About this experience
What makes this birdwatching experience unique is the chance to explore the forests and mountains surrounding Antigua Guatemala with a local ornithologist who knows the birds and their calls. You’ll learn how to find and identify birds in their natural habitat while enjoying local coffee, traditional bread, and views of the valley, making it a relaxed way to experience Guatemala’s wildlife beyond the city.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Entrance fee
- Binoculars
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Breakfast
Itinerary and highlights
Our adventure begins with a comfortable pickup from your location in Antigua Guatemala. As we arrive in the mountains surrounding the colonial city, we’ll welcome you with a hot cup of locally grown coffee and delicious traditional bread before providing you with binoculars and setting off along the forest trails.
Led by our expert ornithologist guide, you’ll learn how to recognize different bird calls and spot incredible regional species, including motmots, toucanets, and hummingbirds. To wrap up the morning, we’ll make our way back to your pickup location, enjoying one last stunning view of the valley below along the way.
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Meeting and pickup information
- We offer convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off at any hotel, Airbnb, or residential address within Antigua Guatemala and its immediate surrounding areas (including Jocotenango, Ciudad Vieja, and Santa Ana). Simply provide your exact accommodation name and address when booking. Staying outside our zone? If you are staying further out (such as in Guatemala City or Lake Atitlán), just let us know! We can easily arrange a central, easy-to-find meeting point in the heart of Antigua for your pickup.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Motmot Treks Gt
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- fully inclusive and adaptive tours that are perfectly suited for blind and visually impaired travelers to experience the forest through its incredible acoustic soundscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Staying outside our zone? If you are staying further out (such as in Guatemala City or Lake Atitlán), just let us know! We can easily arrange a central, easy-to-find meeting point in the heart of Antigua for your pickup.
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