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Thailand - Southern Extension (Small Group)

© Nicobar Pigeon by Rob Williams
Thailand - Southern Extension (Small Group) 2029

03 Feb 2029 - 09 Feb 2029 (7 days)

THB147,400 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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Tour Price (Per person): THB147,400 (USD4,750 * GBP3,627 * EUR4,176 * AUD6,823)

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

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.

Top Birds

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

Top Mammals

Lar Gibbon; Dusky Langur; Southern Pig-tailed & Crab-eating Macaques; Island Flying Fox

Habitats Covered

lowland and montane rainforests, mangroves, wetlands, coastal mudflats

Expected Climate

generally hot and humid

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Undemanding. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels & mobility capabilities.

Accommodation

Comfortable

Ease of Birding

Moderate. Many species provide visuals in open conditions but get trickier within forested environments. Flocks can be fast moving & high in the canopy. ID challenges amongst lots of waders & Phyllosc

Number of Species Expected

200 - 250

Other Attractions

Pagodas and temples, great food, rainforests, Similan islands and coral reef snorkelling, friendly people

Photographic Opportunities

Moderate to good. Forest photography can be challenging.

What our clients say about us

André Bernon
DC, Thailand 2018

Andre Bernon and Uthai formed a great team and complemented one another in finding all the birds and then getting everybody on to them.

Robert Williams
DM, Thailand 2023

Great tour, logistics we excellent, bird finding was great, both leaders were excellent at finding and identifying birds

André Bernon
LM, Thailand - Southern Extension II 2025

Both guides were excellent and complemented each other very well.

Glen Valentine
MB, Thailand - Asian Birding at its Best (Small Group) 2026

This was a great tour! Glen is so gifted at finding and hearing birds, and remembers for weeks if someone missed a bird to help them see it the next time. He is also such a nice and positve person in general. The local guide Uthai was a little curt at times, but so knowledgeable and endearing by the end of the trip. He always ordered food in advance so we ate as soon as we got to the restaurants, and the food was excellent. The trip does have a couple long 14-hour days when we did night-birding before returning to the hotel. My suggestion to Glen was to take a short break after lunch in the vans for a nap or a rest when there is a midday lull in the birds. I am hoping to do a future tour with Glen as a guide! Thank you.

André Bernon
DH & JH, Thailand 2018

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.

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