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Santiago Atitlán: Quetzal & Cloud Forest Birdwatching Tour

By Connections Guatemala Travel
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the cloud forest of the Rey Tepepul Nature Reserve
  • Spot the Resplendent Quetzal and other birds in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy a guided hike through the cloud forest with a local birding guide
  • Travel by a traditional local pickup lorry for an authentic experience
  • Explore a rich ecosystem with the guidance of professional local guides

Activity location

    • Santiago Atitlán
    • Santiago Atitlán, Sololá Department, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Santiago Atitlán
    • Santiago Atitlán, Sololá Department, Guatemala

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Santiago Atitlán: Quetzal & Cloud Forest Birdwatching Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 05:30
Price details
£44.80 x 1 Adult£44.80
Total
Price is £44.80
Until Wed, 15 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup in Santiago Atitlán
  • Inclusions
    Local pickup lorry transfer
  • Inclusions
    Guided cloud forest hike
  • Inclusions
    Professional local birding guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrence fee
  • Exclusions
    Snacks
  • Exclusions
    Water
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Littering
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Santiago Atitlán. Travel by a traditional local pickup lorry, a unique and authentic way to reach the Rey Tepepul Nature Reserve, a true bird sanctuary.

    Arrive at the viewpoint and begin a 45-minute guided walk into the cloud forest. This early timing is essential, as birds are most active while foraging, significantly increasing the chances of sightings.

    Explore a rich ecosystem with the guidance of professional local birding guides, specialised in bird identification by sight and sound. Possible species include (depending on season and conditions):

    • Resplendent Quetzal (December to June – seasonal)
    • Northern Emerald Toucanet
    • Crested Guan
    • Blue-throated Motmot
    • Brown-backed Solitaire
    • Migratory warblers
    • Hummingbirds
    • Native cloud forest plants, bromeliads, and orchids

    This is a real wildlife experience, not a zoo. Bird sightings depend on weather, season, and natural activity. Patience is essential and part of the birdwatching experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Santiago Atitlán
    • Santiago Atitlán, Sololá Department, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Santiago Atitlán
    • Santiago Atitlán, Sololá Department, Guatemala