Oaxaca ... Day of the Dead tour

$3,800 USD per person based on double occupancy.  Single person supplement is $300 USD.  As with the Veracruz tour this is a fundraiser for Pronatura Veracruz and all profits go to their River of raptor program.

Unfortunately this is an expensive time to visit due to the famous dia de los muertos celebrations and people come from all over Mexico to experience it.

Relaxed birding is appropriate for all levels of birding experience from the newbies to experienced.  Short hikes on easy trails … out of the sun for most of the walks.    Typically breakfast about 6am, on the road by 06.45 and bird until lunch.  Lunch is in restaurants for an hour or so and then bird in the afternoon ... Depends on location but most days we will be back by 6pm.  Because there are two guides we can easily accommodate a slower pace and those who wish to spend more time taking photos.  Also, expect great food.  You may need to go on a diet before the trip

This tour is not all about the birds.  We will also visit some of the archaeological sites and experience the day of the dead festivities for which this area is famous.

There are two guides.  Kashmir Wolf is our local guide.  He runs the River of raptor program and there is no one better to give us insights into the local conservation programs in the area.  He is fantastic birder and fluent in English.

Steve Dougill will also be the US guide accompanying the trip.  Steve worked as a counter on the River of Raptors project in 2019 and has brought five previous trips to Mexico as well as travelling in Oaxaca. 

Depending on the number of people signing up, I hope to have Victor as our driver.  He is a local resident of the village of Chichicaxtle where one of the count stations is. 

Fly into Huatulco and and fly out of Oaxaca City.  I would expect you will need to get a connecting flight in Mexico City.  Really, the airport isn’t bad and I can give tips on how to navigate the arrival to find the connections area after clearing immigration. Typically baggage will be checked all the way through and after passport control follow signs for transfers.  Mexico City terminal has various zones where the gates are located.  If flying air mexico be prepared to pay extra on way home to check bags all the way to your destination (about $25)

You will need a valid passport.  It needs to be valid for the entire travel period and have two blank pages.  It does NOT need to be valid for 6 months after the trip for US citizens.

For the tour, we use a 15-seater Sprinter van with Driver, USB charges and AC. Everyone has a window seat. Water jug in back to fill water bottles