Irian Jaya, with its more than 678 recorded species, contributes around 44% of all Indonesian's birds total. It is also the second place on earth which inherits the second largest number of Birds Of Paradise. From all 43 species of this amazing heaven birds, which are only distributed from eastern Australia to New Guinea, west to the north Moluccas, 28 species can be seen at Irian Jaya's areas, with 5 species of them are endemic to this region.

For birding in Irian Jaya, we have chosen the best and easiest birding sites at BATANTA & SALAWATI ISLANDS at Sorong Regency (on the Vogelkop).

Accessible by boat from Sorong, the two islands are separated by a narrow, deep channel and the trip between the islands really is magic.

Blyth's Hornbill and Brahminy Kites can be seen flying above the dense rainforest. The bird endemic to these islands is Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise besides other rare birds such as Blue-breasted Pitta, Rufous-bellied Cockaburra, the endemic Red Bird of head back, Beach Kingfisher, Great billed Heron, Spice Imperial Pigeon, Western Crowned Pigeon etc.

Day 01
Jakarta arrival. Transfer and overnight at hotel.

Day 02
Fly to Sorong and transfer to a 3 star hotel in Sorong for your accommodation.

Day 03
Take a boat ride for about 3 hours to Batanta and Salawati Island as the main endemics island of the areas and set up the camp at Batanta Island and proceed birding around the back of the camping sites to see Blue-breasted Pitta, Rufous-bellied Cockaburra, endemic Red Bird of head back, Papuan Frogmouth. Camping overnight on Batanta Island.

Duration: 10 Days/9 Nights
Grade: Moderate
Starts/Ends: Jakarta & Bali

Days 04 - 07
A four full days birding on both islands and just swim and snorkeling at the white sandy beach and crystal water of these islands of paradise.

Day 08
Half day free program on the island. After lunch return to Sorong. Overnight a 3 star hotel.

Day 09
Drive to Saoka Beach areas to see Eclectus Parrot, Beack Kingfisher, Blyth's Hornbill, Sulphur Crested and Palm Cockatoo. Back to the hotel for overnight.

Day 10
Fly to Bali and continue to your next destination or for extension trips. ENDS

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