CFW eco-tours!
2026 upcoming tours:
The Center for Wildlife is proud to host both regional and international eco-tours open to the public! Please see the list of upcoming tours below. You can also find information and reviews on our first eco-tour in 2025: Costa Rica!
Costa Rica: a world of nature
October 10th - 21st, 2026
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Day 1: Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
Days 2 - 3: Evergreen Lodge, Tortuguero
Days 4 - 5: Tilajari Hotel Resort, San Carlos
Days 6 - 8: Hotel Lomas del Volcan, Arenal
Days 9 - 10: Los Suenos Marriott Costa Rica, Playa Herraduras
Day 11: Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
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HIGHLIGHTS...
Tortuguero National Park, Hanging Bridges,
Manuel Antonio National Park, Zip Lining or Volcano Lava Field,
Chocolate-Making Demonstration & Tasting,
River Safari, Jungle Crocodile Safari
CFW regional eco-tours:
Monhegan island
Spring birds & Nature Immersion
May 26th - 29th, 2026
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
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Tuesday, May 26th
2:00 PM: Welcome & meet-up at Monhegan Boat in Port Clyde, ME for boat ride out to the island
3:00 PM - Onward: Settle in at Monhegan House, meet your guides & fellow nature enthusiasts, dinner and self-directed time​
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Weds. May 27th - Thurs. May 28th
Optional pre-breakfast birding
AM: Breakfast, guided birding in village
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic on your own or enjoy a quiet hour taking in the island landscape
PM: Guided birding around island, with stops for natural history, geology and culture
Dinner: On your own, enjoy the dining room at Monhegan house or visit one of the restaurants in the village
After Dinner - Onward: Relax, stargaze, sit by the ocean....
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Friday May 29th
AM: Meet for breakfast a group at Monhegan House before packing up to take in the final birding of the trip
12:30 PM: Catch the boat back to Port Clyde and keep your binoculars on for seabirds and marine mammals!
2:00 PM: Final farewell at the dock​
HIGHLIGHTS...
"The Artist's Island" from a naturalist's point of view,
Small-group birding and nature excursions during
one of the busiest bird migration seasons,
Maine history, culture, wildlife and more!
Boreal birding weekend
June 20th - 21st, 2026 - WAITLIST ONLY
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Trip takes place in the Coos County, New Hampshire. Here's the layout of a typical birding day in the field with our small group:
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Early Morning: Gather, Circle up, quick intros, intentions for the day, etc.
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Carpool to exciting birding sites
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Slow down: we'll get quiet, look and listen for a wide variety of bird species.
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Tune In: we'll focus on bird identification, behavior and ecology
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Late afternoon/Evening: Circle up, reflect on the day, send off.
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Monhegan island
Fall birds & Nature Immersion
September 25th - 28th, 2026
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
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Friday, Sept 25th
2:00 PM: Welcome & meet-up at Monhegan Boat in Port Clyde, ME for boat ride out to the island
3:00 PM - Onward: Settle in at Monhegan House, meet your guides & fellow nature enthusiasts, dinner and self-directed time​
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Sat. Sept 26th - Sun. Sept 27th
Optional pre-breakfast birding
AM: Breakfast, guided birding in village
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic on your own or enjoy a quiet hour taking in the island landscape
PM: Guided birding around island, with options to hike steeper coastal terrain, deep forests, or explore gravel roads in town
Dinner: On your own, enjoy the dining room at Monhegan house or visit one of the restaurants in the village
After Dinner - Onward: Relax, stargaze, sit by the ocean....
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Monday, Sept 28th
AM: Meet for breakfast a group at Monhegan House before packing up to take in the final birding of the trip
12:30 PM: Catch the boat back to Port Clyde and keep your binoculars on for seabirds and marine mammals!
2:00 PM: Final farewell at the dock​
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HIGHLIGHTS...
From early morning bird walks in the village to lazy afternoon strolls along the cliffs or mossy, deep forests, we'll tap into the lives of migratory and resident birds as well as other island inhabitants. This is not a trip where we'll focus solely on the quantity of bird species we'll see, but more a trip about slowing down and tuning into what the more-than-human-world has to offer us each day- like gorgeous fall gardens, artist studios and more.
Northwoods wildlife weekend
February 13th - 14th, 2027
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
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Saturday, Feb. 13th
8:30 AM: Welcome & meet-up
8:30 AM - 3:30PM: Guided tracking in the field
3:30PM - Onward: Self-directed time (snowmobiling, ice fishing, hiking, etc)
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Sunday, Feb 14th
8:30 AM: Welcome & meet-up
8:30 AM - 3:30PM: Guided tracking in the field
3:30PM: Weekend farewell
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HIGHLIGHTS...
Beautiful landscapes of Maine's
Western Mountains & Moose River Valley,​​
Small-group nature immersion -
learn to track, trail and identify wildlife sign,
Solo time to explore and recreate in
one of Maine's winter sports hotspots
CFW International eco-tours:
Peru: Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca
march 22nd - 31st, 2026
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Days 1 - 2: Hilton Garden Inn Miraflores, Lima
Days 3 - 4: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley, Sacred Valley
Day 5: Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, Machu Picchu
Days 6 - 7: Hilton Garden Inn Cusco, Cuzco
Days 8 - 9: GHL Lago Titicaca, Puno
Optional: 4-night Peruvian Amazon cruise post tour extension
HIGHLIGHTS...
Lima, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Local Andean Cultures,
Ollantaytambo Ruins, Home-Hosted Lunches,
Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Choice on Tour: Sacsayhuamán Fortress
or Walking Tour of San Blas, Lake Titicaca,
Uros Floating Islands
Costa Rica: a world of nature
October 10th - 21st, 2026
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
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Day 1: Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
Days 2 - 3: Evergreen Lodge, Tortuguero
Days 4 - 5: Tilajari Hotel Resort, San Carlos
Days 6 - 8: Hotel Lomas del Volcan, Arenal
Days 9 - 10: Los Suenos Marriott Costa Rica, Playa Herraduras
Day 11: Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
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HIGHLIGHTS...
Tortuguero National Park, Hanging Bridges,
Manuel Antonio National Park, Zip Lining or Volcano Lava Field,
Chocolate-Making Demonstration & Tasting,
River Safari, Jungle Crocodile Safari
The Azores
april 22nd - may 4th, 2027
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
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Day 1: Overnight Flight
Days 2 - 5: Vila Gale Collection Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada, Azores
Days 6 - 7: Hotel do Canal, Horta
Days 8 - 10: Torel Terra Brava, Terceira, Azores
Days 11 - 12: Bessa Hotel Liberdade, Lisbon
Optional: 3-night Lisbon post tour extension
HIGHLIGHTS...
São Miguel Island, Lagoa das Sete Cidades
"Blue & Green Lagoons", Furnas Valley, Home-Hosted Meals,
Faial Island, Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, Terceira
Island, Angra do Heroismo, Natural Volcanic Pools, Lisbon
CFW past eco-tours:
CFW past tours:
Costa Rica: A World of Nature 2025
Center for Wildlife leaders and expert guides led this once in a lifetime trip in March 2025. With natural wonders and ecology as the focus, this trip to the emerald of Central America included:
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Birdwatching in the jungle
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Nature cruise through Tortuguero National Park
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Hanging bridge canopy tour of a Cloud Forest
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River Safari through the tropical rainforest
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Lava field hike or jungle canopy zip lining
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Mangrove River Safari
Reviews from Costa Rica: A World of Nature
"This trip was the embodiment of the word 'awesome' - the whole thing was absolutely magical. I can hardly believe I did and saw all those things! It was superbly organised with the most knowledgeable tour guide one could ever have imagined and the camaraderie within the group was amazing. Everyone was so lovely and I made some wonderful friends!"
"The incredible group of like-minded and inspiring humans on this trip made this already amazing experience incredibly special. The focus on nature, diverse wildlife, and expertise of our leader were unbelievable."
"Connection! With nature, wildlife, people - locals and new englanders. Even though "we" crossed paths with other travelers (outside our group), I feel like "our" adventures were a more sacred, behind the scenes view of all the lusciousness that is Costa Rica."
"Being immersed in nature, how professional and smoothly our trip coordination was, being with like-minded and respectful of the earth/wildlife people, learning and experiencing native culture, and the hotels that we got to stay at and enjoy!"