Rio Grande Valley · South Texas

Rio Grande Valley 2027

Nov 2027 5 Days · 4 Nights Dates TBD Small Group

Returning to the Valley in 2027

After the success of our 2026 trip, Premier Birding Tours returns to the Lower Rio Grande Valley for a second season. The same legendary refuges, the same subtropical specialties found nowhere else in the country, and the same expert local guide — with refinements based on everything we learned the first time through.

Exact dates and pricing will be announced soon. If you're interested in joining, register your interest and we'll notify you as soon as details are confirmed.

What You’ll Experience

  • Subtropical specialties found nowhere else in the U.S.
  • World-class wildlife refuges and birding centers
  • Resaca and riverside habitats along the Rio Grande
  • Wintering raptors and abundant waterbirds
  • A dedicated local guide who knows the Valley intimately
  • Small group size for an unhurried, personal pace

What’s Included

This is a fully all-inclusive tour. Your price covers:

  • Hotel accommodations (double occupancy, Hilton-brand property)
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Ground transportation throughout the tour
  • Professional guide services
  • Spotting scope provided in the field
  • Snacks and water daily
  • Entry fees to all sites in the itinerary

Not included: Airfare to/from the departure airport, alcoholic beverages, and gratuities.

Tour Days at a Glance

Detailed itinerary coming soon — based on our proven 2026 Rio Grande Valley route with refinements.
Day 1
Arrival & Welcome
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Day 2
Full Day Birding
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Day 3
Full Day Birding
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Day 4
Full Day Birding
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Day 5
Final Morning & Departure
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Target Species

Subtropical Specialties10 species
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Green JayGreat KiskadeeAltamira OriolePlain ChachalacaClay-colored ThrushOlive SparrowLong-billed ThrasherBuff-bellied HummingbirdPauraqueAudubon's Oriole
Raptors6 species
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White-tailed HawkAplomado FalconHarris's HawkHook-billed KiteGray HawkWhite-tailed Kite
Waterbirds & Shorebirds7 species
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Green KingfisherRinged KingfisherLeast GrebeRoseate SpoonbillBlack-bellied Whistling-DuckBlack SkimmerReddish Egret
Pricing
TBD / person
Fully all-inclusive

Pricing for this tour will be announced soon. Register your interest and we'll notify you when details are finalized.

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Every tour is fully all-inclusive — hotel, meals, transportation, expert guide, spotting scope, and daily snacks & water.

Chip Clouse — tour guide

Guided by Chip Clouse

Chip Clouse returns as your local expert in the Rio Grande Valley. With over 20 years of birding experience across nine states and the Caribbean, Chip knows the Valley's refuges and resacas like the back of his hand — and he's excited to share them with you again.

Reserve Your Place in the Valley

The Rio Grande Valley 2027 tour will open for booking soon. Register your interest and we'll notify you when dates and pricing are confirmed.

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Fully all-inclusive · Dates & pricing announced soon

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Grounded in rigorous safety standards and sustainable practices, the organization implements evidence-based solutions that optimize travel logistics while ensuring every guest experiences informed guidance and respectful engagement with local communities.

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