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"I am the big guy, if you want to see
me, book this birding trip. I will be
waiting for you at 8.30 AM."
Yours truly,
Puerto Rican Lizard Cuckoo
me, book this birding trip. I will be
waiting for you at 8.30 AM."
Yours truly,
Puerto Rican Lizard Cuckoo
| We are the first and only small company established and owned by a woman specializing in bird watching. We sponsor local communities and small businesses during our bird outinds. As part of our corporate social responsability we donate a portion of the proceedings of each activity we offer for our Outreach Education Program (Proyecto Mucarito) through the Puerto Rican Interpretation and Education Association. We have sponsored local environmental, such as, Fundación Amigos de El Yunque. Our new commitment is with the Ecological Conservation Puerto Rico. |
Fabulous Birding Tours!!
Review of AdvenTours Puerto Rico
Reviewed May 25, 2024 via mobile
Hilda was amazing!! She catered our two tours to our son’s interests and both adults and our 10 year old son
loved it. We took the Birding 101 class and the Luquillo Half day tour. We saw ~20 different birds; several only
found in Puerto Rico. My husband and I were surprised how much we all enjoyed these outings. Hilda is so
knowledgeable and passionate. She really gets you excited about birding and we were surprised how much we
learned in such a short amount of time. I would highly recommend this company and will use again in future trips.
Sunshine44655399495
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Review of AdvenTours Puerto Rico
Reviewed May 25, 2024 via mobile
Hilda was amazing!! She catered our two tours to our son’s interests and both adults and our 10 year old son
loved it. We took the Birding 101 class and the Luquillo Half day tour. We saw ~20 different birds; several only
found in Puerto Rico. My husband and I were surprised how much we all enjoyed these outings. Hilda is so
knowledgeable and passionate. She really gets you excited about birding and we were surprised how much we
learned in such a short amount of time. I would highly recommend this company and will use again in future trips.
Sunshine44655399495
Sherborn, Massachusetts
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"Hi Hilda! Thank you so much for an amazing day! I
loved every moment of it and really appreciated your
knowledge, enthusiasm, and hard work to get us on
the birds."
Lisa Schibley - Manomet, Inc.
February, 2019
"Had a wonderful morning being shown around
Luquillo looking for endemic Puerto Rican birds this
morning! Hilda is so lovely and patient, and a great
teacher. I left with a much better trained ear and
got to see many new species. Would definitely
recommend booking time with Birding Puerto Rico!"
Tom Marsan-Ryan
February, 2019
loved every moment of it and really appreciated your
knowledge, enthusiasm, and hard work to get us on
the birds."
Lisa Schibley - Manomet, Inc.
February, 2019
"Had a wonderful morning being shown around
Luquillo looking for endemic Puerto Rican birds this
morning! Hilda is so lovely and patient, and a great
teacher. I left with a much better trained ear and
got to see many new species. Would definitely
recommend booking time with Birding Puerto Rico!"
Tom Marsan-Ryan
February, 2019
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| The edge of the Forest is probably the best option at this moment when looking for the Puerto Rican Lizard Cuckoo. At the beginning, this bird outing was offered for a limited time, now many birders book this option as you have the opportunity to go birding through the countryside of the small town of Luquillo while finding many endemic bird species without the crowds at El Yunque National Forest. This trip starts and ends in Luquillo covering up to two or three of the many routes of the annual Christmas Bird Count. |
| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO is an equal opportunity provider. Our company complies with local regulations required for vehicles, tour guides, drivers, and recreational sites. El Yunque National Forest Authorization ID: YNF4007 Puerto Rico Tourism Company Tour Guide Certification GT-92-021 Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos ET-50157 |
| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO offers island-wide guided tours in Puerto Rico for the past 34 years! |
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Q & A - Shared Bird Outings
Q: How do I know which dates are available as a special shared bird outing?
A: We have a new section in the booking system that allows you to see the dates available
for our shared bird outings: (1) regular Luquillo Bird Outing (4 hours).
In Search of the Mucarito (Owl) is only sold as a shared night tour.
Q: How do I know which dates are available as a special shared bird outing?
A: We have a new section in the booking system that allows you to see the dates available
for our shared bird outings: (1) regular Luquillo Bird Outing (4 hours).
In Search of the Mucarito (Owl) is only sold as a shared night tour.
What will happen when is the solo traveler who opens the date for other birders to join and
there is no other booking for that date? Solo travelers opening a Shared Event will be
charged the minimum of participants required to offer a trip if the minimum is not reached.
Rescheduling the trip is not allowed, payments are non-refundable. Solo travelers must
provide their own transportation.
Regular bird outings and Shared Events are not considered bird photography trips, you
should bring binoculars, not cameras. Many birders are complaining that birders with a
camera delay the birding in order to take their pictures. If you want to take your best shots,
consider booking a private bird photography trip. Nevertheless, we have all-inclusive birding
packages for bird photographers. I you don´t have binoculars, we rent binoculars for birders
over 18 years old. We reserve the right of admission.
there is no other booking for that date? Solo travelers opening a Shared Event will be
charged the minimum of participants required to offer a trip if the minimum is not reached.
Rescheduling the trip is not allowed, payments are non-refundable. Solo travelers must
provide their own transportation.
Regular bird outings and Shared Events are not considered bird photography trips, you
should bring binoculars, not cameras. Many birders are complaining that birders with a
camera delay the birding in order to take their pictures. If you want to take your best shots,
consider booking a private bird photography trip. Nevertheless, we have all-inclusive birding
packages for bird photographers. I you don´t have binoculars, we rent binoculars for birders
over 18 years old. We reserve the right of admission.
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private
TOURS
PRIVATE half day bird outing for individuals or smalls groups. Option 3 includes
transportation, a minimum of birders is required.
transportation, a minimum of birders is required.
| Family friendly, minimum age, 6. |
Q & A - Solo Travelers
Q: I am a solo traveler can I book a birding trip with you? Can I bring my camera?
A: Due to the high volume of birders booking from November through April, this birding trip
is offered as a Shared Bird Outing. The minimum required 2 birders. Once the minimum is
reached, we open the date as a Shared Bird Outing which makes it easier for solo
travelers to join other birders.
As a solo traveler, if you are looking for bird photography, you must book a private trip.
Q: I am a solo traveler can I book a birding trip with you? Can I bring my camera?
A: Due to the high volume of birders booking from November through April, this birding trip
is offered as a Shared Bird Outing. The minimum required 2 birders. Once the minimum is
reached, we open the date as a Shared Bird Outing which makes it easier for solo
travelers to join other birders.
As a solo traveler, if you are looking for bird photography, you must book a private trip.
* Some restrictions apply.
shared &
private
TOURS
PRIVATE & SHARED half day bird outings are available as a private or shared
birding activity on a daily basis (morning and afternoon).
birding activity on a daily basis (morning and afternoon).
| Bird List |
| ENDEMICS Woodpecker Flycatcher Tody Lizard Cuckoo Emerald Mango Spindalis Oriole Adelaide´s Warbler RARE ENDEMICS Tanager Bullfinch Amazon Green Mango |
| A complete list of the birds of Luquillo is sent to you when you book with us. |
| SUBSPECIES Loggerhead Kingbird* Common Ground Dove Bananaquit Yellow-faced Grassquit Cave Swallow Greater Antillean Grackle *near endemics RARE SUBSPECIES Broad-winged Hawk RESIDENTS Red-legged Thrush Pearly-eyed Trasher Orange Fronted Parakeet Mangrove Cuckoo Smooth-billed Ani Bronze Mannikin Scaly-breasted Munia Orange-cheeked Waxbill Northern Mockingbird American Kestrel Limpkin MIGRATORY SPECIES Northern Parula Prairie Warbler Blackpoll Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler |
| Bringing a camera to remember your birds or looking for bird photography? Click here to start your booking online. |
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Q & A - Cruise Ship Birders
Q: I arrive at the San Juan Port, what are my chances to see as many endemics as possible?
A: Your best options to go for endemics are El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Bird Outing. All half-day birding trips with
pick-up at the port are considered private. For the 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM you should depart to the birding site not later than
7:30 AM, and 11:30 AM for the 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
If you start birding after 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM, you must contact us before booking online and we will suggest your options or customized
birding trip including transportation.
Q: I arrive at the San Juan Port, what are my chances to see as many endemics as possible?
A: Your best options to go for endemics are El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Bird Outing. All half-day birding trips with
pick-up at the port are considered private. For the 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM you should depart to the birding site not later than
7:30 AM, and 11:30 AM for the 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
If you start birding after 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM, you must contact us before booking online and we will suggest your options or customized
birding trip including transportation.
What to expect?
Imagine birding in a private property in the countryside of Luquillo for approximately two
hours, then go to other bird sites through the neighborhood. This is one of the best opportunity
to see the Puerto Rican Lizard Cuckoo in their nesting site on the edge of the Forest.
We cover several of the many routes of the Christmas Bird Count looking for other endemics,
such as: Tody, Woodpecker, Mango, Flycatcher, Emerald, Adelaide´s Warbler, Oriole,
and the near endemic Loggerhead Kingbird. If we are lucky, Bullfinch and Tanager could be
added to the list, plus native birds, and seasonal migratory bird species.
At the meeting point, we will give you the opportunity to select the route and the number of
stops based on your target list and the birds you already have seen before meeting us.
Imagine birding in a private property in the countryside of Luquillo for approximately two
hours, then go to other bird sites through the neighborhood. This is one of the best opportunity
to see the Puerto Rican Lizard Cuckoo in their nesting site on the edge of the Forest.
We cover several of the many routes of the Christmas Bird Count looking for other endemics,
such as: Tody, Woodpecker, Mango, Flycatcher, Emerald, Adelaide´s Warbler, Oriole,
and the near endemic Loggerhead Kingbird. If we are lucky, Bullfinch and Tanager could be
added to the list, plus native birds, and seasonal migratory bird species.
At the meeting point, we will give you the opportunity to select the route and the number of
stops based on your target list and the birds you already have seen before meeting us.
WHERE TO STAY (check map)
- Rain Forest Inn (Río Grande, mountains)
- Dos Aguas (Río Grande)
- Luquillo Sunrise (Luquillo, coast)
- Selva Boutique Hotel (Luquillo, coast)
- Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach
- Wyndham Grand Rainforest, Beach & Resort
| If what you are looking is not listed here or you prefer to customize your birding trip as per your special request and needs, contact us at preguntame@adventourspr.com. |
NOTES
- Family friendly bird outings, minimum age, 6.
- Effort Level: Easy to low-impact. You should be fitted to walk/stand for approximately 4 hours. We always be close to the vehicles.
- Minimum: 2 and maximum 12 depending selected bird outing.
- Tips: Tips are not included, but appreciated by our Drivers and Guides.
- Transportation: When transportation is requested or included, we provide deluxe transportation 2024 Ford Transit HD350 High Roof
Van or similar for groups with a minimum of 4 to 6 happy birders with luggage area for photographic equipment. - Restrictions: Eating or drinking is not allowed in the vehicle, if you bring any type of food, it will be placed in the trunk. No wet
clothes. A box for wet rain ponchos or umbrellas will be available on rainy days. Cleaning fee could apply. - Dress Code: We recommend comfortable shoes with grip, long sleeves/pants, earth colors preferable (including rain gear).
- Cellphone reception in the area is limited.
- Trash free zone, including vehicles.
- Non-smokers only.
- 8x42 Celestron binocular for rent. Binoculars are only for adults with a minimum of 18 years old; not to be used by children. A
$150 fee will be charged if binoculars are returned malfunctioning. - Groups are welcome!
- Remember, we will always be birding in open spaces close to the vehicles as we
don´t go on trails. Depending on your target birds, we will select the number of
birding spots.
- For bird photography, please book a private bird outing.
As of January 8, 2026, on any shared bird outing, we will not accept birders on site arriving
with a camera without binoculars. We want to avoid complaints from the other birders
participating in a shared birding trip. Our group of January 8, 2026 was delayed by a
participant that was taking pictures of a hummingbird delaying the rest of the group, the
happyness of one birder is the frustration of another birder.
- If you prefer a private tour, please select OPTION 2 in the booking system.
- If you plan to bring a camera, please select OPTION 2 in the booking system.
- We have updated the description of this activity as of February 27, 2026 as
follows:
Price
- $130 per happy birder on regular bird outings.
- When you book a tour or activity with standards fares, you should never expect that the tour will
be private. We will fill the spaces to capacity if possible.
- This price does not include transportation.
- The booking system will charge $165 per person for reservations made with less than 24
hours from selected date.
- Prices for private bird outings are included in the booking system or scroll down to learn more.
Time
- 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Flexible itineraries, please contact us for quote.
- You should arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
- Meeting point directions will be sent after the booking process is completed.
Minimum / Maximum
- A minimum of 2 is required to guarantee this birding trip.
- Once the minimum is reached, we will open this activity as a public shared bird outing.
Availability
- Daily.
Transportation
- This price does not include transportation.
- You need to have a rented car to meet and follow your Guide to birding locations.
- When transportation is not included in the price, you cannot arrive and take a ride with the
personal vehicle of the Guide (local Law).
- In the booking system you will find other options with pick-up / drop-off from selected hotels.
Notes
- We suggest that you stop for a restroom, if needed, before arriving to meeting point.
- If you need binoculars, we have them available for rent.
- Add-ons - If you want to add extra hours, please contact us for quote and availability.
- It is understood that when you complete the booking process, you agree with our
What is the difference between a shared bird outing vs a private one?
In the booking system, all available dates will be in green. When you book a regular bird outing (Option 1 in the booking system for El
Yunque or Luquillo, $130 per person) with a minimum of 2 happy birders, you open selected date as a shared activity allowing other
birders to join the trip.
Dark gray code includes in the booking system dates will have this note: Check shared birding trips calendar or contact us 787.530.8311,
2 PM - 9 PM, Monday thru Friday. Check the Shared Bird Outings Calendar and join those who have booked already.
Light gray in the booking system means that the date is not available, it has been sold out.
In shared bird outings, you must have a rented car to join, plus binoculars. You can rent binoculars at the end of the booking
process and must be 18 years old or older to rent them. Shared bird outings are not considered a bird photography trip. When
you book a shared bird outing, you agree with our terms and conditions as we reserve the right of admission.
Private trips are available for those who (1) prefer go birding alone, (2) are looking for bird photography, or (3) need
transportation. When you just need a camera to remember birds or you want to do bird photography is when you must
book one of the private options, prices will vary (scroll down for more information).
In the booking system, all available dates will be in green. When you book a regular bird outing (Option 1 in the booking system for El
Yunque or Luquillo, $130 per person) with a minimum of 2 happy birders, you open selected date as a shared activity allowing other
birders to join the trip.
Dark gray code includes in the booking system dates will have this note: Check shared birding trips calendar or contact us 787.530.8311,
2 PM - 9 PM, Monday thru Friday. Check the Shared Bird Outings Calendar and join those who have booked already.
Light gray in the booking system means that the date is not available, it has been sold out.
In shared bird outings, you must have a rented car to join, plus binoculars. You can rent binoculars at the end of the booking
process and must be 18 years old or older to rent them. Shared bird outings are not considered a bird photography trip. When
you book a shared bird outing, you agree with our terms and conditions as we reserve the right of admission.
Private trips are available for those who (1) prefer go birding alone, (2) are looking for bird photography, or (3) need
transportation. When you just need a camera to remember birds or you want to do bird photography is when you must
book one of the private options, prices will vary (scroll down for more information).
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