Birding Cabo endemics & mini-pelagic 4 hrs

Program: B1A    

Departures : Daily reservation in advance is required 

Description: we will pick you up at your hotel and take you birding around los Cabos including a visit to San Jose estuary and other interesting sites, expect easy and moderate walks , then we will catch up a small boat and search for some of the pelagic present at different seasons of the year

 Goal: to see Yellowthroats, Thrashers , Pyrrhuloxia -Phoebes – Wrens –Woodpeckers- Kingbirds –Phainopepla- Flicker- Warblers – Gnatcatchers- Verdin – Orioles- in addition  and  take a small bay- tour to see few pelagic such as Frigatebird , Cormorants,  positive chances we have to enjoy different Boobies, Gulls ,Terns , murrelets and many more ......... 

• Includes: transportation, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a checklist to take home,
  
• Does not include: gratuities nor personal expenses
  
• Bring : light jacket, hat, sunblock  ( in many areas there are not ATM's bring cash for your personal expenses) wear comfortable clothing shoes such as tenis or hiking boots , bug repellent at your discretion  
• Cost: per person US$99.99 each 
•     Want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants       

  Birding Desert Specialties  

                                           5 hrs.

program : B1D

Departures: daily a reservation in advance is required Description:  The desert have its own beauty come discover and enjoy it , we will pick you up at your hotel and take you birding to the wilderness to the desert srubs around los cabos easy and moderate walks are included  

 Goal: to enjoy Thrashers, Hummingbirds, Cardinals, Pyrrhuloxias - Sparrows - Towhees  – Wrens – Woodpeckers- Kingbirds –Phainopeplas- Flickers- Hawks – Gnatcatchers- Verdins – Road runners,Flycatchers, interesting sparrows  and many more 

Includes : transportation & certified naturalist-guide , light regional breakfast, bottle of water, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home ,

does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses   

Cost:

Per person: US$135      

 want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants 

Birding Endemics & Desert Specialties combo

                                            6 hrs. 

Program : B1AD

Description:  these program is to save , time , money and effort combining 2 programs endemics and  desert ,  we will pick you up at your hotel and take you birding we will go in search of the endemics to their habitats' home also will visit  the wilderness, desert srubs around los cabos expect easy and moderate walks.  

Goal: to enjoy Thrashers, Hummingbirds, Cardinals, Pyrrhuloxias - Sparrows - Towhees  – Wrens – Woodpeckers- Kingbirds –Phainopeplas- Flickers- Hawks – Gnatcatchers- Verdins – Road runners,Flycatchers, interesting sparrows  and many more during the day we will take you to see the endemics . 

Includes : transportation & certified naturalist-guide , regional brunch,  bottle of water, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home. 

Does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses   

Cost:  

Per person: US$190

Want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants 

            Long Day Birding- 

Desert -Wetlands - Sea 

Program: B2

Departures: daily a reservation in advance is required 

Description: we will pick you at your hotel very early to go birding to wetlands-  away from los cabos , we will move to different sites to enjoy variety of birds from different habitats , we will have lunch-time and continue birding , in search of the birds of pray  and come back to hotel around 6pm.

Goal:  the highlights will be Yellow-footed gull , Mangrove warbler, Blue footed booby , you will enjoy more than 75 species of endemics, residents and migrants representing many families such as Ducks, Loons, Grebes, Frigatebirds , Boobies, Pelicans, Cormorants, Herons, Bitterns , Ibises , Vultures, Hawks, Eagles, Caracaras, Falcons, Rails, Gallinules and Coots. Plovers, Oystercatchers, Stilts , Avocets, Sandpipers, Phalaropes, Gulls, Terns, Pigeons, Doves, Roadrunners, Hummingbirds, Kingfishers , Woodpeckers, Flycatchers, Vireos, Crows , Jays, Larks, Swallows, Verdin, Wrens, Warblers, Gnatcatchers, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, Waxwings, Silky-flycatchers, Cardinals, Blackbirds, Finches, sparrows  And let’s see what else.

• Includes: transportation , munch bag for morning , regional lunch, water, sodas , use of scope and filed guides , a check-list to take home , park fees & permits ,  professional  bilingual guide,
  
• Does not include gratuities nor personal expenses
  
• Bring : light jacket, hat, sunblock  ( in many areas there are not ATM's bring cash for your personal expenses) wear  comfortable clothing shoes such as tenis or hiking boots , bug repellent at your discretion  

• Cost:
  Per person: US$250 

  3 or more persons:US$200 each  

  want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants 

  
  

Birding Sierra La Laguna Biosphere reserve 

a day program

Program:BS1

Dates: every Monday or any other day upon request.  

Description: We will pick you up early at your hotel to go birding Sierra la laguna Biosphere reserve in search of Cape pygmy owl , San Lucas robin , Baird's junco , Acorn woodpecker and many more sub species such as band-tailed pigeon , vireos, flycatchers, buntings  and many more , enjoy beautiful landscape , and much more 

Cost:

Per person: US$250 

3 or more persons : US$200 each

• Includes : Guide , Transportation , breakfast ,  lunch , use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home ,
  
• Does not include gratuities nor personal expenses (in small communities tree are not ATM's please bring cash for your expenses) 
  
• Bring: light jacket, comfortable clothing , hat,sun-block, walking shoes such as tenis or hiking boots , bug repellent at your discretion 

 San Jose Estuary - Guided Bird-watching & nature walk  3 hrs. 

program : B3 

Description:   Join us on a Guided walk at the estuary and learn about the conservation program launched by the local NGO's in coordination with Audubon and Sonoran Joint venture we will learn not only about the birds but the local history thought the eyes of a local naturalist.  

Goal:  To experience the estuary on a guided walk with focus on birding but also in local history and conservation program . along the walk we have positive chance to encounter the endemics , resident , migrant & vagrant birds.

Contribution per person:  US$77                 

   Reservation in advance is required 

• Includes : use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home.
  
• does not include transportation , gratuities nor personal expenses 
  
• Bring : light jacket, hat, sunblock  (in many areas there are not ATM's bring cash for your personal expenses) wear comfortable clothing shoes such as tenis or hiking boots , bug repellent at your discretion  
• want it in private basis ? please pay the amount of 4 participants 

  Birding Pelagic - Boat tour

 for people who get sea-sick 

Owls & Nighthawks   4 hrs.

program : BO

Departures: daily

Description:  Enjoy Owls & Nighthawks in their natural habitats, admire the country side,   The desert have particular areas they love  , we will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the wilderness near Los Cabos  expect easy moderate  walks 

Goal: to enjoy Owls & nighthawks any other bird will be a plus , depend on season of year there are different birds 

Includes : Transportation & certified naturalist-guide keen birder , bottle of water, use of optics & field-guides, park fees & permits.  Dinner or stargazing combination available at extra cost 

does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses   

Price per person:  US $135   

3 or more participants : US$110 each   

 Birds & whales cabo-combo  

                               (Dec 15th  - April 15)     

 1/2 day program.

Program: B10

Description: 

Perfect combination for nature lovers we will go birding to enjoy the endemics, migrants & desert residents , easy and moderate walk then go whale-watching enjoy the natural history and ecology of beautiful marine life , such as whales, dolphins, sea-lions, sea turtles beautiful colorful fish and more .

• Highlight :positive chances to encounter  endemic birds , pelagic birds, orcas, humpback , sei , blue , gray , sperm whales & dolphins  among other marine life 
  
• Includes: transportation round trip, naturalist guide and marine biologist , whale watching , permits & park entrance fees , bottled water a brunch bag. use of scope & field guides , a check-list to take home.  
• Bring: comfortable outdoor clothing, a light jacket or sweater is chilly in the morning , hat , sunblock, 
  
• Does not include: gratuities nor personal expenses (there might not be an ATM machine please bring cash for your expenses) 
  
• Timing 7 hrs. 
• Cost:
• Per person:  US$190
• 3 or more persons US$169 each          
   want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants 
  
  
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Birding & Snorkeling 

Cabo-pulmo marine park 

combo 

Program : B11

Cabo Pulmo is :                

“Hidden Baja Undersea Park , is the World’s Most Robust Marine Reserve” .- National geographic.

Scrips Institution Of Oceanography Writes:

Best Marine Reserve: Cabo Pulmo

• Includes: round transportation , bilingual naturalist , bottled water , lunch , bay tour & snorkel's gear & fins, the use of spotting scope & field guides , permits & park entrance fees, a check-list to take home. 
  
• Does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses ( please bring cash there are not ATM's at rural areas)
  
• Please bring: comfortable walking shoes such as tennis shoes or hiking boots, bathing suit , flip-flops & towel , No sunblock or bio-degradable sun block.

• Cost 
  Per person: US$250 each 

  3 or more :US$230 each        

  want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants 

Birding - Kayak & Snorkel  

 6 hrs.

Program: B14

Description:   a great family activity to spend a morning , we will pick you up early at your hotel to go birding with the goal to see the endemics , desert resident , migrant and vagrant birds , then go to a meeting point to get a basic class of kayak techniques and go kayak and snorkel  then drive back to hotel 

• Includes: round transportation , bilingual naturalist , bottled water , snacks , kayak-snorkel tour & snorkel's gear & fins, wetsuit if needed the use of spotting scope & field guides , permits & park entrance fees, a check-list to take home. 
  
• Does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses ( please bring cash there are not ATM's at rural areas)
  
• Please bring: comfortable walking shoes such as tennis shoes or hiking boots, bathing suit , beach sandals & beach towel , bio-degradable sun block.
• Price per person:      US$190          
     minimum 2 , small groups , want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants 
  
  

Birding & Resort Scuba Diving 6 hrs.

two exiting experiences 

(Non experience is necessary )

Program: B15

Description: Enjoy birding and the underwater world , you don't need to be experienced diver ,and learn about the natural world ,  after going birding in search of the endemics we will go to a diving school , a professional certified dive-master will give you a theory class , then we will go to practice and enjoy the underwater world , to a beautiful area nearby , you will feel as if you jumped into a large fishbowl the dive-master will be with you at all times and you can enjoy hundreds and hundreds of colorful fish  if you like it and you want to get certified diver that resort - dive counts as your first practice.

• Includes: round transportation , bilingual naturalist , bottled water , snacks , light lunch at a local restaurant , resort dive's gear , everything is needed for the scuba dive , the use of spotting scope & field guides , permits & park entrance fees, a check-list to take home. 
  
• Does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses ( please bring cash there are not ATM's at rural areas)
  
• Please bring: comfortable walking shoes such as tennis shoes or hiking boots for the birding portion , a bathing suit , beach sandals & beach towel , bio-degradable sun block.
• Price per person:      US$298          
     minimum 2 , small groups , want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants 
  
  

Birding Rim of Sierra la Laguna Biosphere Reserve

Birds & mule packing 

an overnight  camp 

Program : BS2

Departures: upon request we require a minimum of 2 participants 

Description: Be some of the only birders who successfully have seen the sierra endemic species of bird , flora & fauna.  

If you want to ensure 95%  to see the most secretive endemics such as baird's junco, san lucas robin , cape/baja pygmy owl , California gnatcatcher , acorn woodpecker, vireos among other interesting birds we must take you to the rim of Sierra la laguna .

we will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the rim of sierra by hiking & mule riding , go birding of course,  along the excursion you will learn about history , natural history , geology , traditions while enjoy the ride  it will be a successful memorable birding , the excursion is moderate, it is also appropriate for non birders but nature lovers. 

• Includes: round transportation , certified bilingual naturalist & keen birder, regional meals, 1 night lodging at  camp (tent, math & sleeping bag ,  use of spotting scope & field guides , permits & park entrance fees, a check-list to take home )
  
• Does not includes: gratuities nor personal expenses ( please bring cash there are not ATM's at rural areas)
  
• Please bring: your binoculars a day-backpack to carry in your shoulders, dress in layers comfortable outdoor clothing expect temperatures from 90F-30F,  hiking boots, bring only  toothbrush , a canteen with 1 liter of water to begin the day , a coffee-mug, a travel pillow , trekking-poles. you must be age  50 or less or in very good health condition to ride a mule .
• Price per person:      US$700          
•    minimum 2 , small groups , want it in private please pay the amount of 4 participants 
• Extra mule - rent for your back-packs or cargo add US$90 per mule 
• extra day US$150 per person per day. 

  Big year - Birding / your life list birding