Wildlife and Culture
All our tours have a strong focus towards wildlife, particularly birding. The tours here also include significant cultural experiences we think you will find absorbing. In many cases you can carry on birding while enjoying cultural elements, wildlife is (virtually) everywhere!
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Hogmanay Birding Festival - Dec/Jan
- 29 Dec - 05 Jan '21
- 28 Dec - 04 Jan '22
- 29 Dec - 05 Jan '23
- 28 Dec - 04 Jan '24
- 28 Dec - 04 Jan '25
- 29 Dec - 05 Jan '26
Great winter birding around the Highlands with a traditional Scottish Hogmanay
Prices from £1395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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India - Birds, Tigers and Taj Mahal
- 01 Mar - 11 Mar '21
- 28 Feb - 10 Mar '22
- 27 Feb - 09 Mar '23
- 04 Mar - 14 Mar '24
- 03 Mar - 13 Mar '25
An exciting birding, wildlife and cultural tour of northern India featuring key experiences
Prices from £3495 pp
Duration: 11 Days
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Nepal
- 11 Mar - 24 Mar '21
- 09 Mar - 22 Mar '23
- 06 Mar - 19 Mar '25
A wealth of birds and mammals in early spring.
Prices from £3795 pp
Duration: 14 Days
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Fascinating birding in one of Europe's most important National Parks, followed by a fantastic few days in Venice.
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Magical birding, wildlife and culture in Bhutan
Prices from £5995 pp
Duration: 20 Days
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NEW! Isles of Scilly in Spring
- 23 Apr - 29 Apr '21
- 22 Apr - 28 Apr '22
- 21 Apr - 27 Apr '23
- 26 Apr - 02 May '24
- 25 Apr - 01 May '25
Birds, wildlife and island culture in stunning surroundings akin to the Mediterranean!
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Shetland Island Explorer - May/June
- 15 May - 22 May '21
- 22 May - 29 May '21
- 14 May - 21 May '22
- 21 May - 28 May '22
- 13 May - 20 May '23
- 20 May - 27 May '23
- 18 May - 25 May '24
- 25 May - 01 Jun '24
- 17 May - 24 May '25
- 24 May - 31 May '25
A thorough tour of the Shetland Isles, including visits to Unst, Fetlar, Yell, Noss, Mousa and Mainland.
Prices from £1995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! South-East Iceland - birding, volcanoes and glaciers
- 22 May - 29 May '21
- 24 May - 31 May '25
A gentle tour of geology and birdlife in SE Iceland
Prices from £2995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Orkney Island Explorer - June
- 29 May - 05 Jun '21
- 28 May - 04 Jun '22
- 27 May - 03 Jun '23
- 25 May - 01 Jun '24
- 31 May - 07 Jun '25
A grand tour of Orkney, visiting Westray, Hoy, Burray, Rousay, Mainland and both North and South Ronaldsay!
Prices from £1945 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Ultimate Skye and Mull Explorer
- 30 May - 08 Jun '21
- 29 May - 07 Jun '22
- 28 May - 06 Jun '23
- 02 Jun - 11 Jun '24
- 01 Jun - 10 Jun '25
A complete tour, including a total of eleven islands and offering a multitude of wildlife.
Prices from £2395 pp
Duration: 10 Days
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NEW! Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan
- 10 Jun - 24 Jun '21
- 12 Jun - 26 Jun '25
A journey through the heart of the Great Silk Road.
Prices from £3995 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Shetland and Orkney
- 12 Jun - 20 Jun '21
- 11 Jun - 19 Jun '22
- 10 Jun - 18 Jun '23
- 15 Jun - 23 Jun '24
- 14 Jun - 22 Jun '25
A highlights tour of both Shetland and Orkney! Visiting Fetlar, Yell, Unst, Mainland Shetland, Mousa, Mainland Orkney, Burray and South Ronaldsay.
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 9 Days
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Ultimate Outer Hebrides
- 03 Jul - 12 Jul '21
- 02 Jul - 11 Jul '22
- 01 Jul - 10 Jul '23
- 06 Jul - 15 Jul '24
- 05 Jul - 14 Jul '25
A thorough and complete grand tour of the Outer Hebrides: From Lewis to Harris, Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra, Vatersay & Mingulay!
Prices from £2395 pp
Duration: 10 Days
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St Kilda and the Hebrides
- 09 Jul - 16 Jul '21
- 08 Jul - 15 Jul '22
- 07 Jul - 14 Jul '23
- 12 Jul - 19 Jul '24
- 11 Jul - 18 Jul '25
The most remote of Scottish islands!
Prices from £1995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Shetland Wildlife in Summer
- 10 Jul - 17 Jul '21
- 09 Jul - 16 Jul '22
- 08 Jul - 15 Jul '23
- 13 Jul - 20 Jul '24
- 12 Jul - 19 Jul '25
A wide-ranging natural history holiday at the height of summer.
Prices from £1995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Orkney in High Summer - July
- 17 Jul - 24 Jul '21
- 16 Jul - 23 Jul '22
- 15 Jul - 22 Jul '23
- 20 Jul - 27 Jul '24
- 19 Jul - 26 Jul '25
Wildlife, history and culture throughout Orkney - visit Hoy, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Kirkwall, Mainland, Burray and all the key archaeological sites!
Prices from £1945 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Costa Rica: Wildlife and Wellness
- 04 Sep - 18 Sep '21
- 02 Sep - 16 Sep '23
- 06 Sep - 20 Sep '25
Relax completely on this easygoing adventure to blissful Costa Rica!
2021 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Chile
- 11 Oct - 28 Oct '21
- 09 Oct - 26 Oct '23
- 13 Oct - 30 Oct '25
An exciting and comprehensive tour concentrating on birds and wildlife
Prices from £7995 pp
Duration: 18 Days
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Southern Peru - Birding and Machu Picchu
- 16 Oct - 31 Oct '21
- 15 Oct - 30 Oct '22
- 15 Oct - 30 Sep '24
A relaxed pace birding tour of Peru - with a visit to spectacular Machu Picchu!
Prices from £5295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour - PLUS!
- 06 Nov - 23 Nov '21
- 29 Oct - 16 Nov '22
- 04 Nov - 22 Nov '23
- 02 Nov - 20 Nov '24
- 08 Nov - 26 Nov '25
Birding and Wildlife during an unforgettable 18-night experience
Prices from £5595 pp
Duration: 18 Days
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NEW! Sri Lanka
- 12 Nov - 29 Nov '21
- 12 Jan - 29 Jan '23
- 11 Jan - 28 Jan '25
A comprehensive tour including birds, mammals and culture.
Prices from £3995 pp
Duration: 18 Days
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NEW! Botswana
- 03 Dec - 19 Dec '21
- 01 Dec - 17 Dec '23
A fantastic safari including the Okovango Delta and Victoria Falls
Prices from £6795 pp
Duration: 17 Days
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Up Helly Aa - Shetland in Winter
- 21 Jan - 27 Jan '22
- 27 Jan - 02 Feb '23
- 26 Jan - 01 Feb '24
- 24 Jan - 30 Jan '25
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 17 Days
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NEW! Guatemala
- 30 Jan - 18 Feb '22
- 28 Jan - 16 Feb '24
Central America's most diverse birding nation
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 17 Days
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NEW! Costa Rica with Easy Walking
- 02 Apr - 17 Apr '22
- 03 Feb - 18 Feb '24
An itinerary designed specifically for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £5195 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! Po Delta plus Florence & Pisa
- 04 Apr - 11 Apr '22
Fascinating birding in one of Europe's most important National Parks, followed by a fantastic few days exploring Florence and Pisa.
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! Arizona and Grand Canyon
- 26 Apr - 10 May '22
- 23 Apr - 07 May '24
Fantastic spring birding across the Grand Canyon state!
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! New Zealand
- 09 Nov - 27 Nov '22
The trip of a lifetime, enjoying the extraordinary wildlife of both North and South Island
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 16 Days
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Birding and Mayan Culture on the Yucatan peninsula
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! Chile - The Atacama Desert
- 22 Nov - 06 Dec '22
The spectacular birdlife of the Atacama and Altiplano regions of Northern Chile, plus an exciting extension to Robinson Crusoe Island
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 16 Days
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Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula
- 19 Nov - 02 Dec '23
- 16 Nov - 29 Nov '25
Outstanding Central American birding plus stunning Mayan archaeological sites.
2023 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 16 Days