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Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics

© Scaly-breasted Kingfisher by David Hoddinott
Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics 2027

21 Jun 2027 - 06 Jul 2027 (16 days)

USD6,995 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,995 (GBP5,310 * EUR6,186 * AUD10,091)

Single Supplement: USD570 (GBP433 * EUR504 * AUD822)

Flight costs: USD850 (GBP645 * EUR752 * AUD1,226)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension 2027

Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics (Small Group) 2027

15 Jul 2027 - 30 Jul 2027 (16 days)

USD8,495 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,495 (GBP6,449 * EUR7,513 * AUD12,255)

Single Supplement: USD570 (GBP433 * EUR504 * AUD822)

Flight costs: USD850 (GBP645 * EUR752 * AUD1,226)

Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics (Small Group) 2028

13 Jul 2028 - 28 Jul 2028 (16 days)

USD8,600 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,600 (GBP6,529 * EUR7,606 * AUD12,407)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics 2028

02 Aug 2028 - 17 Aug 2028 (16 days)

USD7,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): USD7,500 (GBP5,694 * EUR6,633 * AUD10,820)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics (Small Group) 2029

12 Jul 2029 - 27 Jul 2029 (16 days)

USD9,100 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,100 (GBP6,908 * EUR8,048 * AUD13,128)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension 2029

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics 2029

01 Aug 2029 - 16 Aug 2029 (16 days)

USD7,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Price (Per person): USD7,900 (GBP5,997 * EUR6,987 * AUD11,397)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Bali Birding Extension 2029

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

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 and Sulawesi Pittas, the incredible Maleo, brilliant Purple-bearded Bee-eater, remarkable Knobbed and Sulawesi Hornbills, Purple-winged Roller, monotypic Hylocitrea and an opportunity to watch an extraordinary bird-of-paradise, the Standardwing at its display site.

The largest island of the Moluccan Archipelago, Halmahera was once a vital part of the historical trade of cloves, nutmeg and mace that gave this region the nickname ‘Spice Islands’. The flight into Ternate is spectacular due to its location on an imposing cone-shaped volcanic island, rising over 1,700m above the surrounding sea.

Top Birds

Hylocitrea; Maleo; Geomalia; Malia; Standardwing; Sulawesi & Ivory-breasted Pittas; Knobbed & Sulawesi Hornbills; Moluccan & Sulawesi Scops Owls; Sulawesi Masked Owl; Ochre-bellied, Cinnabar, Halmahera & Speckled Boobooks; Sulawesi & Satanic Nightjars; Purple-bearded Bee-eater; Purple-winged Roller; Moluccan Goshawk; Sulawesi Serpent Eagle; Isabelline Bush-hen; Yellow-flanked Whistler; Black-faced & Pale-headed Munias; Black‐ringed White‐eye; Sulawesi Ground Dove; Grey-headed & Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeons; Sombre Pigeon; Sulawesi Babbler; Fiery-browed Starling; Pale-bellied Myna; Sulawesi Myzomela; Sulawesi & Red-backed Thrushes; Crimson-crowned Flowerpecker; Lilac, Scaly-breasted, Green-backed & Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfishers (amongst 12 species of possible kingfishers); Matinan Blue Flycatcher; Lompobattang & Sulawesi Streaked Flycatchers; Lompobattang Leaf Warbler; Ashy Woodpecker; Yellow-breasted & Golden-mantled Racket-tails.

Top Mammals

Celebes Crested, Moor & Tonkean Macaques; Spectral Tarsier; Bear Cuscus; Sulawesi Dwarf Squirrel; Montane & Lowland Long-nosed Squirrels.

Habitats Covered

montane and lowland forests, volcanic mountains, rice paddies, rivers, islands, beaches

Expected Climate

mostly hot to humid with cooler nights and mornings in the highlands

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader

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 pace with some longer hikes

Accommodation

mostly rustic yet clean and comfortable, including some nights in excellent accommodation

Ease of Birding

moderate but can be challenging at times

Number of Species Expected

+-240 (with over 80 possible endemics!)

Photographic Opportunities

average to reasonable

What our clients say about us

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.

David Hoddinott
MT, Indonesia 2022

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!

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

I feel very fortunate that we had Glen and Dušan as leaders. What a team! Could not have been any better.

André Bernon
AL, Indonesia - Sulawesi & Halmahera: Wallacean Endemics 2026

André was an excellent leader on this tour. His identification skills, in particular his excellent sight and hearing, were key to me seeing most of the more difficult species, despite my best attempts to mishear or not see certain species. My attempt to morph a boobook into a bulbul didn’t quite work. The ground support was superbly managed by Raja and I must congratulate him on his luggage repair skills.

Adam Walleyn
RL Indonesia 2019

This was an outstanding trip among many great RJ trips. The guides, Adam and Lev were wondering in their ability to identify and everyone onto the irds and ammals.

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