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Indonesia - Kai Islands Extension

© Wallace's Fruit Dove by Dubi Shapiro
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 (GBP1,938 * AUD3,657)

Single Supplement: USD286 (GBP222 * AUD418)

Flight costs: USD264 (GBP205 * AUD386)

Pricing notes : *All 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

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

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
EC, Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics (Small Group) 2026

The Sulawesi tour was outstanding in every way. Glen is an outstanding conscientious guide leader looking out for the needs of each tour participant. He worked very hard to get all of us on the key birds of the tour. The local agent Roman, (sic), was excellent at keeping all the logistics set. And he's a very goid birder in his own right. The local guides were phenomenal, particularly at locating owls at night. The food was delicious, particularly Annie's crepes. And the hotels were all as advertised. No surprises good or bad there. Birding Indonesia is challenging because bird density is low. People like Glen make the birds that are there are seen. Excellent tour.

André Bernon
GD, Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension 2026

We thought Andre was a good guide, pleasant, diligent, made every attempt helping us to achieve our target birds.

Glen Valentine
SL - Indonesia: Sumatra & Java 2019

This [was] my second tour with Glen Valentine and he is the most professional guide I have ever traveled with. It goes without saying (but shouldn't) that he knew every single species on the tour including all their calls. He found birds when I saw nothing and then managed to get all guests onto the birds. This was impressive in itself, however there were many secretive birds that made guiding much harder. We had few problems on the tour, but I don't doubt that he would have handled it without problem. He is to be highly commended for his guiding on this very tiring trip, especially considering he was not well. Paul was also a really great training guide and I thoroughly enjoyed his company.

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

Still catching-up on sleep after so many very early-morning starts, but great way to travel - by boat (Indo Seamore) as only need to unpack once (well twice with final hotel stay in Sarong- which was best hotel i have stayed in on a birding trip - except the restaurant ran out of wine!). Boat looked after us very well and i was very impressed with the team and their organisation, and level of care for me, in particular. The laundry service in the boat was excellent and very necessary, as other laundry facilities were lacking.

David Hoddinott
PS, Indonesia - Banda Sea Cruise 2026

The Banda Sea cruise and the following Tanimbar land-based tour were excellent. Due to weather (sea conditions), the itinerary needed to be adjusted on the fly which was expertly managed by David, Forrest and the local guides. Really, the tour proceeded seamlessly even as plans were often finalized at the last minute. For example, on the evening before, at the request of David/Forrest, the local guide (Vinno) was able to secure the necessary permissions and transport to reach the highlands of Wetar Island thereby adding several special birds to the trip. David and Forrest were fantastic, catering to the various “differently abled” clients, and they coordinated so well to make this tour so successful. Kudos!

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