Bird tours take care of all of birders needs when it comes time for them to expand their birding hobby by visiting other countries. Flights to and from an international destination may or may not be included in bird tours. If they are then it is best to go with that package as it would be cheaper than booking a flight yourself. This way birders also know that onus does not fall on them if the flight is delayed for any reason and they don’t reach their destination on time.
Accommodation is one of the most important factors in bird tours and it is best left to the professionals to organize as it can be a bit of a headache scheduling a nearby hotel when travelling along the many different routes. By undertaking bird tours you not only leave all of the organizing to the pros but will also benefit from the number of new experiences that they include into their birding packages. In terms of accommodation this means that they will allow for a number of different choices so that the birding holiday is diverse. This means higher end hotels, to remote lodges and even camping. Camping overseas such as in China is not the same as going out into the wild and putting up a tent. There are permits to content with and also a big chance that birders won’t be familiar with the area and might go and prop themselves in a dangerous spot. When bird tours are done through specialized companies, they take care of all of these aspects. With hotels they also make sure that they are in decent quality. They have people who personally check out the hotels that they would like to include in their bird tours packages which is better than birders just trusting pictures on a website which aren’t altogether reliable.
The new experiences also extend to the transport methods that they arrange for their bird tours. Besides having transport pre-arranged and being driven around, other methods may include horseback riding and boat rides.
Holiday companies also ensure that their bird tours have the best guides. Good guides are crucial when travelling to a place like China for example where the language barrier can be a hurdle to overcome. In addition to helping birders explore the new territories and find the exclusive rare birds that China has to offer, they also guide guests along the country and act as interpreters when it comes to shopping at local markets or trying out new restaurants. China can be a whole new world to get used to so bird tours are the ideal opportunity to just relax and take in the beauty and birding of the country. There are well over a 1000 species of birds here and many can only be found in China. It’s why bird tours here are a must in most birders travel plans. Whilst seeking out birds, birders will also come into contact with over 30000 plant and wildlife species. But the highlight of Chinese bird tours remain the Spoon-Billed Sandpiper, Saunder’s Gull, Swan Geese, and the Baikal Teal which cannot be found anywhere else on earth.