Iceland – Land of Fire and Ice

June 8-17, 2023

Collaboration with Denver Audubon Often referred to as the “Land of Fire and Ice”, Iceland’s landscape is characterized by waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, volcanoes, beaches, thermal hot springs, and otherworldly steaming lava fields. In addition to stunning landscapes, Iceland is a birder’s paradise. Its remote location at the junction of two oceans allows for a unique […]

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Colorado Birding

Colorado Birding Series: Piñon Pine-Juniper Woodlands to Alpine Tundra

July 11-13, 2023

Join Reefs to Rockies’ Lead Naturalist Birding Guide Chip Clouse on this 3-day trip that explores several of Colorado’s birding hotspots including Manitou Experimental Forest, Eleven Mile Canyon, Buena Vista, and Loveland Pass. A highlight of the trip is sure to be a visit Dr. Brian Linkhart’s Flammulated Owl study area. Dr. Linkhart has been […]

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North Park Wildlife Weekend

August 4-6, 2023

American Serengeti Series Summer in Colorado’s High Country brings baby birds, doting parents, and ID challenges in the myriad of available habitats in Clear Creek, Grand, Jackson and Larimer counties. Join Front Range Birding Company and Reefs to Rockies in this 3-day trip to North Park in search of colonial waterbirds, sagebrush, and forest birds. […]

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Wildlife Wonders of Vancouver Island

August 12-18, 2023

Bears, Birds, and Whales Vancouver Island in British Columbia (BC), Canada is one of the richest wildlife viewing areas in the country, with diverse and extraordinary species ranging from grizzly bears and humpback whales to eagles and swans. BC is home to the richest diversity of mammals, butterflies, and breeding birds in all of Canada […]

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New Mexico’s Birding Hotspots

December 1-4, 2023

American Serengeti Series New Mexico is home to one of North America’s true can’t-miss birding hotspots. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge located near Socorro, New Mexico hosts ones of the continent’s most spectacular wildlife spectacles in fall and early winter. In October, Sandhill Cranes start arriving. The cranes are followed by an array of […]

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Magical Oxaca with Denver Botanic Gardens 2023

Magical Oaxaca with Denver Botanic Gardens

December 4-11, 2023

Oaxaca’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant traditions make it a magical destination sure to capture the hearts of visitors. This immersive 8-day trip led by expert local guides and your dynamic host from Denver Botanic Gardens highlights what makes Oaxaca so special at a time of year when you can enjoy each […]

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Botanical Wonders of Ecuador with Denver Botanic Gardens

Mainland Portion Trip Dates: January 11-19, 2024
Galapagos Portion Trip Dates: January 19-25, 2024

Ecuador is home to more than 10% of the world’s plant species. This 8-day exploratory trip hosted by Panayoti Kelaidis, Director of Outreach & Senior Curator at Denver Botanic Gardens, will showcase the country’s staggering flora. We’ll visit a variety of habitats from the Andean Highlands and Cotopaxi Volcano to lush rainforest and cloud forest […]

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Birds and Butterflies of Central Mexico

January 21-26, 2024

Every winter, montane cloud forests in central Mexico host millions of over-wintering monarch butterflies. This aggregation of monarchs in Mexico’s central highlands ranks as one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles on the planet. It’s a must see for nature lovers! The monarchs aren’t the only winged highlights to be discovered in Central Mexico. In […]

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Magical Mexico with Denver Botanic Gardens

Magical Mexico with Denver Botanic Gardens

February 5-11, 2024

Magical Mexico: Mexico City, Monarch Butterflies, and Valle de Bravo Every winter, montane cloud forests in central Mexico host millions of over-wintering monarch butterflies. This aggregation of monarchs in Mexico’s central highlands ranks as one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles on the planet. When masses of butterflies are in flight, it sounds like rain […]

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Kenya Big Cat Safari w/ Optional Uganda Mountain Gorilla Extension

Safari Dates (February 24 - March 3, 2024)
Mountain Gorilla Extension Dates (March 3-6, 2024)

Join Reefs to Rockies Co-Founder Sheridan Samano and some of the top guides on the African continent for this epic safari in search of the iconic big cats in the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem. You’ll begin in Nairobi National Park with a visit to the Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust before flying to the Mara. First up is […]

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