Half Day Tour Bird Watching in the Sierra de Bahoruco

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The tour will be in a comfortable safari, we will explore different trails and strategic areas of the Sierra de Bahoruco, in search of the most fascinating and unique birds in the region. In addition, you will be able to learn more about their natural habitat and their customs, while you enjoy the beautiful landscape that surrounds us.

It doesn't matter if you are a bird expert or a beginner, our professional and certified guide will always be willing to help you and share his knowledge about birds and nature in general. In addition, our tour is ideal for photography lovers, since you will have the opportunity to capture incredible images of the birds and the landscape.

These are some of the birds that you will have the opportunity to see during our bird watching tour in the Sierra de Bahoruco: the crow, the canary, the Selle thrush, the Bahorucos chirrí, the chicuí, the white-winged stork, the Sierra parrot and the gray-haired maroíta.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Breakfast

What to expect

  1. Pedernales
    45m
    Departure from your accommodation and/or from the meeting point marked in the tour details.

    The tour is guided by an expert in birds and nature, who will share his knowledge and experience with the participants.

    They will be guided through the Jaragua and Sierra de Bahoruco national parks to find unique species such as the Canary, Zorzal de la Selle, Chirrí de los Bahorucos, Chicuí, Cigüita Aliblanca, Cotorrita de Sierra, and Maroíta Canosa.
  2. Jaragua National Park
    45m · Admission ticket included
    We continue along the "El Aceitillar" highway, until we reach the fork in the Hoyo de Pelempito visitor center.

    As we pass through this unique highway in the country, in just 30 km we can cover all the climatic zones and their corresponding forests, beginning with the dry forest of the Jaragua National Park and culminating in the Aceitillar pine forest.
  3. Sierra de Bahoruco National Park
    6h · Admission ticket included
    If you are a lover of bird watching, the Sierra de Bahoruco is a destination that you cannot miss.

    Here you will find a wide variety of endemic and migratory birds in an impressive natural environment, with a rich biodiversity that will leave you speechless.

    On this tour of the Sierra de Bahoruco you will also be able to observe that it is the breeding habitat for the Pterodroma hasitata, an almost Critically Endangered seabird, and it is a highly relevant site for 31 species of Neotropical migratory birds that visit during the winter. of North America.

    That is why the IBA-SB is considered a vital non-reproduction area for 21 of them.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

When making the reservation, simply indicate the name of your hotel or accommodation in Pedernales, and we will coordinate the pick-up at the agreed time. This service is available to all tour participants, allowing them to enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of being transported without problems.

It is important to note that our collection service only applies within the radius of Pedernales, which includes all areas of the city. If your accommodation is located in other areas outside this radius, we recommend that you contact us to assess the possibility of providing you with a suitable alternative.

Our team of professional tour guides and drivers will be happy to receive you at your place of accommodation and accompany you throughout the tour, providing valuable information and making sure your experience is unforgettable.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You need to bring your own equipment such as binoculars, telescope, camera, comfortable clothing and walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat.
  • Ask about the bird species that can be seen in the area and if there is a specific season to see certain species.
  • At the end of the tour, travelers will be brought back to the meeting point to be dropped off at the same place where they were picked up.
  • The tour guide will be available to answer questions and provide information on the flora and fauna of the area.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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