Although the Dominican Republic is perhaps best known for its luxurious beaches, outstanding food and vibrant culture, a birding tour of the island has much to offer both the avid birder and more general naturalist alike. Due to the amazing biodiversity of the island, Hispaniola ranks highest in the world as a priority for bird protection! This 9 day birdwatching tour provides the perfect opportunity to encounter nearly all of the island’s 33 endemic bird species, plus other Greater Antillean specialties. We accomplish this by thoroughly exploring the island’s variety of habitats, from the evergreen and pine forests of the Sierra de Bahoruco to the dry forests of the coast. Furthermore, the accommodations throughout are fairly comfortable, ranging from basic, remote cabins deep in the forest, to well-appointed hotels near the beach, each with its own unique local flair. Join us for this delightful tour to the most diverse island in the Caribbean!
Client Testimonials
Tour price (Per person): USD3,495 * GBP2,628 * EUR3,085 * ZAR56,089
Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP241 * EUR282 * ZAR5,135
Can be linked with: Puerto Rico - Forgotten Greater Antilles 2022
Tour price (Per person): USD3,795 * GBP2,854 * EUR3,349 * AUD5,335
Single Supplement: USD330 * GBP248 * EUR291 * AUD464
Can be linked with: Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding I 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD4,095 * GBP3,080 * EUR3,614 * AUD5,756
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics I 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD4,095 * GBP3,080 * EUR3,614 * AUD5,756
Can be linked with: Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding II 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD4,095 * GBP3,080 * EUR3,614 * AUD5,756
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics II 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD4,095 * GBP3,080 * EUR3,614 * AUD5,756
We were very excited to be traveling with Forrest again on our 9th tour with Rockjumper! Forrest is an excellent guide and totally lived up to our expectations (again), Forrest's experience in the Dominican Republic was certainly a plus, and with the help of the terrific local guides (and maybe some luck), we were able to get unexpectedly very good looks of some of the more difficult and usually less cooperative species. Thanks for a great trip!
This tour may have been short, but it was not easy, so thank goodness our guide, Dušan Brinkhuizen, was so much fun to be with and so knowledgeable.
Rob Williams and local guides were absolutely excellent. They knew the birds, the calls, where to go, when to be there.
Dušan was excellent, I plan to travel with him again in Ecuador.
This was my first tour with Forrest Rowland and he was wonderful. Forrest was most solicitous of my needs, and unlike many leaders, he waited until I had caught up before playing a tape to call birds in. He was an excellent communicator, always apprising us of upcoming plans, and kept the tour running on schedule. Last but not least, he is an awesome birder!