3-Day La Mancha & Ciudad Real Nature Tour
Description
Take this 3-day tour to the city of La Mancha in central Spain and explore its wetlands and its steppe and sierras. See different bird species such as White-Headed Ducks, Marbled Ducks, Golden Plovers, Little Bustards, Calandra Larks, and many more. Also visit the the Cabañeros National Park and get a chance to witness Red Deer, Wild Boars, Spanish Imperial Eagles and the second-largest breeding colony of Black Vultures in the world.
Highlights
- Explore one of the species-richest wetlands in Western Europe
- Indulge in birdwatching in the Spanish city of La Mancha
- Discover hundreds of species of flora and fauna in 'Africa in Spain'
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Day 1: Madrid to La Macha expand_more
Arrive at Madrid airport and meet your English-speaking Spanish tour guide.
Visit the Lagunas of Alcazar for an ideal introduction to the Wetlands of La Mancha. Witness plenty of birdlife here such as flamingos, White-Headed Ducks, Marbled Ducks, Pochards, Marsh Harriers and a wide variety of waders.
Drop-off at the predecided accommodation.
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Day 2: Birdwatching and Game Drive in the Steppe and Sierra expand_more
- Behold the steppes of La Mancha, the realm of the Great Bustards, nobles of the plains.
- Explore the areas south of Ciudad Real where vast cereal fields, rough ground and gently rolling countryside define the Manchegan steppe habitat.
- Drive along dirt roads frequented by Great and Little Bustards, Stone Curlews, Golden Plovers, Pin-tailed and Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Calandra Larks and a whole host of raptors such as Black-shouldered Kites, Buzzards, and Common and Lesser Kestrels.
Discover the Cabañeros National Park. Famed for its mountainous terrain, Mediterranean Forests and Raña which is also known as the Spanish Serengeti, this park is home to Red Deers, Wild Boars, Spanish Imperial Eagles and the second-largest breeding colony of Black Vultures in the world.
Return to hotel for the day.
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Day 3: Explore the National Parks of Ciudad Real expand_more
Marvel at the Tablas of Daimiel, the second of the two National Parks within Ciudad Real. It consists of roughly 2000 Ha of marsh and wetland, unique in Europe. A favourite stopover for migrants, summer and winter visitors, the Tablas provide a veritable feast of passerines, waders and raptors.
- Drop-off at a predecided destination.
What's Included
Pick up and drop-off at Madrid Barajas Airport
Two nights accommodation and breakfast in Casa Oretani in Picón, Ciudad Real
Three days bird watching in the Manchegan countryside with midday meals and wine included
English-speaking Spanish tour guide
What's Excluded
Evening meals
Personal Insurance
Extra Drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- Access to the Cabañeros National Park is restricted, but it is included in your tour price, and in 4×4 vehicles, you will be taken to the various sites where the best viewing is to be had.
Meeting Point
Aeropuerto, Madrid, Spain
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
2 To 8 | EUR 550 Per Person |
This is a private tour |