Nestled in the tropical waters of Wallacea, the islands of Sulawesi and Halmahera are seldom-visited parts of the Indonesian archipelago as varied in habitat as they are rich in special and endemic birds. From the highland mountains and luxuriant lowland rainforest of Sulawesi to the Australasian influenced Halmahera in the Moluccan ‘Spice Islands’, our tour covers a comprehensive view of the available habitats, maximising our chance of finding the more than one hundred range-restricted bird species confined to this region. A colourful host of parrots, fruit doves, and an awesome assortment of endemic kingfishers are combined with such sought-after avian gems as Ivory-breasted Pitta, the incredible Maleo, unbelievable, Purple-bearded Bee-eater, remarkable Knobbed Hornbill, Purple-winged Roller and an opportunity to watch an extraordinary bird-of-paradise, the Standardwing at its display site.
Client TestimonialsCan be linked with: Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension 2023
Tour price (Per person): IDR84,950,000 * USD5,552 * GBP4,542 * EUR5,153 * AUD8,313
Single Supplement: IDR7,250,000 * USD474 * GBP388 * EUR440 * AUD709
Flight costs: IDR10,000,000 * USD654 * GBP535 * EUR607 * AUD979
Tour price (Per person): IDR99,950,000 * USD6,532 * GBP5,344 * EUR6,063 * AUD9,781
Single Supplement: IDR7,250,000 * USD474 * GBP388 * EUR440 * AUD709
Flight costs: IDR10,000,000 * USD654 * GBP535 * EUR607 * AUD979
Can be linked with: Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension 2024
Tour price (Per person): IDR90,500,000 * USD5,915 * GBP4,839 * EUR5,490 * AUD8,856
Can be linked with: Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension (Small Group) 2024
Tour price (Per person): IDR99,999,999 * USD6,536 * GBP5,346 * EUR6,066 * AUD9,786
Glen Valentine our leader really delivered. He was ultra-patient making sure everyone was comfortable and that everyone got on the bird.
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 [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.
David Erterius was a really fantastic guide, like all the Rockjumper guides have been. He certainly maintained the high bar set by all my Rockjumper guides. He was organised and friendly and was onto birds in near-mythical speed. I didn't have any problems on the tour, but if I did, I would be confident that he would be able to assist.
We had a fantastic time. Everyone looked after us so we’ll, very well organised! Many thanks for putting a together a brilliant birding tour. It was everything we hoped for and more