Discover the Wild Beauty of the Camargue

Small-group birdwatching and photography tours, relaxed and personal

Expert local knowledge, and a flexible, easy-going approach

Meet your tour guide

Older man standing by a lake with binoculars and a telescope, observing a flock of white birds, with green vegetation and trees in the background.

Laurence ’Lol’ Bodini has loved birdwatching for as long as he can remember, a passion that has taken him across the globe, from Asia to Latin America. Having first visited the Camargue as a teenager, he returned on holiday in 2013, fell in love with its wild landscapes and remarkable birdlife, and has been coming back regularly ever since. This passion led him to create Glareola Bird Tours, offering relaxed, small-group experiences for birdwatchers and photographers alike, with a focus on sharing the region’s unique beauty in a friendly, personal, and affordable way. Lol’s mother, Hilary moved to the region in 2018 and is part of the team, helping to ensure every trip is welcoming and memorable.  

What you can expect to see on our tours and day trips

Spring (April–May)
A wonderful variety of breeding birds, including black-winged stilts, collared pratincoles, purple, squacco and night herons, glossy ibis, gull-billed and whiskered terns, slender-billed gulls, purple swamphens, bee-eaters and European rollers — with new arrivals and activity everywhere you look.

Autumn (September–October)
Many summer breeding species remain, joined by the spectacle of migration. Expect a rich mix of waders, terns, birds of prey and more, as countless birds pass through on their journey back to Africa.

Winter (February–March)
A magical time to visit, with flocks of cranes and elegant, dancing flamingos. We also explore the nearby Alpilles, including Les Baux-de-Provence, in search of Eagle Owl, Blue Rock Thrush and, with a little luck, the stunning Wallcreeper.

“Lol’s humble yet expert insight into the birds of the Camargue, combined with a flexible approach, made for a truly enjoyable and relaxing experience.”

— Dr Gill Baker.

A bird in flight with brown and gray feathers, a black head, and a red beak, flying against a blurred green background.
A large flock of birds flying in a V formation overhead with trees at the bottom of the image.
Two colorful kingfisher birds perched on a mossy branch against a blurred background.
A colorful bird with blue and black feathers, red facial skin, and pink legs standing on wetland vegetation.
Colorful bird with blue, turquoise, and brown feathers perched on a thin branch.
Close-up of a green tree frog resting on a green stem with a blurred green background.
A dark gray bird with blue tones perched on a rock, facing left, with a blurred natural background.
A large owl with a mix of black, white, and gray feathers perched on a rock in a rocky desert environment.
A woodpecker with gray and red plumage clings to a tree trunk near a hole.
A great blue heron flying against a clear blue sky.
A butterfly perched on a green branch, with orange, black, and white patterned wings.
A bird in flight over a blurred landscape with a sky background.
A bird of prey with brown and black striped feathers flying against a clear blue sky.
A flock of flamingos flying against a blue sky.
Close-up of a red dragonfly perched on a twig, with a blurred green background.

  • Airport transfers (Nîmes or Marseille)

  • Five nights’ bed and breakfast in comfortable 4-star accommodation

  • All transport and expert guiding to the region’s top birding locations

  • Entrance fees to all nature reserves

  • Delicious picnic lunches

  • Optional visit to the historic city of Arles and/or the nearby beaches

What’s included in our tours

  • Five-day tours from €1200 p/p

  • Three-day tours from €800 p/p

  • Day trips from €60 p/p

Prices

  • Yes — whether you’re new to birdwatching or more experienced, the tours are adapted to suit the group and taken at a relaxed pace.

  • Airport transfers, accommodation, breakfast, picnic lunches, all transport, guiding, and entrance fees to nature reserves are all included.

  • Flights, evening meals and drinks, optional activities (such as horse riding), and personal travel insurance are not included.

  • Most walks are easy and unhurried, with plenty of stops. The focus is on enjoyment rather than covering long distances.

  • We stay in comfortable 4-star gîte accommodation, well located for exploring the best areas of the Camargue.

  • Simply get in touch via email or WhatsApp and we’ll be happy to discuss dates and options.

Join us for an unforgettable birdwatching adventure in one of Europe’s most magical wildlife destinations.

Flexible itineraries available — please enquire below for details. All tours are designed for small groups (maximum six guests), ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable experience.

A heron standing among tall green reeds in a wetland area, with sunlight illuminating its feathers.