One of the least spoilt countries in the mighty Himalayan range, Bhutan boasts incredible mountain scenery and endless verdant forests, whilst shrouded in Buddhist myth and legend and replete with a plethora of incredible and beautiful birds!
On a typical day’s birding with us in this avian wonderland, you will find yourself in breath-taking surroundings searching for legendary birds in pristine forests, with mighty Himalayan peaks towering in the distance – all in all, Bhutan is a destination like no other! As we journey through this fabled land, we will regularly cross dramatic mountain passes, that are adorned with brightly coloured prayer flags and chortens/stupas (temples), and these give way to vast countryside, often dominated by impressive dzongs (temple-fortresses) that so characterise this unique country. We look forward to having you aboard this adventure through a paradise of culture, birds and scenic vistas as we explore the heavenly riches of Bhutan!
*The SDF tourism levy was fortunately reduced from the mandatory $200 per person per day to a lower variable figure dependent on the length of tour (01/06/2023)*
Himalayan Monal; Satyr Tragopan; Blood Pheasant; White-bellied Heron; Ibisbill; Ward’s & Red-headed Trogons; Rufous-necked, Wreathed & Giant Hornbills; Beautiful Nuthatch; Slender-billed & Black-crowned Scimitar Babblers; Black-headed Shrike-Babbler; Fire-tailed Myzornis; Fire-tailed Sunbird; Himalayan Cutia; Bhutan & Spotted Laughingthrushes; Blue-bearded Bee-eater; Spotted Elachura; Long-tailed Broadbill; Sultan Tit; Pied Falconet; Red-faced Liocichla; Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch; Golden-breasted Fulvetta; Golden Bush Robin; Darjeeling Woodpecker; and a host of parrotbills
Golden, Nepal Grey & Capped Langurs; Himalayan Goral; Yellow-throated Marten; Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel; Black Giant Squirrel; Large-eared Pika.
low to high elevation forests (including bamboo, coniferous & mixed broad-leafed), pastures, wetlands, rocky slopes, rivers
warm and tropical to temperate and cold, some rain expected
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader, 9 - 12 with 2 Rockjumper leaders
moderate pace, undemanding walks, some long drives
simple lodges and comfortable camping
mostly easy
320 - 350
buddhist culture, dzongs (temple-fortresses), incredible mountain scenery and magnificent forests, a land little touched by time
good to excellent
Another great trip!!! Many thanks to all at Rockjumper. The tour was excellent, both David Erterius and Greg de Klerk did a great job as leaders, both in finding birds, making sure we all saw them and just being fun to be with. We would love to travel with either of them again - they were what we have come to expect from Rockjumper! The field agents were also brilliant and could not have done more for us... All-in-all, a great trip - I will recommend Bhutan to anyone (and, of course, Rockjumper). Already looking forward to our next adventure with you.
Having David Erterius as principal leader and Greg de Klerk as assistant proved useful on the occasions when Greg acted as scout to locate birds from a different viewpoint. David's knowledge and birding skills were excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It excelled my expectations as to the number of new birds I would see.
I would like to add that our group was small, only 6 guests, which enhanced the birding experiences. The Rockjumper guides, Greg de Klerk and David Erterius, did a great job getting everyone onto most of the species every time. The small group also made for more comfortable travelling.
Glen & Rainer worked well together. Both were most attentive to client needs, no matter how trivial. Their sense of humour was keen and attention to birding very much appreciated. This was probably one of THE BEST tours I have been on. Wonderful combination of scenery, cultures and over-the-top birds.
Rich and David are very different personalities and from a client’s perspective, they were a dream team. Rich has unusual leadership ability (he was the main guide), he was unselfish, always put clients first and had patience even with the slowest - a good communicator and very good at getting people on the birds.
17 Mar 2024 - 05 Apr 2024 (20 days)
USD10,695 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Leader: Keith Valentine
Pricing notes : Price includes the SDF tourism levy that was reduced from the mandatory $200 per person per day to a lower variable figure dependent on the length of tour (01/06/2023)
Tour price (Per person): USD10,695 * GBP8,805 * EUR10,128 * AUD16,756
Single Supplement: USD550 * GBP453 * EUR521 * AUD862
11 Apr 2024 - 01 May 2024 (21 days)
USD10,695 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Pricing notes : Price includes the SDF tourism levy that was reduced from the mandatory $200 per person per day to a lower variable figure dependent on the length of tour (01/06/2023)
Tour price (Per person): USD10,695 * GBP8,805 * EUR10,128 * AUD16,756
Single Supplement: USD550 * GBP453 * EUR521 * AUD862
16 Mar 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 (20 days)
USD12,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour Leader: Nigel Redman
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD12,000 * GBP9,879 * EUR11,363 * AUD18,800
04 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2025 (20 days)
USD12,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour Leader: Nigel Redman
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD12,000 * GBP9,879 * EUR11,363 * AUD18,800
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