Birding Vacations
Small-group all-inclusive birding trips that combine expert guidance, unforgettable destinations, and meaningful conservation impact.
Discover birds beyond your backyard with our guided birding vacations. These multi-day trips are thoughtfully designed for birders of all experience levels—whether you’re building confidence or expanding your life list. Travel with expert naturalists, enjoy luxury accommodations, and connect with a welcoming community of fellow bird lovers.
Our birding vacations engage all the senses. Alongside exceptional birding, many trips feature local food and drink experiences, including farm-to-table meals and tastings at regional wineries or breweries. These moments support local producers and add comfort, connection, and a true sense of place to each adventure. Food and beverage offerings vary by trip and are outlined in each itinerary.
Mark your calendars for the second weekend in October for a San Juan Island getaway!
Why Travel With Us?
Our birding vacations offer more than great sightings, they’re immersive experiences rooted in learning, connection, and care for the natural world.
- Expert-led birding with knowledgeable, engaging guides
- Small group sizes for a relaxed, personal experience
- Comfortable lodging, curated meals, and transportation included
- Access to prime birding locations across Washington State
As a nonprofit organization, your participation directly supports bird conservation environmental education, and more, helping protect the habitats we explore together.
What To Expect
Each Birding Vacation blends guided outings with time to relax and enjoy your surroundings. From coastal shorebirds and waterfowl to forest specialties and seasonal migrants, trips are timed to highlight the best birding each region has to offer.
You’ll enjoy:
- Daily guided birding outings
- Time to learn identification skills in the field
- Thoughtfully curated food and drink experiences
- Luxury accomodations with unique ammenities
- A supportive, inclusive environment
These trips are ideal for solo travelers, couples, and anyone looking to deepen their connection to birds while traveling with purpose.
Travel With Purpose
When you join one of our Birding Vacations, you’re doing more than taking a trip, you’re investing in birds, habitats, and future generations of birders.
Ready to go birding?
Register today and experience birding vacations that give back.
What Folks Are Saying
“We had a wonderful time on the Methow Valley birding vacation hosted by Birds Connect Seattle. Neil and Ed were amazing field guides with a trove of birding and nature knowledge to share. Meanwhile, Sarah was a fantastic trip coordinator who ensured that all of our travel, activities, and meals ran smoothly. I also really appreciated how well-accommodated I was as someone with a dietary restriction (gluten free). The entire trip was so much fun, and not only did we leave with lots of memorable birding experiences, we even made some new friends! I’d highly recommend these vacations to anyone, and am really excited to attend my next one!”
-Brooke Herrick, Methow Valley and Orcas Island participant
“I was fortunate to be able to attend my first Birding Vacation through BCS earlier this year and it was a wonderfully rewarding experience over the 3 days of the trip. The sites we visited were carefully selected to reveal a great variety of habitats and bird species, providing a tremendous opportunity for learning. The guides leading the trip were very knowledgeable about these areas and it showed! The food and lodging experience were also excellent and it was fun to interact with the other participants at the end of each day. I’m looking forward to participating in another one of these trips soon!”
-Bob Fukura, Semiahmoo and Orcas Island participant
“I was lucky enough to go on the three day birding trip to Whidbey Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties. We saw an incredible amount and diversity of birds (and some marine mammals) thanks to our expert guides Neil and Roniq; the sites we stopped at were beautiful; food, lodging and logistics were excellent thanks to Sarah’s coordination; everyone on the trip was interesting and even though I went by myself, I immediately felt welcomed and included. And best of all I had a lot of fun while significantly improving my birding skills. Can’t wait to go on another trip!”
-Tizzy Bennett Harbaugh, Semiahmoo participant