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 (USD2,995 * GBP2,266 * EUR2,614 * AUD4,249)

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

6 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

Stephan Lorenz
SR, Bolivia - Remote 2025

Thanks Stephan for a fantastic tour. The stay at the Monastery was especially memorable.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
JH, Jamaica - Island Endemics I 2026

Great trip

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.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
LG, Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola I 2026

Excellent tour. Accommodations were as good as could be expected given the isolated areas we needed to reach to see all the endemics. We saw them all. Dusan and the two local guides were exceptional at finding the birds and getting us on them. The vehicle fit our purpose, the luggage trailer was a great idea, and our driver Jose was very professional.

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

What a great experience! Everything was as you told us in the pre-departure literature, so we were well-prepared. Rob was an excellent tour leader. His vast experience in conservation, core knowledge of birds and bird behavior, and his enthusiasm was generously shared with the group. He modeled proper trail behavior and made sure that everyone “saw the bird”. The local guides were top-notch and took good care of the group. I also learned so much from the better birders in the group. Highly recommended!

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