Our fabulous and exciting Remote West Papuan Island cruise sets out to explore a myriad of isolated islands in this stunning region. We start off with some initial birding in high-quality forest close to Sorong, West Papua, before heading off to Waigeo (one of the famous islands in the Raja Ampat group) and then the very rarely-explored island of Kofiau, where we will seek out some of our planet’s rarest and least-known species. These include such extraordinary gems as Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise (regarded by many as the most spectacular bird on earth!), Red Bird-of-paradise, Kofiau and Red-breasted Paradise Kingfishers and Kofiau Monarch. Thereafter we cross Lydekker’s Line and head into the South Moluccas. Here we explore little-birded waters in addition to visiting several endemic-rich islands including Obi, Seram and Boano, ending in Ambon for many incredibly exciting endemics such as Carunculated Fruit Dove, Moluccan Woodcock, Lazuli Kingfisher, Salmon-crested Cockatoo, Purple-naped Lory, Boano Monarch, Hantu Boobook and Long-crested Myna, to mention but a handful.
*2024 Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Client TestimonialsCan be linked with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands: Buru Extension III 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD10,495 * GBP8,586 * EUR9,744 * AUD15,729
Single Supplement: USD9,995 * GBP8,177 * EUR9,280 * AUD14,980
Can be linked with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands: Buru Extension I 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD10,495 * GBP8,586 * EUR9,744 * AUD15,729
Single Supplement: USD9,995 * GBP8,177 * EUR9,280 * AUD14,980
Can be linked with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands: Buru Extension II 2023
Tour price (Per person): USD10,495 * GBP8,586 * EUR9,744 * AUD15,729
Single Supplement: USD9,995 * GBP8,177 * EUR9,280 * AUD14,980
Can be linked with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands: Buru Extension I 2024
Tour price (Per person): USD10,600 * GBP8,672 * EUR9,842 * AUD15,887
Can be linked with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands: Buru Extension II 2024
Tour price (Per person): USD10,600 * GBP8,672 * EUR9,842 * AUD15,887
This was a fabulous tour! Living on the Seahorse and going ashore each day to explore, in many cases, remote and under-birded locations was a truly exciting and wonderful experience. In addition, it was a fabulous and memorable experience to have Glen and Keith Valentine as leaders. They teamed seamlessly and ensured that everyone had a wonderful and got on to the birds. Oh, and of course, the sight of at least 4 male Wilson's Birds-of-Paradise displaying to multiple females was the stuff of dreams! Truly spectacular! And the local guides and drivers were all great, not forgetting the Skipper and crew of the Seahorse! The Buru extension for the Madanga and some of the owls was also so memorable, as were the few days in West Papua. All things considered, a truly wonderful and memorable tour!
Glen Valentine and Adam Walleyn were superb guides — honestly, they saw birds before they appeared! The local guides were outstanding and the logistics and accommodations were exceptional given our locations.
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.
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.
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!!!!!!!!!