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 did a fantastic job of making this tour run smoothly. Forrest was always in good spirits and clearly loves the region. We had great views of all the birds we could have hoped for, and Forrest's knowledge is exceptional.
A great trip all round. Birding was excellent and easier than in most other places I have visited, and the guide, Adam Walleyn, was superb. In between birding, we learned a lot about Cuban history and culture, which added another dimension to the tour and which I really enjoyed.
Overall, the birding aspect of the tour was fabulous. Excellent guides all around. Local field guides (Elier, Nils, Mario, Oday) were all friendly, knowledgeable and well-connected with their local areas. Our coach driver, Enrique, was amazing - he was always professional and we were all so impressed with his ability to navigate the bus in the tightest little spaces. Our tour guide Mario was over the top helpful and knowledgeable about all things Cuba -- definitely a must for future Rockjumper tours. Marios consistently upbeat demeanor and ease of communication made him critical to the success of this trip. Bobby is a highly skilled birder and hard working. He did a great job of managing a sometimes difficult group that complained a lot about insignificant things. His post-trip eBird trip report and photos were phenomenal. The wide range of variation in regions, ecosystems, unique little places, locally-owned accommodations, friendly people, and ease of access to special birding areas made this trip memorable. We especially enjoyed the visit to a local familys backyard garden to see the Bee Hummingbird, as well as the birding and honey-tasting experience at the local farm near las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve.
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 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.
14 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024 (10 days)
USD3,995 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,230 * EUR3,747 * AUD6,227
Single Supplement: USD490 * GBP396 * EUR460 * AUD764
25 Jan 2025 - 03 Feb 2025 (10 days)
USD5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD5,000 * GBP4,043 * EUR4,689 * AUD7,793
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
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 * GBP4,043 * EUR4,689 * AUD7,793
Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding I 2023 - January 2023
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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