01 May 2027 - 14 May 2027 (14 days)
EUR4,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,300 (USD4,897 * GBP3,745 * AUD7,464)
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 (USD5,125 * GBP3,919 * AUD7,811)
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.
Thanks Stephan for a fantastic tour. The stay at the Monastery was especially memorable.
Both Andre and Uthai were remarkably tireless and effective in finding and identifying birds, including some of the most elusive species in Thailand. They also did a great job of organizing the logistics of the trip. Our meals were already prepared when we arrived at restaurants and all of the hotel arrangements were handled smoothly. We probably will not consider going on another standard Rockjumper trip. Birding steadily from dawn to after dark was a bit much, especially for 22 uninterrupted days. This pace is appropriate for most serious birders so I don’t fault the guides, but we plan to shift to a style of traveling in which we can set our own schedule. We might consider one of Rockjumper's relaxed tours, but we're not concerned about long hikes and muddy trails as long as the schedule allows for a little down time to read, reflect and recover.
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.
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.
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.
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