15 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 (8 days)
USD6,895 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Mandy Talpas
Tour price (Per person): EUR6,591 * GBP5,446 * USD6,895 * AUD10,844
Single Supplement: EUR1,291 * GBP1,066 * USD1,350 * AUD2,123
14 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2026 (8 days)
USD8,300 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Mandy Talpas
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): EUR7,935 * GBP6,555 * USD8,300 * AUD13,054
Hawaii is the most remote archipelago on Earth, located north of the equator in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Aside from the Islands’ world-renowned beauty, many unique features attract naturalists here, chiefly the high degree of endemism among the various life forms, active volcanism, verdant and varied native forests, and the surrounding great wilderness of the Pacific Ocean. The island chain’s Hawaiian Honeycreepers have long attracted birders – and understandably so. The diverse forms evolved from a single ancestor akin to a North American finch, into nectarivores, bark-pickers, insect gleaners, or borers of many brilliant colours. These honeycreepers and native birds of other families have unfortunately been decimated, beginning with the arrival of the Polynesians and continuing with the introduction of mosquitoes and a multitude of alien plant and animal species. Many bird species have consequently gone extinct, and the remaining survivors face a precarious future.
Our tour covers three of the major islands searching for some of the most endangered birds on the planet, while also featuring fantastic scenery and phenomenal underwater life. Some of the top birds of the tour include the bizarre Akiapolaau, endangered Bristle-thighed Curlew, tricky Hawaiian Petrel, elegant White (Fairy) Tern and the charismatic Iiwi amongst other endemic targets such as Oahu Elepaio, Hawaii Creeper, Anianiau and Hawaii Akepa. Join us as we focus on these surviving endemic forest species, seabirds, and other Hawaiian avian specialities, along with the riches of this fabulous chain of picturesque tropical islands!
Hawaiian Hawk; Nene (Hawaiian Goose); Iiwi; Akiapolaau; Hawaii Akepa; Oahu Amakihi; Kauai Amakihi; Hawaii Amakihi; Hawaii Creeper; Akikiki (Kauai Creeper); Kauai Elepaio; Puaiohi; (Small Kauai Thrush); Omao (Hawaiian Thrush), Anianiau; Akekee (Kauai Akepa); Apapane; Hawaiian Petrel; White (Fairy) Tern; Bristle-thighed Curlew.
Hawaii Monk Seal, Humpback Whale
mountains, active volcanoes, highland forests, dry forests, coastline
mild to hot and humid, rain expected
8 with 1 Local Leader
moderate
comfortable
moderate with a few tough species
active volcanoes, stunning scenery, petroglyphs, world-famous beaches, great food, friendly Hawaiian people
worthwhile
Mandy's guiding abilities whether finding birds or restaurants was extremely refined. Mandy announced that our goal was to see the endemic species of Hawaii, and then not surprisingly, she ensured that we met that goal.
This was my first Rockjumper tour and I felt it was first rate from start to finish. Stephan Lorenz was superb. Not only a great birder but he is thoughtful and has great “people skills”.
Stephan Lorenz was fabulous - excellent in all respects. He's very knowledgeable and professional at his job, an excellent companion, superb birder and guide, attentive, helpful and he always made sure each client got the bird(s). His ability to spot and identify shy species in difficult conditions was amazing.
Mandy's knowledge not only of birds, but of culture, geology, botany etc made this trip extraordinary.
Mandy, our leader was excellent with the complicated logistics, knowing the locations for the birds, making sure the birds were seen and was very good at making the trip very enjoyable.