Birding Tours and Journeys
Section for visitors staying in San José and Cabo San Lucas Hotels
What is the best way to go bird watching for endemic birds in the Los Cabos area? Hiring a local guide is the best way to get a targeted bird-watching experience in the Los Cabos area. Birding Los Cabos is an excellent choice for guided bird tours​​​​
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With Birding Los Cabos, below you can find different guided tours that focus in endemic birds. Most guided tours go to different areas because not all the birds dwell the same, so we go to their habitats to enjoy them
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Guided birding tours from the Los Cabos area
Bird-watching 101 3 hrs.
Program: B1
Morning or afternoon program
Description of B1 guided tour:
​Bird-watching is a citizen' science project growing everywhere, learn the basics and enjoy been in nature in an easy safe-way with Birding Los Cabos, either novice or passionate birder. We will enjoy birds and other flora & wildlife.
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Includes:
Use of spotting scope & ID charts, bottle of water and a check-list to take home.
lead by Professional Certified naturalist-Tour-Guide. ​
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Does Not includes: Transportation , tips, gratuities nor personal expenses
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Price per person: MX$2,000
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(minimum 2 participants per departure not necessary form your group)
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Birding Cabo Estuary endemics & bay tour 4 hrs
Program: B1A
Description of B1A guided tour:
First, we will pick you up at your hotel, then take you birding around Los Cabos, including a visit to San Jose estuary and other interesting sites, expect easy and moderate walks, then we will catch up with a small boat and search for some of the pelagic present at different seasons of the year.
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Includes: transportation, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a checklist to take home.
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Does not include: gratuities nor personal expenses.
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Bring: a light jacket, hat, sunblock ( in many areas there are not ATM's so please bring cash for your personal expenses), wear comfortable clothing, shoes such as tennis or hiking boots, bug repellent at your discretion.
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Price per person: MX$2,500
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minimum 2 participants per departure.
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Birding Cabo's Deciduos forest among neighborghoods 3 hrs
Description of guided tour:
First, we will pick you up at your hotel and take you birding around Los Cabos, to areas that still keep the original ecosystem with the local birds but also where some sparrows and warblers migrate and enjoy species present at different seasons of the year. , expect easy and moderate walks,
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Includes: transportation, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a checklist to take home.
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Does not include: gratuities nor personal expenses.
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Bring: A light jacket, hat, sunblock ( in many areas there are not ATM's so please bring cash for your personal expenses), wear comfortable clothing, shoes such as tennis or hiking boots, bug repellent at your discretion.
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Price per person: MX$2,500
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minimum 2 participants per departure.
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Birding Desert Specialties
5 hrs.
Program : B1D
Description of B1D guided tour:
The desert has its own beauty. Come discover and enjoy it. We will pick you up at your hotel and take you birding to the wilderness to the desert shrubs around Los cabos easy and moderate walks are expected.
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Includes:
Transportation & certified naturalist-guide, light regional breakfast, bottle of water, use of spotting scope & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home.
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Does not includes: tips, gratuities nor personal expenses.
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​Price per person: MX$3,000
(minimum 2 participants)
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Birding CaboEndemics & Desert Specialties combo 6 hrs.
Program : B1AD
Description of B1AD guided tour:
This tour is to save, time, money and effort combining 2 programs to enjoy 3 endemics. We will pick you up at your hotel and take you birding and go in search of 3 endemics to their habitats will visit the wilderness, estuary and desert shrubs around Los Cabos expect easy and moderate walks.
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Includes:
Transportation & certified naturalist-guide , regional brunch, bottle of water, use of spotting scope & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home.
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Does not includes:
tips, gratuities nor personal expenses .
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Price per person: MX$3,900
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(minimum 2 participants to operate )
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Birding Hummingbirds 5 hrs.
Program : B1H
Description of B1H guided tour:
Focus to enjoy our endemic Xantus Hummingbird and other hummers, in addition enjoy other interesting birds at countryside in Los Cabos vicinity
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Includes :
transportation & certified naturalist-guide, light regional breakfast, bottle of water, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home ,
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Does not includes:
Tips, gratuities nor personal expenses.
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Price per person: MX$2,900
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(minimum 2 participants to operate )
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Birding-Desert-Wetlands-Coastal
Day trip
Program: B2
Description of B2 guided tour:
First we will pick you at your hotel very early to go birding away from los cabos, then we will move to different sites to enjoy variety of birds from different habitats , breakfast & lunch along the way , a tour guide will enrich the tour sharing interesting information and facts of avifauna, nature & culture. The highlights will be Yellow-footed gull , Mangrove warbler and enjoy more than 75 species including of 2 endemics, residents and migrants representing many families of birds. And let’s see what else.
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Includes:
Transportation, breakfast, regional lunch, water, sodas, use of scope and filed guides, a check-list to take home, park fees & permits, professional bilingual guide.
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Does not include:
gratuities, nor personal expenses
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Bring: light jacket, hat, sunblock ( in many areas there are not ATM's, so please bring cash for your personal expenses), wear comfortable clothing shoes such as tennis or hiking boots, bug repellent at your discretion.
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Price per person: MX$6,000
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(minimum 2 participants per departure )
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Birding desert, wetlands , Coastal also visit Blue footed booby's rockery
Program: B2+ upgraded
Description of B2: guided tour:
Same as B2, A day trip to enjoy variety of Birds , but in addition take a boat ride to enjoy Blue footed boobies and perhaps, brown , mask and nazca boobies too.
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Includes:
Transportation, boat ride, breakfast, regional lunch, water, sodas, use of scope and filed guides, a check-list to take home, park fees & permits, professional bilingual guide.
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Does not include: Gratuities nor personal expenses.
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Bring:
​Light jacket, hat, sunblock ( in many areas there are not ATM's, so please bring cash for your personal expenses), wear comfortable clothing shoes such as tennis or hiking boots, bug repellent at your discretion.
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Price per person: MX$7,000
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Birding Sierra La Laguna Day trip
Program: BS1
Description of BS1 guided tour:
We will pick you up early at your hotel to go birding Sierra la laguna Biosphere reserve in search of Cape pygmy owl, San Lucas robin, Baird's junco, Acorn woodpecker and many more sub species such as band-tailed pigeon, san Lucas vireos, flycatchers, buntings and many more. Enjoy beautiful landscape, and much more.
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Includes:
Guide, Transportation, breakfast, lunch, use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home.
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Does not include:
Gratuities nor personal expenses.
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Bring:
Light jacket, hat, sunblock ( in many areas there are not ATM's, so please bring cash for your personal expenses), wear comfortable clothing shoes such as tennis or hiking boots, bug repellent at your discretion.
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Price per person: BS1: MX$7,000
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​(we require a minimum 2 participants per departure)
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San Jose Estuary - Guided
walk 3 hrs.
Program : B3
Description of B3 guided tour:
Join us on a Guided walk at the Estuary and learn about the conservation program launched by the local NGO's in coordination with Audubon and Sonoran Joint venture we will learn not only about the birds, but the local history thought the eyes of a local naturalist.
Goal: To experience the estuary on a guided walk with focus on birding, but also in local history and conservation program. Along the walk we have positive chance to encounter the endemics, resident , migrant & vagrant birds.
Reservation in advance is required
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Includes : use of optics & field-guides, park fees and permits, a check-list to take home.
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Does not include: Transportation , Gratuities nor personal expenses.
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Bring: Light jacket, hat, sunblock ( in many areas there are not ATM's, so please bring cash for your personal expenses), wear comfortable clothing shoes such as tennis or hiking boots, bug repellent at your discretion.
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Transportation available at extra cost, (US$20 per person).
- Price per person: MX$2,500
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Birding Pelagic - Boat tour
for people who get sea-sick
1/2 a day
Program : B4
Description of B4 guided tour:
We don't need to go too far away to enjoy pelagic life. So this is specially for visitors sensitive to motion sickness who might not be able to participate somewhere else where pelagic trips involve several days or many miles into the ocean. Your guide will explain why here is so different and it is the reason why we offer only 1/2 a day to enjoy pelagic birds and some other marine life.
Get on a boat in search of Pelagic such as Black storm petrel, Least storm petrel, Wedge-rumped storm petrel, Pink-footed shear-water, Black-vented shear-water, brown booby, blue footed booby, mask and nazca boobies, terns, Cormorants, Craveri's murrelets among others. positive chances to enjoy other marine life such as dolphins, sea-lions, on season whales
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​Pelagic tour, coffee or tea & pastry, fruits , bottle of water, guide, use of appropriate bird book, a check-list to take home.
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Does not include:
Tips, gratuities nor personal expenses
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Bring :
light jacket, hat, sunblock comfortable clothing shoes that can get wet, perhaps a towel .
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Additional- up grade:
Want to try your fishing' skills? Add MX$1,300 (includes license & bait ) (highly recommended, birds come closer)
Want to combine with snorkeling to bring your family ? add MX$1,200 per person and will become a day trip include lunch time at a local restaurant (lunch not included)
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Price per person: MEX$6,500
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(minimum 2 participants per departure )
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7 Endemics in 2 Long Days and Overnight
Description of 7 Endemics guided tour:
If you don't have enough time, but want to enjoy the endemics of Baja California, this program is for you.
A minimum of 2 participants is required.
But be aware that you will need to be willing to accomplish the endemics in the minor time possible so it will be little rushed and will be most of time only you and your companions.
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Proposed Agenda
You must be in Los cabos
day prior to program.
Day #1
Start very early in the morning, pick up time will depend in Hotel location, go to enjoy 4 endemics.
Includes B,L,D
Day #2
Go to Sierra La Laguna high enough to enjoy 3 endemics, back to your Hotel
Includes B, L
We will focus and consentrate in the endemics and subspecies , any other bird will be a plus
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Includes:
transportation , guide , permits and access fees to restricted areas accessible only with a native guide . ,use of spotting scope and field guides , a check-list to take home lodging 1 night , meals as described .
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Does Not includes:
In addition to your guide many others will participate to the succeed of your tour so tips, gratuities, personal expenses are Not Included
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Note:
since many areas are restricted to public, private property in respect to our host & hostess , is not allowed to rebel or post the sites we will visit , just keep it for your own record please.
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How do I book a Tour with Birding Los Cabos?
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here are 4 easy steps to make a Booking with Birding Los Cabos:
#1 Please send an e-mail to:
With the following information:
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Which tour(s) would you like to attend?
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Dates you will be visiting the area?
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Which hotel or (cruise) should we pick-you up? (to give you a pick up time)
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Number of participants .
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#2 You will receive via e-mail a confirmation letter with directions to complete your reservation
#3 Enjoy your tour.
#4 Please post a comment on trip advisor or cruise critic if you like the excursion and feel yourself welcome to share our contact info with your club members, family and friends.
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​Frequent Questions :
Is there a minimum and maximum of participants per birding tour ? :
Birding Los Cabos require a minimum of 2 participants to operate any tour and is limited to maximum 6 .
Can Bigger family or group of friends traveling together Participate in Birding Los Cabos tours or Journeys?
Yes , Bigger family or group of friends traveling together Participate in Birding Los Cabos tours or Journeys we will make a private tour at no extra cost .
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Can Birding Los Cabos Make a tour Private for 1 or 2 participants?
Yes , if you are traveling solo or in a couple But want In private basis you only pay the minimum of 4 participants .
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Can Birding Los Cabos Make Tailor-made Tours or combinations?
Yes, We can tailor any tour or combine it with other tour please send your suggestion or idea
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Why Birding Los Cabos Prices seem little higher that other parts of Mexico ?
Not only because is touristic area but To come to los cabos is like to come to an island here everything must be shipped in from other parts of Mexico so cost of living is like 3-4 times more expensive than other parts of Mexico , But is worth to visit these unique part of Mexico Guides will explain more and you will witness yourself.
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Do I have to pay extra with Birding Los Cabos?
No, with Birding Los Cabos all the tours and Journeys include what they describe including access or park's fee's , Most of other tours in the area might charge you entrance fee or park's fee, pictures or other fees .
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Note:
If we don't answer right away we might be on field leading, but we will answer e-mails at late afternoon. Thank you for your comprehension.
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May you need to contact us:
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Please reserve with as much time in advance if possible, some areas we visit require special permits give us the time to prepare your tour , advertise so we reduce the cost and get the appropriate permits