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Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola (Small Group)

© Palmchat by Dusan Brinkhuizen
Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola (Small Group) 2025

08 May 2025 - 16 May 2025 (9 days)

USD4,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Mark Beevers

Tour price (Per person): USD4,995 * GBP3,990 * EUR4,801 * AUD7,687

Single Supplement: USD260 * GBP208 * EUR250 * AUD400

Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola (Small Group) 2026

01 Sep 2026 - 09 Sep 2026 (9 days)

USD5,295 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Amanda Guercio

Tour price (Per person): USD5,295 * GBP4,230 * EUR5,089 * AUD8,149

Single Supplement: USD260 * GBP208 * EUR250 * AUD400

Although the Dominican Republic is perhaps best known for its luxurious beaches, outstanding food and vibrant culture, a birding tour of the island has much to offer both the avid birder and more general naturalist alike. Due to the amazing biodiversity of the island, Hispaniola ranks highest in the world as a priority for bird protection! This 9 day birdwatching tour provides the perfect opportunity to encounter nearly all of the island’s 33 endemic bird species, plus other Greater Antillean specialties. We accomplish this by thoroughly exploring the island’s variety of habitats, from the evergreen and pine forests of the Sierra de Bahoruco to the dry forests of the coast. Furthermore, the accommodations throughout are fairly comfortable, ranging from basic, remote cabins deep in the forest, to well-appointed hotels near the beach, each with its own unique local flair. Join us for this delightful tour to the most diverse island in the Caribbean!

Top Birds

Palmchat, Ridgway’s Hawk, West Indian Whistling Duck, Ashy-faced Owl, Least Poorwill, Hispaniolan Nightjar, Hispaniolan Amazon, Hispaniolan Parakeet, Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo, Hispaniolan Trogon, Broad-billed and Narrow-billed Tody, Hispaniolan Woodpecker, Antillean Piculet, Hispaniolan Palm Crow, White-necked Crow, Antillean Palm Swift, Hispaniolan Oriole, Golden Swallow, Hispaniolan Pewee, La Selle Thrush, Hispaniolan Emerald, Antillean Mango, Eastern and Western Chat-Tanager, Hispaniolan Spindalis, Hispaniolan Crossbill, Antillean Siskin

Habitats Covered

evergreen and endemic pine forest, dry forest, botanical gardens, mangroves, shoreline

Expected Climate

warm to hot and humid

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local leader

Tour Pace & Walking

Can be a tiring tour but is suitable for most birding interest levels.

Accommodation

Mostly comfortable, hot water availability can be variable at some lodges. Some lodges may experience maintenance issues.

Ease of Birding

Moderate. Several skulking species, mostly searched for from the road edge or short trails. Some nocturnal endemics may require several attempts requiring early morning/late evening owling.

Other Attractions

great scenery & beaches, friendly people, good food

Photographic Opportunities

Reasonable, quite a few skulking species. No dedicated hides or feeders.

What our clients say about us

Forrest Rowland
KB & JB, Dominican Republic 2020

We were very excited to be traveling with Forrest again on our 9th tour with Rockjumper! Forrest is an excellent guide and totally lived up to our expectations (again), Forrest's experience in the Dominican Republic was certainly a plus, and with the help of the terrific local guides (and maybe some luck), we were able to get unexpectedly very good looks of some of the more difficult and usually less cooperative species. Thanks for a great trip!

Robert Wilcox
NL, Dominican Republic 2023

Bobby Wilcox was great as tour leader; always aware of the clients and on-target with the endemics we sought. Our local guide was so well spoken and full of history and cultural knowledge as well as keen on all the birds. He was a real plus for the tour.

Lev Frid
NP, Dominican Republic 2021

Lev Frid was outstanding. He is knowledgeable, capable, hard working, friendly, easy going and a super human being. I had a blast with him and can’t find enough positive adjectives to describe him.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
KM, Dominican Republic 2018

This tour may have been short, but it was not easy, so thank goodness our guide, Dušan Brinkhuizen, was so much fun to be with and so knowledgeable.

Forrest Rowland
JH - Dominican Republic 2020

The birds cooperated, but Forrest and everyone on the tour worked hard and remarkably all participants on the tour were able to record every endemic species, mostly seen very well. The large bus provided plenty of room and the Wifi on the bus was another surprise!

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