Our extension to 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 Red-collared and Pale-headed Woodpeckers, Sooty Babbler and Limestone Leaf Warbler.
This tour is dependent on the re-instatement of direct flights from Cambodia to Laos - as of mid 2022, these flights are yet to be operated.
*2024 Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Top Birds Bare-faced Bulbul, Red-collared & Pale-headed Woodpeckers, Sooty Babbler, Limestone Leaf Warbler, White-bellied Erpornis, Banded Bay Cuckoo, Sultan Tit, Great Iora, Siberian Blue Robin, Siberian Rubythroat, Rufous-throated Fulvetta
Habitats Covered limestone karst forest
Expected Climate hot and humid
Max Group Size 8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
Tour Pace & Walking Our Mega tours are very fast-paced birding adventures designed for the dedicated lister and serious birder. The focus of the tour is to see as many of the endemics and area specials as possible in our given time. In order to cover the necessary route to maximise the species list we tend to spend a single night at most sites and travel large distances. There is very little down time aside from that spent driving from one site to the next. These tours are not suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced or new birders; as well as anyone with serious mobility or health challenges.
Accommodation lodges and guesthouses mostly of a simple to good standard.
Ease of Birding moderate with some very tricky species
Photographic Opportunities worthwhile