Owl Photography Tour
- Birding
- Multiday Trip
Do you love photographing owls? If so, this tour is perfect for you!
Spend three days and two nights at a charming private reserve just two hours from San Salvador. Possible sightings include Striped Owl, Barn Owl, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, and Nightjars like Common Pauraque and Lesser Nighthawk. From late September to late November, we might also encounter Mottled Owl, Pacific Screech-Owl, and Spectacled Owl.
- Key daytime possible species include Double-striped Thick-Knee, Roadside Hawk, Clay-colored Thrush, Grey Hawk, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Ruddy-breasted Seedeater, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Altamira Oriole, Boat-billed Heron, Gartered Trogon, Pearl Kite, and Turquoise-browed Motmot.
- The activities at night are not physically demanding when Owls are spotted is the only moment you can get off the vehicle.
- Possible mammals include Common Opossum, Long-tailed Weasel, Northern Raccoon, Nine-banded Armadillo
Tour Length
Three days, two nights
Group size
1-4 participants
Months Offered
Middle of September through late November
Departure Location
El Salvador International Airport or custom location
Tour Cost
$1,000 based on two participants
Itinerary Details
Begin your adventure with an airport or hotel pick-up in San Salvador. After a scenic two-hour drive, you’ll arrive at the reserve and check into your accommodations. Kick off the tour with some local birding, or if you prefer, take a break before dinner and then start with 2-3 hours of nocturnal birding.
For most of the tour, you’ll be traveling by car, only needing to step out to capture the best owl photos at night. During the day, we will drive short distances and take leisurely walks of about half to one mile. The roads are flat but unpaved, taking us through a mix of open and forested habitats.
In addition to owl sightings, we’ll explore various habitats at the reserve during the day, including mangrove forests accessible by foot or boat, Cocoa Plantations, and Alluvial Forests. Keep an eye out for Harris Hawk, Boat-billed Heron, Gray Hawk, Roadside Hawk, Bare-throated Tiger-Heron, and Mangrove Yellow Warbler, as well as wildlife like Spectacled Caimans and Central American Agouti.
The tour concludes with a transfer back to your hotel or the airport in San Salvador.
Note: The itinerary may be adjusted depending on your flight arrival time or pick-up location.
Discover the Beauty of El Salvador's Natural Wonders
With El Salvador Nature Tours, experience stunning biodiversity with our expert guides and personalized tours tailored to showcase the best of nature and wildlife. Join us for an unforgettable adventure through the country’s most beautiful landscapes.
Wildlife, Birds, Photography, and Cultural Tours
Explore the beauty of El Salvador's nature.
Single-day, Multi-day, and Custom Tours
Tailored to your interests.
Immerse Yourself in Nature
Experience El Salvador's natural wonders.
Professional and Friendly Local Guides
Our team is dedicated to your satisfaction.
