BIRDWATCHING TRAVEL
The tours worth the early start.
The 15 birdwatching tours travellers rate highest across the United States, from the Everglades sawgrass and the Texas hill country to the California coast and the warblers of Cape May. Where to go, who to walk with, and the season that puts the birds in front of you.
Early Bird 3-hour GoCar tour from Fisherman’s Wharf with GPS narration, Golden Gate Bridge views, and flexible stops.
Most Popular“What a great time! Definitely would recommend. Staff was kind and friendly. The tour was very informative and a lot of fun. If you think it will not be fun… do it anyways, you will love it!”
A 2-hour private tour from Marco Island through the Ten Thousand Islands for dolphins, birds, and shelling on a sandbar.
“Fun boat ride: saw different birds, dolphins and went shelling.”
Seattle early-bird Pike Place Market tasting tour with early access, smoked salmon and chocolate samples, and 100+ year market history.
“Lucky seemed very knowledgeable about the whole area and kept us all engaged. Open to questions.”
Everglades birding and photography expedition from Chokoloskee: small boat, Master Naturalist guide, and a barrier island walk.
“This was an exceptional tour with our guide, Dan. We have been on many eco-boat tours and this is by far the best experience. Our guide provided us with valuable information about this area of the Everglades -historical and natural. We saw many birds that we would not have seen by driving in our car…”
Ride Austin’s Lady Bird Lake for 90 minutes on a guided bike tour with iconic bridges, photo stops, and local insider tips for $44.
“Mark was incredible. Super knowledgeable, easy going, very personable and friendly, and he allowed more time for expressed points of interests for me. Couldn’t be more happy with my experience”
2-hour kayak lessons on Lady Bird Lake in Austin. Learn basics, paddle past skyline and bat bridge at your pace for $30.
“Fun, exciting and you will get a little wet. Shawn was very friendly and I definitely recommend trying”
Clear-bottom kayak on Lady Bird Lake with Austin skyline views, South Congress bats, and Barton Creek springs. About 2.5 hours for $55.
“The tour was excellent. We ended up being the only people on tour, so it was essentially a private tour. We were able to get very close to the bars under the Congress Street bridge. It was awesome. The views of downtown Austin from Lady Bird Lake were amazing, especially to see the difference between…”
A 2-hour Everglades dolphin and birding boat tour for small groups, with expert naturalist guidance and close wildlife viewing in a quiet powerboat.
“Dan was a great tour guide. We saw several dolphins, a manatee, and lots of birds. Dan explained the ecosystem of the area and new all the mangroves and his way around and through them like the expert he was. I highly recommend this tour.”
Rent a kayak or canoe on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, paddle past the skyline, reach Barton Springs, and enjoy a quick swim.
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A 2-hour Cape May cruise for dolphins and birds, led by a marine guide, with coffee, juice, and danishes plus lighthouse and Victorian views.
“The boat was very comfortable. The crew was knowledgeable. And while nature is unpredictable we did see a lot of dolphins which made it even better”
Private 2.5-hour Everglades birding and photo safari by quiet power boat from Parkway Marina. Watch birds and wildlife with a naturalist.
“Friendly, knowledgeable guide who knew how to put photographer in good positions to get great images!”
Paddle a downtown Austin kayak route on Lady Bird Lake for about two hours, passing the Congress Ave Bat Bridge and beyond toward Barton Springs.
“We rented for 2 hrs I’d recommend nothing less! Must take the left hand turn down & around. This experience was everything I’d hoped for with my husband & son!”
Paddle Austin’s Lady Bird Lake on a SUP for $55, with skyline photos, bat views, and a Barton Springs swim break.
“I didn’t know it was individual rental!”
Drive a GPS-guided GoCar loop through San Diego’s key sights, from Old Town and Little Italy to Petco Park, Hillcrest, and back.
“The activity is amazing to discover quickly San Diego. We got 2 GoCar as we were 4 participants. If you join the activity check your GiCar conditions before departure: The GPS of 1 car was not working and the GoCar accelerator was not working well.they should improve the GoCar maintenance. Also note it is not…”
Drive Monterey Bay in an open-top GoCar with GPS, ocean views, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and Pacific Grove’s butterfly sanctuary.
Every flyway worth the early start, region by region.
