Belize & Guatemala - Bird Photography Tour 2025

29 May 2025 - 09 Jun 2025 (12 days)

USD4,500 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD4,500 * GBP3,552 * EUR4,299 * AUD7,072

Belize & Guatemala - Bird Photography Tour 2026

10 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2026 (12 days)

USD4,700 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD4,700 * GBP3,709 * EUR4,490 * AUD7,386

Tiny Belize, the only English-speaking Central American nation, supports the highest density of Jaguar known to man and claims the world’s second largest barrier reef. Our tour begins in Belize, taking in La Milpa, a large series of Mayan ruins full of birds. We’ll next head to the famed Crooked Tree Sanctuary, where opportunities for many Yucatan endemics are plentiful. Waterbirds of all sorts abound, and there is a great chance to get up close and personal with the spectacular Jabiru, the largest flying bird in the New World!

Crossing into Guatemala, we take in the remarkable Mayan temple complexes and cities of Tikal National Park that dominate the region of Petén. Here we target such highly sought-after species as the remarkable Ocellated Turkey, Black-throated Shrike-Tanager, Pale-billed Woodpecker, Mayan Antthrush, Tropical Royal Flycatcher and the impressive Great Curassow! This northern Petén region of Guatemala is covered in extensive lowland rainforest harbouring many special birds of the Yucatan Peninsula and other more widespread forest species, most of which will represent new species for our tour. Not only is the birding superb, but mammal viewing and fascinating historical insights only add to our appreciation of the area. Leaving the Petén area behind, we head into the Guatemalan highlands to seek out Resplendent Quetzal, Russet-crowned Motmot, Rufous Sabrewing, Blue-and-white Mockingbird, Pink-headed Warbler, Guatemalan Pygmy Owl and Collared Trogon.

Highlights

  • Diverse Habitats: The tour covers a wide range of habitats, from rainforests and archaeological sites to wetlands and coastal lagoons, providing opportunities to see and photograph a diverse array of species.
  • Central America’s most sacred (and attractive?) bird, the Resplendent Quetzal, both the national bird and currency of Guatemalan!
  • Cultural Significance: The tour visits several cultural sites such as La Milpa and Tikal that double up as excellent birding, wildlife and photographic sites.

Top Birds

Ocellated Turkey; Jabiru; Snail Kite; Great Curassow; Black & Ornate Hawk-Eagles; Roseate Spoonbill; Yucatan & Yellow-headed Amazons; Sungrebe; Boat-billed & Agami Herons; Green & Red-legged Honeycreepers; Great Curassow; Montezuma Oropendola; Russet-crowned & Turquoise-browed Motmots; Resplendent Quetzal; Pink-headed Warbler; Rivoli’s Hummingbirds; White-necked, Rufous & Violet Jacobins; Wedge tailed Sabrewing; Velasquez's Woodpecker; Red-faced & Olive Warblers; Blue-and-white Mockingbird.

Top Mammals

Central America Howler Monkey; Central America Spider Monkey; White-nosed Coati; Central American Agouti; Red Brocket Deer; Northern Grey Fox; Grey Four-eyed Opossum.

Habitats Covered

Rainforest, cloudforest, dry forest, submontane wet forest, mixed temperate forest, coffee fincas, lakes, shoreline, marshes

Expected Climate

Mostly warm and humid tropical conditions; some cool to cold mornings at higher altitudes

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper Leader

Tour Pace & Walking

Moderate. Suitable for most photography / birding / wildlife interest levels. Our Bird Photo Tours are a hybrid between our Classic birding tours and dedicated photographic tours. You don’t have to be a professional photographer or have the biggest lens; this is for everyone with an interest in photography and birding. Whether you’re using a bridge camera or the latest body and prime lens, our aims are the same. • These tours are not aimed at seeing the most species possible on the route, rather taking time to photograph key targets and any other interesting species we may find. Naturally, the overall species list will be lower than a comparable birding focused tour. • Whilst we may use blinds, feeders and hide setups on some of these tours, we will not be spending an entire day nor even several hours fixed in one spot. • These tours are suitable for photographers who prefer opportunistic photography over entire days in a hide. • Our leaders will assist in helping everyone secure good photographic opportunities and advise as much as they can on camera setup. However, they are not professional photographic tour leaders.

Accommodation

Comfortable, some lodges are simple/rustic.

Ease of Birding

Moderate, several forest skulkers & some low-density targets. Garden & lodge birding typically easier offering good visuals of many species. Limited time to find all specialties, focus on photography.

Photographic Opportunities

Good overall. Some species are seen within the forest, or in the upper canopy. Some lodges have good feeder setups.

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