2 Day 1 Night Bali Birding Tour – Tour Details

2 Day / 1 Night Bali Birding Tour offers an excellent introduction to Bali’s rich birdlife, combining highland and lowland habitats. The tour explores the montane forests of Bedugul Botanical Garden and the diverse ecosystems of Bali Barat National Park, home to the iconic and critically endangered Bali Myna. Ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers, this trip provides opportunities to see a wide range of endemic and regional species while enjoying Bali’s scenic landscapes with experienced local

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  • 2 days
  • Group 2-8 people
  • Difficulty: easy
  • From: $395
  • Group tour
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About this tour

2 Day / 1 Night Bali Birding Tour is a carefully designed birdwatching experience that showcases the extraordinary avian diversity of Bali by exploring both highland and lowland ecosystems. This tour is ideal for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts who want to experience Bali’s most important birding locations in a short yet rewarding itinerary.

The journey begins in the cool highlands of central Bali, where birding takes place in the montane forests of Bedugul Botanical Garden and surrounding areas. At elevations of around 1,200 meters, these forests host a unique assemblage of highland species that are rarely found in the lowlands. The lush rainforest environment, lakes, and forest edges provide excellent conditions for observing and photographing a wide variety of birds in a peaceful and scenic setting.

After exploring the highlands, the tour continues westward to Bali Barat National Park, the island’s premier birding destination. This protected area supports a remarkable range of habitats, including monsoon forest, savanna, mangroves, coastal wetlands, and lowland rainforest. These diverse ecosystems make Bali Barat one of the most species-rich areas on the island and the best place to search for Bali’s most famous bird, the critically endangered Bali Myna.

Birding sessions in Bali Barat National Park are conducted in the early morning and late afternoon, when bird activity is at its peak. In addition to the Bali Myna, participants may encounter a wide variety of forest, wetland, and coastal species, offering excellent opportunities for observation and photography. The tour is led by experienced local birding guides who are familiar with the habitats, bird calls, and behavior of the region’s species, greatly enhancing the chances of quality sightings.

Accommodation is arranged near the national park to minimize travel time and maximize time in the field. Transportation, meals, guiding services, and park permits are included, allowing participants to focus entirely on enjoying the birding experience.

This short but comprehensive tour provides a rewarding overview of Bali’s birdlife and landscapes, making it an excellent choice for travelers with limited time who still want a meaningful and authentic birdwatching adventure on the island.

Birds you can spot

Asian Barred Owlet
Asian Barred Owlet
Otus lempiji
target
Bali Myna
Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
target
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Hemipus picatus
target
Bar-winged Prinia
Bar-winged Prinia
Prinia familiaris
target
Beach Thick-knee
Beach Thick-knee
Esacus magnirostris
target
Black-collared Starling
Black-collared Starling
Gracupica nigricollis
target
Black-naped Fruit Dove
Black-naped Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus melanospilus
target
Black-thighed Falconet
Black-thighed Falconet
Microhierax fringillarius
target
Blue-banded Kingfisher
Blue-banded Kingfisher
Alcedo euryzona
target
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
target
Common Iora
Common Iora
Aegithina tiphia
target
Common Tailorbird
Common Tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
target
Crimson-breasted Barbet
Crimson-breasted Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
target
Great-billed Heron
Great-billed Heron
Ardea sumatrana
target
Greater Coucal
Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
target
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus paradiseus
target
Green Junglefowl
Green Junglefowl
Gallus varius
target
Grey Shrike-thrush
Grey Shrike-thrush
Pachycephala cinerea
target
Indian Jungle Nightjar
Indian Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus affinis
target
Indigo-banded kingfisher
Indigo-banded kingfisher
Halcyon cyanoventris
target
Island Collared Dove
Island Collared Dove
Streptopelia bitorquata
target
Javan Munia
Javan Munia
Lonchura leucogastroides
target
Lesser Adjutant
Lesser Adjutant
Leptoptilos javanicus
target
Lineated Barbet
Lineated Barbet
Psilopogon lineatus
target
Pied Fantail
Pied Fantail
Rhipidura javanica
target
Pink-necked Green Pigeon
Pink-necked Green Pigeon
Treron vernans
target
Pink-necked Green Pigeon
Pink-necked Green Pigeon
Treron affinis
target
Rufous-backed Kingfisher
Rufous-backed Kingfisher
Ceyx rufidorsa
target
Rufous-bellied Niltava
Rufous-bellied Niltava
Cyornis olivaceus
target
Rusty-cheeked Hornbill
Rusty-cheeked Hornbill
Psilopogon australis
target
Small Minivet
Small Minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
target
Sooty-headed bulbul
Sooty-headed bulbul
Pycnonotus aurigaster
target
Spectacled Barwing
Spectacled Barwing
Hydrornis guajanus
target
Spectacled Flowerpecker
Spectacled Flowerpecker
Dicaeum trochileum
target
Sumatran Coucal
Sumatran Coucal
Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
target
Sunda Teal
Sunda Teal
Anas gibberifrons
target
Thick-billed Green Pigeon
Thick-billed Green Pigeon
Treron curvirostra
target
Vernal Hanging Parrot
Vernal Hanging Parrot
Loriculus vernalis
target
White-bellied Woodpecker
White-bellied Woodpecker
Dryocopus javensis
target
White-headed Munia
White-headed Munia
Lonchura maja
target
White-headed Stilt
White-headed Stilt
Himantopus leucocephalus
target
White-shouldered Triller
White-shouldered Triller
Lalage sueurii
target
Yellow-eared Bulbul
Yellow-eared Bulbul
Pycnonotus bimaculatus
target
Itinerary
Day 1
Birding in Bedugul Botanical Garden
05:00 - 18:00
Meals: B L D
Pick up at airport or hotel around Denpasar at 5:00 AM
Drive to Bedugul Botanical Garden
Full day birding in montane areas including Bedugul Botanical Garden, Buyan Lake, and Bali Handara Forest to find species such as flame-fronted barbet, Sunda warbler, Tenggara whistler, mountain leaf warbler, mountain tailorbird, Javan bush warbler, dark-backed imperial pigeon, black-backed fruit dove, rudy cuckoo dove, Javan whistling thrush, Sunda thrush, Javan heleia, mountain white-eye, Javan flowerpecker, Indonesian honeyeater, little pied flycatcher, short-tailed starling, Javan hawk eagle, Javan scimitar babbler, crescent-chested babbler, lesser shortwing, snowy-browed flycatcher, grey-cheeked bulbul, yellow-throated hanging parrot, scarlet minivet, white-browed crake, yellow bittern, cinnamon bittern, Swinhoe’s snipe, common moorhen, and striated grassbird.
Drive to Bali Barat National Park
Day 2
Birding in Bali Barat National Park
06:00
Meals: B L D
Drive to Bali Barat National Park, home to 200 bird species
Morning birding session targeting the Bali Myna (fewer than 100 individuals in the wild), black-winged starling, white-shouldered triller, coppersmith barbet, lineated barbet, bar-winged prinia, Javan tailorbird, mangrove whistler, green junglefowl, black-thighed falconet, lesser coucal, island collared dove, Javan hanging parrot, Javan banded pitta, freckle-breasted woodpecker, pied fantail, fulvous-breasted jungle flycatcher, black-winged flycatcher-shrike, orange-breasted green pigeon, pink-necked green pigeon, small minivet, common iora, ruby-throated bulbul, and Sunda scops owl.
Lunch break at a local restaurant in the park
Afternoon birding session focusing on little barbet, grey-checked green pigeon, black-naped fruit dove, black-headed bulbul, sooty-headed bulbul, savanna nightjar, greater racket-tailed drongo, chestnut-breasted malkoha, chestnut-headed bee-eater, blue-tailed bee-eater, Javan kingfisher, blue-eared kingfisher, cerulean kingfisher, rufous-backed kingfisher, beach thick-knee, Javan plover, Sunda teal, Malaysian plover, white-headed stilt, white-headed munia, Javan munia, scarlet-headed flowerpecker, lesser adjutant, and great-billed heron.
Drop-off at airport or hotel around Denpasar

Included

  • Hotel accommodation (shared room)
  • 3 meals per day + mineral water
  • English-speaking guide fees
  • Park permits and conservation fees
  • All transportation

Not included

  • Porter service
  • International flights
  • Extra beverages (alcoholic drinks/soft drinks)
  • Laundry, phone calls, personal expenses
  • Diving fees (optional)
  • Any costs not mentioned as included, or caused by flight cancellation/delay or force majeure

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