Cruises and Boat Trips
Some of the holidays on this page involve wonderful cruises; the holiday of a lifetime to see Polar Bears or Penguins. Others are more modest, and we have included tours with boat trips to see auk cliffs in Scotland, or pelagics for rarities. All are full of possibility, and exciting birding awaits!
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Costa Rica Classic Tour
- 11 Jan - 26 Jan '25
- 10 Jan - 25 Jan '26
Our ever-popular Costa Rica tour!
Prices from £6595 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Winter Iceland - Orcas, Eagles and Auroras
- 27 Feb - 02 Mar '25
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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Cornwall in Spring
- 16 Apr - 23 Apr '25
- 16 Apr - 23 Apr '26
Migrants and rare breeders on the beautiful Cornish coast
Prices from £1945 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Isles of Scilly in Spring
- 25 Apr - 01 May '25
- 24 Apr - 30 Apr '26
Birds, wildlife and island culture in stunning surroundings akin to the Mediterranean!
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Relaxed Spring birding on an unspoilt Greek Island in the heart of the Aegean Sea
Prices from £2495 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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Shetland Island Explorer - May/June
- 17 May - 24 May '25
- 24 May - 31 May '25
- 16 May - 23 May '26
- 23 May - 30 May '26
A thorough tour of the Shetland Isles, including visits to Unst, Fetlar, Yell, Noss, Mousa and Mainland.
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 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
Prices from £3895 pp
Duration: 8 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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from Aberdeen to the Arctic
- 31 May - 09 Jun '25
A unique combination of Polar Bear, Whales, Pack Ice and British Birding!
Prices from £3195 pp
Duration: 10 Days
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North Wales in Summer
- 31 May - 07 Jun '25
- 30 May - 06 Jun '26
Anglesey, Bardsey, and Snowdonia National Park.
Prices from £2195 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Romania and the Danube Delta
- 06 Jun - 13 Jun '25
- 05 Jun - 12 Jun '27
Birding Romania by land and by 'floating hotel'!
Prices from £2995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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South Wales in Summer
- 08 Jun - 15 Jun '25
- 07 Jun - 14 Jun '26
Great birding on land and sea, in a lesser known region of Wales
Prices from £2095 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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Ultimate Outer Hebrides
- 05 Jul - 14 Jul '25
- 04 Jul - 13 Jul '26
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 £2795 pp
Duration: 10 Days
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Brazil - The Pantanal
- 12 Jul - 24 Jul '25
Superb birding and mammals in the heart of Brazil
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 13 Days
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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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Iceland in Summer
- 14 Jul - 21 Jul '25
- 29 Jun - 06 Jul '26
Birds, cetaceans and geology - 'Complete Iceland'!
Prices from £4295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Orkney in High Summer - July
- 19 Jul - 26 Jul '25
- 18 Jul - 25 Jul '26
Wildlife, history and culture throughout Orkney - visit Hoy, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Kirkwall, Mainland, Burray and all the key archaeological sites!
Prices from £2195 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highlands and Wester Ross
- 26 Jul - 02 Aug '25Special Offer
- 25 Jul - 01 Aug '26
High Summer wildlife by land and sea
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 26 Jul - 02 Aug '25
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NEW! British Columbia
- 18 Aug - 02 Sep '25
- 15 Aug - 30 Aug '26
Birds & Bears on the North-western Frontier!
Prices from £8495 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Highland Migration by land and sea
- 23 Aug - 30 Aug '25
- 05 Sep - 12 Sep '26
With migration at the fore and now with TWO boat trips, we explore birding hotspots on three coastlines.
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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South Africa - a birding tour of the Western and Eastern Cape
- 28 Aug - 14 Sep '25
A great birding and wildlife tour in a wide range of habitats
Prices from £6495 pp
Duration: 18 Days
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Highland Autumn Explorer
- 30 Aug - 06 Sep '25
- 29 Aug - 05 Sep '26
Speciality local birds, departing and incoming migrants and an exciting pelagic trip - a new autumn tour with something for everyone!
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highlands and the Outer Hebrides
- 30 Aug - 06 Sep '25Special Offer
- 15 Aug - 22 Aug '26
- 22 Aug - 29 Aug '26
A week long summer holiday to the Highlands and the Southern Outer Hebrides
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 30 Aug - 06 Sep '25
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Southbound migration and Scottish specialities at an exciting time of year.
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Chile
- 13 Oct - 30 Oct '25
An exciting and comprehensive tour concentrating on birds and wildlife
Prices from £8695 pp
Duration: 18 Days
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Spectacular birding at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia.
Prices from £5695 pp
Duration: 18 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour - PLUS!
- 08 Nov - 26 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! Whales and Wildlife in Northern Norway
- 14 Nov - 20 Nov '25
Cetacean watching and more in the Norwegian Fjords
Prices from £3695 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Fabulous birding and a visit to the Great Barrier Reef
Prices from £6395 pp
Duration: 12 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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NEW! Lesser Antilles - A Caribbean Island Hopping Adventure
- 05 Jan - 19 Jan '26
A six Caribbean island tour, each boasting their own endemics and superb tropical birding.
Prices from £7495 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Exciting winter birding for Steller's Sea Eagle and Scaly-breasted Merganser at a recently-available Asian hotspot
Prices from £6495 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Costa Rica with Easy Walking
- 08 Feb - 23 Feb '25
- 07 Feb - 22 Feb '26
An itinerary designed specifically for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £6595 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Finland and Norway in Winter
- 14 Mar - 19 Mar '25
- 24 Mar - 29 Mar '26
Winter specialities at Europe's northern limit
Prices from £2995 pp
Duration: 6 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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Birding the Highlands in May
- 03 May - 10 May '25Special Offer
- 17 May - 24 May '25Special Offer
- 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
- 03 May - 10 May '25
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Wildlife of Argyll and Inner Hebridean islands
- 07 Jun - 14 Jun '25
- 06 Jun - 13 Jun '26
An exciting new tour for all natural history enthusiasts!
Prices from £2295 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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Shetland and Orkney
- 11 Jun - 20 Jun '26
A highlights tour of both Shetland and Orkney! Visiting Fetlar, Yell, Unst, Mainland Shetland, Mousa, Mainland Orkney, Westray, Burray and South Ronaldsay.
Prices from £2795 pp
Duration: 10 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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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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Coll and Tiree in Summer
- 29 Jun - 04 Jul '26
A leisurely exploration of two contrasting Inner Hebridean islands
Prices from £2195 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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Shetland Wildlife in Summer
- 04 Jul - 11 Jul '26
A wide-ranging natural history holiday at the height of summer.
Prices from £2595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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St Kilda and the Hebrides
- 06 Jul - 13 Jul '26
The most remote of Scottish islands!
Prices from £3595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highland Wildlife in High Summer
- 19 Jul - 26 Jul '25Special Offer
- 18 Jul - 25 Jul '26
Superb wildlife watching from mountain to sea featuring birds, mammals, insects and plants
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 19 Jul - 26 Jul '25
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Mull and Ardnamurchan Wildlife Spectacular
- 01 Aug - 08 Aug '26
Birds, Mammals and more in a West Coast wilderness
Prices from £2395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Iceland - Birds, Volcanoes and a Solar Eclipse
- 10 Aug - 14 Aug '26
A Heatherlea 'Total Solar Eclipse' Special!
Prices from £2795 pp
Duration: 5 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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Isles of Scilly for birders
- 11 Oct - 18 Oct '25
- 10 Oct - 17 Oct '26
An exciting birding tour of the Isles of Scilly - visiting St Mary's, Bryher, Tresco, St Martin's and St Agnes!
Prices from £2195 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Panama
- 23 Nov - 08 Dec '24
- 21 Nov - 06 Dec '26
Brilliant birding across Panama including the Pacific Slope and Tranquilo Bay
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! Chile - The Atacama Desert
- 24 Nov - 09 Dec '26
The spectacular birdlife of the Atacama and Altiplano regions of Northern Chile.
2026 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 16 Days
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Nova Scotia - Bay of Fundy
- 23 Aug - 31 Aug '27
North American bird migration and whale-watching
2027 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 9 Days