We will meet in Seville airport and head directly to our accomodation at El Rocío. There will be time for some birding and photograply in the nearby marshes, where we should get a nice array of birds. We'll end up tasting a local sherry to wish good luck for the upcoming days!
What wildlife to expect
Birds
Hopefully over 120 species. Possibility to see endangered or difficult birds such as Spanish Imperial Eagle, Marbled Teal, Red-knobbed Coot and Ferruginous Duck. Other possible birds inlcude Booted Eagle, Greylag Goose, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, White-headed Duck, Swamphen, Black Stork, Iberian (azure-winged) Magpie, Flamingo.
Ther will also be chances to see Penduline Tit, Crested Tit, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Short-eared Owl, Pintail, Crane, Red Kite, Black-winged Kite, Black-tailed Godwit, Lesser Kestrel, Buzzard, Short-toed Treecreeper, Dartford Warbler, Hawfinch, Crested Lark, Serin, Spoonbill, Little Swift, Glossy Ibis, Black-crowned Night Heron, Bluethroat, Greenfinch, Caspian Tern, Kingfisher and Hoopoe.
Mammals
Possible mammals are Iberian Lynx, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Otter (difficult) and Red Fox. Although this tour is not focused on the Lynx, we will visit their territories and will have a chance to track them, and just with luck get a quick sighting. We don't guarantee any Lynx sightings in Doñana. To see the Lynx we recommend our Iberian Lynx Tour.
Other wildlife
Mediterranean Chamaelon, Iberian Pond Turtle, Spiny-footed Lizard, Moorish Gecko, Iberian waterfrog, Red Admiral.
OPEN GROUP TOUR DATES
Dec 9 - 14, 2024 (6 days) SOLD OUT!
* Query us for different dates, tour extensions or for a private tour
PRICES
Rates per person sharing: € 1600
Single supplement: € 200
TOUR PARTY
Min. 4 - Max. 6 fellow travellers
Tour leader: Álvaro Peral
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfers from/to Seville
- Transport in a modern van
- Charming accomodation
- Delightful and plentiful food
- Professional guiding services (in English)
- High quality optical material
- Guidebooks and daily bird checklist
- Accidents insurance
- All taxes and entry fees
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Extra drinks
- Personal costs
ACCOMODATION
We will be based at the charming village of El Rocío at 2 min walk from the lagoon.
PACE
Easy walks only. This tour is suitable for all ages.
FOOD
Coffee and tostadas for breakfast. Lunches will be either picnic or two-course meals at local establisments depending on the day itinerary. Dinners will be plentiful and prioritize traditional andalusian cuisine.
