5‑day 4‑night Bali Birding Tour
Explore Bali’s rich birdlife on this 5-day, 4-night tour, visiting Bali Barat National Park, Bedugul Botanical Garden, Nusa Dua Lagoon, and Uluwatu Temple. Spot rare and endemic species like the Bali Myna, Javan Kingfisher, and Black-winged Myna across diverse habitats including rainforest, mangroves, savanna, and montane forests, with expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and all park permits included.
About this tour
Experience the ultimate Bali birding adventure on this 5-day, 4-night tour, designed for both avid birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The journey begins at Bali Barat National Park, a sanctuary for over 200 bird species, including rare and endemic birds such as the iconic Bali Myna, Black-winged Myna, Javan Banded Pitta, and Green Junglefowl. Birding takes place across diverse habitats, from monsoon forests and savannas to mangroves and lowland rainforests, providing countless opportunities to observe and photograph unique wildlife in their natural environment.
On day two, participants enjoy a full day exploring the park’s rich avifauna, including Sunda Scops Owl, Beach Thick-knee, Great Billed Heron, and colorful passerines like Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker and Chestnut-headed Bee-eater. The itinerary also features visits to Batu Karu Nature Reserve for specialized species such as the Javan Kingfisher and White-capped Munia, ensuring sightings of both common and elusive birds.
The tour continues to Bedugul Botanical Garden, set at 1,200 meters above sea level, where participants encounter montane endemics like Javan Heleia, Javan Whistling Thrush, Flame-fronted Barbet, and Indonesia Honeyeater. Birding in this cooler highland environment provides a contrast to the lowland forest experience and increases the variety of species observed.
Next, the journey leads to Nusa Dua Lagoon, where coastal and wetland birds such as Sunda Teal, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Pink-necked Green Pigeon, and a variety of herons and egrets can be seen. A morning visit to Uluwatu Temple rounds out the tour with sightings of seabirds including White-tailed Tropicbird, Brown Booby, and Lesser Frigatebird, offering spectacular coastal scenery alongside avian diversity.
The tour package includes comfortable hotel accommodations, three meals per day, English-speaking guides, park permits, and all transportation between sites. Participants will enjoy structured birding sessions with expert guidance, maximizing opportunities to observe, identify, and photograph Bali’s extraordinary birdlife. This comprehensive itinerary combines lowland, montane, coastal, and mangrove habitats to provide a complete overview of the island’s avifauna, making it an unforgettable experience for any birdwatcher or nature lover.
On day two, participants enjoy a full day exploring the park’s rich avifauna, including Sunda Scops Owl, Beach Thick-knee, Great Billed Heron, and colorful passerines like Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker and Chestnut-headed Bee-eater. The itinerary also features visits to Batu Karu Nature Reserve for specialized species such as the Javan Kingfisher and White-capped Munia, ensuring sightings of both common and elusive birds.
The tour continues to Bedugul Botanical Garden, set at 1,200 meters above sea level, where participants encounter montane endemics like Javan Heleia, Javan Whistling Thrush, Flame-fronted Barbet, and Indonesia Honeyeater. Birding in this cooler highland environment provides a contrast to the lowland forest experience and increases the variety of species observed.
Next, the journey leads to Nusa Dua Lagoon, where coastal and wetland birds such as Sunda Teal, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Pink-necked Green Pigeon, and a variety of herons and egrets can be seen. A morning visit to Uluwatu Temple rounds out the tour with sightings of seabirds including White-tailed Tropicbird, Brown Booby, and Lesser Frigatebird, offering spectacular coastal scenery alongside avian diversity.
The tour package includes comfortable hotel accommodations, three meals per day, English-speaking guides, park permits, and all transportation between sites. Participants will enjoy structured birding sessions with expert guidance, maximizing opportunities to observe, identify, and photograph Bali’s extraordinary birdlife. This comprehensive itinerary combines lowland, montane, coastal, and mangrove habitats to provide a complete overview of the island’s avifauna, making it an unforgettable experience for any birdwatcher or nature lover.
Birds you can spot
Asian Barred Owlet
Otus lempiji
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Otus lempiji
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Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
target
Leucopsar rothschildi
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Bar-winged Prinia
Prinia familiaris
target
Prinia familiaris
target
Black-collared Starling
Gracupica nigricollis
target
Gracupica nigricollis
target
Blue-banded Kingfisher
Alcedo euryzona
target
Alcedo euryzona
target
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
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Merops philippinus
target
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
target
Merops leschenaulti
target
Common Tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
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Orthotomus sutorius
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Crimson-breasted Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
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Psilopogon haemacephalus
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Gray-faced Buzzard
Butastur indicus
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Butastur indicus
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Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus paradiseus
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Dicrurus paradiseus
target
Green Junglefowl
Gallus varius
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Gallus varius
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Indian Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus affinis
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Caprimulgus affinis
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Laced Woodpecker
Picus vittatus
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Picus vittatus
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Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
target
Caprimulgus macrurus
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Lineated Barbet
Psilopogon lineatus
target
Psilopogon lineatus
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Pink-necked Green Pigeon
Treron vernans
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Treron vernans
target
Rufous-necked hornbill
Psilopogon armillaris
target
Psilopogon armillaris
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Rusty-cheeked Hornbill
Psilopogon australis
target
Psilopogon australis
target
Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus
target
Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus
target
Sichuan Forest Thrush
Zoothera andromedae
target
Zoothera andromedae
target
Spectacled Barwing
Hydrornis guajanus
target
Hydrornis guajanus
target
Sumatran Coucal
Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
target
Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
target
Sunda Teal
Anas gibberifrons
target
Anas gibberifrons
target
Thick-billed Green Pigeon
Treron curvirostra
target
Treron curvirostra
target
White-headed Stilt
Himantopus leucocephalus
target
Himantopus leucocephalus
target
Yellow-eared Bulbul
Pycnonotus bimaculatus
target
Pycnonotus bimaculatus
target
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Bali Barat National Park
- 19:00
Pick you up at Denpasar Airport
Drive to Batu Karu Nature Reserve for Javan Owlet, Javan Forktail, Javan Heleia, Javan Munia, Javan Kingfisher, White‑capped Munia, Little Barbet, Javan Minivet
Drive to Bali Barat National Park
Stay at hotel near Bali Barat National Park
Drive to Batu Karu Nature Reserve for Javan Owlet, Javan Forktail, Javan Heleia, Javan Munia, Javan Kingfisher, White‑capped Munia, Little Barbet, Javan Minivet
Drive to Bali Barat National Park
Stay at hotel near Bali Barat National Park
Day 2
Bali Barat National Park
06:00 - 19:00
Full day birding in Bali Barat National Park for Bali Myna, Black‑winged Myna, Javan Banded Pitta, Green Junglefowl, Sunda Scops Owl, Beach Thick‑knee, Great Billed Heron, Lesser Adjutant, Javan Plover, Malaysian Plover, Savanna Nightjar, Orange‑breasted Green Pigeon, Grey‑cheeked Green Pigeon, Ruby‑throated Bulbul, Java Sparrow, Lemon‑bellied White‑eye, Black‑naped Fruit Dove, Little Barbet, Lineated Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, Laced Woodpecker, Horsfield’s Babbler, Sunda Teal, Cerulean Kingfisher, Javan Kingfisher, Black‑winged Flycatcher‑Shrike, Scarlet‑headed Flowerpecker, Chestnut‑headed Bee‑eater, Black‑thighed Falconet, Crested Serpent Eagle, Mangrove Whistler, Javan Spangled Drongo
Day 3
Bali Barat National Park – Bedugul Botanical Garden
06:00 - 19:00
Morning birding in Bali Barat National Park
Drive to Bedugul for Javan Hanging Parrot, Javan Flowerpecker, Javan Heleia, Javan Whistling Thrush, Flame‑fronted Barbet, etc.
Stay at hotel in Bedugul
Drive to Bedugul for Javan Hanging Parrot, Javan Flowerpecker, Javan Heleia, Javan Whistling Thrush, Flame‑fronted Barbet, etc.
Stay at hotel in Bedugul
Day 4
Bedugul Botanical Garden – Nusa Dua Lagoon
06:00 - 19:00
Morning birding in Bedugul Botanical Garden for Indonesia Honeyeater, Fulvous‑chested Jungle Flycatcher, Crescent‑chested Babbler, Rusty‑breasted Whistler, Mountain Tailorbird, Sunda Cuckoo, Banded Fruit Dove, Dark‑backed Imperial Pigeon, Javan Hawk Eagle, Ruddy Cuckoo Dove, Sunda Warbler, Javan Scimitar Babbler, Javan Flameback
Drive to Nusa Dua Lagoon for Sunda Teal, Blue‑eared Kingfisher, Cerulean Kingfisher, Pink‑necked Green Pigeon, Nankeen Night Heron, Little Black Cormorant, Little Pied Cormorant, Javan Tailorbird, various egrets and herons
Stay at hotel near airport
Drive to Nusa Dua Lagoon for Sunda Teal, Blue‑eared Kingfisher, Cerulean Kingfisher, Pink‑necked Green Pigeon, Nankeen Night Heron, Little Black Cormorant, Little Pied Cormorant, Javan Tailorbird, various egrets and herons
Stay at hotel near airport
Day 5
Uluwatu Temple
06:00
Morning birding at Uluwatu Temple for White‑tailed Tropicbird, Brown Booby, Lesser Frigatebird, Black‑winged Starling, Javan Myna, Bar‑winged Prinia
Then drop to airport
Then drop to airport
Locations & map
Open in MapsIncluded
- All transportation
- Hotel accommodation (shared room)
- 3 meals per day + mineral water
- English‑speaking guide fees
- Park permits and conservation fees
Not included
- Porter service
- International flight fees
- Extra beverages (alcoholic/soft drinks)
- Laundry, phone calls, personal expenses
- Diving fees (optional)
- Any costs not listed as included or those caused by flight cancellation/delay or force majeure