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The 15 Best Falconry & Birds of Prey Experiences

32 tours  ·  from $17 a head

A hawk on the glove, a desert falcon show after the dunes, sea eagles taken at speed down a Norwegian fjord. These 15 range from a fifteen-minute display to a half-day with a bird of your own, priced and timed.

High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner - Lahbab’s red dunes and the 4x4 ride
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High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

1.High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,453 reviews · from $80Our pick

Spend about seven hours with Oscar Knight Tours on a Dubai desert safari led by an English-speaking guide such as Iqbal, Noor, or Ashraf. Expect red-dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, falcon photography, henna, sunset seating, and a BBQ dinner with belly and Tanoura shows.

“The most fun we had in Dubai! Iqbal was amazing! A host, driver, and photographer extraordinnaire! Sand bashing was wild! Sand boarding so fun too! Book this experience! You won't be sorry you did!”

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Dubai: Bedouin Camp, Dune Safari, Falcon Show & BBQ Dinner - Sandboarding and the sunset pause
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Dubai: Bedouin Camp, Dune Safari, Falcon Show & BBQ Dinner

2.Bedouin Camp, Dune Safari, Falcon Show & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,186 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $80

You’ll spend 6 to 6.5 hours with an English, Arabic, or Hindi-speaking guide, riding 4x4s across Dubai’s dunes, sandboarding, watching a falcon display, and reaching a Bedouin-style camp for camel rides, henna, shisha, buffet BBQ, and live shows. Pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.

“Everything its so good and Enjoy. The service, food and the guide driver. But the time was soo fast. Maybe more time.”

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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise - The route through Lofoten’s sharp coastal country
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From Svolvær: Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

3.Lofoten RIB Sea Eagle Safari Trollfjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 908 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

From Svolvær’s main square, your guide outfits you in a flotation suit, gloves, goggles, and life vest before a two-hour RIB ride to Trollfjord. Watch white-tailed sea eagles fly close to the boat, hear stories about Lofoten, and stop for photos among steep mountains, beaches, and clear bays.

“Watching the eagles soaring was truly magnificent and majestic!”

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From Svolvær: RIB Boat Lofoten Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari - The RIB ride through Raftsundet
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From Svolvær: RIB Boat Lofoten Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari

4.RIB Boat Lofoten Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 754 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

From Svolvær, a bilingual guide such as Jonas takes you by RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord. Warm suits, gloves, goggles, and life jackets are supplied. Expect close sea eagle sightings, waterfalls, beaches, Viking stories, and a brisk ride across Lofoten waters.

“This was an amazing experience! The fjord & scenery is beyond beautiful but the star of the show was of course the sea eagles. We got so close & it was amazing looking at these magnificent creatures. The boat goes so close & much better experience than the bigger ships due to how close you can get”

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Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari Tour from Svolvaer - Racing Along the Coast to Trollfjord
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Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari Tour from Svolvaer

5.Trollfjord and Sea Eagle Safari Tour from Svolvaer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Join Lofoten Explorer in Svolvær for a two-hour RIB boat trip to Trollfjord and the sea eagle feeding grounds. Guides such as Ben share local nature and culture, while warm protective gear, life vests, and clear safety instructions help you enjoy the ride in changing conditions.

“Super Guide, unendlich viele Adler, beeindruckender Fjord , komfortables Boot , auch bei Wellengang kein Problem”

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Sunset Camel Trekking with Falcon Show & VIP BBQ Dinner - The 45-minute camel ride
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Sunset Camel Trekking with Falcon Show & VIP BBQ Dinner

6.Sunset Camel Trekking with Falcon Show & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $70

Spend about six hours in Dubai’s desert with hotel pickup, a 45-minute camel ride, sunset coffee and dates, a Bedouin-style camp, BBQ dinner, henna, shows, and possible falcon encounters. Guides such as Ashraf, Nasir, and Qurban are praised for friendly, attentive service.

“Our guide, Iqbal was the best! He made sure we had the best time from start to finish. We loved the dune bashing, the camel riding at sunset, the meet-and-greet with a falcon, and the BBQ feast at the end of the evening. We booked this activity at the last minute, and we are so glad we did.”

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Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show - Seeing the desert from above
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Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show

7.Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 372 reviews · from $346

Start before dawn with a Dubai hotel pickup, then fly 45 to 60 minutes over the Margham Desert near the Dubai-Al Ain Road. Look for gazelles, watch a falcon in flight, enjoy a Bedouin camp breakfast, take a short camel ride, and receive a digital flight certificate.

“Awesome experience, picked up in a clean landcruiser, driver was communicative. Arturo the pilot was very nice and knowledgeable (he has been flying hot air ballons for more than 30 years, after all), and Odan the falcon was also very nicRead more”

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2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor - What two nights aboard Condor are really like
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2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

8.2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $501

Sail from Airlie Beach aboard Condor for two nights among the Whitsunday Islands. Your crew provides meals, bedding, snorkeling gear, and cold-water suits, with time for Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, island walks, and relaxed hours on deck. Bring your own alcohol, without glass or red wine.

“The passengers and crew were amazing and as a solo traveler I felt so embraced and comfortable sooner than I would’ve ever expected. I had a lovely time even though we didn’t catch the best conditions. Everyone’s attitude and williRead more”

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Colorado Springs Hands-On Falconry Class and Demonstration - Watching a hawk fly free
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Colorado Springs Hands-On Falconry Class and Demonstration

9.Colorado Springs Hands-On Falconry Class and Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $217

Meet eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons with licensed falconers including Deanna, Roger, Nicole, and Sara. You will learn how birds hunt, watch hawks fly free outdoors, and finish by holding a trained Saker Falcon. Morning and afternoon classes are offered.

“The experience is very educational. Everyone involved is friendly & professional. They introduce you to several different birds, explain their differences & their individual hunting styles. They also assist you in getting pictures to document your visit. Deanna & Nicole were a great team & I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves birds or is looking for a unique experience during their stay in Colorado Springs. There's also an advanced class I may have to come back to take!”

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Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show - From quiet balloon flight to dune bashing
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Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show

10.Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $404

Start with a 4 a.m. shared pickup from your Dubai accommodation and rise over the desert at sunrise. The 40 to 70-minute balloon flight includes an in-flight falcon show, followed by dune bashing, a Bedouin-camp buffet, quad biking, horse and camel rides, and return transport.

“Despite being in the offers list, was cancelled the day before without proposal of new date, it’s a pity”

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Morning Falconry & Nature Desert Safari with Transfers from Dubai - A vintage Land Rover through protected desert
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Morning Falconry & Nature Desert Safari with Transfers from Dubai

11.Morning Falconry & Nature Desert Safari with Transfers from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $166

Leave Dubai before sunrise for a five-hour nature safari with falconry, a short camel ride, Emirati breakfast, and a vintage Land Rover drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Guides such as Riaz, Jay, Jaco, and Duncan bring useful context to the birds, wildlife, and desert traditions.

“Wonderful experience! Highly recommended. Great Guide - amazing raptors and handler, friendly camels and superb breakfast. The desert is a truly beautiful place.”

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Bodø: Saltstraumen Sea Eagle Trip by RIB - Meeting the boat near Bodø’s harbor
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Bodø: Saltstraumen Sea Eagle Trip by RIB

12.Bodø: Saltstraumen Sea Eagle Trip by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 2 hours · from $135

You’ll ride a rigid inflatable boat from Bodø to Saltstraumen, watching for white-tailed eagles and the powerful tidal current. A Norwegian-speaking skipper provides safety gear, local facts, and several stops for photos and wildlife viewing. The trip lasts two hours and suits families who can handle cold, wind, and spray.

“The guide made the experience so much better with his knowledge of the area & wildlife. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Getting to see so many sea eagles close up was very special indeed.”

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Interactive Educational Course on Birds of Prey - Close contact without the circus feel
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Interactive Educational Course on Birds of Prey

13.Interactive Educational Course on Birds of Prey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

At Setteventi del Pollino near Civita, Roberto leads a three-part introduction to falconry and five birds of prey, including Abel the golden eagle. Expect a short 300 to 400-meter walk, close animal encounters, mountain scenery, and clear explanations in English.

“We had a beautiful and quiet tour since we were the only guests. A bit difficult to find the place, there is only a small sign by the road”

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Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Falconry & Camel Ride - The desert reserve adds more than a photo backdrop
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Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Falconry & Camel Ride

14.Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Falconry & Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $313

Start with a 40- to 70-minute sunrise balloon flight to about 4,000 feet, then visit a Bedouin camp for camel riding, falconry photos, coffee, tea, and gourmet breakfast. Hotel pickup is included, but the 3:30 a.m. start, weather limits, and possible transport delays deserve attention.

“Although the weather was foggy and we couldn’t see much on the ground and there was a bit of confusion at the beginning about what balloon we would be in (we were moved around a bit). The actual balloon ride was spectacular, watRead more”

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Dubai Falconry Safari - The drive to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Dubai Falconry Safari

15.Dubai Falconry Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 5 hours · from $183

You’ll join a small group of up to four with guides such as Khan or Mitch for a five-hour desert morning. Handle and fly trained falcons, hawks, eagles, and owls, watch a peregrine chase a drone, and visit Dubai’s Falcon Souq and Falconry Museum.

“Our guide, Khalid, arrived promptly and was extremely knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife, the camels and the birds of prey. On the way we were taken to the camel racetrack to see the animals being prepared for training, which was very informative. We chose early morning and got to see the sunrise in the desert and saw much of the local wildlife. During the trip we got to handle 5 different birds of prey. Again, Khalid was great, and used our phones to capture some great photos and videos. All of the birds were in fantastic condition and amazing to watch and handle. After handling the birds we were…”

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