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
- 22 May - 29 May '21
- 30 Apr - 07 May '22
- 07 May - 14 May '22
A fantastic week of birding across the Highlands, from the Cairngorm mountains to both coasts
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Mull, Iona and the Treshnish Isles
- 10 May - 14 May '22
- 16 May - 20 May '23
- 14 May - 18 May '24
- 13 May - 17 May '25
Eagles, Otters and much more as we explore Mull, Iona, Staffa and Lunga.
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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High Season Across the Highlands
- 29 May - 05 Jun '21
- 28 May - 04 Jun '22
A week of Scottish birding featuring a visit to the bustling seabird city of Handa Island!
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Islands on the Edge
- 05 Jun - 12 Jun '21
- 21 May - 28 May '22
- 04 Jun - 11 Jun '22
- 20 May - 27 May '23
- 03 Jun - 10 Jun '23
- 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 £1995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Welcome Back to Scottish Birding!
- 12 Jun - 19 Jun '21
- 03 Jul - 10 Jul '21
- 10 Jul - 17 Jul '21
Full of northern specialities, with 'Twenty Summer Specials' as an additional fun focus.
Prices from £1395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Inner Hebrides from Canna to Iona
- 18 Jun - 25 Jun '21
- 17 Jun - 24 Jun '22
- 23 Jun - 30 Jun '23
- 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 £2045 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Northumberland in High Summer
- 19 Jun - 26 Jun '21
- 18 Jun - 25 Jun '22
- 17 Jun - 24 Jun '23
- 22 Jun - 29 Jun '24
- 21 Jun - 28 Jun '25
Including the Farnes, Coquet Island, Lindisfarne and Kielder Forest
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highland Wildlife
- 26 Jun - 03 Jul '21
- 25 Jun - 02 Jul '22
A celebration of the scarce botany, invertebrates, birds and mammals of the Highlands
Prices from £1395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Eagles, Divers & Dotterel including Mull
- 03 Jul - 10 Jul '21
- 10 Jul - 17 Jul '21
- 02 Jul - 09 Jul '22
- 09 Jul - 16 Jul '22
Britain's best birding in summer, from the Cairngorm plateau to the Isle of Mull
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Birds and Mammals featuring the islands of Muck and Eigg
- 31 Jul - 07 Aug '21
- 30 Jul - 06 Aug '22
Speciality birds and mammals including an exploration of the west coast by land and sea.
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Autumn in the Highlands with 'Easy Walking'
- 14 Aug - 21 Aug '21
- 21 Aug - 28 Aug '21
- 13 Aug - 20 Aug '22
- 20 Aug - 27 Aug '22
A unique birding holiday especially for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £1395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Twenty Scottish Specials
- 28 Aug - 04 Sep '21
- 27 Aug - 03 Sep '22
Early Autumn birding at its best
Prices from £1395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Raptors and Grouse
- 11 Sep - 18 Sep '21
- 03 Sep - 10 Sep '22
- 10 Sep - 17 Sep '22
The best of the Highlands in early Autumn
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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The Galapagos Islands & Mainland Ecuador
- 13 Sep - 05 Oct '21
- 12 Sep - 04 Oct '22
- 09 Sep - 01 Oct '24
A superb land and sea trip to one of the World's foremost ecotourism destinations!
Prices from £8595 pp
Duration: 23 Days
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Highlands and Skye in Autumn
- 02 Oct - 09 Oct '21
- 09 Oct - 16 Oct '21
- 01 Oct - 08 Oct '22
- 08 Oct - 15 Oct '22
A superb celebration of Autumn across the Highlands, featuring two nights on the stunning Isle of Skye!
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Islay and Jura
- 16 Oct - 21 Oct '21
- 15 Oct - 20 Oct '22
- 21 Oct - 26 Oct '23
- 19 Oct - 24 Oct '24
- 18 Oct - 23 Oct '25
Brilliant Autumn birding on stunning Hebridean islands
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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Lancashire
- 19 Oct - 22 Oct '21
- 18 Oct - 21 Oct '22
- 17 Oct - 20 Oct '23
- 22 Oct - 25 Oct '24
- 21 Oct - 24 Oct '25
Spectacular birding in late autumn/early winter
Prices from £945 pp
Duration: 4 Days
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Short Breaks - Scottish Birding in Autumn
- 30 Oct - 03 Nov '21
- 07 Nov - 11 Nov '21
- 29 Oct - 02 Nov '22
- 06 Nov - 10 Nov '22
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 £1395 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour - PLUS!
- 06 Nov - 24 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: 19 Days
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NEW! 'Grand Tour' - Queensland, Tasmania and South-eastern Australia
- 25 Nov - 21 Dec '21
2021 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 19 Days
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Hogmanay Birding Festival - Dec/Jan
- 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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Short Breaks - Scottish Birding in Winter
- 04 Jan - 08 Jan '22
- 30 Jan - 03 Feb '22
- 03 Feb - 07 Feb '22
Three days of exciting birding across the Highlands!
Prices from £795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour
- 08 Jan - 23 Jan '22
- 14 Jan - 29 Jan '23
- 13 Jan - 28 Jan '24
- 11 Jan - 26 Jan '25
Our ever-popular Costa Rica tour - now with direct flights from London!
Prices from £5295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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A great introduction to African birding
Prices from £2495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Bulgaria and Northern Greece in winter
- 31 Jan - 07 Feb '22
- 29 Jan - 05 Feb '24
Birding in the wetlands, forests and mountains of two wildlife rich countries
Prices from £1895 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Mull and Islay
- 26 Feb - 04 Mar '22
- 25 Feb - 03 Mar '23
- 24 Feb - 01 Mar '24
- 22 Feb - 28 Feb '25
A late-winter raptor and wildfowl holiday on two of our favourite islands!
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Birds & Mammals of West Nepal
- 11 Mar - 25 Mar '22
- 20 Feb - 05 Mar '24
Wildlife of Grassland, Forest & Hill
Prices from £4495 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Brilliant northern birding as Spring begins
Prices from £1395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Spring into Scotland including Mull
- 26 Mar - 02 Apr '22
- 02 Apr - 09 Apr '22
- 09 Apr - 16 Apr '22
A week of Highland birding with TWO nights on the magical Isle of Mull
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 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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Portugal in Spring
- 09 Apr - 16 Apr '22
- 06 Apr - 13 Apr '24
Iberian specialities and superb spring migration in Portugal
Prices from £1895 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highlands and Skye - April/May
- 16 Apr - 23 Apr '22
- 23 Apr - 30 Apr '22
A superb week of spring birding across the Highlands including two nights on the stunning Isle of Skye
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Trinidad, Tobago and St Lucia
- 21 Apr - 03 May '22
- 20 Apr - 02 May '23
- 25 Apr - 07 May '24
- 24 Apr - 06 May '25
Wonderful birding on THREE very different Caribbean islands!
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Mallorca
- 30 Apr - 07 May '22
- 29 Apr - 06 May '23
- 27 Apr - 04 May '24
- 03 May - 10 May '25
Relaxed spring birding in the west Mediterranean Sea
Prices from £1895 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highlands and Corncrake
- 14 May - 21 May '22
- 21 May - 28 May '22
The best of the Highlands and Outer Hebrides in Spring
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Ultimate Scotland
- 14 Jun - 25 Jun '22
Prices from £2995 pp
Duration: 12 Days
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Short Breaks - Scottish Birding in Early Autumn
- 13 Aug - 17 Aug '22
- 17 Aug - 21 Aug '22
- 21 Aug - 25 Aug '22
Three days of exciting birding across the Highlands, featuring pelagic birds and sea mammals!
Prices from £795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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Kenya - Masai Mara Short Break
- 02 Nov - 08 Nov '22
- 17 Jan - 23 Jan '24
- 05 Nov - 11 Nov '25
A memorable visit to one of the world's premier wildlife destinations
2022 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 5 Days
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India - GOA, from the Konkan coast to the Western Ghats
- 12 Nov - 26 Nov '22
- 11 Nov - 26 Nov '23
- 16 Nov - 01 Dec '24
- 15 Nov - 30 Nov '25
A relaxed and enjoyable birding tour in three centres.
Prices from £3795 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Gambia
- 03 Jan - 13 Jan '23
- 02 Jan - 12 Jan '24
- 07 Jan - 17 Jan '25
A great introduction to African birding
Prices from £2695 pp
Duration: 11 Days
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Kenya - Birding the Rift Valley
- 29 Jan - 07 Feb '23
An exciting holiday focused on birding with big game too!
2023 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 11 Days
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Iceland Birds, Orcas and Borealis
- 24 Feb - 27 Feb '22
- 23 Feb - 26 Feb '23
- 27 Feb - 02 Mar '25
A short-break to Iceland, featuring Birds, marine mammals, geology and the Aurora Borealis.
Prices from £1845 pp
Duration: 4 Days
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India - Birds, Tigers and Taj Mahal
- 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
2023 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 4 Days
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Nepal
- 09 Mar - 22 Mar '23
- 06 Mar - 19 Mar '25
A wealth of birds and mammals in early spring.
2023 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 4 Days
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NEW! Costa Rica: Wildlife and Wellness
- 02 Sep - 16 Sep '23
- 06 Sep - 20 Sep '25
Relax completely on this easygoing adventure to blissful Costa Rica!
2023 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 4 Days
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NEW! Arizona and Grand Canyon
- 23 Apr - 07 May '24
Fantastic spring birding across the Grand Canyon state!
2024 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 4 Days
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Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons
- 22 Jul - 03 Aug '23
- 20 Jul - 01 Aug '24
Birds and mammals in Yellowstone
2023 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 4 Days
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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: 4 Days