“Eagle-Eye Tours was previously unknown to us before booking our tour. We had questions about the tour that were quickly answered with a quick phone call. They were easy to contact by phone and very helpful. There documentation was very good and easy to understand. We would definitely use them again..”
“The people make the difference! Enthusiasm, intensity, sincerity, hustle, desire, sense of fun & humor, energy to go the distance on a very ambitious itinerary.”
“This was the first time I had travelled with Eagle-Eye tours and with a birding group, after travelling to Africa twice on luxury safaris and being a bit dissapointed fellow travellers only wanted to see big game and not the smaller, but equally important, creatures which I appreciate. On this Eagle-Eye tour I felt I finally found 'my people' - folks who wanted to see birds, lizards, frogs, butterflies, snakes, flowers, bugs, bats and lichens - really knowledgeable naturalists. And boy we saw it all. It was a glorious trip. Ernesto our guide was like a nature savant...he knew everything about everything aspect of nature. Once, crouched over with his eyes glued to a spotting scope trying to locate some wee bird in the dense forest he said 'a toucanet just flew overhead' - that's how good of a birder he is. He drew birds in to us often with his own calls - and he knew where to find any bird. He took two of us out on a night time frogging adventure which I hope I never forget (red eyed frogs, brilliant forest frog, hatching dragonflies, cat eyed snake, and bugs galore). If any trip you're considering has Ernesto as a guide - sign up immediately. Our driver Jorge was also great, a lovely man, and good birder himself, and together they made a great team. The accommodations were okay, not luxury (except for our last hotel...and honestly...are you really going for the hotel rooms, or for all the great nature encounters you'll have) and the meals were simple (but as a vegetarian there was always something for me). The rooms were clean and most importantly the hotels were located within great parks/areas for birding - and that's what's most important - I'd give up luxury for location any day. The tour overall was well organized and designed to take you trekking in multiple, safe habitats. The only improvement would be to include one stop for souvenir/artisan shopping - but I seemed to be the only one among my fellow travellers who cared about that, and that's okay. I am definitely considering travelling with Eagle-Eye again, and especially with Ernesto. This was a 5-star trip for me, and that was largely due to Ernesto.”
“I did this trip as part of a ten week holiday and of all the tours this was the definite highlight. Being a small company, I found the direct interaction with Cam a great help to decide whether this was the trip I wanted to do. The trip itself was very well organised and exceptional for the price. The accommodation was in basic tents, but exactly what I wanted for a real outdoors adventure. We were well looked after by the local guides who were very helpful and friendly and made us some very delicious meals - not your average camping food! We saw many Narwhal and about 5 polar bears. I considered a number of other similar trips through other companies, and I definitely think I made the best choice by going with Eagle Eye Tours. Highly recommended!”
“This tour provided an excellent overview of the wildlife and culture of Newfoundland. Visits to seabird nesting colonies were of particular interest and provided an opportunity to see birds that are seen infrequently from the shore, if al all. The scenic coast of Newfoundland was a spectacle in itself. The guides of the tour were excellent. They were extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and flexible enough to provide alternative activities when outdoor plans were limited by the weather, as sometimes happens in Newfoundland. Visits to museums in the region provided an excellent overview of the culture of Newfoundland. Accommodations and dining in local restaurants were excellent.”
“It was an amazing trip. The guides were outstanding and the group was terrific. We had some very skilled birders on the trip as well as one being a biologist so the trip was also very educational. We learned a lot not only about birds but also the flora and fauna of the areas we were visiting. We did see many different birds including many warblers and shorebirds. One of the highlights of course was to see the incredible numbers of snow geese. We had several opportunities to see these magnificent birds from afar in the thousands, close up and in the air. The whalewatching around Tadoussac whether by boat or on land was fantastic. We have never seen so many belugas. We were also fortunate to see a large group of gray seals at sea. All in all a truly great trip.”
“The trip far exceeded our expectations. Cam was fabulous as the trip leader. The guides were great. The natural beauty was beyond description and the wildlife was amazing. We saw everything we hoped for and more. The trip of a lifetime.”
“The trip was very well-researched and planned, with flexibility when required (e.g. unexpected weather, unsuitability of specific destinations). The support team were always responsive and proactive when communicating updates.”
“I have recently returned from the trip to Panama - Canal Zone and Darien and would highly recommend this tour. I was most impressed with the organizational skills and energy of both guides Ernesto and Kyle. What was most impressive was their extensive knowledge not only of birds but of all things in the natural environment. Every walk was educational including the night walks which were magical. Must also acknowledge our patient, polite and great driver Felix! Thank you Eagle-Tours”
“The fact that the group was small made it very enjoyable. The leaders were excellent. Each of the three locations provided a different experience. Although birding was my main goal the flora in all three locations was unique and interesting. Our days were action packed and rewarding.”
“We loved the variety of habitats and mix of easy-to-see birds at feeders, as well as hard-to-find birds in the field. Our guides, Hector and Jody were a terrific pair, taking us to locations that were rich in birds and unique to Costa Rica. We saw many more Life birds than we expected. The Guides' connections with the local birding community was extremely helpful in giving us opportunities to see birds that we would never have gotten to see. The drive time was broken up nicely, giving us birding breaks and fabulous meals EVERY time! Our driver, Warner, was highly skilled and navigated those mountain roads with ease. We also got the benefit of a wonderful group of like-minded birders who were as excited about this trip as we were! We always felt safe. It was a trip of a lifetime for us!”
“Our guide Ernesto Carmen was extremely knowledgeable and had an encyclopaedic volume of information about not only the birds but also the flora and fauna and entomology of the area. In addition to that he was thoroughly unflappable and always pleasant and helpful.”
“This was my first time using Eagle-Eye Tours and it was wonderful from start to finish! The guides were excellent and I had a great time looking for birds and exploring Saskatchewan. The company selected a great hotel to serve as our “home base” for the tour. I also enjoyed the lunch and snack options that were provided while we were out looking for birds.”
“I'm a birder. So my review must be seen in this context. I had chosen this trip as an introduction to birding on the North American continent. So my priority was birding everything else was secondary. My birding experience was incredible. The accommodation was comfortable and never far from the birding locations we visited. However as I don’t eat meat, I was concerned about meals and their content. My concern was unwarranted.”
“Just returned from Alberta Birds & Dinosaurs trip. Truly fabulous - 4 days of great birding thanks to guide Jody Allair. Jody's local knowledge and expertise in birding was amazing. Also found the dinosaur part of the trip fascinating. Enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour at the Royal Tyrrell Museum which offered up incredible views. Would highly recommend this trip to birders and naturalists interested in discovering the beauty of southern Alberta.”
“A wonderful experience seeing the migrations of Whooping Cranes and many other birds. We were fortunate to find a large flock of Whooping Cranes on our first day. Our guides were very knowledgeable and strove to show us as much variety as possible.”
“A top-tier experience. Tropical birding at its best. The tour was highly professional, extremely productive for birding, and great fun. The guides must be the best in Central America. Travel, accommodations, and communication were all top notch. An outstanding tour.”
“Good sample of Newfoundland birds and landscapes. Good response to bad weather: travel and museum periods. Good picnic lunch fixings, and evening restaurants with local simple charm and cuisine (fish fresh). I would have preferred earlier dinners due to medical problem (GERD) when going to bed shortly after dinner. But early bedtime hour was needed due to early birding start the next day. (Not everyone in group had my problem.) I would have preferred a little more time on marine bird nesting colonies (one was in pouring, wind-driven rain), as I can see most of the upland species at home in Maine (although boreal chickadee and blackpoll are uncommon here). Overall, an excellent trip, and compatible group.”
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