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Indonesia - Buru Extension

© Buru Thrush by K. David Bishop
Indonesia - Buru Extension 2026

01 Nov 2026 - 06 Nov 2026 (6 days)

USD4,295 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,295 (GBP3,299 * EUR3,745 * AUD6,586)

Single Supplement: USD360 (GBP277 * EUR314 * AUD552)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise 2026

Pricing notes : Internal flights or ferry between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Indonesia - Buru Extension 2027

14 Oct 2027 - 19 Oct 2027 (6 days)

USD4,600 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

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Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,600 (GBP3,533 * EUR4,010 * AUD7,054)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise I 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Internal flights or ferry between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Indonesia - Buru Extension 2028

12 Oct 2028 - 17 Oct 2028 (6 days)

USD4,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Daniel Danckwerts

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,800 (GBP3,687 * EUR4,185 * AUD7,361)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise I 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Internal flights or ferry between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Indonesia - Buru Extension 2029

11 Oct 2029 - 16 Oct 2029 (6 days)

USD5,100 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

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Tour Leader: Robert Williams

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Tour Price (Per person): USD5,100 (GBP3,917 * EUR4,446 * AUD7,821)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise I 2029

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Internal flights or ferry between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Our Buru Extension explores a beautifully forested island hosting 20 currently recognised endemic species plus several very distinctive, endemic subspecies and localised regional endemics. Some of Buru’s most prized species include Buru Green Pigeon, Buru Racket-tail, Moluccan Masked Owl, Buru Boobook, Buru Dwarf Kingfisher, Buru Thrush, Buru Monarch, Buru Cuckooshrike, Buru Honeyeater and Tawny-backed Fantail among many others, and if we are very lucky, we may even find the strange, once mythical and reputedly nocturnal Black-lored Parrot! Before the tour is finally over, we will have a chance to search for some birds on Ambon, targeting the endemic Ambon White-eye and an evening excursion to Haruku Island for the amazing spectacle of Moluccan Megapodes attending their breeding area.

Top Birds

Endemics: Buru Green Pigeon, Buru Mountain Pigeon, Buru Racket-tail, Black-lored Parrot, Blue-fronted Lorikeet, Buru Dwarf Kingfisher, Buru Cuckooshrike, Buru Golden Bulbul, Black-eared Oriole, Buru Thrush, Black-faced Friarbird, Buru Honeyeater, Black-tipped Monarch, Streak-breasted Jungle Flycatcher, Flame-breasted Flowerpecker, Buru White-eye, Tawny-backed Fantail, Madanga Additional targets: Dusky (Forsten’s) Megapode, Hantu (Buru) Boobook, Moluccan King Parrot, Red Lory, Moluccan Masked Owl, Moluccan Cuckoo, Moluccan Scops Owl, Great-billed Parrot, South Moluccan Pitta, Claret-breasted Fruit Dove, Metallic Pigeon, Chestnut-backed (Buru) Bush Warbler, Island (Buru) Leaf Warbler, Wakolo (Buru) Myzomela, Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher, Moluccan Flycatcher, Pale Cicadabird, Drab Whistler, (Buru) Spangled Drongo, Mountain White-eye & Black-faced Munia

Habitats Covered

tropical lowland evergreen & semi-evergreen rainforest, montane forest, woodland, savanna, scrub, coastline

Expected Climate

hot and humid with tropical showers in the lowlands, cooler in the mountains with showers and fog possible

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 14 with 2 Rockjumper leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate. Many early starts & late endings to the day since the tour operates during the austral summer. Several night birds to be found. Hot & humid conditions throughout, coupled with low-density birding.

Accommodation

Comfortable, villa style rooms.

Ease of Birding

Mostly moderate. Many target species do show well. However, mostly forested habitat coupled with low density means that birding can be slow / challenging. Several species are scarce / shy, which requi

Number of Species Expected

80 - 90

Photographic Opportunities

Ranges from very good to challenging, depending on habitat & situation. Some dedicated hides at bird-of-paradise display leks provide for superb photography. Mostly rewarding / worthwhile.

What our clients say about us

Tuomas Seimola
SC & IC - Sulawesi

I am writing to let you know what an amazing trip we had with David Erterius and Tuomas Seimola. They are both outstanding bird guides and a pleasure to travel with.

Lev Frid
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.

Glen Valentine
MG - Lesser Sundas 2022

"Glen Valentine is an amazing guide and really made the trip special. He is personable, patient and unflappable. He did a fantastic job of getting everyone on the birds and this was really challenging in many cases. One of the best I’ve experienced. Our local guide was also very good at leading us to key areas and finding difficult birds. Some of the trip was challenging in Sumba, but well worth the effort. Overall, this was a fascinating and rewarding trip to a little known part of the world with lots of really exciting endemic birds!

Glen Valentine
JB - Lesser Sundas 2022

Although the tour was a little more strenuous than I had anticipated, it was a fantastic tour. All of the endemics except for two very rare ones—more than I’d hoped to see in my wildest dreams. Glen is an excellent guide, the local guide a very positive addition, and the driving crew was just fabulous. And when things went awry with the cancelled flight and the steep increase in the fee for Komodo, Glen, our local guide and crew handled it in complete transparency to us, so that we didn’t miss a beat. Hats off to all involved!

Glen Valentine
MB - Lesser Sundas 2022

"This trip was my very first with Rockjumper and I was not disappointed. Birding and logistics were very well organized and everything was done to optimize our time in order to see as many species as possible while naturally giving priority to endemics. Glen Valentine is not only a top guide and a top birder, he is also a nice person excellent in communication, very friendly with a good sense of humor. I really enjoyed doing this trip with him as well as the good state of mind of the group. As a Frenchman I sometimes had difficulties speaking or understanding English and everyone was patient and helpful with me. Great! I got a large number of lifers in this trip and the search for endemics was exciting. A big thank you to Glen, our group members and Rockjumper!"

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