7‑Day 6‑Night Bali and Java Birding Tour
This 7-day, 6-night birding tour of Bali and Java offers an immersive experience exploring diverse habitats from mountains to lowland forests and coastal areas. Highlights include rare and endemic species such as the Bali Myna, Javan Whistling Thrush, Javan Kingfisher, Javan Hawk Eagle, and various specialized flycatchers, barbets, and pittas. The tour combines guided walks, early morning and late afternoon birding sessions, and visits to nature reserves, national parks, and botanical gardens, p
About this tour
This 7-day, 6-night birding tour across Bali and Java is designed for avid birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who wish to explore Indonesia’s remarkable avian diversity in depth. Over the course of the tour, participants will visit a variety of habitats, including lush lowland and montane forests, mangroves, riversides, plantations, and botanical gardens. Each day is structured with early morning and late afternoon birding sessions to maximize sightings of both resident and migratory species, while mid-day periods allow for travel, meals, and rest.
The tour focuses on spotting rare and endemic birds, including the iconic Bali Myna, the stunning Javan Whistling Thrush, the colorful Javan Kingfisher, the majestic Javan Hawk Eagle, and specialized species such as pittas, flycatchers, barbets, and forest babblers. Participants will have the chance to observe feeding, nesting, and territorial behaviors, making it ideal for photography and detailed study. Knowledgeable local guides lead the excursions, providing insights into bird ecology, behavior, and conservation challenges, and ensuring access to prime locations that are otherwise difficult to reach.
Accommodations are selected for comfort and proximity to key birding areas, enhancing the overall experience while minimizing travel fatigue. The tour emphasizes ethical birdwatching practices, respecting habitats and local wildlife while allowing close encounters with some of the region’s most sought-after species. From volcanic highlands to serene coastal zones, this tour offers a comprehensive overview of Bali and Java’s avifauna, providing unforgettable encounters for both casual birders and serious ornithologists alike.
The tour focuses on spotting rare and endemic birds, including the iconic Bali Myna, the stunning Javan Whistling Thrush, the colorful Javan Kingfisher, the majestic Javan Hawk Eagle, and specialized species such as pittas, flycatchers, barbets, and forest babblers. Participants will have the chance to observe feeding, nesting, and territorial behaviors, making it ideal for photography and detailed study. Knowledgeable local guides lead the excursions, providing insights into bird ecology, behavior, and conservation challenges, and ensuring access to prime locations that are otherwise difficult to reach.
Accommodations are selected for comfort and proximity to key birding areas, enhancing the overall experience while minimizing travel fatigue. The tour emphasizes ethical birdwatching practices, respecting habitats and local wildlife while allowing close encounters with some of the region’s most sought-after species. From volcanic highlands to serene coastal zones, this tour offers a comprehensive overview of Bali and Java’s avifauna, providing unforgettable encounters for both casual birders and serious ornithologists alike.
Birds you can spot
Ashy Drongo
Dicrurus leucophaeus
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Dicrurus leucophaeus
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Asian Pied Starling
Gracupica jalla
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Gracupica jalla
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Azure-naped Jay
Sitta azurea
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Sitta azurea
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Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Hemipus picatus
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Hemipus picatus
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Bicolored Wren
Cyanoderma bicolor
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Cyanoderma bicolor
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Black Eagle
Ictinaetus malaiensis
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Ictinaetus malaiensis
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Black-and-red Broadbill
Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos
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Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos
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Black-billed Mountain Thrush
Turdus dissimilis
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Turdus dissimilis
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Black-breasted Hillstar
Cyanoderma melanothorax
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Cyanoderma melanothorax
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Black-fronted Bronze Cuckoo
Macropygia nigrirostris
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Macropygia nigrirostris
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Blue Whistling Thrush
Myophonus glaucinus
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Myophonus glaucinus
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Blue-winged Leafbird
Chloropsis cochinchinensis
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Chloropsis cochinchinensis
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Broad-billed Fantail
Rhipidura euryura
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Rhipidura euryura
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Buff-spotted Flameback
Chrysocolaptes lucidus
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Chrysocolaptes lucidus
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Chestnut-backed Owlet
Glaucidium castanopterum
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Glaucidium castanopterum
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Common Hill Myna
Gracula religiosa
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Gracula religiosa
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Flame-throated Sunbird
Aethopyga mystacalis
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Aethopyga mystacalis
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Great Slaty Woodpecker
Mulleripicus pulverulentus
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Mulleripicus pulverulentus
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Green Junglefowl
Gallus varius
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Gallus varius
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Green Peafowl
Pavo muticus
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Pavo muticus
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Grey-and-buff Woodpecker
Hemicircus concretus
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Hemicircus concretus
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Indigo Flycatcher
Eumyias indigo
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Eumyias indigo
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Indigo-banded kingfisher
Halcyon cyanoventris
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Halcyon cyanoventris
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Javan Frogmouth
Batrachostomus javensis
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Batrachostomus javensis
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Javan Myna
Acridotheres javanicus
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Acridotheres javanicus
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Lesser Adjutant
Leptoptilos javanicus
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Leptoptilos javanicus
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Little Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula westermanni
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Ficedula westermanni
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Mountain Bamboo Partridge
Arborophila orientalis
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Arborophila orientalis
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Oriental pied hornbill
Anthracoceros albirostris
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Anthracoceros albirostris
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Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia emiliana
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Macropygia emiliana
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Purple-capped Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus porphyreus
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Ptilinopus porphyreus
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Red-headed Parrotfinch
Erythrura hyperythra
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Erythrura hyperythra
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Rhinoceros Hornbill
Buceros rhinoceros
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Buceros rhinoceros
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Rufous-backed Sibia
Pteruthius flaviscapis
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Pteruthius flaviscapis
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Rufous-bellied Niltava
Cyornis olivaceus
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Cyornis olivaceus
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Rufous-chested Flycatcher
Philentoma velata
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Philentoma velata
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Rufous-chested Flycatcher
Cyornis rufigastra
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Cyornis rufigastra
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Rufous-winged Shrike-Babbler
Pteruthius aenobarbus
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Pteruthius aenobarbus
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Scarlet Minivet
Pericrocotus miniatus
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Pericrocotus miniatus
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Scarlet Minivet
Pericrocotus flammeus
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Pericrocotus flammeus
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Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum trigonostigma
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Dicaeum trigonostigma
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Slender-billed Crow
Corvus enca
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Corvus enca
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Streaked Spiderhunter
Arachnothera magna
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Arachnothera magna
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Sunda Forktail
Enicurus velatus
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Enicurus velatus
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Thick-billed Green Pigeon
Treron curvirostra
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Treron curvirostra
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Torresian Imperial Pigeon
Ducula lacernulata
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Ducula lacernulata
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White-bellied Sunbird
Aethopyga eximia
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Aethopyga eximia
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Yellow-bellied Fantail
Hemixos flavala
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Hemixos flavala
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Itinerary ▼
Day 1
BatuKaru Nature Reserve
- 19:00
Will pick you up at airport
Drive to Mount Batukaru Nature Reserve for Javan Whistling Thrush, Java Forktail, Little Barbet, Melodious Bulbul, Javan Flowerpecker, Orange‑bellied Flowerpecker, Fulvous‑chested Jungle Flycatcher, Scarlet Minivet, Flame‑fronted Barbet, Javan Kingfisher
Crossing to East Java by ferry
Drive to Mount Batukaru Nature Reserve for Javan Whistling Thrush, Java Forktail, Little Barbet, Melodious Bulbul, Javan Flowerpecker, Orange‑bellied Flowerpecker, Fulvous‑chested Jungle Flycatcher, Scarlet Minivet, Flame‑fronted Barbet, Javan Kingfisher
Crossing to East Java by ferry
Day 2
Ijen Nature Reserve
06:00 - 19:00
Two full days birding in Mount Ijen for Sunda Bush Warbler, Javan Bush Warbler, Little Pied Flycatcher, Indigo Flycatcher, Sunda Warbler, Horsfield Thrush, Trilling Shrike‑Babbler, Pied Shrike‑Babbler, Pink‑headed Fruit Dove, Crescent‑chested Babbler, White‑bibbled Babbler, Dark‑backed Imperial Pigeon, White‑bellied Fantail, Sunda Cuckoo Shrike, Sunda Minivet, Blue Nuthatch, White‑faced Partridge, Black‑banded Barbet, Javan Hawk Eagle, Black Eagle, Rudy Cuckoo Dove, Barred Cuckoo Dove, Tawny‑breasted Parrotfinch, Rusty‑breasted Whistler, Checker‑throated Woodpecker, Crimson‑winged Woodpecker, Javan Flameback, Javan Leafbird, White‑flanked Sunbird, Wedge‑tailed Green Pigeon, Streaked Spiderhunter, Grey‑and‑Buff Woodpecker, Javan Broadbill, Orange‑breasted Trogon, Red Junglefowl, Javan Heleia, Mountain White‑eye, and at night Javan Frogmouth
Day 4
Alas Purwo National Park
06:00 - 19:00
Drive early morning for about 1.5 hours to the park for Javan Green Peafowl, Grey‑backed Starling, Lesser Adjutant, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Javan Myna, Hill Myna, Slender‑billed Crow, Little Barbet, Black‑banded Barbet, Black‑winged Flycatcher‑Shrike, Scarlet Minivet, Ruby‑cheeked Sunbird, Ruby‑throated Bulbul, Cream‑vented Bulbul, Javan Spangled Drongo, Banded Kingfisher, Maroon‑breasted Philentoma, Mangrove Blue Flycatcher, Streaked Spiderhunter, Javan Owlet, Javan Flameback, Greater Slaty Woodpecker, White‑bellied Woodpecker, Laced Woodpecker, Green Junglefowl, Red Junglefowl, Javan Banded Pitta, Javan Kingfisher, Grey‑cheeked Tit‑Babbler, Chestnut‑headed Bee‑eater, Javan Cuckoo Shrike
Day 5
Bali Barat National Park
06:00 - 19:00
Two full days birding for endemic Bali Myna (fewer than 100 individuals left 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, Sunda Scops Owl, 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, Great‑billed Heron
Day 7
Bedugul Botanical Garden – airport
06:00
Morning birding in Bedugul Botanical Garden for Orange‑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, Indonesia 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, Striated Grassbird — then transfer to the airport and finish service.
Locations & map
Open in MapsIncluded
- All transportation
- hotel shared room
- 3 meals per day + mineral water
- English‑speaking guide fee
- ferry
- park permits
- conservation fees
Not included
- Porter
- international flight fees
- extra beverages
- laundry
- personal expenses
- diving fees
- and any costs due to flight cancellation/delays or force majeure