Discover Texel's Diverse Bird Species on an Unforgettable Adventure

08 Days | #1357
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Detail Itinerary

 

Day 01: Amsterdam to Texel

You will be met by our representative at a common point in Amsterdam and transferred to Texel island. Texel is the largest island in the Frisian region, with many nature reserves and seven quaint villages surrounded by nature.
Spend the day birding with a guide when you get there.

Overnight stay.

Day 02 to 07: Texel

Texel is a hotspot for birders.

We have six full days to explore the birds of Texel with a guide.

It is a famous resting place for many birds during the migration season, but the island is also home to resident birds such as terns, gulls, godwits, oystercatchers, redshanks, Greylag Geese, etc.

In winter, Texel is famously known as a resting spot for thousands of Brant Geese.

Other specialties of Texel include Eurasian Spoonbill, Eider, Sandwich Tern, Arctic Tern, Common Scoter, Red-Breasted Merganser, Short-eared Owl, Ruff, Bluethroat, Hen Harrier and Western Marsh Harrier.

Besides birding, Texel is a great place to explore. Quaint villages, scenic beaches and a rich history make for great value addition experiences for your birding visit.

Overnight stay.
 

Day 08: Texel to Amsterdam

Enjoy the morning in Texel.
Later we will proceed to Amsterdam where you will be dropped for your onward or return journey.

Tour ends.

Highlights

  • Texel is the largest island of the Frisian Islands (or Wadden Islands) of the Netherlands.
  • Texel is extremely tourist-friendly, with many facilities to make any guest’s visit as comfortable and hassle-free as possible. Texel is home to a rich biodiversity, including rare flora and a wealth of birds, both resident and migratory
  • Nature on and around Texel is unique. Nowhere else will you find so many landscapes on such a limited surface as on Texel, including dune areas, deciduous and pine forests, mudflats and salt marshes, meadows, and farmland.
  • Texel has around 40 spectacular nature reserves, we can explore each one on foot or by bike.
  • Texel is conveniently on bird migratory routes, and, as an island, an ideal place for them to layover or to breed. Many birds dislike flying over the open sea and in their yearly migration. Texel is a perfect place to refuel for this exhausting journey.
  • Besides birding, Texel is a great place to explore. Quaint villages, scenic beaches, and a rich history make for great value additional experiences for your birding visit.
  • Around 30km of beaches surround Texel, making for scenic views and relaxing spots
  • Texel has a rich history. The first traces of humans on the island date back to the 8000-4500 B.C.
  • There are seven villages on Texel, each with its own character and looks. Every single one of them is well worth a visit!

Service Included

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in a homestay for 07 days in Texel
  • Meals are not included (self-catering)
  • Dedicated birding guide for the entire tour on the island
  • Transport and ferry charges (Ex-Amsterdam)
  • All Taxes

Service Not Included

  • Optional Tours, tips, any monument, museum entrance fee, any activity fee, camera fee, excursions, personal and incidental expenses
  • Any international and domestic flight ticket, VISA, insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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