Birding and Beach Tour in Punta Cana
Embark on a captivating journey to the shores of Punta Cana, where an unforgettable day of exploration awaits. Encounter an array of avian wonders in a guided tour along the trails and a visit to the Bird Watching Tower. Explore the Sustainability Center of the Punta Cana Foundation in a guided tour that shows the sustainable projects on the land side of Fundacion Puntacana, this includes Aquaponics, sargassum compost, worm compost and visits to see the endemic Rhinoceros Iguana, the beekeeping and the endemic, Ridgway’s hawk. End you day taking refreshing swim at the Reserva Ecológica Ojos Indígenas, where crystal-clear waters and lush surroundings create an oasis of tranquility.
Embark on a captivating journey to the shores of Punta Cana, where an unforgettable day of exploration awaits. Encounter an array of avian wonders in a guided tour along the trails and a visit to the Bird Watching Tower. Explore the Sustainability Center of the Punta Cana Foundation in a guided tour that shows the sustainable projects on the land side of Fundacion Puntacana, this includes Aquaponics, sargassum compost, worm compost and visits to see the endemic Rhinoceros Iguana, the beekeeping and the endemic, Ridgway’s hawk. End you day taking refreshing swim at the Reserva Ecológica Ojos Indígenas, where crystal-clear waters and lush surroundings create an oasis of tranquility.
Endemic Birds you may find:
Endemic Birds you may find:
Hispaniolan lizard Cuckoo, Vervain Hummingbird, Antillean Mango, Hispaniolan Oriole, Hispaniolan Woodpecker, Broad-billed tody, Palmchat, Black-crowned palm-tanager, Ridgway's hawk, Ashy-faced owl, Hispaniolan mango
Dates: July 17th and July 20th
Dates: July 17th and July 20th
Maximum Group size: 30 people
Maximum Group size: 30 people
Cost: US$75
Cost: US$75
Location: Punta Cana
Location: Punta Cana
Difficulty Level: Light
Difficulty Level: Light
The pre-conferece field trip (July 17th) still has space!
The mid-conference field trip is SOLD OUT!
Images from Punta Cana!
Images from Punta Cana!
Thanks to Fundación Punta Cana for all the beautiful pictures on this page.
Itinerary
Itinerary
4:30 a.m. Departure from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana
4:30 a.m. Departure from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana
7:30 a.m. Induction.
7:30 a.m. Induction.
8:00 a.m. Birding Tour
8:00 a.m. Birding Tour
10:35 a.m. Coffee Break
10:35 a.m. Coffee Break
10:45 a.m. Tour Sustainability Center Punta Cana Foundation
10:45 a.m. Tour Sustainability Center Punta Cana Foundation
12:15 m. Lunch
12:15 m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Swim at Reserva Ecológica Ojos Indígenas
2:00 p.m. Swim at Reserva Ecológica Ojos Indígenas
4:00 p.m. Return to Santo Domingo
4:00 p.m. Return to Santo Domingo
What to bring:
What to bring:
-Sunscreen (free from oxybenzone)
-Sunscreen (free from oxybenzone)
-Natural insect repellent*
-Natural insect repellent*
-A hat or cap
-A hat or cap
-A reusable water bottle
-A reusable water bottle
-Quick-dry pants or shorts that are comfortable
-Quick-dry pants or shorts that are comfortable
-Water-friendly footwear (for a dip in to the lagoons)
-Water-friendly footwear (for a dip in to the lagoons)
-Comfortable shoes, perhaps sneakers
-Comfortable shoes, perhaps sneakers
-Towels
-Towels
Safety Considerations:
Safety Considerations:
Slips, trips and falls, insect bites, dehydration, heatstroke. Wear proper clothing, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and hat.
Slips, trips and falls, insect bites, dehydration, heatstroke. Wear proper clothing, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and hat.