Laos - Bare-faced Bulbul & Sooty Babbler Extension 2027

18 Mar 2027 - 21 Mar 2027 (4 days)

THB58,000 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk

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Tour Price (Per person): THB58,000 (USD1,914 * GBP1,458 * EUR1,658 * AUD2,747)

This tour pairs with: Thailand - Asian Birding at its Best I 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Internal Flights are included in the tour price

Laos - Bare-faced Bulbul & Sooty Babbler Extension 2028

16 Mar 2028 - 19 Mar 2028 (4 days)

THB62,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

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Tour Price (Per person): THB62,500 (USD2,063 * GBP1,571 * EUR1,787 * AUD2,961)

This tour pairs with: Thailand - Asian Birding at its Best I 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Internal Flights are included in the tour price

Laos - Bare-faced Bulbul & Sooty Babbler Extension (Small Group) 2029

26 Feb 2029 - 01 Mar 2029 (4 days)

THB95,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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Tour Price (Per person): THB95,500 (USD3,152 * GBP2,401 * EUR2,730 * AUD4,524)

This tour pairs with: Thailand - Asian Birding at its Best (Small Group) 2029

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Internal Flights are included in the tour price

Our short extension to neighbouring Laos targets the country’s one endemic species, the recently discovered Bare-faced Bulbul, as well as several other rare and range-restricted species in the limestone karst forest such as Sooty Babbler, Limestone Leaf Warbler and Red-collared Woodpecker.

Top Birds

Bare-faced Bulbul; Sooty Babbler; Red-collared Woodpecker; Limestone Leaf Warbler; Banded Bay Cuckoo; Green-billed Malhoka; Red-headed Trogon; Blue-eared, Green-eared & Coppersmith Barbets; Great Iora; Grey-eyed, Black-crested & Stripe-throated Bulbuls; White-rumped Shama; Streaked Wren-Babbler; Hill Blue Flycatcher; Purple-naped Spiderhunter.

Habitats Covered

limestone karst forest

Expected Climate

hot and humid

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper 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. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels but not suitable for anyone with mobility challenges.

Accommodation

Very comfortable lodges in Laos

Ease of Birding

Main target species are expected to provide decet visuals.

Photographic Opportunities

Reasonable to good.

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
MW, Indonesia - Buru Extension II 2025

The Buru extension following the RWPI Cruise was fantastic. I feel sorry for those on the main tour that did not take this extension. The birds were fabulous, Glen was a superb guide, and the scenery great. Glen did a great job trying to get us on all the birds, even the most rare and elusive. Again, flexibility was a key element in the success of the trip. I can't think of anything about the trip that could be done to improve it.

André Bernon
DE, Thailand - Asian Birding at its Best II 2025

Note that some of the comments I made regarding the Thailand extension apply to the main Thailand tour. I liked the sequence of sites visited; it ensured the Spoonbill Sandpiper was seen early on and then designed to minimize travel. Staying multiple nights at one site is always appreciated and seemed to be done as much as possible. The guides made special efforts to see bird species sought by the group; we saw more bird species than I expected. The drivers were excellent and also one of them, Jaime, was a good birder who helped the guides track down some species; it was an asset to have internet while in the vehicles. The drivers also produced an excellent video of the trip - a nice touch; they also did an excellent job with mid-morning breaks. I especially enjoyed visiting a hide all morning early on in the trip - it gave us a chance to see some elusive species but also several species very well. One morning was spent looking for a rare duck; I would have rather spent the time looking for a variety of Thai species. Quite a bit of birding was done along roads - it might have been better to bird trails etc. if they are available and afford good views of birds pointed out. Food was excellent (Uthai selected great dishes for the group) and accomodations were good. It was an enjoyable trip with rewarding looks at many of the bird species seen.

Robert Wilcox
MB, Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola II 2025

Bobby, our guide, was a solid & knowledgeable leader. His demeanor tends to be quiet & reserved, which worked for this group but may not work with all group dynamics. The lodging for this trip was a bit more rustic than I expected. The local guides used on this trip were excellent & offered additional intel into sightings or hot spots to explore. The group got all endemics possible & overall was a very good trip.

Stephan Lorenz
MN, China - Southeast in Winter 2026

SEChina in winter was sensational thanks to Stephan Lorenz who is a superb birder and guide, as well as being quite personable. He got us such quality birds and some that were quite unexpected. He answers questions and gives information freely. Most importantly If a bird was possible he got it for us. We were all elated with the tour. Jason the local guide was also excellent. I would think this tour will become very popular or should be.

Robert Williams
RE, Guyana - Birds & Wildlife (Relaxed) 2026

An excellent trip. Good list of birds even though it was the relaxed itinerary. Rob’s recounting some of his excellent adventures was an added bonus.

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