Halmahera Birding
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Halmahera Birding
Known as the Land of Spices, North Maluku is an enchanting paradise for those seeking adventure. Its dramatic landscapes invite photographers and explorers alike to embark on breathtaking journeys from one island to another in this vibrant province of Indonesia. Rich in history, North Maluku serves as a living museum, echoing tales of ancient trade and cultural exchanges even in the modern era. The lush primary jungle of Halamahera holds the secrets of the legendary Standard-Winged Bird of Paradise, beckoning intrepid trekkers to delve deep into its dense, verdant foliage. Along the way, you will experience the genuine warmth and hospitality of the local communities, making your exploration of North Maluku not only a visual feast but also a deeply immersive and enriching encounter with its natural wonders and cultural heritage.
Halmahera Birding 5D4N
Prices start from
USD 1750 person
Price Includes
One domestic flight from Manado to Ternate, accommodation (based on twin-shared) with 3 meals a day, drinking Water, Private Car, experienced local bird guide, Entrance fee, Speed boat, Hide fee
Halmahera 5D4N
Itinerary
Halmahera Birding Tour, Packages 5-days and 4-nights
Day 01: Ternate – Sidangoli – Subaim
Arrive in Ternate at 07:05, Visit the hide for North Moluccan Pitta & Moluccan Dwarf-kingfisher (20 minutes from the airport, 15-20 minutes walk on a steep, possibly slippery trail), Breakfast at the Bela Hotel, Take a speedboat (1 hour) to Sidangoli on Halmahera, Drive (25 minutes) to the hide for Ivory-breasted Pitta (15-minute walk), Drive (20 minutes) to Jati or Ake Jailolo for additional birdwatching (search for Somble Kingfisher, Blue-capped and Grey-headed Fruit Doves, Moluccan Monarch), Drive (2 hours) to Subaim for overnight stay at Wisma Kita.
Day 2 and 3: Foli, Gunung Uni-Uni, Gunung Roni
We will explore the areas between Foli, Gunung Uni-Uni, and Gunung Roni. Gunung Uni-Uni and Gunung Roni are good spots for birdwatching. Foli is where we can see the Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise. To get to Foli, we will leave the accommodation at 4:00 AM and drive for about 45 minutes. We will park our cars and switch to a 4WD vehicle to travel about 1.5 km along an old logging road to reach the forest entrance. From the 4WD parking area, we will walk down a trail for about 300 meters to reach a platform where we can watch the Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise. Before heading down the trail, we will look for the Halmahera Boobook. We will also try to spot the Azure Dollarbird in the valley near the Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise location. In the evenings, we will go night birding in Subaim. We will look for Moluccan Owlet-nightjar, Halmahera Boobook, and Moluccan Scops Owl around Gunung Uni-Uni. We will stay overnight at Wisma Kita.
Day 04: Subaim – Gunung Roni/Binagara-Sofifi-Ternate
This is our final morning in Halmahera. Depending on what we did in the previous days, we have two options. We can either spend the morning exploring Gunung Uni-Uni or leave Subaim early to explore the forest in Binagara, which is about 1.5 hours away. After visiting Binagara, we will drive for about 1.5 hours to the harbour in Sofifi. Then, we will take a speedboat for about 45 minutes to Ternate. We will stay one night in Ternate at Villa Marrasai in a Deluxe Room.
Day 05: Ternate – Next destination
After breakfast, transfer to the Airport for your next desnation. End of the tour
