09 Apr 2027 - 19 Apr 2027 (11 days)
USD6,400 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Amanda Guercio
Tour Price (Per person): USD6,400 (GBP4,807 * EUR5,515 * AUD9,454)
Flight costs: USD100 (GBP75 * EUR86 * AUD148)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
19 Jul 2028 - 29 Jul 2028 (11 days)
USD6,700 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Adam Walleyn
Tour Price (Per person): USD6,700 (GBP5,033 * EUR5,774 * AUD9,897)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
The tropical islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the southern Caribbean are situated just off the coast of north-eastern Venezuela. It is this archipelago’s unique position, combined with a mixed terrain ranging from coastal plains to mountains, that makes it such a superb birding destination. Our tour covers the entirety of these beautiful islands, utilising fantastic accommodations in prime birding habitat. This is birding at its best and a perfect introduction to the Neotropics for those new to the habitat, combined with everything the seasoned birder could want with resident endemics and specialties that include the Bearded Bellbird, the breathtaking Scarlet Ibis, Trinidad Motmot, Tufted Coquette, and the critically endangered Endemic Trinidad Piping Guan. Photographers should also come prepared to be overwhelmed, since not only do these islands offer an impressive diversity of colourful birds such as macaws, toucans, tanagers, motmots, and hummingbirds, but many of the views are simply spectacular!
Trinidad Piping Guan; Trinidad Motmot; Scarlet Ibis; Green-throated Mango; Tufted Coquette; Long-billed Starthroat; Ruby-topaz Hummingbird; Bearded Bellbird; Guianan Trogon; American Pygmy Kingfisher; Lilac-tailed Parrotlet; Channel-billed Toucan; Red-bellied Macaw; Black-faced Anthrush; White-bellied Antbird; White-flanked Antwren; White-bearded & Golden-headed Manakins; Speckled & Turquoise Tanagers; Red-breasted Meadowlark; Yellow-hooded Blackbird; Moriche Oriole; Purple Honeycreeper.
Red-rumped Agouti; Red-tailed Squirrel; Silky Anteater
lowland rain forest, beaches, savanna, wetland, coastal, swamp
warm to hot with a chance of some rain
8 with 1 Rockjumper Leader
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.
An easy, enjoyable birding vacation. our Relaxed series of tours are designed to focus on having an enjoyable holiday with a bird and wildlife focus. Where possible; we have reduced or removed long drives, single night stays and poor/rustic accommodation. We have also sought to reduce or remove difficult hikes, narrow/muddy trails and otherwise oppressive environmental conditions. Early starts and night birding are mostly optional, and we will not spend much time searching for difficult and/or skulking species. These tours are not suitable for hardcore birders and listers, or dedicated photographers.
Comfortable to very comfortable.
Undemanding. A few elusive species that may require some extra time/effort.
Spectacled Caiman
Good to very good. Dedicated feeders at multiple sites
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.
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.
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.
We saw all 19 endemics as well as all of those where splits may be likely in the future. Dušan is a tireless guide. Never gives up for the best view. Our local guide, Alcides, has astonishing eyes and ears and knows every inch of his island! Cannot imagine a better local guide. Also, wish to put in a good word for our driver to and from the airport, Carlos. Please keep Carlos on board. Great trip. My shortest birding trip and, I learned, too short for me—could have stayed longer.
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.
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