Birding Tour Reviews & Testimonials

Hardworking, diligent guides. Excellent and quick replies to any queries. Kind and caring staff who know their birds and other wildlife intimately. Just have to save for the next trip.

Birding in boreal Newfoundland Excellent birding and photography opportunities with great leadership from experienced guides. Newfoundland is a unique location and the breeding colonies and boreal forest were highlights.

Lots of great birds Lots of great birds, incredible locations, guide was very knowledgeable

Nature in the North 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.

Excellent guides and staff Communications with Celine were so helpful and clear. Celine made our trip preparations much easier. Our guides, Ken and Blair, were excellent “birders.” We learned so much about the birds and nature in the Arctic and northern Canada.

I have already mentioned them all in… I have already mentioned them all in the first part.

Great company to book our tour Great company to book our tour. Eagle Eye kept in touch and made sure we had all the information we needed to travel. Thanks!

Outstanding guiding and knowledge Outstanding guiding and knowledge, an intimacy with this province enriched my experiencr

A spectacular birding tour Our leaders, Joachim Bertrands and Blair Dudeck, were wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, and very hard-working. Aside from birds, they showed us other wildlife, and made a point of helping us with butterfly IDs and plant information when we expressed an interest. They demonstrated versatility, too, when heavy rain forced rescheduling of our visit to the remarkable cathedral grove in the coastal rainforest. Despite the necessity of a workaround / repeat visit, we still had great views and photographic opportunities for every single one of our target species there – even the gastropod Ariolimax (aka Banana Slug)! I am very impressed that this tour spent all of its time on birding, wildlife and nature observation, and did not squander valuable hours on trivialities. There were a number of optional early morning bird hikes and evening sessions for owls / nocturnal birds. Those who wished could relax in the evening, or sleep in mornings, but why would I select an excellent birding trip and then miss good birds because it was inconvenient?? There was enough time to get a good night’s sleep every day – but I did have to be efficient with my time in order to attend every single event. Kiana at the office was very helpful. As a novice traveller, I had a great many questions, and she was always patient and supportive. In recognition of individuals with special dietary needs, the leaders made an effort to be flexible re meal arrangements. They even managed a surprise impromptu birthday celebration drama during our remote picnic supper site – with full cooperation by our entire cast and crew. An amazing tour, with an array of friendly naturalist-participants from across the continent, and two outstanding leaders. Who could ask for more?

Be prepared for cool and windy weather! Eagle Eye Tours have prepared an extraordinary trip to Alaska. Three locations covered all habitats for Northern and Arctic birds. The guides were excellent, helpful and always available.

Puffins Gallore Eagle-Eye's Newfoundland Tour was scenic, informative, and rewarding. We came to see Puffins and saw 1,000's on two different occasions. We also saw 1,000's of Northern Gannet, Common Murre, Razorbill, Thick-billed Murre, and other birds. We saw lots of beautiful rocky coastline, ancient fossils, historic sites, and quaint villages, in addition to the colorful houses of St Johns. We were surprised and thrilled to discover the Veiled Virgin. Our guides were knowledgeable birders and helped everyone to see the target birds. The hotels were nice, and the people of Newfoundland were warm, friendly, and helpful. Our group was all friendly, and we had a great tour. Highly recommended.

The trip had fantastic guided & travel companions The trip was fantastic with our guides Ken & Mitch. Only disappointed in the quality of vans used to transport us.

Exceeding Expectations in NFL Itinerary exceeded my expectations. From the first to the last day of tour I experienced something memorable. Guides were enthusiastic and always supportive.

A very special place for birders These places are unique in terms of birding - so special so remote. It’s a wonderful opportunity.

An amazing experience for my 60th birthday! The animals at the floe edge as well as the quality of the guides and tour leader (Ken) made the experience fantastic. Lots of birds, several narwhals and seals, and a polar bear with very close-up views!

It was amazing to be in a world that… It was amazing to be in a world that was totally new to me. White on white on white, camping on ice that in a month will be 1000 ft deep water, and 24 hour daylight, narwhals, polar bears, seals, birds and more birds

Eagle Eye's Alaska trip is excellent! Great itinerary, great location, well organized and a good value. I would travel with Eagle Eye again.

Alaska Birding Excellent guides. Great advice as to appropriate clothing. Guides took great care to help everyone get on our target birds

The Narwhals and Polar Bear tours was a privileged tour to be part of. The Narwhals and Polar Bear tour met all expectations. We camped on an ice- floe for five nights ,experiencing the midnight sun, winds , water ,tea and coffee from a nearby iceberg and mountain ranges of Bylot and Baffin Island on each side of us . To top this experience the guides chase a polar bear away from our camp with us in tow on a komatik. This allowed close ups of the bear as he pursued his food- a seal on top of the ice floe. The guides accommodated us to make our experience the best it could be.

Security and flexibility. First of all, the helpful office staff, the excellent guides,Blair and Joaquim, clean and pleasant accomodations, organized verybwell.

Ultimate British Columbia: Coast & Grasslands Everyone at Eagle Eye is very helpful and our tour was great .

Great trip Very well organized. Very good hotels, good meals. The guides adapted very well to the weather and we managed to see so many birds and more.

Both Ken and Alvin were wounderful… Both Ken and Alvin were wounderful guides

Well done, Eagle-Eye Tours! From initial contact with the office, to the final group dinner, all aspects of this Eagle Eye Tour were well thought out and organized. I appreciated the time and energy the guides put into ensuring we all had a successful birding experience.

Birding in southern British Columbia The tour was well organized with knowledgeable, helpful and friendly guides. The days were full with some early morning excursions and evening owling. The weather was unpredictable, cold and rainy to start, hot and sunny at the end so layers of clothing were required. We saw many species as well as mammals.

Eagle-Eye Tours Waterton Lakes experience Excellent guides showed us Alberta's birds and wildlife on this six day tour that included the Waterton Lakes National Park.

Knowledge of guides. Knowledge of guides.

I got to see two places on my bucket… I got to see two places on my bucket list Point Pelee and Algonquin and also very much enjoyed the other parks we visited

Fun Experience Knowledgable, friendly guides; great gardens, most with excellent tour guides; good birding sites, with lots of new species; good hotels; good food; and a good group of other guests to tour with.

Western Pacific Odyssey The vessel used is well suited and very comfortable. Crew and guides are very knowledgeable and approachable. Excellent food in large quantities. One might wish for a bit longer on some of teh shore excursions and more education about pelagic bird watching. Definitely not for beginners.

We wish to give Eagle-Eye Tours top marks for stepping up for their clients in emergency situations. Recently, my husband and I joined their Costa Rica Birding Tour and on the first full day, my husband had a medical emergency early in the day while we were at a birding reserve in the hills above San Jose. Our Guide took over right away, arranging for the driver to take over the Group for the rest of the day and for a ride to get the three of us down to the closest hospital Emergency. He then spent the day with us coordinating between the hospital personnel (who knew little English) and ourselves and with the Eagle-Eye office back in Canada (starting the process of making necessary arrangements to get us back home to Canada). He didn't leave us until he had to in early evening, but before he did so, he provided a contact number for a fellow employee at the Canadian office, who then stuck by us via phone and text until my husband was released from hospital (at 10:30pm PST). At this point, the office contact arranged for a hotel nearby for that night. The next day, he booked an Airport hotel for us and made flight arrangements (which included special assistance by Air Canada the whole way) to our home city in B.C. for the following day. This employee then followed us all the way home via texting to make sure we made it in one piece. Way to go, Eagle-Eye Tours! We want everyone to know that you are safe when touring with this company: if you are ever in trouble, they are there for you until the problem has been dealt with and we will be forever grateful to all the people who contributed to getting us home safely. Date of experience: February 29, 2024

Great Birding We all got on and the guides and drivers very helpful and looked after us. The birding was great.

Great Tour that exceeded our expectations! Our personal experience with Eagle-Eye tours was great! Communication from the inquiry stage to the actual tour commencing was excellent! Office staff was very knowledgeable and respond time was quick. They put together a well-planned tour that exceeded our expectations! Will DEFINATELY travel with them again!

Fun and educational… It was great because I was surrounded by fun and interesting people. I was given the opportunity to learn about the Maya culture and experience their history. The birds and wildlife were fantastic thanks to our guide’s expertise in finding them and luring them to the open for us to see!!

Panamanian Delight This trip was extremely well planned to locations which provide excellent birding and great adventures. Ernesto and Paz are extraordinary guides. They are amazing naturalists and superb birders who are thoughtful, patient and attentive to everyone in the group. Their daily planning and care make this trip both comfortable and smooth for all participants. Therefore our birding experiences were fabulous and each day was rewarding personally and culturally.

Excellent guides Excellent guides! More than just birds; mammals, plants, Canal experience. Highly recommended

I think I've taken about ten Eagle Eye… I think I've taken about ten Eagle Eye tours so obviously I'm a fan. as always great guides who are knowledgeable in many areas of the natural world, make sure every one sees and has a good experience. Eagle eye office staff are also very helpful.

Good for experienced birders and photographers The guides were enthusiastic and knowledgeable about birds. They used spotting scopes and laser pointers to help us see birds in different habitats. A good pair of binoculars is a must for this trip. The main downside was the pace of this tour was too leisurely for an active individual like myself!

Good birding in Trinidad and Tobago Good birding. Good Guides. Good birding companions. Food and accommodation were above average. We really enjoyed this trip and would recommend it.

Seeing the scarlet ibis and Little… Seeing the scarlet ibis and Little Tobago

Guides excellent. Guides excellent. This was a great experience in a different environment for me.

Excellent Tour. 59 Lifers! So many new birds! The locations are stunning. Being from Nova Scotia, the Western region is a place that needed exploring. Eagle Eye tours offers an affordable way of traveling the globe while searching for birds

Leisurely tour of SE Arizona This was a leisurely tour of southeastern Arizona. We stayed in a few hotels, two nights at a time. The birds were amazing, the food was good and the weather was pleasant. Highly recommend this trip.

The tour 101% lived up to… The tour 101% lived up to promises/expectations.

The guides were super at finding and… The guides were super at finding and identifying the birds. The locations were beautiful and the other people on the trip were wonderful to be with. The shore birds were easier for me to spot than the ones in the trees so I was glad there were many opportunities for that.