Our Cuba – Caribbean Endemics Birding tours target almost all 28 Cuban endemic birds and further 23 Caribbean specials, as well as great wintering North American migrants. Using the services of local bird specialists at each site, we guarantee an impressive success rate in observing the island’s amazing avian diversity. From the world’s tiniest bird (the Bee Hummingbird) to such sought-after species as Giant Kingbird, the cute Cuban Tody, the beautiful Cuban Trogon, Gundlach’s Hawk, Oriente and Yellow-headed Warbler, Zapata Wren and no less than four species of stunning quail-doves, Cuba is an absolute pleasure to bird. On this tour we will cover a wide variety of habitats, ranging from interior tropical forests and mangroves, to extensive wetlands and white sand beaches along the northern coral cays. The awesome birdlife is further augmented by ease of travel, comfortable lodges, fascinating culture, a turbulent history, vintage cars that take one back to the 50’s and friendly people.
Bee Hummingbird; Yellow-headed & Oriente Warblers; Cuban Nightjar; Cuban Pygmy Owl; Bare-legged (Cuban Screech) & Stygian Owls; Gundlach’s Hawk (rare); Grey-fronted & Blue-headed Quail-Doves; Cuban Parakeek; Cuban Green Woodpecker; Fernandina’s Flicker; Cuban Trogon; Cuban Tody; Cuban & Thick-billed Vireos; Cuban Palm Crow; Cuban Oriole; Giant Kingbird; Cuban Solitaire; Cuban Grassquit; Cuban Bullfinch; Cuban, Tawny-shouldered & Red-shouldered Blackbirds; Cuban Gnatcatcher; Zapata Wren; Zapata Sparrow.
forests, woodlands, mangroves, swamps, shoreline
warm to hot and humid
10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local leaders
easy pace, undemanding walking
comfortable with varied cuisines
easy birding with some tough species
150+
scenery, beaches, 50's culture, friendly people
very good
Dušan Brinkhuizen was a first class leader. His birding skills and knowledge were well-known to us and his concern to ensure that every participant was happy at all times ensured the success of the tour.
Tuomas was constantly on the birds, even during our long drives. He was infectiously enthusiastic throughout the tour and able to get even the most difficult in our group on the birds. He was also flexible, tweaking the itinerary when the opportunities arose to ensure we got all the target birds. This flexibility is critical to a well-executed tour and does not happen often enough.
Honestly, this was a tremendous experience! The tour was extremely well organised and balanced, the guide, Dušan Brinkhuizen, was excellent and very professional, and the local guides also impressed me. I look forward to travelling with Rockjumper again.
The birding exceeded all expectations. We expected a good number of endemics and a lot of other birds. We saw ALL of the endemics and a pile of other birds. Besides the endemics, there were several life birds for us including painted bunting and American Flamingos. Our guides were simply outstanding. Excellent birders, Tomas and the local guide were also really likable guys, with a lot of flexibility and good humor. Should you decide to make this trip, it is hard to imagine you could do better than these two.
Forrest was an absolute joy to bird with. I’ve been to 25 countries birding and this was one of, if not the best, birding tour I have ever had the pleasure of being on.
14 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024 (10 days)
USD3,995 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
25 Jan 2025 - 03 Feb 2025 (10 days)
USD5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
16 May 2025 - 25 May 2025 (10 days)
USD6,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Mark Beevers
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD6,000 * GBP4,851 * EUR5,627 * AUD9,352
Can be linked with: Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola (Small Group) 2025
09 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 (10 days)
USD5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD5,000 * GBP4,042 * EUR4,689 * AUD7,793
Can be linked with: Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola II 2025
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Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding (USA Citizens) IV 2020 - February 2020
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding (USA Citizens) III 2020 - February 2020
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding I 2020 - January 2020
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding (USA Citizens) VI 2019 - January 2019
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding III 2019 - January 2019
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding VI 2018 - February 2018
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding III 2018 - January 2018
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding V 2017 - December 2017
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding VIII 2017 - March 2017
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding VII 2017 - February 2017
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding IX 2017 - February 2017
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding IV 2017 - February 2017
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding II 2017 - February 2017
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding III 2017 - January 2017
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding I 2017 - January 2017
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding III 2016 - March 2016
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding II 2016 - February 2016
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