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 (USD3,581 * GBP2,712 * AUD5,172)
Single Supplement: EUR260 (USD301 * GBP228 * AUD434)
Flight costs (Linked Tour): EUR720 (USD833 * GBP631 * AUD1,203)
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 (USD3,703 * GBP2,804 * AUD5,347)
Flight costs (Linked Tour): EUR660 (USD764 * GBP578 * AUD1,103)
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 (USD3,818 * GBP2,892 * AUD5,514)
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 (USD4,050 * GBP3,067 * AUD5,849)
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 / 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.
Our trip to Madagascar was wonderful! Rockjumper did a great job with tour logistics, lodging, etc. Best of all was our guide! Lev Frid is an amazing birding/nature guide. He is incredibly good at not only hearing, identifying and finding the birds, but Lev is also able to quickly (and patiently) help all the tour participants get on the birds. In addition, he is just a really fun guy to be with. His sense of humor kept us laughing and his wealth of birding stories kept everyone interested and engaged during the trip. It was amazing to see the wildlife of Madagascar and having Lev as a guide made our experience that much better.
Note that some of the comments I made regarding the Thailand extension apply to the main Thailand tour. I liked the sequence of sites visited; it ensured the Spoonbill Sandpiper was seen early on and then designed to minimize travel. Staying multiple nights at one site is always appreciated and seemed to be done as much as possible. The guides made special efforts to see bird species sought by the group; we saw more bird species than I expected. The drivers were excellent and also one of them, Jaime, was a good birder who helped the guides track down some species; it was an asset to have internet while in the vehicles. The drivers also produced an excellent video of the trip - a nice touch; they also did an excellent job with mid-morning breaks. I especially enjoyed visiting a hide all morning early on in the trip - it gave us a chance to see some elusive species but also several species very well. One morning was spent looking for a rare duck; I would have rather spent the time looking for a variety of Thai species. Quite a bit of birding was done along roads - it might have been better to bird trails etc. if they are available and afford good views of birds pointed out. Food was excellent (Uthai selected great dishes for the group) and accomodations were good. It was an enjoyable trip with rewarding looks at many of the bird species seen.
The guides continued their superb and tireless efforts to find bird species during the extension to the main tour.
I had a wonderful time. Thanks!
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.
Southwest Pacific Islands - Samoa & Fiji 2025 - September 2025
Southwest Pacific Islands - Samoa & Fiji 2024 - August 2024
Southwest Pacific Islands - Samoa & Fiji 2019 - July 2019
Southwest Pacific Islands - Samoa & Fiji 2018 - July 2018
Southwest Pacific Islands - Samoa & Fiji 2017 - July 2017
Southwest Pacific Islands - Samoa & Fiji 2016 - July 2016
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