Southern peninsular Thailand showcases a rich lowland forest ecosystem supporting many seldom-seen bird species. During this extension, we will be targeting a wonderful array of lowland forest specialities, including Blue-winged, Mangrove and Malayan Banded Pittas, Malayan Black Magpie, Red-crowned Barbet, and an assortment of colourful kingfishers and broadbills. The nocturnal birding here is also fabulous and we stand good chances of finding Oriental Bay Owl, Barred Eagle-Owl, Spotted and Brown Wood Owls, and Gould’s and Blyth’s Frogmouths. Furthermore, we will explore the nearby mangroves by boat and enjoy a day trip to the Similan Islands to find the brilliant Nicobar Pigeon, among other local specialities.
Malayan Banded & Mangrove Pittas; Banded, Brown-winged, Black-capped & Ruddy Kingfishers; Wallace’s Hawk-Eagle; Nicobar Pigeon; Banded, Green & Dusky Broadbills; Red-crowned Barbet; Oriental Bay Owl; Barred Eagle-Owl; Spotted & Brown Wood Owls; Gould’s & Blyth’s Frogmouths; Great Eared Nightjar; Chestnut-breasted & Black-bellied Malkohas; Bushy-crested Hornbill; Scarlet-rumped Trogon; Crested Jayshrike; Black Magpie; Large Wren-Babbler; Thick-billed Spiderhunter; Forest Wagtail; Chinese Egret
Lar Gibbon; Dusky Langur; Southern Pig-tailed & Crab-eating Macaques; Island Flying Fox
lowland and montane rainforests, mangroves, wetlands, coastal mudflats
generally hot and humid
10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
moderate pace, undemanding walking on forest trails
basic but comfortable
moderate with several challenging rainforest species
200 - 250
Pagodas and temples, great food, rainforests, Similan islands and coral reef snorkelling, friendly people
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.
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.
Great tour, logistics we excellent, bird finding was great, both leaders were excellent at finding and identifying birds
The guides, Rob Williams and Uthai Treesucon, were top notch and helped us to see many species of birds. We were allowed time to view or photograph them. They worked well together. Uthai was very good to the drivers, an important part of the trip. Rob was passionate, funny, very sociable and somehow managed to locate a frogmouth in a banana grove. It was a great privilege to be with Uthai. He taught me a lot about Thai customs, and was patient with everyone in the group. He helped me when I got sick, and he noticed if someone hadn't seen a bird, and tried to get them on it. The trip was beautifully planned and somehow we were wheels up at 6 am every day. It was a very well planned trip.
"This was my first Rockjumper trip and I have never before done an extended birding bird out of Australia. I have nothing but praise for the whole operation. Our local guide & Forrest were fantastic and are both to be commended for their knowledge, expertise, patience & energy. Was wonderful having 2 experts with us."
13 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 (7 days)
THB83,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour price (Per person): THB83,950 * USD2,283 * GBP1,833 * EUR2,140 * AUD3,546
Single Supplement: THB6,950 * USD189 * GBP152 * EUR177 * AUD294
Flight costs: THB6,600 * USD179 * GBP144 * EUR168 * AUD279
24 Feb 2025 - 02 Mar 2025 (7 days)
THB99,500 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Tour price (Per person): THB99,500 * USD2,706 * GBP2,173 * EUR2,536 * AUD4,203
Single Supplement: THB8,300 * USD226 * GBP181 * EUR212 * AUD351
Flight costs: THB6,600 * USD179 * GBP144 * EUR168 * AUD279
12 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 (7 days)
THB99,500 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Tour price (Per person): THB99,500 * USD2,706 * GBP2,173 * EUR2,536 * AUD4,203
Single Supplement: THB8,300 * USD226 * GBP181 * EUR212 * AUD351
Flight costs: THB6,600 * USD179 * GBP144 * EUR168 * AUD279
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