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 Price (Per person): EUR4,695 (USD5,287 * GBP4,110 * AUD7,828)

Single Supplement: EUR420 (USD473 * GBP368 * AUD700)

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 (USD5,405 * GBP4,202 * AUD8,003)

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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 (USD5,518 * GBP4,290 * AUD8,169)

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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 Shearwaters. 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

8 with local 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

Lev Frid
DB, Guyana - Birds & Wildlife II 2025

I really enjoyed having Lev as a tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and helpful and great at giving directions to see "hidden" birds in the jungle.

Glen Valentine
TS, India - Northern: Birds & Tigers (Small Group) 2026

Glen ran an excellent tour for northern India and the Assam extension. He knows his birds and keeps guests informed about sightings as well as distinguishing bird features. His calming influence during times of stress helps the support staff and guests. We loved his enthusiasm and energy.

Quinton Paul Josop
SA, Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2026

Paul brought in his wealth of experience. He worked well with Ashoka to make sure nothing was lost in translation. One member sustained an injury on day 1, probably because he declined the extra help offered on a slightly slippery walk. Paul and Ashoka took charge of the situation immediately, made sure the rest of the group was comfortable while getting help. It was incredible that the injured person managed to complete the trip with a walker. Ashoka is a highly experienced local guide. He went out of the way to accommodate our birding and non-birding (request to try local food) requests. Both Paul and Ashoka were always calm and very pleasant, paying individual attention to every person and ensured we had a memorable experience.

André Bernon
DE, Thailand - Asian Birding at its Best II 2025

Note that some of the comments I made regarding the Thailand extension apply to the main Thailand tour. I liked the sequence of sites visited; it ensured the Spoonbill Sandpiper was seen early on and then designed to minimize travel. Staying multiple nights at one site is always appreciated and seemed to be done as much as possible. The guides made special efforts to see bird species sought by the group; we saw more bird species than I expected. The drivers were excellent and also one of them, Jaime, was a good birder who helped the guides track down some species; it was an asset to have internet while in the vehicles. The drivers also produced an excellent video of the trip - a nice touch; they also did an excellent job with mid-morning breaks. I especially enjoyed visiting a hide all morning early on in the trip - it gave us a chance to see some elusive species but also several species very well. One morning was spent looking for a rare duck; I would have rather spent the time looking for a variety of Thai species. Quite a bit of birding was done along roads - it might have been better to bird trails etc. if they are available and afford good views of birds pointed out. Food was excellent (Uthai selected great dishes for the group) and accomodations were good. It was an enjoyable trip with rewarding looks at many of the bird species seen.

Glen Valentine
MW, Indonesia - Buru Extension II 2025

The Buru extension following the RWPI Cruise was fantastic. I feel sorry for those on the main tour that did not take this extension. The birds were fabulous, Glen was a superb guide, and the scenery great. Glen did a great job trying to get us on all the birds, even the most rare and elusive. Again, flexibility was a key element in the success of the trip. I can't think of anything about the trip that could be done to improve it.

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