05 May 2027 - 17 May 2027 (13 days)
USD4,900 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour Price (Per person): USD4,900 (GBP3,753 * EUR4,290 * AUD7,108)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
03 May 2028 - 15 May 2028 (13 days)
USD5,100 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour Price (Per person): USD5,100 (GBP3,906 * EUR4,465 * AUD7,398)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Our comprehensive Central and Eastern European birding tour takes in several unique areas situated in four countries: the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Though the focus is essentially upon the region’s birds, we will certainly not neglect the many cultural and historical sites and old towns that we will encounter. Indeed, this is a region steeped in history, both ancient and recent, and there will be opportunities to opt out of some of the birding excursions for those who wish to take in a little history instead.
Central and Eastern Europe are quite simply superb for birds and birdwatchers. There are plenty of 'eastern' specialties that rarely, if ever, venture into the western regions of the continent; in fact, many species are far more abundant and easier to find in the east, no doubt due to its lack of development compared to the more affluent west. The likes of Pygmy Cormorant, Ferruginous Duck, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Saker Falcon, Little Crake, Syrian, Grey-headed and White-backed Woodpeckers (in fact, all 10 European woodpecker species are possible on this tour!), River Warbler and Lesser Grey Shrike are some of the species that come to mind. We also spend some time near the Mediterranean, taking in the delights of Croatia for Rock Partridge, Black-eared Wheatear, Eastern Orphean Warbler, Sombre Tit, Western Rock Nuthatch and Black-headed Bunting. Other more widespread but no less spectacular birds include Golden Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Great Bustard, Common Crane, Eurasian and Little Bittern, Black Woodpecker and the beautiful Bluethroat.
We will stay in small guesthouses in good birding locations throughout this tour, and food will always consist of local cuisine. Several of the areas we visit are also wine-growing regions and we will no doubt sample a few!
Ferruginous Duck, Pygmy Cormorant, Eurasian & Little Bittern, Bearded Reedling, Eurasian Spoonbill, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Saker Falcon, Red-footed Falcon colonies, Long-legged Buzzard, Little Crake, Great Bustard, Kentish Plover, Caspian Gull, White-winged Tern, Alpine Swift, European Roller, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, European Green, Black, White-backed, Middle Spotted & Syrian Woodpecker, Tawny Pipit, Barred, Moustached, Cetti's, Subalpine, Eastern Orphean & River Warbler, Collared Flycatcher, Eurasian Penduline Tit, Short-toed Treecreeper, Lesser Grey Shrike, Eurasian Golden Oriole, Rock Partridge, Black-eared Wheatear, Sombre Tit, Western Rock Nuthatch and Black-headed Bunting.
Roe Deer, Red Deer, Red Fox, Common Souslik, bats
Wetlands (reed-beds, lakes, fishponds, marshes, riverine woods), coniferous and deciduous woodlands, mountain crags, grasslands
temperate, mainly mild
8 with 1 local leader
moderate, there will be a few walks in hilly country so a general level of fitness is required but mostly on flat, lowland terrain
comfortable (but not luxurious) guest houses & hotels
moderate
200
ancient historical buildings & sites, great scenery, excellent food & wine
good
What a great experience! Everything was as you told us in the pre-departure literature, so we were well-prepared. Rob was an excellent tour leader. His vast experience in conservation, core knowledge of birds and bird behavior, and his enthusiasm was generously shared with the group. He modeled proper trail behavior and made sure that everyone “saw the bird”. The local guides were top-notch and took good care of the group. I also learned so much from the better birders in the group. Highly recommended!
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.
This was a great tour and exceeded all my very high expectations. Having both Glen and Dušan as leaders was like having two olympians on your high school basketball team. As usual, the vehicles were too small for me, but Glen kindly allowed me to ride in the seat with the most legroom when possible. I have subsequently found out that I am definitely an outlier as far as client size is concerned. The tour was well planned, the schedule and guides flexible enough to work around complications, and the logistics aside from a glitch picking us up at the airport well executed.
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.
Another great tour. Between the leader, Paul Josop, and the local leader, Ashoka, it was a great team that got all the endemic and lots more. It was a fun trip and Paul handled the group dynamics very well. Fantastic trip!!
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