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 TestimonialsCan be linked with: Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding II 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,186 * EUR3,615 * AUD5,832
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP237 * EUR269 * AUD434
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics II 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,186 * EUR3,615 * AUD5,832
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP237 * EUR269 * AUD434
Can be linked with: Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding I 2024
Tour price (Per person): USD4,400 * GBP3,599 * EUR4,084 * AUD6,588
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics I 2024
Tour price (Per person): USD4,400 * GBP3,599 * EUR4,084 * AUD6,588
Can be linked with: Cuba - Caribbean Endemic Birding II 2024
Tour price (Per person): USD4,400 * GBP3,599 * EUR4,084 * AUD6,588
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics II 2024
Tour price (Per person): USD4,400 * GBP3,599 * EUR4,084 * AUD6,588
Lev is top notch in identifying birds, pointing them out and trying to give everyone a good look
Dušan was excellent, I plan to travel with him again in Ecuador.
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.
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.
"The birds cooperated, but Forrest and everyone on the tour worked hard and remarkably all participants on the tour were able to record every endemic species, mostly seen very well. The large bus provided plenty of room and the Wifi on the bus was another surprise!"