2 Days · 1 Night
Weekend Birding
A quick escape into Goa's wild dawn chorus.
- 1 sanctuary or wetland circuit
- 2 guided dawn walks
- Homestay option
- Local Goan meals
Discover Goa's hidden birds & wild beauty.
Expert birdwatching tours with local guides.
Sanctuaries Wetlands Western Ghats Mangroves Coastal Plains Plateaus Backwaters Forest Trails Sanctuaries Wetlands Western Ghats Mangroves Coastal Plains Plateaus Backwaters Forest Trails
About
Welcome, birders.
Trusted by birders from 30+ countries
Goabirding is an independent Goan tour company, especially established to cater to all birders — professionals and amateurs alike.
We craft trips across Goa's well-known and wonderfully obscure birding sites, from misty Western Ghat foothills to coastal salt pans and shaded forest streams.
Beyond Goa, our birding tours extend across Maharashtra, Kerala, and Northeast India, offering unforgettable experiences in some of the country's most diverse birding destinations. Every itinerary is carefully tailored around the species you hope to see, ensuring the best possible birdwatching experience in each region.
Est.
Since 2004
Upcoming Birding Tours · 2027
14 Days · 13 Nights16 – 29 January 2027
Join our expert-guided birding adventure across Goa's best birdwatching hotspots. Explore forests, wetlands, wildlife sanctuaries and scenic boat trips while spotting 100+ bird species.
- 180+ species expected across 14 days
- Sanctuaries, wetlands & scenic boat trips
- Small group · expert-guided
- Airport transfers & stays included
Signature Tour
Goa Birding · 2027
Jan 16 – 29, 2027 · 14D / 13N
North & South Goa · Western Ghats
Small group · Private option
180+ species expected
Explore the Map
Goa's famous birding hotspots.
From coastal wetlands to Western Ghat foothills — every trail leads to another calling species.
Want to discover more birds?
Explore our complete Goa bird list — 300+ species and counting.
View Bird List300+
Species recorded
From tiny sunbirds to soaring eagles — logged across Goa's sanctuaries and wetlands.
15+
Sanctuaries covered
Bondla, Cotigao, Mhadei, Netravali and more — every hotspot on one map.
20yr
Local expertise
Two decades of quiet dawns, learning every call and every roost by heart.
Why Goabirding
Six reasons birders keep coming back.
Simple things done well — that's how we do birding in Goa.
Early start, best birds
We pick you up before sunrise so you see birds when they're most active — and the light is golden.
Local Goan guides
Born and raised here. We know every bird call, every hidden trail, every season.
Kind to nature
Small groups, quiet walking, no tricks — the birds always come first.
Great for photos
Slow pace, hide setups on request, and good perches for that perfect shot.
Safe & comfy
AC vehicles, clean stays, packed snacks and full insurance on every trip.
Trip made for you
Tell us your target birds — we build the whole trip around them.
Featured Packages
View More Packages Journeys crafted for birders.
Three signature routes — from a weekend dawn chorus to a deep-dive across the Western Ghats.
Most Popular
3 Days · 2 Nights
2 Nights & 3 Days
Coast + Ghats — the birder's classic.
- Bondla + Mayem + Carambolim
- 4 guided sessions
- Eco-lodge stay
- Boat trip included
4 Days · 3 Nights
3 Nights & 4 Days
The deep-dive into Western Ghat sanctuaries.
- Bhagwan Mahavir + Cotigao + Tambdi Surla
- 6 sessions incl. nocturnal
- Village homestay
- Trip report included
Field Notes
Recent sightings.
A few favourites from our guests' frames and our own field notebooks.
Rated Excellent
Loved by birders from 30+ countries
5.0 · Based on 280+ reviews
5.0
Traveller Rating
H
Helena W.
🇬🇧Bristol, United Kingdom
February 2025
"The trip of a lifetime for any birder"
Absolutely magical experience. We logged 142 species across four mornings — Malabar Trogon, Sri Lanka Frogmouth and the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher were highlights. Our guide's ear for calls was extraordinary.
M
Marta L.
🇵🇹Lisbon, Portugal
January 2025
"Photographer-friendly and world-class guiding"
Booked a 3-night private trip and every day exceeded expectations. Backwoods Camp is a birder's paradise and our guide was patient with photography setups. Frame-fillers of Vernal Hanging Parrots.
J
James P.
🇦🇺Melbourne, Australia
December 2024
"Perfect for serious listers"
Travelled from Melbourne specifically for the Western Ghats endemics. Goabirding customised the itinerary around my target list — Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Grey-headed Bulbul, all ticked.
D
Dr. Klaus M.
🇩🇪Munich, Germany
November 2024
"A guiding standard I've rarely matched"
Third visit in five years and still finding lifers. The team knows every hollow, every roost, every fruiting tree. Night walk at Backwoods delivered the Frogmouth on the first attempt. Warm and professional.
R
Rebecca T.
🇺🇸Portland, USA
October 2024
"Family-friendly and deeply knowledgeable"
Our family of four had an incredible week. The guides tailored the pace so my teenagers stayed engaged — and we still ticked 180+ species. Homestay meals were unforgettable. Highest recommendation.
S
Sander V.
🇳🇱Amsterdam, Netherlands
September 2024
"Effortless from first message to last sighting"
The Cumbarjua backwater trip gave us both Kingfisher species in one morning, plus estuarine crocodiles. Ethical, quiet, and organised to the minute. Booking on WhatsApp couldn't have been easier.
Reviews inspired by real guest feedback · Verified via WhatsApp & email
Expert Bird Guide
Airport Transfers Included
Premium Birding Locations
Comfortable Stays
Small Group Experience
Online appointments · On-site services
Reviews from Google
5.0· 12+ reviews
N
Noah Bennett
Local Guide · 26 reviews
4 months ago
Reuben gave us the most amazing experience. We are very much beginners and Reuben spotted a lot of birds for us and named them. Can highly recommend!
🙏 1
M
Michael Plüss (The Eye)
7 reviews · 1 photo
4 months ago
Reuben is very reliable, good company and extremely knowledgeable about birds. We had a great time and saw many beautiful birds!
❤️ 1
A
Ashok G
Local Guide · 16 reviews
2 years ago
Reuben gave us just the best birdwatching experience we could have hoped for. My wife and I are not serious birdwatchers; we don't have the bins and scopes and we can't take the he…
🙏 1
M
Mick Southcott
1 review
a year ago
Reuben guided me for six days — 3 in the Western Ghats around Surla & Bondla NP and then back towards the coast at Carambolim Lake & Morjim Beach. Great company, endless knowledge.
🙏 1
S
Sam Dean
Local Guide · 46 reviews · 7 photos
7 years ago
We had never been bird-watching before, but seeing the place shown on Google I went down to check it out. The place on the map isn't an office — it's the guide, and he's outstandin…
🙏 3
K
Kk Hh
Local Guide · 36 reviews · 1 photo
a year ago
Would strongly recommend Reuben as a guide. Highly knowledgeable. Took us to some lovely spots. In two days we saw many endemics, including some rare ones. Reuben is also a very pl…
❤️ 1
Plan a Sighting · Contact
Let's plan your dawn chorus.
Reach out directly, or fill in a few details below — our local guides will design a private itinerary around the species you want to see and reply on WhatsApp within a few hours. No call centres, just birders.