Indonesia is a dream destination for spotting endemic birds, and even close to the city you can already find an impressive variety of species. On our birdwatching tour in Yogyakarta, we explore a region with incredible biodiversity thanks to its unique mix of mountains, beaches, and lowland forests, all within reach of one city.
In just one day, we can visit a few key birding spots, perfect for casual nature lovers. But if you are a dedicated birder or wildlife photographer and want to experience the full range of habitats and species, we highly recommend a multi-day trip to discover everything Yogyakarta has to offer.
• Yogyakarta hotel pickup 6 am
• 1,5 hour drive to the first forest area
• Have a coffee and some snacks before we go search for birds and explore the different hides/areas
• Lunch
• Afternoon session in another area walking more or settle in one of the hides to get really close pictures/views
• Dinner (optional)
• Hotel drop off
• Optional extension of 2D/1N to photograph the rarest kingfisher in the world (2,5 hours by train/4 hours by car)
This is what you can see during your birdwatching tour in Yogyakarta
| Species | Status | Endemic |
| Javan sunbird | lc | Java and Bali |
| Javan blue flycatcher | cr | Java |
| brown-cheeked bulbul | en | Java and Bali |
| rufous-backed dwarf kingfisher | lc | |
| ruby-throated bulbul | vu | Java and Bali |
| Javan kingfisher | lc | Java and Bali |
| crested serpent eagle | lc | |
| streaky-breasted spiderhunter | lc | Java and Bali |
| little spiderhunter | lc | |
| chestnut-breasted malkoha | lc | |
| orange-bellied flowerpecker | lc | |
| Sunda pygmy woodpecker | lc | |
| black-naped monarch | lc | |
| blue-eared kingfisher | lc | |
| brown-throated sunbird | lc | |
| greater green leafbird | en | |
| Java sparrow | en | Java |
| black-banded barbet | nt | Java and Bali |
| Javan Black-capped Babbler | lc | Java |
| Horsefield’s babbler | lc | |
| crescent-chested Babbler | lc | Java and Bali |
| olive-backed sunbird | lc | |
| small minivet | lc | |
| rufous piculet | lc | |
| Sunda forktail | lc | Java and Sumatra |
| oriental bay owl | lc | |
| common tailorbird | lc | |
| olive-backed tailorbird | lc | Java, Bali, Madura, Lombok |
| … |
• Transport
• All activities as described
• Drinking water, snacks, fruit, lunch
• Professional photo documentation
• Dutch & English speaking guide (western standard)
• Environmental friendly approach, support of local NGO’s, no single-use plastics are used on this trip
• Dinner
• Alcoholic drinks and drinks other than water
• Personal expenses
• Travel and medical insurance
• Tips
• Prices starting from 1.300.000 IDR per person based on a group of 4
• Please contact us here for other prices, customizations or questions
