7 Wonders Birding Tours

Birding Holiday in Cambodia and Angkor Wat
2021-10-12 - 2021-10-16
Birding Cambodia and Angkor Wat.
The fascinating Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world, built as a Hindu temple in the early 12th century, but gradually transformed into a Buddhist Temple. It is the most important tourist attraction of Cambodia and obviously on many people’s bucket list. But there is also very good birding available nearby.
Our tour to Cambodia focusing on the unique birds and especially a number of Critically Endangered species such as Giant Ibis, White-shouldered Ibis, and White-winged Duck. We run this tour in cooperation with Sam Veasna Center for Wildlife Conservation – the prime conservation organization in Cambodia with projects aiming to conserve the threatened birds.
The departure is just before the Asian Bird Fair which runs Nov 20-22, 2021. After the Bird Fair, there will be an extension Nov 23-26 to hike Mt Aural in Cardamom Mountains for the endemic Cambodia Laughing-Thrush and several endemic subspecies.
See detailed itinerary clicking this link.

Birding in Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls
2021-06-29 - 2021-07-03
In the world wide internet campaign for the new 7 wonders of the world there was a massive popular campaign within Brazil (4th largest population in the world with 200 milion inhabitatant) to vote for Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro and hence it made the list.
Hence it got more votes than other candidates such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia, La Alhambra in Spain, or the Eifel Tower in Paris.
Regardless, Rio de Janeiro is a natural wonder of its own kind and perhaps the most beautifully located big city in the world. The shape of the Sugarloaf and Corcovado are iconic. Hence, Rio de Janeiro is on many people’s bucket list. It was also named as one of the top 7 Natural Wonder of the World by CNN.
So what is in it for the birder? There is surprisingly good birding at the Botanical Garden, which will be visited one morning and in Tijuca National Park where Corcovado and the Christ statue is situated. So with local expertise we shall be able to enjoy to see all major Rio sights, but also a great number of birds.
Serious birders should look into the 3 day Rio de Janeiro State pretrip, which focus on some of the most local birds in South America.
After Rio, we fly to another iconic place – the Iguazu Falls – situated on the border of Southern Brazil and Misiones of NE Argentina. A spectacular natural wonder, and while staying at very comfortable hotels, we shall also do some excellent birding here.

Peru: Machu Picchu and Abra Malaga: Inca Culture, Condors and Endemics​
2021-01-27 - 2021-01-31
Best birding in Peru with Machu Picchu!

The last few decades have seen Machu Picchu grow to be one of the world’s most popular bucket list destinations. In this top-end hotel program, we give you a well-rounded tour that includes Machu Picchu and its history, the Inca culture, and some great birding at the Abra Malaga pass. Price is elevated because we stay at the best hotels for birders at Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel and Pakaritampu. Both have ample beautiful gardens that attract many birds, and at Pueblo Hotel there are hummingbird and tanager feeders allowing for great photography. Of course, this trip is just as exciting for the non-birding spouse or friend, as it is for the birder in the family.
Serious birders and photographers will have ample opportunity to connect with the region’s endemics and near endemics, of which many are not found on Manu Road. So do join us for a visit to one of the new 7 wonders of the world and add some special bucket list birds to your list such as Condor, Torrent Duck, and Andean Cock of the Rock, as well as many endemics of the region. The photography opportunities are excellent.
Check out the detailed program here.

China: Culture and Wildlife Exploration in Beijing and Xi’an.
2020-11-29 - 2020-12-04
The absolute China essentials on your bucket list with Chinese Wall, Terracotta Army, and the Forbidden City, plus some amazing birding and wildlife with Crested Ibis and Golden Stub-nosed Monkey. See the detailed itinerary on this page.
