Puerto Vallarta Bird Watching
DURATION: 4 HOURS
Bird watching is a fascinating outdoor activity. Due to its geographical position, Puerto Vallarta is, without a doubt, a perfect location, where on a relatively small area, we can observe a great variety of birds. Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable encounter with these birds, surrounded by exuberant vegetation in the company of biologists and specialists who will share with you their experience and knowledge.
BIRD WATCHING TOUR
The tour goes to the surroundings of Puerto Vallarta, in where we can visit different locations such as river, coastal lagoon and mountain, the place visit each tour depends on your interest and season. Our guides are Biologists with Masters Degree in Marine Ecology, Science Journalist and Professional Wildlife Photographer (National Geographic magazine and Animal Planet). This allows us to provide a qualified, specialized and professional service.
SCHEDULE
- 06:00- 07:30 (Appointment depends on your hotel area and season)
1.- OPEQUIMAR. This is located in Marina Vallarta. Just across the
street of Westin Resort & Spa Hotel
2.- PARADISE PLAZA. This Plaza is located in Nuevo
Vallarta, close to Paradise Village Hotel.Coffee, juice and cookies are served on the way to the observation area, while guests receive an educational explanation to introduce them to the world of birds as well as information about the various species of birds in the area and their habitat. - 08:00 Arrival to the bird sighting area. Birds are searched in the surrounds. Once the birds are found more information about the species is provided.
- 12:00 Arrival to Puerto Vallarta (We drop you back to your hotel).
SMALL GROUPS:
Maximum 8 persons per group.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
- 48 hours or more prior to excursion date – 100% refund
- 36 hours or more prior to excursion date – 50% refund or we will accept date changes
- 24 hours prior to excursion date – we will accept date changes but no refunds
- No shows or late arrivals – no refund (no refund will be given under any circumstance)
All changes are subject of availability. For group or private tour cancellations policies and more details please read our Terms & Conditions
- Black Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
- American Kestrel
- Common Ground-Dove
- Inca Dove
- Common Nighthawk
- Orange-fronted Parakeet
- Squirrel Cuckoo
- Groove-billed Ani
- Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
- Great Horned Owl
- Russet-crowned Motmot
- Great Horned Owl
- Russet-crowned Motmot
- Scrub Euphonia
- Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
- Acorn Woodpecker
- Lineated Woodpecker
- Ladder-Backed Woodpecker
- Ivory-billed Woodcreeper
- Lark Sparrow
- White Collared Seedeater
- Blue Mockingbird
- Tropical Mockingbird
- Social Flycatcher
- Least Flycatcher
- Great Kiskadee
- Vermilion Flycatcher
- Tropical Kingbird
- Blue Grosbeak
- Yellow Grosbeak
- Masked Tityra
- Tropical Parula
- House Finch
- Sinaloa Wren
- Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
- San Blas Jay
- Green Jay
- Nashville Warbler
- MacGillivray’s Warbler
- Wilson’s Warbler
- Yellow Breasted Chat
- Stripe-headed Sparrow
- Song Sparrow
- Varied Bunting
- Indigo Bunting
- Orange Breasted Bunting
- Paited Bunting
- Western Tanager
- Summer Tanager
- Great-tailed Grackle
- Streak-backed Oriole
- Bullock’s Oriole
- Orchard Oriole
- Yellow-winged Cacique
- Gray Saltator
- Rufous-backed Robin
- Gray-breasted Wood-wren
- Citreoline Trogon
- Elegant Trogon
NO we don’t do pick ups, first because the bay is really big and it will take an eternity, but most important because taxis have concessions at hotels and they are like a mafia. You will need to take a taxi to our meeting point as well back to your hotel.
PRICES
ADULTS 12+
90
77
CHILD 4-11
60
51
* INFANT 0-3 NO CHARGE
* IF YOU ARE TRAVELING WITH A BABY THAT YOU DON’T WANT OR CAN’T TO TAKE TO THE TOUR WE CAN BABYSIT. PLEASE CONTACT US.
SEASON
YEAR AROUND
AVAILABILITY
DAILY
INCLUDES
- SPECIALIST BILINGUAL GUIDE
- GROUND TRANSPORTATION
- BINOCULARS
- FIELD GUIDES
- LIGHT BREAKFAST
- BOTTLED WATER
- SOFT DRINKS
- FRUIT
- SNACKS
- PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
RESTRICTIONS
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR KIDS 2- YRS.
WHAT TO BRING & WEAR
• CONFORTABLE CLOTHES
• SWEATSHIRT, LIGHT JACKET OR WINDBRAKER
• $$$ FOR TIPS AND SOUVENIRS
TERMS & CONDITIONS
FOR CANCELLATION POLICIES AND MORE DETAILS PLEASE READ OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.