Quick Trips and Short Tours
We realize that todays travelers are often on a budget... financialy and with their time. So to help you enjoy your passion, Wildside is developing a list of lower cost, shorter itineraries for birding as well as photo workshops. Check back often for new itineraries!
Each trip is 9-days or less so you won't need to use more than 5 vacation days:
Spring Waterfall Photography Workshop - 1 weekend (Photo)Incorporate the spring color and fresh green leaves as you learn the art of composition and proper use of shutter speeds and f-stops to control and create photographs you want to hang on your wall!
Autumn Waterfall Photography Workshop - 1 weekend (Photo)Enjoy the autumn plendor as you learn the art of composition and proper use of shutter speeds and f-stops to control and create photographs you want to hang on your wall!
Dry Tortugas Spring Migration - 4 days (Birding)The first land after many miles of flight for many spring migrants, the Dry Tortugas offer a brief refuge for these tiny travelers. The islands are also a haven for breeding seabirds.
Puerto Rico: Endemic Dash - 5 days (Birding)This trip will take us throughout the beautiful island nation of Puerto Rico in search of 16 endemic birds and many Caribbean specialties. In this fragile island ecology, many of the birds we seek are threatened and endangered.
Mexico: Monarch Majesty - 7 days (Birds & Butterflies)Every autumn the beautiful, yet fragile, Monarch Butterflies make the ominous trek to the mountains of central Mexico. High in these mountains, they cover the trees an a curtain of black and orange. This is a sight to see!
Eastern Warblers and More: Spring Migration - 5 days (Birding)Throughout the east coast, spring bring the songs of warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles and more. Join us for this quick trip through the beautiful Delaware River watershed region of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Montana: Glacier National Park Family Photo Safari - 7 days (Photo)Scenic grandeur and wonderful wildlife opportinities abound in this jewel of our nation park system. Mountain goats, bears, wolves and many species of birds will be seen during this great learning experience for all ages.
Fall Migration in the East: Hawks, Warblers and More - 5 days (Birding)Along the ridges and rivers of the east, the migration builds from late August. Peak numbers of Broad-winged Hawks are seen in late September while passerines make their way each night.
Guatemala: Tikal - 7 days (Birding)The amazing Mayan Ruins of Tikal are a magical place to bird. Easy trails, great birds and no additional driving from lodge to lodge. This one site tour offers a relaxed birding pace and incredible archeological study.
Belize: Rainforest and Reef - 8 days (Birding and Snorkeling)Belize offers great birding and wildlife viewing as well as excellent snorkeling opportunities. Join us for a great survey of what this tiny country has to offer as we explore rainforests, wetlands and the barrier reef.