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Indonesia - Kai Islands Extension

© Wallace's Fruit Dove by Dubi Shapiro
Indonesia - Kai Islands Extension 2026

29 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026 (5 days)

USD2,595 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

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Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,595 (GBP2,015 * EUR2,284 * AUD4,025)

Single Supplement: USD250 (GBP194 * EUR220 * AUD388)

Flight costs: USD240 (GBP186 * EUR211 * AUD372)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Banda Sea Cruise 2026

Indonesia - Kai Islands Extension 2027

29 Sep 2027 - 03 Oct 2027 (5 days)

USD2,400 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,400 (GBP1,863 * EUR2,112 * AUD3,723)

Flight costs: USD275 (GBP214 * EUR242 * AUD427)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Indonesia - Kai Islands Extension 2028

27 Sep 2028 - 01 Oct 2028 (5 days)

USD2,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Lisle Gwynn

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Price (Per person): USD2,500 (GBP1,941 * EUR2,200 * AUD3,878)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Our short extension to the tiny Kai archipelago takes us to Kai Kecil and Kai Besar - the two largest islands, each hosting its very own suite of endemics. A short trip to Haruku Island should produce Moluccan and Dusky Megapodes, before we head to Kai Cecil and Kai Besar where we’ll search for the endemic Kai Monarch, Golden-bellied (Kai Kecil) White-eye, the elusive Kai Cicadabird, keyensis subspecies of Rufous-sided Gerygone, endemic assimilis subspecies of Northern Fantail (Kai Fantail) and the ubiquitous and noisy Spangled Drongo (Kai Spangled Drongo), Kai Coucal, Pearl-bellied (Kai Besar) White-eye and localised Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher.

Top Birds

Wallace's, White-bibbed & Rose-crowned Fruit Doves; Kai Monarch; Golden-bellied (Kai Kecil) & Pearl-bellied (Kai Besar) White-eyes; Kai Cicadabird; Rufous-sided Gerygone; Northern Fantail (Kai Fantail); Spangled Drongo (Kai Spangled Drongo); Kai Coucal; Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher; Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove; Pink-headed, Elegant & Pied Imperial Pigeons; Red Lory; Coconut & Red-flanked Lorikeets; Red-cheeked & Eclectus Parrots; Orange-footed Scrubfowl; Moluccan & Dusky Megapodes; Papuan & Elegant Pittas; Arafura Fantail; Metallic Starling; Tanimbar Friarbird; Mistletoebird.

Habitats Covered

forest

Expected Climate

hot and humid with tropical showers in the lowlands

Max Group Size

10 with 2 Rockjumper leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

relaxed with some easy to moderate hikes

Accommodation

comfortable to good

Ease of Birding

average with some tough species

Photographic Opportunities

average

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
PR, Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise II 2025

Well, what can I say ! The stellar leaders were unsurpassable in their skills to find every available bird, their stamina, contagious energy and limitless good humored attitudes was never ending and the logistics were handled on a mega scale, especially considering the remoteness of some places visited. To add another layer of sheer pleasure the boat we were into was masterfully manned and operated, the food was outstanding and the overall experience was really amazing. Can’t wait for the next tour !

David Hoddinott
EL, Indonesia 2022

David and Lev are exception leaders and worked very hard to find the birds and get everyone onto them. A remarkable trip.

Lev Frid
EL, Indonesia 2022

This was an adventure to be sure. The places we traveled were indeed remote and with the exception of larger cities like Ambon & Sorong inhabited by few people. This was my first trip to Indonesia and was an adventure to even get to Ambon. However, the Indonesian people must be the kindest most helpful people in the world. The boat was lovely and this amazing trip had so many interworking pieces -- moving from the Indo Seamore to the shore for the next adventure, disembarking at various kinds of dock, piers, rocks, etc, meeting up with our vehicles for rides up into the hills -- everything worked like clockwork. We saw so many fabulous birds thanks to our super guides, David Hoddinott and Lev Frid. The two guides were so helpful and informative; I would gladly travel with either of them or both in the future. However, I have to say that this trip was just about at the limit of my ability. I would never have seen the birds I did without the help of David & Lev and our various local guides and drivers. I think only Rockjumper could have pulled this tour off.

Glen Valentine
RB, Remote West Papuan Islands 2017

Glen and Keith Valentine worked seamlessly together to make this one of the best Rockjumper trips! The logistics went well, local guides were great, and the boat was quite comfortable and offered good food and variety. Best of all, the birds were plentiful and everyone got lifers galore. The bros Valentine did everything possible to be sure that everyone got onto the birds and they worked tirelessly doing so. I would travel with either or both of them anywhere, thanks guys!

Lev Frid
MT, Indonesia 2022

This is a fantastic tour and it gave us a rare, unique and unforgettable experience. We are in awe of the complex logistics required to make this tour run so smoothly. Everything ran like clockwork. The leaders, Lev and David, the ship’s crew, the local teams of guides and the lovely drivers were amazing. Everyone was so friendly. The efforts that everyone went to to find the special birds of these remote islands were above and beyond! The food was very good throughout, in summary the experience was amazing!

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