Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel has a great selection of tours that visit many exciting spots close to home and around the globe. All of our tours promise to be special adventures, giving you the opportunity to enjoy some of the most beautiful animals and habitats in the world. CAS strives to be at the forefront of environmental education, and our EcoTravel program plays a strong part in that goal. If our dates or tours do not meet your needs, we can provide you with the itineraries of other natural history travel companies. If you choose one of their programs and sign-up through us, they will make a donation in your name towards the support of Connecticut Audubon Society’s education programs. It costs you nothing extra and helps us immensely.
For Detailed Itineraries of our Overnight Tours, please contact us at: ecotravel@ctaudubon.org
860-767-0660 or 800-996-8747
Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel
PO Box 903
Essex, CT 06426
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Featured Overnight Tours
Bicknell’s Thrush & Spruce Grouse!
May 28 – 31, 2013 4 Days
Two of the bird species that are so frequently missing from one’s life list are this thrush and grouse! With the help of a few local guides in the Adirondacks of New York, we think we have a couple of the best spots to find them. Join our small group as we target-bird our way through the glorious landscapes of the north woods. Other species should include many warblers, displaying Common Nighthawk, Boreal Chickadee, Henslow’s Sparrow, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and more northern specialties. Fee: $1,098. With member discount: $998. Leaders are Andy Griswold and Sean O’Brien.
Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire
June 13 – 24, 2013 12 Days!
Visit Iceland and you’ll enter a whole new realm of experience. You’ll discover original nature as you’ve never seen it before, and the equally original people for whom timeless nature, ancient heritage, and modern lifestyle coexist in harmony. The freedom to roam in the city or the wilds as you please, explore, and have fun are key to the Iceland experience. Visit all that makes Iceland unique, including the famed Blue Lagoon, bird-filled islands, and intriguing geological features. Fee: $4,399. With member discount: $3,999. Get to work on your bucket list!
Nova Scotia: Fundy to Cape Breton
August 8 – 16, 2013 9 Days!
This trip can be run with a private group of just four!
From the spectacular tides of the Bay of Fundy, to the rolling farmland, to the heath-lands of Cape Breton, there is no better highlights tour! Search for the rare Right Whale! The tremendous number of shorebirds at this time of year is legendary, known for their incredible aerial ballet. Nights are at Canada’s four-star lodges. Cape Breton delights travelers with high cliffs overlooking the Northern Atlantic, quaint fishing villages, and outstanding birds, including a boat trip to see puffins! Fee: $4,298. With member discount: $3,998. Leader: Andrew Griswold.
