Our Andaman Islands Endemics extension will see us flying across the Bay of Bengal to Port Blair, Andaman Islands. Located some 1,100 kilometres to the east of peninsula India, this archipelago is far closer to southern Myanmar and Sumatra. Consequently, the many endemic species present have more in common with the Malaysian sub-region than with the Indian sub-continent. The archipelago is made up of 200 or so small islands with patches of pristine tropical rainforest and palm-fringed sandy beaches! Based in a single location for the duration of our time on the islands, this is a relaxed and relatively easy birding destination. Join us for an unbeatable birding exploration to this rarely visited island archipelago!
The Andaman Islands do not have twin share rooms available. Occupancy is either for couples in double beds, or single accommodation.
Andaman Teal, Andaman Serpent Eagle, Andaman Wood Pigeon, Andaman Cuckoo-Dove, Andaman Green Pigeon, Andaman Coucal, Violet Cuckoo, Andaman Scops Owl, Hume's Hawk-Owl, Andaman Hawk-Owl, Andaman Nightjar, Andaman Woodpecker, Long-tailed Parakeet, Andaman Cuckooshrike, Andaman Drongo, Andaman Treepie, Andaman Bulbul, White-headed Starling, Andaman Shama, Andaman Flowerpecker.
tropical rainforest, marshes, coastline.
hot and humid.
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
easy, some early starts and the odd late evening for owling.
very comfortable hotel
mostly unchallenging
110 - 120
very good
The Andaman Islands were a first for RockJumper and a first for David Hoddinott. It was an incredible experience and also exciting to share the first of all new endemics with David .
We really enjoyed both tours. The leader, Stephan Lorenz, was very helpful and worked hard to make the birding trips a success. We appreciated the local guides on both trips as well. They were all very good at getting the job done and making it all enjoyable and seamless. We always feel we are in good hands when we go on a Rockjumper tour.
Greg de Klerk and David Erterius were great - super knowledgeable and really kind. You can tell that they both care about birds and their guests. I hope I can go on a Rockjumper tour with them again.
I just have to write and tell you how much I enjoyed the N. India trip and how superb the leaders are… Erik and Rich worked so well together and both are so funny, such a great combination…. With much gratitude to RBT for bringing birds and mammals into my life.
We had a wonderful trip with Rich Lindie and Stephan Lorenz, and we would certainly be happy to travel with either of them again. They were both excellent with the birds, had a great sense of humour, and were helpful and patient when individuals required extra assistance. In addition to the birding, we enjoyed a long list of mammals sighted in the various national parks. The accommodations and meals were also very good.
04 Nov 2024 - 09 Nov 2024 (6 days)
INR182,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Tour price (Per person): INR182,950 * USD2,195 * GBP1,753 * EUR2,046 * AUD3,362
Single Supplement: INR75,000 * USD900 * GBP719 * EUR839 * AUD1,378
Can be linked with: India - Southern: Endemics of the Western Ghats 2024
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INR177,500 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
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