Our Buru Extension explores a beautifully forested island hosting up to 24 avian endemics including the little known Madanga!!! Other quality species include Buru Green Pigeon, Buru Mountain Pigeon, superb Buru Racket-tail, South Moluccan Pitta, Hantu (Buru) Boobook, Moluccan Masked Owl, Black-tipped and White-naped Monarchs, Buru Cuckooshrike, Buru White-eye, Buru Honeyeater, Flame-breasted Flowerpecker, Buru Thrush and Tawny-backed Fantail among many others, and if we are very fortunate we may even find a supreme rarity as the reputedly nocturnal Black-lored Parrot!
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
tropical lowland evergreen & semi-evergreen rainforest, montane forest, woodland, savanna, scrub, coastline
hot and humid with tropical showers in the lowlands, cooler in the mountains with showers and fog possible
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 14 with 2 Rockjumper leaders
moderate with one uphill walk that is optional (for Madanga)
comfortable
moderate to tough with some tricky species
80 - 90
good
The ultimate birding trip: stunning destinations, endemics galore, cruising through the Raja Ampats and Maluku on a lovely wooden boat with wonderful crew and great food, gorgeous sunsets, awesome snorkelling and two of the best Rockjumper guides - Keith and Glen Valentine. And to top it off, Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise!!!!!!!!!
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!
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.
David Erterius is an excellent birder and a great tour leader. Unfailing enthusiasm while birding, and a great manner during non-birding time. The combination of the birders and the guides made this probably the most enjoyable trip I have been on.
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.
05 Oct 2023 - 10 Oct 2023 (6 days)
USD3,895 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Adam Riley
Tour Leader: Keith Valentine
Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,180 * EUR3,662 * AUD6,045
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP237 * EUR273 * AUD450
04 Nov 2023 - 09 Nov 2023 (6 days)
USD3,895 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland
Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,180 * EUR3,662 * AUD6,045
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP237 * EUR273 * AUD450
23 Nov 2023 - 28 Nov 2023 (6 days)
USD3,895 - 2 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,180 * EUR3,662 * AUD6,045
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP237 * EUR273 * AUD450
03 Nov 2024 - 08 Nov 2024 (6 days)
USD3,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,262 * EUR3,756 * AUD6,200
Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP261 * EUR301 * AUD497
22 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 (6 days)
USD3,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,262 * EUR3,756 * AUD6,200
Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP261 * EUR301 * AUD497
02 Nov 2025 - 07 Nov 2025 (6 days)
USD5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change* Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD5,000 * GBP4,083 * EUR4,701 * AUD7,760
21 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 (6 days)
USD5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change* Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD5,000 * GBP4,083 * EUR4,701 * AUD7,760
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Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise 2019 - October 2019
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Indonesia - Highlights of the West: Greater Sundas & Dragons 2019 - July 2019
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