Summer Birdwatching Tour in the Bulgarian mountains

Summer Birdwatching Tour in the Bulgarian mountains

This summer birdwatching tour is exploring the diverse landscapes of Bulgaria's mountains and promises an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts. Bulgaria is known for its diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and numerous bird species, making it an ideal destination for birdwatching enthusiasts. On this exploring adventure you will visit Vitosha mountain, The Balkan, Sakar Mountain, The Rodophes and Pirin mountain, all homes of different and notable bird species, unique flora and fauna. Throughout your tour, our experienced ornithologists will provide expert guidance, sharing their knowledge of the local birdlife and ecosystems, ensuring an enriching and educational experience for all participants. Get ready to immerse yourself in the kingdom of birds amidst the unique beauty of Bulgarian nature!


Highlights:

  • Vitosha mountain - a mid-altitude mountain in very close vicinity to the capital Sofia, part of Via Aristotelis where the following bird species could be discovered: Corncrake, Tengmalm's and Scops Owl, Ring Ouzel, Pygmy Owl, Nightjar, Black, White-backed and Three-toed Woodpecker, Yellowhammer, Ortolan Bunting, Nutcracker
  • The Balkan Mountain – a habitat of Golden Eagle, Scops Owl, Isabelline Wheatear, Black-headed & Ortolan Bunting, Woodlark, Barred Warbler, Sombre tit, Bullfinch, Kinglets, Black, Middle-spotted & White-back Woodpecker, Nutcracker, Dipper, Ring Ouzel
  • Sakar Mountain - part of Via Aristotelis a project for conservation of the Lesser Kestrel (Imperial, Lesser Spotted, Booted Eagle, Spotted Eagle Long-legged Buzzard, Pallid and Montagu`s Harrier, Saker Falcon, Levant Sparrowhawk, Tawny Pipit, Calandra and Short-toed Lark, Masked Shrike, Stone Curlew, Olive-tree Warbler, Grey-headed, Middle Spotted and White-backed Woodpecker, Red-Backed Shrike, Corncrake, Pygmy Cormorant, Dalmatian Pelican, Ferroginous Duck, Great Snipe
  • Eastern and Central Rhodopes - Eastern Rhodopes are a desolated ornithologically important place including low-altitude mountain area with the cliffs over the meanders of Arda River near Madjarovo, a habitat of Black Stork, Griffon and Egyptian Vultures, Short-toed, White-tailed, Golden, Booted Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, Lanner Falcon, Scops Owl, Nightjar, Rufus-tailed and Blue Rock Thrush, Barred, Orphean, Sardinian and Subalpine Warblers, Cirl and Rock Buntings, Red-rumped Swallows, Black-eared Wheatears, Rock Nuthatch, Grey-headed, Green and Black Woodpecker. The Central Rhodopes is home of the Wallcreeper. 
  • Pirin Mountain – a habitat of Honey Buzzard, Long-legged Buzzard, Greater Short-toed & Calandra Lark, Barred Warbler, Olive-tree Warbler, Red-backed Shrike, Woodlark, Black-headed Bunting, Black-eared Wheatear, Subalpine and Sardinian Warbler, Sombre Tit
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Price Includes:
9 overnights in standard hotels and guesthouses with en-suite facilities incl. breakfast and 2 nights in a hut with shared facilities
Pick up/drop off at Sofia airport
English-speaking guide/ornithologist
Luggage and private transfers throughout the tour
VAT and all local taxes.

Not Included:
International and domestic flights
Meals not mentioned in the program
Insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Drinks
Entrance fees

Additional Services:
Small Group Supplement:
Supplement per pers at 2 p. - 180 EUR
Supplement per pers at 3 p. - 150 EUR


Summer Birdwatching Tour in the Bulgarian mountains (Rated 4.73 / 5 Based on 60 Reviews.)
Group Size
4-12
Reservation System Code
BGBIRDSTAND

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