FAQS

What is included in the ‘Bargain Birding Club’ price?

For UK trips …

  • Accommodation in single, twin or double rooms as per your booking request
  • Meals as specified in each trip schedule
  • Services of a knowledgeable, friendly guide
  • Comprehensive post-trip report with photos

 

For overseas trips …

  • Accommodation in single, twin or double rooms as per your booking request
  • Meals as specified in each trip schedule
  • Destination airport pick up/drop off
  • All destination transport throughout your trip
  • Services of a local, friendly, professional guide
  • Comprehensive post-trip report with photos
How do I pay?

After receiving your Provisional Enquiry Form, we will confirm availability by email back to you and include a payment schedule.

Payment can be made by personal cheque or by secure bank transfer.

We ask that you pay 50% deposit to secure your booking and the balance 10 weeks (70 days) before departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information

What is NOT included in the ‘Bargain Birding Club’ price?
  • Transport to/from your home to the UK trip destination or UK airport
  • Airport parking on overseas trips
  • Overseas flights
  • Travel insurance (please see our Terms and Conditions)
  • Personal effects (e.g. birding equipment, toiletries, medications, etc.)
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Just to tell you how much Elizabeth and I enjoyed the Norfolk trip and to say thank you for all your hard work. We managed to cover a good number of reserves, saw some lovely birds, had a great time and all at a relaxed pace.

Warren & Elizabeth Mann

May. 2019

WHAT OUR bargain BIRDERS HAVE TO SAY…

“What a brilliant action-packed trip to The Gambia. So many wonderful birds. Can’t wait for the next trip!”

Nigel Trower

November 2021

“My second trip to Gambia with BBC and it just gets better and better!”

Tim Rea

November 2021

“Thanks Rich for such a great week in Scotland. We couldn’t have asked for more. Superb birds, fabulous scenery and great company. Just perfect.”

Tracey & Scott Mantle

July 2021

“Thanks again for an enjoyable and memorable trip to Scotland. Loved the boat trip, the eagles & Troup Head”.

Tim Rea

July 2021

“Thank you so much for such a great holiday in Scotland, really enjoyed it!”

James Taylor

July 2021

“Thank you for all your efforts in making it such a super holiday in Norfolk, with lovely birds, nice weather and good company. The feeding terns seen on the boat trip at Blakeney were a terrific spectacle”.

Warren & Elizabeth Mann

May 2021

“Organisation and leadership were good, as was the hotel accommodation &
food – good value. We were taken to all the premier bird reserves and the
boat trip from Morston Quay was especially memorable seeing the diving
terns, red breasted merganser and seals resting up on the shore.”

Selwyn Dennis

May 2021

“Thank you Richard for another well organised, enjoyable trip. As well as
seeing so many birds, I enjoyed the other aspects of natural history – flowers,
insects, butterflies and damselflies.”

Pamela Goode

May 2021

“Many thanks for a great trip to Norfolk. It was so good to get away after all this awful time.”

Pamela Goode

October 2020

“I am just drawing breath after a fabulous trip to Norfolk! Thank you once again for putting together such a diverse and well managed programme in my favourite part of the country. I really enjoyed the whole trip. Here’s to the next time”.

Christine Baker

October 2020

“Thank you for organising a wonderful five days in France. Not only was the trip a lot of fun but we saw some wonderful birds. The Ruff in full breeding plumage was amazing!”

Liz Gregory

May 2019

“Ed and I thoroughly enjoyed The Gambia. Every trip we do with you gets hotter with more birds – really can’t be bad. Thank you so much for all your great organising. As birding holidays go these are second to none. Where are we going next?”

Lesley & Ed Woodhouse

February 2019

WHY CHOOSE US

The Club was set up in 2012 to run value for money bird watching trips for birders on a budget.

So, if you have been inspired by nature programmes on TV, but then frustrated by the prices in the glossy ornithological holiday or nature trekking magazines, then ‘Bargain Birding Club’ is for you!

We specialise in offering bird watching themed trips to local RSPB groups and their families and friends.

Tell us where you would like to go birding.

No hidden extras

The price you see is the price you pay.

No single supplements

We never charge solo travellers a single supplement premium.

Price Promise Guarantee

We will beat any like for like price by 10%.