The main target of this experience is one specific species! A critically endangered kingfisher that has been rediscovered in several new places in Java. It is estimated that less than 250 individuals are left in the wild. Take your once-in-a-lifetime chance and see or photograph this elusive species in its natural habitat.
Day 1:
• Transport from Yogyakarta to East Java (2.5 hours by train or ~4 hours by car/minibus)
• Dinner and overnight stay in East Java
Day 2:
• Early morning leave for the forest
• Full day in the hide waiting for the birds
• Evening transport back to Yogyakarta (2.5 hours by train or ~4 hours by car/minibus)
Birds:
| Species | Status | Endemic |
| Javan blue-banded ingfisher | cr | Java |
| Javan kingfisher | lc | Java and Bali |
| Sunda forktail | lc | Java and Sumatra |
| white-crowned forktail | lc | |
| blue-whistling thrush | lc |
• Transport
• All activities as described
• Hotel accommodation (1 night)
• Drinking water, snacks, fruit, lunch (day 2), dinner (day 1)
• 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
• Lunch (day 1) and dinner (day 2)
• Alcoholic drinks and drinks other than water
• Personal expenses
• Travel and medical insurance
• Tips
• Prices starting from 4.300.000 IDR per person based on a group of 4 from Yogyakarta by car
• Please contact us here for other prices, customizations or questions
