26 Feb 2029 - 01 Mar 2029 (4 days)
THB95,500 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz
Tour Price (Per person): THB95,500 (USD3,024 * GBP2,308 * EUR2,640 * AUD4,372)
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.
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.
limestone karst forest
hot and humid
6 with 1 Rockjumper leader
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.
Very comfortable lodges in Laos
Main target species are expected to provide decet visuals.
Reasonable to good.
Another great tour. Between the leader, Paul Josop, and the local leader, Ashoka, it was a great team that got all the endemic and lots more. It was a fun trip and Paul handled the group dynamics very well. Fantastic trip!!
Tour was wonderful. Loved everything. Very well organised and super localities. Anna is a superstar, she was invaluable
Both Andre and Uthai were remarkably tireless and effective in finding and identifying birds, including some of the most elusive species in Thailand. They also did a great job of organizing the logistics of the trip. Our meals were already prepared when we arrived at restaurants and all of the hotel arrangements were handled smoothly. We probably will not consider going on another standard Rockjumper trip. Birding steadily from dawn to after dark was a bit much, especially for 22 uninterrupted days. This pace is appropriate for most serious birders so I don’t fault the guides, but we plan to shift to a style of traveling in which we can set our own schedule. We might consider one of Rockjumper's relaxed tours, but we're not concerned about long hikes and muddy trails as long as the schedule allows for a little down time to read, reflect and recover.
Thanks Stephan for a fantastic tour. The stay at the Monastery was especially memorable.
I was very pleased with the birding. I saw all 29 endemics and a total of 42 life birds. The leaders are great at finding, luring in and identifying birds. I appreciated that the focus was very much on the birding. The food and accommodations were excellent and appropriate. I wonder if we should have spent our last night near the coast but am not sure how that would have affected our birding success.
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