Thailand is quite simply the quintessential birding destination of Southeast Asia, boasting a fantastic diversity of habitats ranging from high mountain peaks draped with rhododendron forest to extensive mudflats and saltpans, and dense tropical lowlands resounding with birdsong. This tour is designed to take advantage of the influx of migrants from the north in addition to an amazing array of Asian species, including a host of localised and range-restricted specialities. Siamese Fireback, Silver Pheasant, Great Hornbill, Long-tailed Broadbill, Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo, Blue Pitta, Great Slaty and Black-headed Woodpeckers, Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Spot-breasted Parrotbill, Giant Nuthatch and Green Peafowl are just some of the potential highlights of this incredible tour.! Furthermore, culturally, Thailand has few equals, and you will have opportunities to visit some of the many spectacular pagodas and shrines that adorn this friendly, varied and spectacular land.
Spoon-billed Sandpiper; Green Peafowl; Silver Pheasant; Siamese Fireback; Grey Peacock-Pheasant; Mrs Hume's Pheasant; Mountain Bamboo Partridge; Great Hornbill; Banded Kingfisher; Silver-breasted, Long-tailed, Black-and-yellow, Black-and-red & Dusky Broadbills; Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo; Blue & Eared Pittas; Rufous Limestone Babbler; Rusty-cheeked & Coral-billed Scimitar Babblers; Pied Harrier; White-rumped Falcon; Black-headed & Great Slaty Woodpeckers; Ratchet-tailed Treepie; Green Cochoa; Black-throated & Spot-breasted Parrotbills; Scarlet-faced Liocichla & Giant Nuthatch; Spectacled Barwing; Hodgson’s Frogmouth; Slaty-bellied Tesia; Silver-eared Mesia
Lar & Pileated Gibbons; Northern Pig-tailed Macaque; Dusky & Robinson's Banded Langurs; Black Giant Squirrel
lowland and montane rainforests, mangroves, wetlands, coastal mudflats
generally hot and humid, cooler in highlands
10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
moderate pace, undemanding walking on forest trails
comfortable hotels and resorts
moderate with several challenging rainforest species
400 - 450
Pagodas and temples, great food, rainforests, friendly people
good to very good
I had a wonderful trip to Thailand with Forrest as our leader. Every aspect of the Rockjumper trip surpassed expectations. From the pre trip support, wonderful fellow trip participants, amazingly delicious food, our helpful and kind Thai drivers, and of course Forrest, who has to be the best guide out there. His energy, enthusiasm and knowledge, along with a patient and friendly demeanor makes him a joy to be with. Kudos to the Rockjumper organization and I look forward to taking part in a future tour.
Great tour, logistics we excellent, bird finding was great, both leaders were excellent at finding and identifying birds
My Rockjumper guide, Andre Bernon, is the best guide I have birded with. I continue to be amazed at his impressive birding skills and he will do whatever it takes to make sure that his guests see the birds. I saw so many awesome birds on this tour because Andre would sometimes physically place me in the right spot so I could see the bird. How many guides have that much dedication to their guests? His excellent guiding skills ensured that all logistics of the birding tour went smoothly. Andre can read his guests and he knows when breaks are needed to avoid fatigue and frustration. His time management skills enabled his guests to arrive at their accommodations on time so that they could enjoy the check list, dinner and relaxation each evening. And Andre's wit and sense of humor made this a very fun birding tour.
"Andre and our local guide were a terrific team. Travelling with the author of the Birds of Thailand was quite a treat. Andre catered to the needs of each participant. He was kind enough to lend me his extension cord which was quite helpful in hotels with few electric outlets. At the end of the tour he helped with transportation and overnight hotel prior to our flight out. Both guides were fantastic, skilled and capable birders. The food was plentiful and good. Overall this was a terrific trip with lots of beautiful sightings and many birds. We look forward to travelling with Rockjumper again."
All our expectations for this trip were met and exceeded, beginning with our guide Andre Bernon, who is a delight in and out of the field. Fantastic birding skills and people skills, a great combination for a guide.
26 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 (18 days)
THB218,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour price (Per person): THB218,950 * USD5,951 * GBP4,811 * EUR5,582 * AUD9,276
Single Supplement: THB25,500 * USD693 * GBP560 * EUR650 * AUD1,080
Flight costs: THB6,950 * USD189 * GBP153 * EUR177 * AUD294
Can be linked with: Thailand - Southern Extension II 2024
07 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025 (18 days)
THB261,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Tour price (Per person): THB261,950 * USD7,120 * GBP5,756 * EUR6,678 * AUD11,097
Single Supplement: THB25,300 * USD688 * GBP556 * EUR645 * AUD1,072
Flight costs: THB6,160 * USD167 * GBP135 * EUR157 * AUD261
Can be linked with: Thailand - Southern Extension I 2025
02 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 (18 days)
THB223,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Lev Frid
Tour price (Per person): THB223,950 * USD6,087 * GBP4,921 * EUR5,709 * AUD9,488
Single Supplement: THB25,300 * USD688 * GBP556 * EUR645 * AUD1,072
Flight costs: THB6,160 * USD167 * GBP135 * EUR157 * AUD261
Can be linked with: Thailand - Southern Extension I 2025
25 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 (18 days)
THB223,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Tour price (Per person): THB223,950 * USD6,087 * GBP4,921 * EUR5,709 * AUD9,488
Single Supplement: THB25,300 * USD688 * GBP556 * EUR645 * AUD1,072
Flight costs: THB6,160 * USD167 * GBP135 * EUR157 * AUD261
Can be linked with: Thailand - Southern Extension II 2025
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Thailand - Southern Extension I 2024 - March 2024
Thailand - Asian Birding at its Best I 2024 - February 2024
Thailand - Highlights 2024 - February 2024
Thailand - Southern Extension II 2023 - December 2023
Thailand - Asian Birding at its Best II 2023 - November 2023
Thailand - Southern Extension: Rainforest Birding II 2022 - December 2022
Thailand - Northern & Central: Asian Birding at its Best II 2022 - November 2022
Thailand - Blisard 2022 - April 2022
Thailand - Northern & Central: Asian Birding at its Best I 2020 - February 2020
Thailand - Northern & Central: Asian Birding at its Best II 2019 - November 2019
Thailand - Highlights 2019 - November 2019
Thailand - Northern & Central: Asian Birding at its Best I 2019 - February 2019
Thailand - Highlights 2018 - November 2018
Thailand - Northern & Central: Asian Birding at its Best I 2018 - February 2018
Thailand - Highlights 2017 - December 2017
Thailand - Northern & Central: Asian Birding at its Best II 2017 - November 2017
Thailand - Bonace Northern & Central 2017 - March 2017
Thailand - Northern & Central: Asian Birding at its Best I 2017 - February 2017
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