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China - Hainan Extension

© Hainan Peacock Pheasant by Daniel Danckwerts
China - Hainan Extension

USD2,550 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,550 (GBP1,945 * EUR2,234 * ZAR42,804)

Single Supplement: USD150 (GBP114 * EUR131 * ZAR2,518)

Pricing notes : Price is an estimate based on a minimum group size of 2 guests with a local birding guide only (2025). Please contact our Tailor-made team on tailormade@rockjumper.com for an up to date tour cost and itinerary.

Located off the southern coast of China, Hainan Island offers a wonderfully contrasting birding experience, with lush tropical forests, coastal wetlands, and mountainous interiors hosting a unique suite of southern Chinese and Southeast Asian species. This extension focuses on the island’s key birding hotspots, where we will explore pristine lowland rainforest, forested hills, and scenic coastal habitats in search of a range of localized specialties and endemics.

Hainan is best known for its rich birdlife, including several highly sought-after endemic and near-endemic species. Chief among these is the striking and rare Hainan Partridge, a major highlight of the tour, along with the once mythical Hainan Peacock-Pheasant. Other important targets include the endemic Hainan Leaf Warbler, Hainan Blue Flycatcher, and Hainan race of Black-throated Laughingthrsuh, as well as regional specialties such as Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Red-headed Trogon, Silver Pheasant, and Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush.

The island’s forests also support a diverse supporting cast including the Fork-tailed Sunbird, various drongos, babblers, and woodpeckers, while wetlands and coastal areas may yield herons, egrets, and migratory shorebirds (including the chance for Spoon-billed Sandpiper; Nov-Mar) depending on the season.

Beyond the birds, Hainan’s scenic beauty, ranging from dense rainforest-clad mountains to tranquil coastal landscapes, adds to the appeal, making this a rewarding and relaxed extension. With its combination of island endemics, tropical atmosphere, and excellent birding opportunities, Hainan provides a fitting and memorable finale to any China birding adventure.

This tour is made available through our Tailor-made tours department. To explore this offering further for pricing, precise day to day itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, or to tailor the tour to your personal requirements, please contact our Tailor-made team on tailormade@rockjumper.com

Top Birds

Hainan Partridge; Hainan Peacock-pheasant; Hainan Leaf Warbler; Black-throated (Hainan) Laughingthrush; Hainan Blue Flycatcher; Silver Pheasant; Red-headed Trogon; Silver-breasted Broadbill; Eye-browed Wren-babbler; Mountain Scops Owl; Oriental Bay Owl; Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Nov-Mar only). 

Top Mammals

Red-hipped Squirrel

Habitats Covered

Hill forest, coastal forest, estuaries 

Expected Climate

Hot with high levels of humidity in some places. Rain can be expected.

Max Group Size

1-8 with local leader or Rockjumper Leader

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Moderate to brisk-paced tour. Not suited for dedicated photographers, inexperienced birders, or anyone with mobility or health challenges. Many early mornings & long days.

Accommodation

Comfortable

Ease of Birding

Moderate. Several rare/difficult species, many low-density species require repeat searches.

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good, some purpose-built hides & blinds.

What our clients say about us

David Hoddinott
JG, China 2018

David Hoddinott was an excellent bird guide, finding and identifying birds at amazing speed and ease. He had researched the field well, and knew where to find the birds. He also had researched the literature and was versed in all the newest taxonomic changes. He was very patient in assuring that all the participants got on the bird.

Glen Valentine
MN, China 2018

Glen Valentine is an incredible guide and has real talent. We very much appreciate him and always find his tours fun and so rewarding with great birds, great views even in freezing conditions. Any tour with Glen is a guaranteed success and a good time. Daniel Danckwerts will be a great asset to RBT and contributed to the success of the tour. He is also personable and has a great sense of humour. He wasn't all that slow with his scope either and we all saw some fine birds through his scope. We are never surprised at the excellence of RBT guides.

David Hoddinott
PS, China 2018

David Hoddinott is an outstanding leader. Always conscious of the need to ensure that everyone sees each bird, he does, rightly, expect concentration and a positive approach throughout. This is the second time that I have travelled with David and I hope that I have the opportunity again in the future. Thank you.

Glen Valentine
PK, China 2018

As usual, Glen Valentine was fantastic. I have travelled with him before and it never ceases to amaze me how he can hear and spot birds so effectively. And his enthusiasm is contagious. You know that he has seen any given bird on previous trips but it's as though he is seeing it for the first time with you! Daniel Danckwerts was also on the tour "learning the ropes". Very knowledgeable and a good asset to have on the tour. A superb spotter! All in all, this was a fantastic trip. I would recommend it to anyone.

Paul Varney
NH, China 2024

Paul Varney, was very well prepared, despite not having birdied much in China before he had studied the likely birds at each place and particularly he had leaner the calls, so vital in identifying almost identical leaf warblers. He was calm and flexible when logistical issues arose. I would happily tour with him again.

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