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.

COSTA RICA! LAST CALL HUMMINGBIRDS & QUETZALS March 22 - 29, 2024 Resplendent Quetzal, Costa Rica. Photo: Gina Nichol Info & reservations> Contact [email protected] to hold your place!

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LATEST NEWS> The Urban Birder presents In Conservation With… Gina Nichol Thursday, December 14, 2023 2 PM Eastern Time via Zoom For information & to register > MINNESOTA Boreal Special! With Frank Nicoletti LAST CALL February 22 - 27, 2024 Photos: Evening Grosbeak & Great Gray Owl in Minnesota by Gina Nichol Info & reservations> Contact [email protected]

Recent Trip Reports:
Panama 2023>
Spanish Pyrenees 2023 (pdf)>
Borneo 2023>
Lesvos, Greece 2023>
Morocco 2023>
Costa Rica Hummingbird/Quetzal 2023>
Costa Rica Toucan/Tanager 2023>
Minnesota 2023 (pdf)>
Lesser Antilles 2023>
Jamaica 2022>
Northwest Argentina 2022 (pdf)>
Chile I 2022>
Chile II 2022 (pdf)>
Lesvos Fall Migration 2022>
Pantanal & Jardim 2022>
Mongolia 2022>
Colombia Mitu 2022>
Lesvos Spring 2022>
Costa Rica 2022>
Costa Rica Private Tour 2022>
Serbia 2022>

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.