21 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 (5 days)
EUR3,095 1 SPACE AVAILABLE on this guaranteed departure
Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,095 (USD3,573 * GBP2,696 * AUD5,201)
Single Supplement: EUR260 (USD300 * GBP226 * AUD437)
Flight costs (Linked Tour): EUR720 (USD831 * GBP627 * AUD1,210)
Pricing notes : Flight cost: Linked tour = estimated Suva to Noumea fair (to get from Main tour to Extension)
22 Aug 2027 - 26 Aug 2027 (5 days)
EUR3,200 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Nigel Redman
Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,200 (USD3,694 * GBP2,787 * AUD5,378)
Flight costs (Linked Tour): EUR660 (USD762 * GBP575 * AUD1,109)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
31 Aug 2028 - 04 Sep 2028 (5 days)
EUR3,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,300 (USD3,810 * GBP2,874 * AUD5,546)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
30 Aug 2029 - 03 Sep 2029 (5 days)
EUR3,500 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,500 (USD4,041 * GBP3,048 * AUD5,882)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Our extension to New Caledonia visits this seriously ancient chip off the once enormous Gondwanaland block. New Caledonia hosts, in addition to Kagu, one of the most extraordinary aggregations of endemic plants and birds, as well as several endemic mammals and reptiles. During our time on the mainland, or “Grande Terre”, we will seek out such specialities as White-bellied Goshawk, Goliath Imperial Pigeon (the world’s largest arboreal pigeon), the lovely Cloven-feathered Dove, New Caledonian and the rare Horned Parakeets, the endangered and most peculiar Crow Honeyeater, New Caledonian Myzomela, Barred Honeyeater, New Caledonian Friarbird, Yellow-bellied Flyrobin, New Caledonian Whistler, New Caledonian Cuckooshrike, New Caledonian Thicketbird, Striated Starling, Green-backed White-eye, and the superb Red-throated Parrotfinch.
Kagu; New Caledonian Goshawk; Goliath Pigeon; Cloven-feathered Dove; Crested & Red-crowned Parakeets; New Caledonian & Melanesian Cuckooshrikes; Long-tailed Triller; New Caledonian Gerygone; New Caledonian Whistler; New Caledonian Starling; New Caledonian Myzomela; Dark-brown, Barred & Crow Honeyeaters; New Caledonian Friarbird; New Caledonian Crow; Red-throated Parrotfinch; New Caledonian Thicketbird.
Tongan Flying Fox
various forest types, small islands, beaches, shoreline, open ocean
mostly tropical conditions; warm and humid with some rain expected, can be very cool in the highlands
8 with 1 Rockjumper Leader or 9 - 12 with 2 Rockjumper leaders
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 to brisk paced tours suited for those in good health with good level of fitness. Not suited for anyone with mobility challenges or serious medical conditions. Opportunities for afternoon snorkeling on several days.
Reasonable to very comfortable standard.
Moderate to demanding. Several difficult target species.
little-explored islands, fantastic scenery, fascinating collage of landscapes & culture
Worthwhile to good, tricky in the forests.
Paul brought in his wealth of experience. He worked well with Ashoka to make sure nothing was lost in translation. One member sustained an injury on day 1, probably because he declined the extra help offered on a slightly slippery walk. Paul and Ashoka took charge of the situation immediately, made sure the rest of the group was comfortable while getting help. It was incredible that the injured person managed to complete the trip with a walker. Ashoka is a highly experienced local guide. He went out of the way to accommodate our birding and non-birding (request to try local food) requests. Both Paul and Ashoka were always calm and very pleasant, paying individual attention to every person and ensured we had a memorable experience.
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!
The tour structure and arrangements were first class. Leaders were very good and quite knowledgable. I thought Paul was energetic a d really on the birds. Would gladly travel with him again. It was great fun and we got nearly every endemic on the trip. Great fun!!
Thanks Stephan for a fantastic tour. The stay at the Monastery was especially memorable.
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.
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