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.
Cuban Nightjar, Cuban Pygmy Owl, Bare-legged (Cuban Screech) Owl, Stygian Owl, Gundlach’s Hawk (rare), Grey-fronted and Blue-headed Quail-Dove, Cuban Parakeet, Cuban Green Woodpecker, Fernandina’s Flicker, Cuban Trogon, Cuban Tody, Cuban Vireo, Cuban Palm Crow, Cuban (Greater Antillean) Oriole, Giant Kingbird, Cuban Solitaire, Cuban Grassquit, Cuban Bullfinch, Cuban & Red-shouldered Blackbird, Bee Hummingbird, Yellow-headed & Oriente Warbler, 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
Forrest is an incredibly great guide both from the birding and people perspective, just like the other 4 Rockjumper guides I have been with. And Cuba is an amazingly interesting country to visit.
Forrest Rowland was the consummate birding tour guide. He was very personable and friendly and a top-notch birder with excellent skills for getting us on the birds. He kept us informed about all logistical details. We will seek him out for another Rockjumper tour.
Our Rockjumper guide for all three tours, Adam Walleyn, was an excellent birder and attentive to all participants. We have travelled with Adam previously and continue to enjoy his expertise and passion for nature. Adam's leadership was a major factor in our booking the three tours.
Forrest Rowland is an all-around excellent birding guide. He handled our group of all abilities very well, and as first-time birders on a trip with Rockjumper, we were put at ease immediately by his easy going manner, friendliness and ability to assist us in seeing the birds of Cuba. It was an incredible experience all around to see both cities and rural areas, as well as take the time to learn about the culture as well as the natural history of this island in addition to the birds. Wow! Great adventure!
We were surprised to hear that this was Adam Walleyn's first trip to Cuba as well as ours. He obviously prepared very well for the trip and clearly knew his birds. The local guides he used were very familiar with the birds and contributed both to the birding and culture of each region. Alejandro, the cultural guide and facilitator of the trip was both entertaining and knowledgeable and contributed a lot to our understanding of Cuba's past and present. Having a bus driver like Ronaldo who was familiar with birds and birding was a real plus for the tour.
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 * GBP4,795 * EUR5,594 * AUD9,192
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 * GBP3,996 * EUR4,661 * AUD7,660
Can be linked with: Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola II 2025
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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
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Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding II 2016 - February 2016