Small-Group Birding, Amazing Birds, Special Places
Small groups, experienced leaders, good food and congenial company. Those are the hallmarks of a High Lonesome tour. Our pace is comfortable and our approach is relaxed. And we still produce magnificent bird lists to compare with any other tour operator.
How do we do it?
By knowing our localities and using leaders whose experience allows them to outperform others where it matters — in the field.
Small-group birding for everyone
High Lonesome offers tours to suit everyone, from the birding beginner to the experienced traveler and from teenagers to seniors. Whether it’s the unspoiled wilderness of Alaska or the mountains and jungles of Ecuador, we will take you to the world’s most special places and show you the amazing birds that live there.
Our tours are all-inclusive from the point of departure. That means the price covers lodging, meals, beverages (except alcohol), transportation, gratuities, taxes and guide services. It’s your vacation too, so we try to choose the most comfortable hotels available and eat in restaurants that provide interesting, regional cuisine.
We use comfortable vans and buses providing everyone with a window seat. Most often, we will be using 15 passenger vans with only eight people on-board. Our standard policy is one guide per eight participants.
We are environmental advocates
We are strong advocates of habitat protection and donate a percentage of our earnings to conservation organizations annually. And we aren’t focused solely on birding. We take a special interest in each destination’s culture and natural history, always respecting the need for preservation.
We carry $1,000,000 General Liability Insurance as well as $1,000,000 Commercial Auto Liability.
Most Federal sites where we schedule tours require Commercial Use Authorization/Permits. These include National Park Service; Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife (National Wildlife Refuges), and US Forest Service. We obtain and maintain all current Federal CUA’s/Permits.
