Southwest Pacific Islands - New Caledonia Extension 2026

21 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 (5 days)

EUR3,095 1 SPACE AVAILABLE on this guaranteed departure

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

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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)

Southwest Pacific Islands - New Caledonia Extension 2027

22 Aug 2027 - 26 Aug 2027 (5 days)

EUR3,200 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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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*

Southwest Pacific Islands - New Caledonia Extension 2028

31 Aug 2028 - 04 Sep 2028 (5 days)

EUR3,300 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,300 (USD3,810 * GBP2,874 * AUD5,546)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Southwest Pacific Islands - New Caledonia Extension 2029

30 Aug 2029 - 03 Sep 2029 (5 days)

EUR3,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,500 (USD4,041 * GBP3,048 * AUD5,882)

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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.

Top Birds

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.

Top Mammals

Tongan Flying Fox

Habitats Covered

various forest types, small islands, beaches, shoreline, open ocean

Expected Climate

mostly tropical conditions; warm and humid with some rain expected, can be very cool in the highlands

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper Leader or 9 - 12 with 2 Rockjumper leaders

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 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.

Accommodation

Reasonable to very comfortable standard.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to demanding. Several difficult target species.

Other Attractions

little-explored islands, fantastic scenery, fascinating collage of landscapes & culture

Photographic Opportunities

Worthwhile to good, tricky in the forests.

What our clients say about us

André Bernon
RA, Thailand - Southern Extension II 2025

The guides continued their superb and tireless efforts to find bird species during the extension to the main tour.

Stephan Lorenz
HL, Bolivia - Remote 2025

The trip was run superbly from start to finish. The logistics, despite some difficulties imposed by weather conditions and countrywide fuel shortages, were impeccable and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Stephan did a superb job in ensuring that we all saw as many of the species as possible. He is an accomplished guide and I enjoy traveling with him.

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.

Quinton Paul Josop
SA, Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2026

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.

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