08 May 2025 - 16 May 2025 (9 days)
USD4,995 - 4 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 * GBP3,311 * EUR4,006 * AUD6,592
Single Supplement: USD260 * GBP205 * EUR248 * AUD409
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics II 2025
16 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026 (9 days)
USD4,495 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
01 Sep 2026 - 09 Sep 2026 (9 days)
USD5,295 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Amanda Guercio
30 Nov 2026 - 08 Dec 2026 (9 days)
USD4,495 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox
Tour price (Per person): USD4,495 * GBP3,548 * EUR4,292 * AUD7,063
Single Supplement: USD260 * GBP205 * EUR248 * AUD409
Can be linked with: Jamaica - Island Endemics II 2026
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
Can be a tiring tour but is suitable for most birding interest levels.
Mostly comfortable, hot water availability can be variable at some lodges. Some lodges may experience maintenance issues.
Moderate. Several skulking species, mostly searched for from the road edge or short trails. Some nocturnal endemics may require several attempts requiring early morning/late evening owling.
great scenery & beaches, friendly people, good food
Reasonable, quite a few skulking species. No dedicated hides or feeders.
Lev Frid was outstanding. He is knowledgeable, capable, hard working, friendly, easy going and a super human being. I had a blast with him and can’t find enough positive adjectives to describe him.
Bobby Wilcox was excellent: attentive to all the guests, helping with camera issues, ensuring everyone saw the birds, and enhancing the group experience. The photos he just shared with us are fantastic! Our local DR guide was very knowledgeable about not only birds, but many other topics including history, politics, geology, Haiti, etc.
Bobby Wilcox was great as tour leader; always aware of the clients and on-target with the endemics we sought. Our local guide was so well spoken and full of history and cultural knowledge as well as keen on all the birds. He was a real plus for the tour.
Rob Williams and Caesar were excellent, and so was the birding and group dynamics.
This was my first international birding trip. Despite picking one of the harder places to bird, and a bad case of motion-sickness from the plane and car rides, I greatly enjoyed the experience. The Rockjumper and local guides were knowledgeable and friendly, the food was good, and when the birds showed themselves they were excellent. Our leader, Bobby, said we got some of the best views of some of the birds hes ever got. I would definitely travel with Bobby and Rockjumper again.
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