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 (USD3,546 * GBP2,709 * AUD5,370)
Single Supplement: EUR260 (USD298 * GBP228 * AUD451)
Flight costs (Linked Tour): EUR720 (USD825 * GBP630 * AUD1,249)
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 (USD3,666 * GBP2,801 * AUD5,552)
Flight costs (Linked Tour): EUR660 (USD756 * GBP578 * AUD1,145)
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 (USD3,781 * GBP2,888 * AUD5,725)
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 (USD4,010 * GBP3,063 * AUD6,072)
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.
Stu is a personable, helpful, and organized guide and was a pleasure to travel with. He was ready to help not only with finding and identifying birds, but also with little problems that popped up during our trip, as they so often do. Our local guide was likewise consistently friendly and helpful. My main concern is that on this trip, as on past Rockjumper trips, there doesn't seem to be any effort to vet the physical ability of potential group members, and as a result those of us who are prepared for the experience are held back by those who are physically not ready for it. I know that trips are rated on the website in regards to the level of exertion required, but this does not seem to help -- I have been on multiple tours with people who are not physically capable of maintaining a steady level of exertion while birding. This is not fair to those of us who are.
I was very pleased with the birding. I saw all 29 endemics and a total of 42 life birds. The leaders are great at finding, luring in and identifying birds. I appreciated that the focus was very much on the birding. The food and accommodations were excellent and appropriate. I wonder if we should have spent our last night near the coast but am not sure how that would have affected our birding success.
Both Andre and Uthai were remarkably tireless and effective in finding and identifying birds, including some of the most elusive species in Thailand. They also did a great job of organizing the logistics of the trip. Our meals were already prepared when we arrived at restaurants and all of the hotel arrangements were handled smoothly. We probably will not consider going on another standard Rockjumper trip. Birding steadily from dawn to after dark was a bit much, especially for 22 uninterrupted days. This pace is appropriate for most serious birders so I don’t fault the guides, but we plan to shift to a style of traveling in which we can set our own schedule. We might consider one of Rockjumper's relaxed tours, but we're not concerned about long hikes and muddy trails as long as the schedule allows for a little down time to read, reflect and recover.
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.
Bobby, our guide, was a solid & knowledgeable leader. His demeanor tends to be quiet & reserved, which worked for this group but may not work with all group dynamics. The lodging for this trip was a bit more rustic than I expected. The local guides used on this trip were excellent & offered additional intel into sightings or hot spots to explore. The group got all endemics possible & overall was a very good trip.
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