We loved David’s birding trip to Costa Rica. The small group of 12 was perfect. Our local guide was... read more
We loved David’s birding trip to Costa Rica. The small group of 12 was perfect. Our local guide was... read more
Wonderful birding day tour in Chicago. Very knowledgeable and very helpful in both spotting birds... read more
What a fantastic trip this was! I'm a nature lover but not a birder, and this tour had the right amount of everything for me. We birded most days, to the point where I actually learned and remembered some of the birds, but also learned about butterflies, plants, trees, mammals and reptiles on our walks. We also climbed around Mayan ruins and sampled traditional Mayan cocoa (beans ground by hand, not machine). There was free time and a chance to swim, go river tubing or take a hike. The group was small (9 people) and very harmonious, with the tone set by the personable and engaging David Rupp. His passion for birds and nature shines through; he has picked the best of the local guides to work with and has found wonderful eco-lodges for us to stay in. The food was great too. When the week was over I wasn't ready to leave. This was a terrific trip in every way and I would go on another trip with David in a minute!
Thanks for the kind words, Carolyn! Belize is indeed a fantastic place to visit.
My friends and I had Dave guide a kayaking/bird watching trip. It was amazing! Dave is amazing! We learned a lot, saw and heard so many birds! It was great!
David was the ideal tour guide. He knew where to go for the best sightings, and his encyclopedic knowledge of birds ensured that we knew exactly what we were looking at. He takes you from site to site, sets up his scope, and lets you see the beauty. Our grand finale was a flock of 150 pelicans, and it was spectacular.
David is a wonderful tour guide, highly skilled at working with people. (we are of “a certain age”), very knowledgeable about birds (clearly birdwatching is his passion), and precise at navigating the waters to avoid logs and shallows. 2 hours passed way too quickly. We saw 28 bird species from Prothonotary Warbler to a family of Bald Eagles, while leisurely kayaking in nature’s beauty. Totally recommend!!
We first met David in February 2021 for a birding trip in southern Indiana which, unfortunately, was limited to only a day and a half because of an impending blizzard and frigid temperatures. We had never been to Central America and we were not sure that we would ever travel there. After our brief time with David, we knew we had found someone that we could trust to provide a great introduction to that part of the world. He knows the local guides, local lodges, birding hotspots, etc. Travel between lodges was well-planned as were all the other details—including on-site testing for COVID the day before departing for the U.S. David is a knowledgeable, pleasant man who makes everyone comfortable and welcome.
From the first stop to the last, David found for us all our “wish list” species with a few added treats at sunset like the American Woodcocks and the coyote chorus. So knowledgeable and informative, just a perfect way to spend time with family or friends. Indigo Birding Tours never disappoint.