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!
Palmchat, Ridgway’s Hawk, West Indian Whistling Duck, Ashy-faced Owl, Least Poorwill, Hispaniolan Nightjar, Hispaniolan Amazon, Hispaniolan Parakeet, Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo, Hispaniolan Trogon, Broad-billed and Narrow-billed Tody, Hispaniolan Woodpecker, Antillean Piculet, Hispaniolan Palm Crow, White-necked Crow, Antillean Palm Swift, Hispaniolan Oriole, Golden Swallow, Hispaniolan Pewee, La Selle Thrush, Hispaniolan Emerald, Antillean Mango, Eastern and Western Chat-Tanager, Hispaniolan Spindalis, Hispaniolan Crossbill, Antillean Siskin
evergreen and endemic pine forest, dry forest, botanical gardens, mangroves, shoreline
warm to hot and humid
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local leader
easy pace, undemanding walks
comfortable to basic, varied cuisines
mostly easy birding with some tough species
great scenery & beaches, friendly people, good food
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We had an excellent time on this tour. Even though I did not see every endemic, it fully met my hopes for the number of birds that I could reasonably expect. The rainy weather impacted our birding at times, but the leaders made some good decisions to adjust our plans in response and to maximize our chances of getting the birds. We really enjoyed birding with Bobby Wilcox. This may have been his first visit to the DR, but he was well prepared, has excellent field skills, a good sense of humor, worked hard to get us on the birds, and shared his knowledge and enthusiasm in general.
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!
"May I say Lev and his team of guides and drivers where excellent in every way, nothing was too much trouble. Their knowledge of the birds and their patience and good humour made this trip memorable. And to top it all I saw all the endemics. Thanks Pete"
Rob Williams and local guides were absolutely excellent. They knew the birds, the calls, where to go, when to be there.
This was a very nice tour. Lev was very knowledgeable and friendly. Accommodations were good also. Overall a great trip and I would not hesitate to do another tour with Rockjumper as this was my fourth with them.
23 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024 (9 days)
USD3,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,208 * EUR3,748 * AUD6,222
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP233 * EUR272 * AUD452
Can be linked with: Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding II 2024
01 Dec 2024 - 09 Dec 2024 (9 days)
USD3,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,208 * EUR3,748 * AUD6,222
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP233 * EUR272 * AUD452
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics II 2024
17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025 (9 days)
USD4,195 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Tour price (Per person): USD4,195 * GBP3,369 * EUR3,936 * AUD6,533
Single Supplement: USD260 * GBP209 * EUR244 * AUD405
Can be linked with: Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding I 2025
08 May 2025 - 16 May 2025 (9 days)
USD4,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Mark Beevers
01 Dec 2025 - 09 Dec 2025 (9 days)
USD4,195 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox
Tour price (Per person): USD4,195 * GBP3,369 * EUR3,936 * AUD6,533
Single Supplement: USD260 * GBP209 * EUR244 * AUD405
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics II 2025
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