GGBA is going to Cuba with Holbrook! Get to know the birds of Cuba during this exploration of the country’s western and Cayo regions.  Cuba’s geography makes it the perfect classroom to study island endemism and biodiversity as you make your way through a selection of ecosystems, including wetlands, forests, coastal lagoons, and limestone hills. 

Together with your ornithologist guide, you’ll have the opportunity to seek out and identify specialties like the Cuban Trogon—Cuba’s national bird, known locally as the Tocororo—and the world’s smallest bird, the Bee Hummingbird. Not only will you visit prime birding hotspots, but you’ll also encounter the lively spirit of the Cuban people as you interact with and learn from local residents.

A trip to Cuba is like a step back in time, with its colonial buildings, classic American cars, and oxen pulling wooden plows through the fields. Evidence of the Cuban population’s passion is apparent at every turn, from their music, dance, love of life, and appreciation of the natural beauty found on this small Caribbean island. Beyond its cultural legacy, Cuba has a wealth of natural resources, including the distinctive limestone hills known as mogotes, unspoiled coral reefs, miles of beaches, two UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites, and a Ramsar site, among others.

MORE information about Cuba.

Limited to 10 participants.

PRICING:
$5,095, per person, based on double occupancy
Single Supplement = $750

Questions?  Ready to register?  Contact Dawn at travelprogram@goldengatebirds.org.