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UPCOMING TRIPS

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COSTA RICA
~ Birding and Nature Tour ~

21 April - 3 May, 2025

2 Spots Remaining

Explore the incredible natural wonders of Costa Rica. Our 13-day journey will transport us to the must-see birding sites, including Monteverde, La Selva, Arenal and Carara National Park. Our expert local guide will lead us through diverse landscapes in search of the mainland endemic bird species, and an array of other avian Central American gems. We’ll also learn how local conservation groups are protecting birds and their habitats for the future.​​

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​For those who want to extend their stay, explore Corcovado National Park which covers a huge portion of the Osa Peninsula with tropical lowland rainforest. This area located on the southern Pacific coast bordering Panama, is described by National Geographic as “one of the most biologically intense places on Earth”. Warm and humid conditions prevail for most of the year providing excellent habitat for lowland rainforest specialties like the Costa Rica mainland endemic

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager. 

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Crimson-collared Tanager © Andy Morffew

Ramphocelus sanguinolentus ~ Least Concern ~ Distributed from southern Mexico to Panama

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SRI LANKA
~ Birds and Wildlife Tour ~

5 - 20 November, 2025

Fondly named ‘The Teardrop of India’, this South Asian island is brimming with rich history, diverse culture, stunning landscapes, and spectacular wildlife. Known as one of the world’s best places to go on safari outside Africa, this tour will include a visit to Yala National Park where you’ll look for Leopards, Sloth Bears, Elephants, and Langurs by open-topped jeeps. The bird fauna in Sri Lanka is incredibly diverse with 480 species - 35 of those endemic to the country. This tour will visit the country’s best birding and wildlife hotspots, immersing you in this Indian Ocean biodiversity paradise.​​

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Experience the vibrant wildlife of national parks, immerse yourself in the enchanting local culture, and savor delicious cuisine while enjoying comfortable accommodations on this unforgettable birding adventure. You'll learn about threats to native wildlife and the ways NGO's are trying to conserve them, and even take a cooking class so you can take home the unforgettable flavors from this vibrant country.

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Leopard © Amila Tennakoon

Panthera pardus ~ Endangered ~ Distributed across Africa and Asia in savanna habitats, although populations are fragmented

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CUBA

Date: March 5-16, 2026

Itinerary Under Final Development

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Cuban Tody © Peter Hart

Todus multicolor 

~ Least Concern ~

Endemic to Cuba

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MADAGASCAR

Date: October/November 2026

Itinerary Under Development

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Coquerel's Sifaka © Francesco Veronesi

Propithecus coquereli 

~ Critically Endangered ~

Endemic to NW Madagascar

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Japan

Date: January/February 2026

Itinerary Under Development

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Blakiston's Fish Owl © Robert tdc

Ketupa blakistoni 

~ Endangered ~

Japan, China, and Korea

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SULAWESI
Indonesia

Date: 2027

Itinerary Under Development

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Maleo © Chien Lee

Macrocephalon maleo 

~ Critically Endangered ~

Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Date: 2027

Itinerary Under Development

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Ribbon-tailed Astrapia Â© Francesco Veronesi

Astrapia mayeri ~ Near Threatened

Endemic to Papua New Guinea

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