Chocolate and Birds Tour
(1 Day Tour)
Throughout the tour, you will surround yourself with a well-preserved riverine forest and different areas of forest in the process of recovery. You will have the opportunity to observe over 30 bird species in their natural habitat, learn about local conservation efforts, and immerse in the unique ecosystem of Reserva Privada Zorzal. Indulge into the local culture with a cacao and chocolate tasting session, exploring the flavors unique to the region.
Throughout the tour, you will surround yourself with a well-preserved riverine forest and different areas of forest in the process of recovery. You will have the opportunity to observe over 30 bird species in their natural habitat, learn about local conservation efforts, and immerse in the unique ecosystem of Reserva Privada Zorzal. Indulge into the local culture with a cacao and chocolate tasting session, exploring the flavors unique to the region.
Endemic Birds you may find:
Endemic Birds you may find:
Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo, Ashy-faced Owl, Hispaniolan Mango, Hispaniolan Emerald, Broad-billed Tody, Narrow-billed Tody, Antillean Piculet, Hispaniolan Woodpecker, Hispaniolan Palmchat, Black-crowned Palm Tanager, Hispaniolan Oriole, Hispaniolan Spindalis.
Dates: July 20th
Dates: July 20th
Maximum Group size: 25 people
Maximum Group size: 25 people
Cost: $95 USD
Cost: $95 USD
Location: Reserva Privada Zorzal
Location: Reserva Privada Zorzal
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Images from Reserva Privada Zorzal
Images from Reserva Privada Zorzal
Caño Claro River
Broad-billed Tody
Spotted Flycatcher
Greater Antillean Bullfinch
Thanks to Consorcio Ambiental Dominicano for all the beautiful pictures on this page.
Itinerary
Itinerary
5:00 a.m. Departure
5:00 a.m. Departure
8:00 a.m. Arrival to Reserva Privada Zorzal and welcome (coffee and hot chocolate)
8:00 a.m. Arrival to Reserva Privada Zorzal and welcome (coffee and hot chocolate)
8:30a.m. Birdwatching
8:30a.m. Birdwatching
12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Cacao and Chocolate tasting
1:30 p.m. Cacao and Chocolate tasting
2:00 p.m. River
2:00 p.m. River
4:00 p.m. Departure to hotel
4:00 p.m. Departure to hotel
What to bring:
What to bring:
Comfortable clothes and shoes, hiking shoes, insect repellent, swimsuit, towel, additional clothes, bottle with water.
Comfortable clothes and shoes, hiking shoes, insect repellent, swimsuit, towel, additional clothes, bottle with water.
Safety Consideration:
Safety Consideration:
In case of rain, the slopes can be slippery during the hike.
In case of rain, the slopes can be slippery during the hike.
Insect bites.
Insect bites.