China: Sichuan Highlights (Women Only)
A short but comprehensive tour taking in all the key birding sites of Sichuan in search of the many endemics and specialties. From the high Tibetan Plateau to the forested valleys below, expect some superb pheasants: Blood Pheasant, Chinese Monal, Lady Amherst's Pheasant, Temminck's Tragopan, Blue Eared Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Golden Pheasant, and Snow Partridge to name just a few! At this time of year, the stunningly scenic region is full of breeding passerines like Grandala, Red-winged Laughingthrush, Great Parrotbill, White-browed Tit Warbler, the monotypic Przevalski’s Finch (Pinktail), plus so many robins, warblers, rosefinches, and buntings.
Next Dates
19 May - 1 June 2025 (14 days)
Leaders:
Donna Belder
Group Size Limit:
7
Single Room Supplement: $
600 USD
Deposit: $
750 USD
Price: $
4900 USD
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Leaders:
Donna Belder
Group Size Limit:
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Single Room Supplement: $
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Deposit: $
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Price: $
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Despite travel to China sometimes being viewed with trepidation, foreign bird tours to the country have been running successfully throughout 2024. Our participants experienced no issues obtaining visas, ground logistics are running smoothly, and the birding is excellent!
Accommodation:
Comfortable hotels throughout.
Walking difficulty:
Mostly easy roadside birding and short forest trails, though note that some high altitudes are involved.
Tour cost includes:
All accommodation, main meals, drinking water, internal flights (as stated in itinerary), overland transport, tips to local drivers and guides, travel permits, entrance fees, and guide fees.
Tour cost excludes:
Flights before and after the tour start/end, visa, travel insurance, tips to tour leaders, laundry, drinks, and other items of a personal nature.