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Since this trip was likely to me my last major trip overseas from the USA, I chose “The Unknown Adriatic” birds and nature tour offered by WildlifeWorldwide and led by Attila Steiner after a considerable amount of deliberation. I was looking for a tour that was reasonably priced, well organized, and with more than a single focus - not birds only but other aspects of nature as well. This tour appealed to me because it explored Montenegro - an unappreciated and unknown but biologically diverse country, with habitats ranging from sandy beaches, to salt pans, to marshes and swamps, mountain slope forests, and alpine tundra. And opportunities to appreciate native orchids in bloom as well as birds in migration.
I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, I marveled at the thoroughness of travel specialist Helen Cox and her colleagues at the main office: needs, details, itinerary were all addressed clearly and promptly from my first inquiry forward. Attila Steiner is a knowledgeable naturalist and considerate leader. He developed this particular tour and knows the area well, as evidenced by his ability to communicate with local providers, change the schedule in response to weather, and make sure that each of us - whether new to European birds, or an old hand - was supported, engaged, and appreciated. We reviewed our birds, orchids, any herps, and butterflies each evening.
The driving - all done by Attila - was often on twisting and narrow mountain roads, but we were clearly in experienced and sensible hands with Attila behind the wheel. Accommodations and meals ranged from excellent (Mlini, Durmitor NP) to small rooms and limited menus (Virpazar). Definitely appreciated the coffee stops!
This trip more than met my hopes and expectations. I highly recommend both WildlifeWorldwide and guide Attila Steiner. Many thanks!