Founded by tour leader and naturalist Gina Nichol, Sunrise Birding LLC has gained a reputation for using the best local guides in combination with our expert leaders and finding the target species and seeing them well—all at a reasonable pace and for a value price.

The success of our tours has attracted world-wide attention and a loyal following. See what the buzz is about! The photo galleries, trip reports, and clients speak for themselves!

Our tours feature:
    • Carefully planned itineraries    
    • Great birding
    • Knowledgeable leaders, enthusiastic and eager to share their expertise
    • The best local guides, adept at finding the wildlife and making sure that everyone sees it.
    • Excellent value!

Our itineraries offer the benefits of small group travel including flexibility, attention to detail, pleasant camaraderie, reduced prices, reduced waiting times, and more opportunities to appreciate the unexpected.

We keep tour costs low and extremely competitive by minimizing administrative and advertising expenses. The result is tours that are affordable and offer exceptional value while maintaining the highest standards.

COLOMBIA Specialties of Mitú with Diego Calderon April 16 - 27, 2023 Info & reservations> Contact [email protected]

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LATEST NEWS TEXAS Winter Specialties February 11 - 19, 2023> Info & reservations> With Frank Gallo! Contact [email protected]

Recent Trip Reports:
Chile I 2022>
Chile II 2022 (pdf)>
Lesvos Fall Migration 2022>
Mongolia 2022>
Colombia Mitu 2022>
Lesvos Spring 2022>
Costa Rica 2022>
Costa Rica Private Tour 2022>
Serbia 2022>
Lesvos Fall Migration 2021>
Spain 2021>
Texas 2020 (pdf)>
Costa Rica 2020 (pdf)>
Japan 2020>
New Zealand 2019>
Peru: Manu Road 2019>
Panama Dragonflies & Nature 2019 (pdf)>
Borneo 2019>
MORE REPORTS>

CSA TRAVEL PROTECTION> CSA (now Generali) offers coverage for pre-existing conditions when you purchase your policy before making your final tour payment. Please be sure to use Sunrise Birding's producer code: 20201123 when purchasing your policy. INSURE MY TRIP> Insure My Trip is a web site that allows you to compare trip insurance plans to find the right plan for you.