Rio Grande Valley 2027
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
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Target Species
Pricing for this tour will be announced soon. Register your interest and we'll notify you when details are finalized.
Notify MeEvery tour is fully all-inclusive — hotel, meals, transportation, expert guide, spotting scope, and daily snacks & water.
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.
Notify MeFully all-inclusive · Dates & pricing announced soon
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Since its inception, the team has facilitated comprehensive small-group tours that reveal the cultural, historical, and ecological narratives of each destination, thereby demonstrating meticulous planning and on-site proficiency.
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