Bulgaria & Greece - Spring in the Balkans 2026

16 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 (16 days)

EUR4,695 1 SPACE AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,695 (USD5,290 * GBP4,084 * AUD7,723)

Single Supplement: EUR420 (USD473 * GBP365 * AUD691)

Bulgaria & Greece - Spring in the Balkans 2027

15 May 2027 - 30 May 2027 (16 days)

EUR4,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,800 (USD5,408 * GBP4,175 * AUD7,896)

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Bulgaria & Greece - Spring in the Balkans 2028

13 May 2028 - 28 May 2028 (16 days)

EUR4,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,900 (USD5,521 * GBP4,262 * AUD8,061)

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Spring in Bulgaria and Greece is a symphony of vibrant bird and wildlife. Our tour offers the opportunity to explore diverse habitats and witness the spectacle of migration. We search the Western Balkan Mountains, for powerful Golden Eagle against a backdrop of lush forests and rocky peaks before making our way into Greece. Here, Lake Kerkini transforms into a bustling avian hub, where Dalmatian Pelicans and Black Storks share the stage with a multitude of migrating warblers and raptors. The coastal wetlands around Maroneia provide a haven for a wide array of waterfowl and wading birds, and a spot of seawatching may reveal Yelkouan and Scopoli's Shearwates. The Dadia Forest are raptor rich with Cinereous Vulture, Eurasian Griffon and Golden Eagles ruling the skies.

The rolling Sakar Hills are a rich tapestry of steppe and woodland, offering up the melodious Calandra Lark and the acrobatic European Roller. We’ll spend the last week of our tour venturing into the breathtakingly beautiful Rhodope & Rila Mountains in search of Wallcreeper, several vultures, partridges and woodpeckers.

Each location offers a unique blend of wildlife experiences, creating an unforgettable journey through the natural wonders of the Balkans.

Top Birds

Bearded Reedling; Wallcreeper; Rock & Chukar Partridges; Hazel Grouse; Corn Crake; Sombre & Crested Tits; White-tailed, Eastern Imperial & Golden Eagles; Cinereous & Egyptian Vultures; Eurasian Griffon; Levant Sparrowhawk; Syrian, White-backed, Grey-headed & Black Woodpeckers; Spotted Nutcracker; Masked & Woodchat Shrikes; Western Rock Nuthatch; Sardinian, Barred, Eastern Orphean, Eastern Subalpine & Eastern Bonelli’s Warblers; Ring Ouzel; Great White & Dalmatian Pelicans; Pygmy Cormorant; Rufous-tailed Bush Robin; Yelkouan & Scopoli's Shearwaters; Audouin's Gull; Spur-winged Plover; Eastern Black-eared Wheatear; Goldcrest; Firecrest; Ortolan, Black-headed & Cirl Buntings.

Habitats Covered

marshes, rivers, delta, lakes, coastlines, mountains, pine & conifer forest, olive groves, Mediterranean scrub,

Expected Climate

Mediterranean, with warm days and cool nights which can be cold at altitude. Occasional cool & wet day with afternoon thunder showers possible.

Max Group Size

1-6 with local leader / 12 with 1 local leader & 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Suitable for all birding levels.

Accommodation

Comfortable.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to undemanding. Most species provide good visuals in open conditions.

Other Attractions

Rila Monastery

Photographic Opportunities

Worthwhile to good +.

What our clients say about us

Nigel Redman
CG, Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension 2026

Our local guide was very nice; however his English language skills could be improved. The accommodation was very nice. I have told many people about Rockjumper. I value the time and effort spent in ensuring our trips are memorable. I can’t sing the praises of the office staff enough. Thanks so much. I’m already looking for my next trip with you. Katy

Dušan Brinkhuizen
LG, Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola I 2026

Excellent tour. Accommodations were as good as could be expected given the isolated areas we needed to reach to see all the endemics. We saw them all. Dusan and the two local guides were exceptional at finding the birds and getting us on them. The vehicle fit our purpose, the luggage trailer was a great idea, and our driver Jose was very professional.

André Bernon
RA, Thailand - Southern Extension II 2025

The guides continued their superb and tireless efforts to find bird species during the extension to the main tour.

Stephan Lorenz
HL, Bolivia - Palkachupa Cotinga & Inti Tanager Extension 2025

The trip was run superbly from start to finish. The logistics, despite some difficulties imposed by weather conditions and countrywide fuel shortages, were impeccable and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Stephan did a superb job in ensuring that we all saw as many of the species as possible. He is an accomplished guide and I enjoy traveling with him.

Stephan Lorenz
SW, China - Southeast in Winter 2026

I was extremely pleased with this tour. The local guide, Jason, was very helpful and Stephan was extremely knowledgeable and excellent at finding all the targets that we were looking for. I would travel anywhere at any time with him again.

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