to Scotland's best winter wildlife
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Winter Birdlife of Devon & Dorset
- 24 Jan - 31 Jan '26
Excellent winter birding, including some difficult and sought after UK species
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Scottish Winter Specialities
- 31 Jan - 07 Feb '26
- 07 Feb - 14 Feb '26
Scotland's best winter birding in local habitats and out on the coasts
Prices from £1295 pp
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!
Prices from £5295 pp
Duration: 10 Days
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Costa Rica with Easy Walking
- 07 Feb - 22 Feb '26
An itinerary designed specifically for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £6695 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Winter Iceland - Orcas, Eagles and Auroras
- 26 Feb - 01 Mar '26
A short-break to Iceland, featuring Birds, marine mammals, geology and the Aurora Borealis.
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 4 Days
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Late winter birding in the under-visited north-east of Scotland
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Exploring lesser-known places, with raptors at the fore
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highlands & Ardnamurchan
- 14 Mar - 21 Mar '26
- 21 Mar - 28 Mar '26
Highland specialities combined with one the most wildlife rich regions of the west coast
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Spring into Scotland including Mull
- 28 Mar - 04 Apr '26
- 04 Apr - 11 Apr '26
A week of Highland birding with TWO nights on the magical Isle of Mull
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Iberian specialities and superb spring migration in Portugal
Prices from £2495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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A superb week of birding across the Highlands including two nights on the stunning Isle of Skye
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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An exciting new tour, northbound migrants taking centre stage.
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Trinidad, Tobago and Saint Lucia
- 19 Apr - 02 May '26
Wonderful birding on THREE very different Caribbean islands!
Prices from £6895 pp
Duration: 14 Days
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Relaxed spring birding in the west Mediterranean Sea
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Explore South- eastern Arizona's 'Sky Island Mountains' at the peak of spring migration
Prices from £6495 pp
Duration: 12 Days
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High Season Across the Highlands
- 24 May - 31 May '25
- 16 May - 23 May '26
- 30 May - 06 Jun '26
A week of Scottish birding featuring a visit to the bustling seabird city of Handa Island!
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Mull Island Explorer
- 06 Jun - 12 Jun '26
A wildlife and cultural exploration of Mull and its neighbouring islands
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Inner Hebrides from Canna to Iona
- 19 Jun - 26 Jun '26
An island hopping adventure on the west coast of Scotland: visiting Canna, Eigg, Muck, Morvern, Ardnamurchan, Mull, Iona, Lunga and Staffa.
Prices from £2395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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The Galapagos Islands & Mainland Ecuador
- 09 Sep - 01 Oct '26
A superb land and sea trip to one of the World's foremost ecotourism destinations!
Prices from £9995 pp
Duration: 23 Days
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Prime time for these special birds and plenty more besides.
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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A superb celebration of Autumn across the Highlands, featuring two nights on the stunning Isle of Skye!
Prices from £1895 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Scottish Wildlife in Late Autumn
- 18 Oct - 25 Oct '25
- 25 Oct - 01 Nov '25
- 24 Oct - 31 Oct '26
Highland specialities and late autumn migrants on the East and West coast
Prices from £1395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Highlands and East Neuk of Fife
- 31 Oct - 07 Nov '26
Autumn in the Highlands and exciting migration in East Fife.
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days