Birdwatching & Mountain Forest Walking

Birdwatching & Mountain Forest Walking

This tour takes place on a farm and in the surrounding mountains. Your bird watching guide will help you differentiate one bird from another based on its birdcall.

Featured in:Bird Watching, Nature Walk, Acatenango Volcano, Fuego Volcano
Duration:
5 hrs
Available Days:
Every day
Schedule:
5:30 AM
Hotel Transport Included
Mobile Ticket Included
Offered in English, Spanish

The farm also has an area with the hummingbird feeders, which attracts lots of different types of colorful hummingbirds. Your tour continues with a walk through the surrounding mountain forest, where you’ll have the chance to see lots of native and migratory species.

Fill your lungs with fresh air as your guide helps you spot the birds in the surrounding trees. Keep an eye out for species like the Atitlán grebe and the resplendent quetzal.

Attractions Visited

Acatenango Volcano

Guatemala’s Acatenango Volcano is set just outside the city of La Antigua. Rising to about 13,000 feet (3,976 m), this volcano is a popular climb with travelers staying in Antigua.

Read more:Acatenango Volcano

Fuego Volcano

The Fuego Volcano is one of Central America’s most active volcanoes. Set some 10 miles (16 km) outside La Antigua and adjoining the Acatenango Volcano, Fuego is a large stratovolcano that at times produces intense lava fountains, huge ash plumes, and pyroclastic flows.

Read more:Fuego Volcano

What to Bring

Binoculars, sunscreen, camera, comfortable shoes, as well as money for personal expenses, handicrafts, and tips.

What's included

Transportation to the site, bilingual guide, telescope, and entrance fee.

Transportation

Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.

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