28 Apr 2027 - 04 May 2027 (7 days)
EUR3,295 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Yeray Seminario
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,295 (USD3,779 * GBP2,877)
Single Supplement: EUR360 (USD413 * GBP314)
Flight costs (Linked Tour): EUR170 (USD195 * GBP148)
Pricing notes : Linked flight price is for Barcelona to Tenerife flight
26 Apr 2028 - 02 May 2028 (7 days)
EUR3,400 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Yeray Seminario
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,400 (USD3,900 * GBP2,969)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Linked flight price is for Barcelona to Tenerife flight
25 Apr 2029 - 01 May 2029 (7 days)
EUR3,600 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Javi Elorriaga
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,600 (USD4,129 * GBP3,144)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Linked flight price is for Barcelona to Tenerife flight
These sun-drenched islands, belonging to Spain, lie just north of the African coastline and the Tropic of Cancer and were known by the Greeks as the remnants of the lost Kingdom of Atlantis. The earliest settlers were the Gaunches, sturdy people with blue eyes and fair hair, who were eventually displaced by Spanish invaders before finally settling in South America. Called the “Garden of Europe” due to a wonderful climate, it’s a place where flowers and vegetables can be grown in the middle of the European winter.
On this tour, we visit the desert-like landscape of Fuerteventura to the moist forested slopes of Tenerife, a volcanic island with huge tracts of solidified lava. The isolation of these islands has favoured the evolution of endemic forms of species including Laurel and Bolle’s Pigeons, Canary Islands Stonechat, Goldcrest (Canary Island Kinglet), Canary Island Chiffchaff as well as Tenerife Blue Chaffinch. This promises to be a pleasant week with comfortable hotels, excellent cuisine, stunning scenery and a selection of island endemics.
Laurel & Bolle’s Pigeons; Canary Islands Stonechat; Canary Islands & Tenerife Blue Chaffinches; Goldcrest (Canary Island Kinglet); Canary Islands Chiffchaff; Atlantic Canary; Berthelot’s Pipit; Great Grey Shrike; Trumpeter Finch; Barbary Partridge; Cream-colored Courser; Black-bellied Sandgrouse; endemic sub-species or races of African Houbara; Common Buzzard; Greater Spotted Woodpecker; European Robin; African Blue Tit; Egyptian Vulture.
Barbary Ground Squirrel
open ocean, coastline, pine & laurel forest, woodland, reservoirs, gravel plains, lava fields
The weather and temperatures can be variable, ranging from warm to mild, but colder weather to be expected during the evenings.
6 with 1 Tour leader
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.
Suitable for all birding / wildlife interest levels.
Comfortable.
Moderate to easy. Most species provide good visuals in open conditions.
Spectacular volcanic scenery, rarely visited islands, excellent cuisine
Good to very good. Some species may be distant of obscured, landscapes can be harsh/bright depending on time of day.
While the birding was more difficult, the guides knowledge on where to search for some of the key species. Helped the group find a number of very interesting species of birds.
The guides continued their superb and tireless efforts to find bird species during the extension to the main tour.
We saw all 19 endemics as well as all of those where splits may be likely in the future. Dušan is a tireless guide. Never gives up for the best view. Our local guide, Alcides, has astonishing eyes and ears and knows every inch of his island! Cannot imagine a better local guide. Also, wish to put in a good word for our driver to and from the airport, Carlos. Please keep Carlos on board. Great trip. My shortest birding trip and, I learned, too short for me—could have stayed longer.
Great lead
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.
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