01 May 2027 - 14 May 2027 (14 days)
EUR4,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,300 (USD5,001 * GBP3,758 * AUD7,223)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
29 Apr 2028 - 12 May 2028 (14 days)
EUR4,500 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,500 (USD5,234 * GBP3,933 * AUD7,559)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Dates have not been set for 2026 as yet.
Embark on a photographic odyssey through the diverse landscapes of Croatia, Slovenia and Austria! This tour begins on the starkly beautiful Pag Island, Croatia, searching for Rock Partridge against a lunar-like backdrop. Journey to the dramatic canyons of Paklenica National Park, home to the elusive Western Rock Nuthatch and Sombre Tit before exploring the revitalized Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve, a haven for Little Terns and Melodious Warblers. We’ll then venture into the Slovenian Karst, seeking out Short-toed Snake Eagle and Alpine Swift before enjoying the natural wonder of Lake Cerknica, a haven for Corn Crakes and White-tailed Eagles. We’ll ascend to higher altitudes in pursuit of Alpine Accentor and Wallcreeper before focusing on the forests of Koroška, where we'll stalk the magnificent Western Capercaillie and the elusive Ural Owl.
As the tours starts to wind down, we'll utilize specialized hides and drinking stations to capture images of Eurasian Hoopoe and European Bee-eater before venturing to the Hungarian borderlands, seeking out the iconic Great Bustard in its elaborate courtship displays. This region also offers prime habitat for Montagu's Harrier, Short-eared Owl, and the striking Syrian Woodpecker. Our tour will conclude at the renowned Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park, where we'll witness the spectacle of bird migration, with opportunities to photograph White-tailed and Eastern Imperial Eagles soaring amidst the Pannonian lakes. Get ready to capture frame-worthy moments against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.
Highlights
European Bee-eater; Eurasian Hoopoe; Common Cuckoo; Red-backed Shrike; European Green, Syrian & Black Woodpeckers; Common Redstart; White-throated Dipper; Eurasian Pygmy & Ural Owl; White-tailed & Eastern Imperial Eagles; Great Bustard; Moustached Warbler;
Alpine Marmot; Alpine Ibex
Wetlands, oxbow lakes, grasslands, alpine areas, karst, coastal areas.
Warm and pleasant in the lowlands, can be cool to cold in the mountains.
8 with 1 Local Leader
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.
Comfortable. • 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.
Comfortable with en suite facilities.
Birding is undemanding. Primary focus is photography.
Good to excellent. Several professionally built, well located hides & blinds. Some stalking & opportunist photography.
We chose our China SE in Winter 2026 tour because Stephan is the guide ! Like all the trips we went with him before, we had a great time with him and the team members. Stephan was professional, knowledgable, persistent, energetic and caring. We would definitely tour with him again, in the very near future, we hope !
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.
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.
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.
Our trip to Madagascar was wonderful! Rockjumper did a great job with tour logistics, lodging, etc. Best of all was our guide! Lev Frid is an amazing birding/nature guide. He is incredibly good at not only hearing, identifying and finding the birds, but Lev is also able to quickly (and patiently) help all the tour participants get on the birds. In addition, he is just a really fun guy to be with. His sense of humor kept us laughing and his wealth of birding stories kept everyone interested and engaged during the trip. It was amazing to see the wildlife of Madagascar and having Lev as a guide made our experience that much better.
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