Halmahera Birding Tours 6D/5N
Embark on an unforgettable Halmahera birding tour, where the untouched wilderness of North Maluku reveals its rich avian biodiversity. This 6-day, 5-night adventure invites you to explore Halmahera’s pristine rainforests, which are home to some of Indonesia’s most sought-after endemic species. Among these treasures, you’ll have the chance to spot the stunning Wallace’s standardwing, the enigmatic Halmahera paradise-crow, and the melodious ivory-breasted pitta. Whether you’re an avid birder, a nature enthusiast, or a passionate wildlife photographer, this carefully curated expedition offers unparalleled opportunities to observe rare birds in their natural habitat. As you traverse breathtaking landscapes, you’ll not only witness the incredible biodiversity but also connect deeply with the serene environment that makes this part of Indonesia truly magical. Join us for an adventure that promises to be both educational and inspiring.
Explore Halmahera’s Hidden Avian Paradise
Discover the incredible birdlife of Foli, Halmahera, a birding hotspot in North Maluku known for its rich biodiversity and stunning endemic species. This exclusive Foli Birding Tour takes you deep into Halmahera’s lush forests, where you can encounter the spectacular Wallace’s Standardwing, the elusive Halmahera Paradise-crow, and the striking Ivory-breasted Pitta. With expert local guides leading the way, you’ll explore prime birdwatching locations, witness breathtaking sunrises over misty canopies, and capture unforgettable moments in one of Indonesia’s most remote birding destinations. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an enthusiastic nature lover, Foli offers an unparalleled experience to observe rare birds in their natural habitat.aluku known for its rich biodiversity and stunning endemic species. This exclusive Foli Birding Tour takes you deep into Halmahera’s lush forests, where you can encounter the spectacular Wallace’s Standardwing, the elusive Halmahera Paradise-crow, and the striking Ivory-breasted Pitta. With expert local guides leading the way, you’ll explore prime birdwatching locations, witness breathtaking sunrises over misty canopies, and capture unforgettable moments in one of Indonesia’s most remote birding destinations. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an enthusiastic nature lover, Foli offers an unparalleled experience to observe rare birds in their natural habitat.
Halmahera Birding Tour - North Molucas Birding Tour
Halmahera Birding Tour 6D/5N
⏰ Duration : 6D / 5N
🚐 Transportation : Private Car
🏕️ Accommodation : Guest House
🛥️ Fast Boat : Ternate – Halmahera
📌 Start/end : Airport
The Birding Trip :
Day 1 : Ternate Airport – Sofifi – Subaim
Upon arrival in Ternate meet your guide and will cross to Sofifi by Ferry then drive in 4 hours from Sofifi to Subaim, we will stop at several spot for Beach Kingfisher, common paradise kingfisher, blue and white kingfisher and other species.
Night birding will be at Roni mountain for Moluccan owlet nighjar, Halmahera boobook, and Moluccan scops owl.
Night at Wisma Kita Subaim
Day 2 : Fulday Birding at Foli
Birding in the tropical forest of Halmahera is an exhilarating experience and a whole host of island and Moluccan endemic can be expected
This early morning we leave hotel very early by 4×4 to Foli forest where we hope see the most prized species on earth such as Wallace’s Standarwing, Ivory-Breasted Pitta. We will see both, and hope to observe the standarwing at a display site a truly magical experience as the birds greet the rising sun by jumping up and moving around
mostly other endemic birds of Halmahera and other specis should we see in this area including Umbrella Cockatoos, Gray headed Fruit Dove, Red-Flanked Lorikeet, Halmahera Golden Bulbul, Moluccan Starling, Dusky Myzomela, Halmahera White Eye, Halmahera Oriole, Halmahera Cicada bird, Drab Whistler, Halmahera Spangled Drongo
Night at Wisma Kita-Subaim.
Day 3 – 4 : Full Day Birding at Uni Uni and Buli
Planed spend 2 days for the key species such as of Blyth’s Hornbill will be a regular sound as we continue searching through the forest patches for Dusky-brown Oriole, Rufous-bellied Triller, Spectacled and White-naped Monarchs and the furtive Paradise-crow, which, despite its English name, is actually a bird-of-paradise! The booming sound of Goliath Coucal will eventually give away its presence, while we will also scan through the treetops for several cuckoo shrike species, including Moluccan, White‐bellied and the endemic Halmahera Cuckoo shrikes. It will likely take some coaxing to produce the exquisite Common Paradise Kingfisher that tends to stay in thicker forested areas, and we will also be targeting the Variable Dwarf and Blue‐and‐white Kingfishers. Other possibilities during our time here include Northern Golden Bulbul, Variable Goshawk, the delightful Long‐billed Crow, Moustached Treeswift, Molucan Starling among the more numerous White-streaked Friarbird, Drab Whistler, Cream-throated White-eye, Halmahera Flowerpecker and Gurney’s Eagle soaring overhead. If we are very fortunate, we may even see the scarce Moluccan King Parrot,
Day 5 : Subaim – Sidangoli – Ternate
Early morning we will leave Subaim and drive to Roni Mountain for the key species Purple dollar birds, hope we lucky with the chance of this then continue drive to Sidangoli for afternoon birding on the hide and view point
Afternoon crossing by ferry t to Ternate, we will try to find blue eyed cuscus the nocturnal endemic Ternate
Overnight at Villa Marasai
Day 6 :Hotel – Ternate Airport.
Today we will departure Ternate and flight to next destination.
🗺️Price of Tour :
2 Pax = 1500 USD/Pax
3 Pax = 1250 USD/Pax
4 Pax = 1100 USD/pax
🛒The trip includes:
Transportation Private Car along the trip, Accommodation. Entry permit, Snacks, Coffee & Tea, Meal ( B, L, D ), Mineral water, Snack, Hotel, and Local guide and Fast Boat Ternate Halmahera Return, Accommodation twin Share.
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