Guatemala Bird Photography Tour: Culture, Wildlife & Stunning Tropical Birds

Transfert Aéroport de Guatemala Ciudad --> Antigua

Enregistrement à l'hôtel

Tour Orientation

Activité de photographie à l'heure bleue au parc central d'Antigua

Une séance de photographie à l'heure bleue au parc central d'Antigua pour capturer l'architecture coloniale et l'atmosphère vibrante de la soirée sous le doux ciel du crépuscule.

Dîner dans un restaurant typique

Activité photo au lever du soleil au Cerro de la Cruz

Une séance de photographie au lever du soleil au Cerro de la Cruz pour capturer la lumière matinale illuminant la ville d'Antigua et les volcans environnants.

Activité photo à l'Arche de Santa Catalina

A guided photography session at the iconic Santa Catalina Arch to capture the historic yellow landmark against a dramatic volcanic backdrop.

Activité photo avec des modèles mayas au centre d'Antigua

Une séance de photographie culturelle avec des modèles mayas en tenue traditionnelle pour capturer l'héritage vibrant et la beauté coloniale du centre d'Antigua Guatemala.

Déjeuner

Promenade photo relaxante à Antigua Guatemala

Explorez la divine Catedral San Jose, l'intrigante Santa Clara et les captivants Doors & Streets et Musées du Jade, le tout avant de savourer un déjeuner local typique au marché animé.

Dîner

Petit déjeuner

Transfer Casa Encantada –> Finca El Pilar

Birdwatching at Finca El Pilar

A morning birdwatching session at Finca El Pilar to spot diverse avian species along the scenic mountain trails of Antigua.

Déjeuner

Afternoon Birdwatching at Finca El Pilar (Require paying Entrance)

An afternoon birdwatching session at Finca El Pilar to observe a variety of hummingbird species at the garden feeders.

Transfer Finca El Pilar –> Casa Encantada

Dîner

Optional blue hour photography at Santa Catalinas Arch

A blue hour photography session at the iconic Santa Catalina Arch to capture the historic landmark against the deep twilight sky.

Petit déjeuner

Free Morning in Antigua Guatemala

Free morning or relax walk in Antigua Guatemala to visit places we might have missed

Déjeuner sur la route

Transfert Antigua --> Volcan Acatenango

Attachez vos ceintures pour un transfert palpitant en 4×4 vers l'impressionnant volcan Acatenango.

Hike to Acatenango Base camp

Randonnée confortable d'une heure jusqu'au camping (niveau de marche adapté à tous les niveaux)

Activité de photographie du Volcan Del Fuego depuis le camp de base d'Acatenango

Découvrez la puissance brute et primordiale de la terre lors d'une séance de photographie immersive au camp de base de l'Acatenango. Depuis ce point de vue inégalé, vous capturerez les éruptions incandescentes et les spectacles tonitruants du Volcán de Fuego alors qu'ils illuminent le ciel nocturne dans une danse de feu éclatante.

Dîner au camping

Optional Ridge Hike to Acatenango Summit

For those wishing to get closer to the active Volcán de Fuego, an additional trek on steep, sandy slopes is available, which requires a higher level of fitness, but is rewarded by amazing views

Activité photo au lever du soleil au camp de base d'Acatanango

Illuminez votre matinée avec un lever de soleil spectaculaire au volcan, où deux sentiers distincts vous attendent pour s'adapter à votre énergie et à votre ambition. Gravissez la crête finale jusqu'au sommet pour une vue panoramique légendaire, ou explorez la beauté sauvage entourant le camp de base pour capturer l'heure dorée à travers votre objectif.

Transfert Volcan Acatenango --> Antigua

Déjeuner

Free Afternoon

Dinner at La Cumbre Del Angel

Transfert Antigua --> Chichicastenango

Visite du marché de Chichicastenango

We travel to Chichicastenango for its Sunday / Thursday market, one of the most important traditional markets in Guatemala. The town offers an opportunity to observe daily life as people from surrounding communities gather to trade textiles, handicrafts, produce, and other goods. We also visit the historic Santo Tomás Church, where Maya traditions continue to coexist with Catholic rituals, and, if time allows, the colorful local cemetery.

Déjeuner dans un marché local

Transfert Chichicastenango --> Santa Catarina

Enregistrement à l'hôtel

Activité photo au coucher du soleil depuis San Antonio Palopo

Une séance de photographie au coucher du soleil depuis San Antonio Palopó pour capturer la lumière spectaculaire du soir sur le lac Atitlán et ses volcans environnants.

Dîner

Activité photo avec des artisans locaux à San Antonio Palopo

Une séance de photographie créative avec des artisans locaux à San Antonio Palopo pour documenter le tissage textile traditionnel et l'artisanat céramique unique.

Déjeuner

Transfer Santa Catarina Palopó –> Reserva Natural Atitlan (Tuk Tuk)

Reserva Natural Atitlan (Butterfly garden)

While the star attraction of the Reserva Natural Atitlan is its butterfly garden, home to dazzling local species like the blue morpho, this lush sanctuary offers the perfect challenge for honing your camera’s autofocus tracking.

Optionnal Shooting at Sunset with a Mayan Model in Panajachel Keys

A sunset photography session in the Panajachel Keys featuring a Mayan model to capture authentic cultural portraits during the golden hour.

Transfer Panajachel –> Santa Catarina Palopó

Dîner

Petit déjeuner

Hôtel Départ

Boat transfer: Santa Catarina Palopó --> Santiago Atitlán

Enregistrement à l'hôtel

Visite de l'autel de Maximón

Une visite culturelle à l'autel de Maximón pour assister à des rituels et des offrandes mayas traditionnels dédiés à ce saint populaire unique.

Visit of Santiago Atitlan Market

A cultural visit to the vibrant Santiago Atitlan market to explore traditional Tzutujil Maya textiles and experience the authentic commerce of the highlands.

Portraits of a Tz’utujil Elder

Une séance de photographie culturelle avec un modèle maya pour capturer des portraits authentiques et des textiles traditionnels dans le village pittoresque de Santiago Atitlán.

Déjeuner

Free Afternoon

Dîner

Petit déjeuner

Transfer Santiago Atitlán –> Rostro Maya (Nariz del Indio)

Activité photo au lever du soleil depuis Rostro Maya

Une séance de photographie au lever du soleil au Rostro Maya pour capturer les premières lueurs sur le lac Atitlán et les sommets volcaniques environnants.

Transfer Rostro Maya (Nariz del Indio) –> Parque Chuiraxamolo (Santa Lucía Utatlan)

Expedition Pink Headed Warbler at Chuiraxamolo Park

Transfer Parque Chuiraxamolo –> San Juan La Laguna

Déjeuner

Relax Walk in San Juan La Laguna

A relaxed walk through San Juan La Laguna, photographing its colorful street art while discovering the local artisan cooperatives and the unique character of this charming lakeside village.

Boat transfer: San Juan La Laguna --> Santiago Atitlán

Coucher de soleil à Santiago Atitlan

A scenic sunset viewing in Santiago Atitlan to witness the vibrant colors and dramatic light over the volcanic landscape of Lake Atitlan.

Dîner

Petit déjeuner

Quête du Quetzal resplendissant au Mirador Rey Tepepul

Perched 1,600 meters above sea level and just six kilometers south of the Lake Atitlan basin, this ecological park offers breathtaking panoramas stretching from the Pacific coast to the majestic volcanoes surrounding the lake. Your journey leads through a lush, humid subtropical mountain forest where you can choose to explore the Cabanisi Trail or the renowned Hummingbird Trail. This avian sanctuary provides the chance to spot remarkable species including the Resplendent Quetzal, Green-throated Mountain-gem, Bushy-crested Jay, Black-hawk Eagle, Hooded Grosbeak, Emerald-chinned Hummingbird, Collared Trogon, and the Guatemalan Pygmy Owl.

Hôtel Départ

Transfer Santiago Atitlán --> Tarrales Natural Reserve

Enregistrement à l'hôtel

Lunch at los Tarrales

Birdwatching Tour at Tarrales Nature Reserve

Get out after lunch and see how many species you can find! Enjoy a half-day tour with one of our expert guides.

Dinner at Los Tarrales

Night Widlife Photo Activity in Los Tarrales

A guided night wildlife photography session to capture the diverse nocturnal species and unique biodiversity within the Los Tarrales private reserve.

Petit déjeuner

Birdwatching in the El Vesubio Cloud Forest

The Los Tarrales Reserve extends from the lowlands at 750 m (2,460 ft) to the summit of the volcano at 3,500 m (11,480 ft), encompassing a remarkable diversity of habitats that support more than 360 recorded bird species. Today, we will travel by 4x4 along a dirt road to the higher section of Finca Los Tarrales (El Vesubio sector), where the lush cloud forest provides excellent opportunities to observe high-elevation bird species along its scenic trails. After a rewarding morning of birdwatching, we will return to the lodge in the afternoon.

Afternoon Bird Activity in los Tarrales

An afternoon birdwatching excursion in the Los Tarrales Nature Reserve to observe diverse tropical bird species in their natural habitat.

Morning Bird Activity in Los Tarrales

An early morning birding excursion in Los Tarrales to observe a diverse array of exotic and endemic species within the nature reserve.

Lunch at los Tarrales

Dinner at Los Tarrales

Petit déjeuner

Morning Bird Activity in Los Tarrales

A guided morning birdwatching excursion in Los Tarrales to observe diverse avian species and rare regional endemics in their natural habitat.

Hôtel Départ

Lunch at los Tarrales

Afternoon Bird Activity in los Tarrales

An afternoon birdwatching excursion in the Los Tarrales Nature Reserve to observe diverse tropical bird species in their natural habitat.

Transfer Tarrales Natural Reserve --> Guatemala Ciudad Airport

Meal / Snack at the airport

Vol Aéroport de Guatemala Ciudad --> Aéroport international de Flores – Mundo Maya

Transfer Flores International Airport – Mundo Maya --> Flores

Enregistrement à l'hôtel

Petit déjeuner

Transfer Flores –> Paso Caballos

Today we leave the paved roads behind and head toward the remote forests of El Tigre National Park and Las Guacamayas Biological Station, one of Guatemala’s most rewarding wildlife destinations. The drive itself is part of the experience, crossing seasonally flooded wetlands, open savannas, cattle ranches, and small rural communities before reaching the river crossing at Paso Caballos, the gateway to the park. These varied landscapes offer excellent opportunities for birding long before we arrive in the forest. Wetlands and open country often hold White-tailed Kite, Snail Kite, Purple Gallinule, Northern Jacana, Limpkin, and Fork-tailed Flycatcher, while Vermilion Flycatchers, kingfishers, herons, and a changing cast of raptors and waterbirds add to the day’s possibilities. As we venture deeper into the Maya Biosphere Reserve, the sense of remoteness steadily grows, setting the stage for the wild forests that await us.

Déjeuner

Boat transfer: Paso Caballos –> Guacamayas Biological Station

Dîner

Petit déjeuner

Boat Transfer from Guacamaya Station to Playa El Venado

Hike from Playa El Venado to El Sibal Blind

Photography Blind Session at El Sibal (Best for Guacayamas)

Enjoy a birdwatching walk along the trail leading to the entrance of the El Perú archaeological site, one of the best birding locations in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. This area is home to Guatemala's most important nesting population of the magnificent Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), offering an exceptional opportunity to observe these iconic parrots in their natural habitat. Along the way, keep an eye out for toucans, trogons, motmots, woodpeckers, and many other tropical bird species that inhabit the surrounding rainforest.

Déjeuner

Hike Back to the station

Boat Transfer from Playa El Venado to Guacamaya Station

Temps libre

Birdwatching near the lodge

Dîner

Petit déjeuner

Boat transfer: Guacamayas Biological Station –> Nacimiento de Agua Blind

Birdwatching and Wildlife spotting at Nacimiento de Agua

We’ll set up at the photo hide, where we’ll spend about 7 hours waiting for wildlife to arrive so we can capture some truly unique photos. You’ll be provided with natural soft drinks, coffee, lunch, and fresh fruit. Note: The wildlife that typically visits this hide includes king vultures, spider monkeys, tairas, peccaries, pumas, agoutis, eagles, coatis, tinamous, and many other species. Get ready for unforgettable encounters with wildlife! Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Déjeuner

Boat transfer: Nacimiento de Agua Blind (Guacamaya Biological Station) –> Guacamayas Biological Station

Temps libre

Dîner

Petit déjeuner

Boat transfer: Guacamayas Biological Station –> Paso Caballos

From Paso Caballos, we continue with a 25-minute boat ride along the San Pedro River to Las Guacamayas Biological Station, our home for the next few days. Upon arrival, we’ll be welcomed by the station’s staff and introduced to their conservation work, environmental education initiatives, and collaboration with local communities within the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

Transfer Boat Kay to Estación Biológica Las Guacamayas --> El Remate

Déjeuner

Short Birdwatching walk at El Remate

We will take a short birding walk along the shores of El Remate. Nestled within the tropical savanna climate of Lago Petén Itzá, the area's shallow waters provide an excellent habitat for a variety of waterbirds.

Transfert El Remate --> Parc national de Tikal

Enregistrement à l'hôtel

Optional end of the afternoon visit of Tikal Park

An optional late-afternoon visit to Tikal National Park to explore ancient Mayan ruins and experience the mystical atmosphere of the jungle at golden hour.

Night tour in Tikal Park

The sunset night tour, a more relaxed, spiritual tour, after hours when the crowds are gone. A magical star gazing experience full of stories

Dîner

Visite matinale du site archéologique de Tikal

Une visite immersive du site archéologique de Tikal pour explorer les anciennes ruines mayas et les pyramides imposantes cachées dans la jungle dense.

Déjeuner

Transfert Parc national de Tikal --> Flores

Relax Photo walk in Flores Island

A relaxed photography walk through the colorful streets of Flores Island to capture its colonial charm and scenic views of Lake Petén Itzá.

Dîner

Petit déjeuner

Matinée libre / Revue de photos ou dernière séance photo

Optional Morning birding at Yaxhá or Free time

Optional Morning birding at Yaxhá (depending on flight departure time)

Hôtel Départ

Transfert Flores --> Aéroport international de Flores – Mundo Maya

Fin de l'aventure

Vol Aéroport international de Flores – Mundo Maya --> Aéroport de Guatemala Ciudad