| As well as the organised tours shown in our "Tours" section, Spainbirds offers its private-guide services (from half day to several); it can also draw up tailor-made itineraries for individuals, groups, clubs and associations. All you have to do is fill out the FORM and explain what type of trip you're interested in. In a few hours we'll send you a detailed estimate without any commitment on your part whatsoever. |
| DESTINATIONS FOR SINGLE DAY TRIPS |
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MADRID
Madrid is still an unknown region for many birders, however in a full day guided one can see Great and Little Bustards in the open fields of the North East side, Citril Finches in the Guadarrama mountains or even Spanish Imperial Eagle at El Pardo Nature Reserve, just to mention some of the species which still survive not further than 30 minutes driving from a city of 5 million inhabitants! For those who are also keen in museums, local food and red wine Madrid offers the travellers an interesting selection of possibilities... |
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GREDOS MOUNTAINS
The mountains of Gredos offer the chance to locate some of the most wanted species by foreign birders. In Spring and Summer these are one of the best mountains to see Bluethroat, Ortolan Bunting or Rufuous-tailed Rock Thrush amongst many others. Citril Finches are also present all year round while the iberian race of Pied Flycatcher is a regular breeding bird. In the grounds of our hotel breed European Nightjars, Dartford Warbler and Rock Bunting. |
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WETLANDS OF LA MANCHA
Between the pronvinces of Cuenca, Toledo and Ciudad Real extends a vast flat region known as La Mancha. Apart from big farms of grapes and olive trees plantations there are a complex of wetlands where many interesting birds still survive. In the winter thousands of Common Cranes can be easily seen here, however the Spring is the most exciting season with plenty
Collared Pratincoles, Purple Herons or Montagu's Harriers. But the most representative species of La Mancha is with no doubt the White-headed
Duck with several dozens of pairs breeding in this region. |
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EXTREMADURA
A journey of about two hours by road takes you to the wonderful land of Extremadura, one of the best areas for birding in Western Europe. Raptors gallore and steppe specialities are here the most representative birds... which includes Spanish Imperial Eagle, Black Vulture, Bonelli's Eagle, Azure-winged Magpie, Great Bustard, Litle Bustard, Black-bellied and Pin-tailed Sandgrouse all present all year round. |
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HOCES DEL DURATON NATURAL PARK
It is not possible to speck about the Hoces del Duratón Natural Park without mentioning Dupont's Lark. As close as one hour and a half driving from the city of Madrid one can find the best spot for the well called "diablo". Tawny Pipit, Short-toed Lark, Orphean and Spectacled Warbler can be also seen in Spring / Summer while Griffon Vultures, Golden Eagle, Red-billed Chough or Thekla Lark are present all year. |
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| PRICES |
One-day guided trip: € 150 - 1 person
A half-day guided trip: € 75 - 1 person
One-day guided trip: € 200 - 2 persons
A half-day guided trip: € 100 - 2 persons
Two-day guided trip: € 250 - 1 person
Two-day guided trip: € 350 - 2 persons
* The cost needs to be paid in cash (only euros are accepted) or through your credit card to the guide once the trip ends. We will provide you then the corresponding receipt. We don't ask for any deposit in advance in these trips.
| WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES... |
- Travel to and from airport or your hotel in modern, sun-roofed and air conditioned vehicle
- Fuel
- Packed Lunch (only for trips in/near Madrid)
- Expert bird guide services
- TAXES
| WHAT THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE... |
- Accommodation
- Medical Insurance
- Drinks and other items of a personal nature
