Full-Day Side and Akseki Birdwatching Tour
A private sunrise-to-sunset birding day from Side, moving from Mediterranean lowlands to the forest and mountain habitats of Akseki.
About this tour
Explore a broad altitude range in a single private birding day, beginning near sea level around Side and continuing toward the wooded slopes and higher country of Akseki. The tour is available throughout the year. The exact route and time spent in each habitat vary with the season, local conditions and the target species requested by the guests.
Representative birds for the wider Side and Akseki route include Olive-tree Warbler, Krüper's Nuthatch, Sombre Tit, White-throated Robin, Golden Eagle, Crimson-winged Finch, Red-fronted Serin, White-winged Snowfinch, Horned Lark and White-throated Kingfisher. The most suitable sites and elevations change across the year, and no individual species is guaranteed.
The full-day route may reach elevations of about 1,800 metres. That change in altitude can bring varied weather and terrain within one outing, so participants should bring suitable layers, sturdy footwear, sun protection and their own binoculars or camera equipment. Vigo Tours provides private transport and English-language guiding, with pickup and return in the Side area. Travelers staying farther away can request a transfer quote through BirdWatch.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Turkey.
Birds you can spot
Rhodopechys sanguineus
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Aquila chrysaetos
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Eremophila alpestris
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Sitta krueperi
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Hippolais olivetorum
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Serinus pusillus
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Poecile lugubris
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Halcyon smyrnensis
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Irania gutturalis
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Montifringilla nivalis
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Itinerary
Day 1
Side lowlands to the Akseki highlands
Leave the Side area for a full day of birding through selected lowland, forest and mountain sites toward Akseki. The guide chooses the route and time in each habitat according to the season, local conditions, recent bird activity and the guests' requested target species, then returns to Side at the end of the field day.
Locations & map
- Side lowlands - Antalya Province Turkey (Mediterranean lowland habitat and the starting area for the day.)
- Akseki highlands - Antalya Province Turkey (Forest and mountain habitat reaching elevations of about 1,800 metres.)
2 stops. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available year-round; route varies by season, local conditions and guest target species.
Included
- Private birdwatching guide - English-language field guidance throughout the day.
- Tour transport - Vehicle travel between the selected birding sites.
- Side-area pickup and return - Included for accommodation within 15 kilometres of Side.
Not included
- Food and drinks - Bring sufficient food and water for a full field day.
- Birding and photography equipment - Binoculars, cameras and other personal equipment are not supplied.
- Long-distance transfer - Pickup beyond 15 kilometres from Side can be quoted separately.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle | Meet: Accommodation in the Side area
Policies & FAQ
Insurance & Safety
Is this tour available all year?
Yes. The tour is available throughout the year. The route and likely species vary with the season, local conditions and the target species requested by guests.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.