Birding Bonanza

6 days
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Explore three of the nation’s top birding destinations to spot sandhill cranes, western tanagers and myriad other species as you learn from experts and add to your birding list.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • View the migration of Sandhill Cranes during an exploration of the Sulphur Springs Valley
    • Enjoy opportunities to spot key species inside the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, encompassing 57,000 acres teeming with birds
    • Experience premier birding amid the peaks and canyons of the Huachuca Mountains and observe the many water bird species living on and around Patagonia Lake

What's this trip about?

    Explore three of the nation’s top birding destinations to spot sandhill cranes, western tanagers and myriad other species as you learn from experts and add to your birding list.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Birding
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

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Itinerary

Day
1 Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation, Bird Class Sierra Vista AZ D Sierra Suites Activity note: Hotel check-in available by 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the lo...
Day
2 Sulphur Springs Valley, Whitewater Draw Seasonal Wetland Sierra Vista AZ B,L,D Sierra Suites Activity note: Walking approx. 1 mile; about 2 hours on our feet; level ground. Driving approx. 65 miles one way to Sulphur Springs Valley; over 2 hours, with stops. ...
Day
3 San Pedro National Conservation Area, Mary Jo’s Feeders Sierra Vista AZ B,L,D Sierra Suites Activity note: Walking approx. 1.5 miles; about 3 hours; along the San Pedro River; level path. Driving approx. 30 miles; about 1 hour. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. ...
Day
4 Patagonia Lake State Park, Paton’s Center for Hummingbirds Sierra Vista AZ B,L,D Sierra Suites Activity note: Walking approx. 1.5 miles; about 3 hours; level trails. Driving approx. 160 miles roundtrip west to the Patagonia area; about 3 hours. Breakfast: Ho...
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5 Birding in Hua chuca Mountains & Canyons Sierra Vista AZ B,L,D Sierra Suites Activity note: Walking approx. 1.5 miles; about 3 hours; uneven trails. Driving approx. 25 miles; about 1 hour. All visitors to Fort Huachuca must have a current, valid passport. Fo...
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6 Ramsey Canyon Nature Conservancy, Program Concludes Sierra Vista AZ B,L Activity note: Walking approx. 1/2 mile; about 1.5 hours; well-maintained trails. Driving approx. 15 miles roundtrip; less than 1 hour, with many stops for wildlife viewing. Breakfast: E...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,219
Price per day$203
Last Updated: 8/27/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.3/5  Great
Excellent
236
Great
9
Average
2
Disappointing
9
Terrible
46
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Nancy

Feb 2020

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Wide variety of birds in a spectacularly beautiful location

This program is a must for birders. Wide variety of birds i...

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Chuck

Feb 2020

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This was a great experience

This was a great experience. I learned a lot and had some fun. I would definitel...

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Paula

Feb 2020

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The experience exceeded our expectations

We enjoyed the birding bonanza very much and the experience exceeded our expectations. The chance to see life list birds, wildlife and flora of the region was just w...

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Andrew

Apr 2019

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Superb location

Have enjoyed many Road Scholar birding trips since 2015 and this was a true 'bonanza' as it provided the most species of all so far - in excess of 130 in a mere four...

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Grace

Apr 2019

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It was a joyful experience

This was a wonderful trip. The trip leaders were knowledgeable and helpful and fun to get along with. We didn’t see every possible bird, but we saw so many special o...

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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