Nature & Wildlife Tours
by Birding Man

The most immersive and educational nature and wildlife tours in Denver and Colorado. Founded by professional naturalist guide Dr. Ryan Dibala, Birding Man Wildlife Tours gets you off the beaten path to help you find your wild. Our half-day, full-day, multi-day, and international tours offer unparalleled opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Each tour is designed to provide engaging, science-based insights, connecting you to the natural world in a meaningful way.

Looking for something unique? We welcome special tour requests and customized adventures to match your interests. Reach out today to start planning!

The most immersive and educational nature and wildlife tours in Denver and Colorado. Founded by professional naturalist guide Dr. Ryan Dibala, Birding Man Wildlife Tours gets you off the beaten path to help you find your wild. Our half-day, full-day, multi-day, and international tours offer unparalleled opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Each tour is designed to provide engaging, science-based insights, connecting you to the natural world in a meaningful way.

Looking for something unique? We welcome special tour requests and customized adventures to match your interests. Reach out today to start planning!

Birding Man guests in the mountains

Guided Tours of Colorado’s Diverse Wildlife & Nature

Half-Day Tours

Ideal for those short on time, our half-day tours provide an exciting introduction to Colorado’s wildlife. Venture into the Denver foothills or scenic mountain trails, where you’ll spot native birds, elk, and bighorn sheep in their natural habitats. With expert guidance and a focus on birdwatching, these tours offer a rewarding way to experience nature up close.

A woman with her tour guide on an accessible birdwatching tour near Denver, Colorado

Features: Relaxation / Birdwatching

Connect with nature at your own pace in the quietest yet most accessible corners of Colorado

Half-day and Full-day Options Available
Starting at $300 per Group

A group of participants in a Birding Man beginner birding class

Features: Education / Skill-Building

A beginner-focused birding class that blends instruction with a guided field walk

Price per Participant:
Starting at $40

Two raccoons hiding in a tree during winter in Colorado.

Features: Nature Hike / Curated Experience

Get off the beaten path in the Front Range and enjoy an unforgettable catered picnic with a view

Price per Group:
$300

A bighorn sheep seen during a wildlife tour near Denver, Colorado.

Features: Wildlife Spotting / Birdwatching

Private tour searching for Colorado’s state mammal and foothills birds

Price per Group:
$300

Custom half-day tour to Red Rocks in the winter

Features: Birdwatching / Wildlife Viewing

We’ll design the perfect route tailored to your interests, pace, and target species

Price per Group:
$350

Full-Day Tours

For a deeper adventure, our full-day tours take you further into the wild, offering extended time for wildlife tours and immersive exploration. Trek through Colorado’s diverse landscapes, from alpine tundra to lush valleys, in search of moose, eagles, and elusive mountain species. Whether you’re interested in birdwatching, photography, or just soaking in nature, these tours provide an unparalleled outdoor experience.

Guests on a guided birding hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

Features: Nature Hike / Wildlife Viewing

Guided hiking tour of Colorado’s most famous National Park

Price per Group:
$525

A jeep doing a nature and wildlife tour through Rocky Mountain National Park.

Features: Scenic Views / Wildlife Spotting

Private jeep tour exploring Colorado’s most famous National Park

Price per Group:
$525

Tour to a glacier and a lake in Colorado

Features: Nature Hike / Hot Spring Soak

Guided mountain hike coupled with a visit to a nearby hot spring

Price per Group:
Starting at $495 

Bald eagle in flight, bird of prey

Features: Birdwatching / Wildlife Viewing / Photography

Search for Colorado’s iconic birds of prey and learn about their natural history with an expert guide

Price per Group:
$525

A view of the butte in the Pawnee grasslands during a birdwatching tour

Features: Birdwatching / Rare Birds / Wildlife Viewing / Photography

Private tour exploring the largest protected short-grass prairie in the US home to rare, grassland-obligate species

Price per Group:
$495

A Northern Pygmy-Owl seen on a birding tour in Colorado

Features: Birdwatching / Wildlife Viewing / Rare Birds / Photography

A custom-built full-day adventure shaped to your interests, from birding and wildlife to photography and scenic hiking

Price per Group:
$525

Multi-Day Tours

For a truly immersive wildlife experience, join one of our multi-day tours. On the Mountain Chicken Chase, you’ll seek out five remarkable species of mountain grouse along with other high-elevation specialty birds. The Grouse Lek Trek offers a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle as you journey into wide-open plains to witness the dramatic mating dances of Greater and Lesser Prairie-Chickens. Or, celebrate the season by joining “Wings of Winter”, where you’ll explore New Mexico’s rich variety of birds and wildlife at a time of great abundance.

A White-tailed Ptarmigan in the snow in Colorado.

Features: Rare Birds / Photography

Find all five of Colorado’s mountain grouse on this 6-day expedition through montane forests, sagebrush parks, and alpine tundra

Price per Guest:
$2,000

A Lesser Prairie Chicken on a skull in the prairie

Features: Rare Birds / Photography

Find six species of Colorado grouse on this 10-day expedition through montane forests, sagebrush parks, alpine tundra, and shortgrass prairie

Price per Guest:
$3,240

A Brown-capped Rosy-Finch on a rock

Features: Rare Birds / Photography

Discover the magic of the “Land of Enchantment” on this 6-day winter adventure, exploring montane forests, grasslands, and deserts

Price per Guest:
$2,350

International Tours

Take your nature tours beyond Colorado with our exclusive international tours to the most biodiverse destinations on Earth. Explore Ecuador’s cloud forests, the Galápagos Islands, and Costa Rica’s vibrant jungles, where exotic birds and rare wildlife thrive. These multi-day wildlife tours offer extraordinary opportunities for birdwatching and unforgettable encounters with nature’s most remarkable creatures.

A male toucan sitting on a tree in Costa Rica.

Features: Birding / Wildlife observation

A relaxed 10-day tour focused on birding, natural history, and conservation

Price per Guest:
$3,600 USD

Two toucans eating bananas in the rainforests of Ecuador.

Features: Birding / Wildlife observation

Explore the Ecuadorian Andes, a world of exotic birds, epic landscapes, and vibrant culture

Price per Guest:
$3,400 USD

A sea turtle swimming in the Galapagos.

Features: Birding / Wildlife observation

Discover the Galápagos by land and sea, encountering unique wildlife and stunning landscapes

Price per Guest:
Starting at $4,250 USD