Flores Birding Tour – Komodo Island Birding Tour

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Flores Birding Tour

Flores Birding Tour - komodo Island Birding Tour

Venture into the heart of Indonesia’s wilderness with Flores Birding Tour & Komodo Island Birding Tour! Explore misty highlands, lush forests, and remote islands teeming with exotic birds, including Flores endemics and coastal wonders. Witness the legendary Komodo dragons while spotting vibrant avian species in breathtaking landscapes. This is more than just birdwatching—it’s an unforgettable expedition into nature’s wild masterpiece. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime

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Flores Birding Tour and Komodo Island Birding Tour 7D/6N

⏰ Duration               : 7D / 6N
🚐 Transportation    : Private Car
🏕️ Accommodation :  Hotel
🛥️ Fast Boat Trip      : Komodo Island
📌 Start/end              :  Airport

The Birding Trip :
✅ Day 1 : Airport – Ruteng
Pick up from Komodo airport in Labuan Bajo depending on flight schedule; we recommend a morning flight. After pick-up we drive to Ruteng, a small town and the capital of Manggarai district. On the way after about one hour drive we stop at Puarlolo for birding; the target is to spot Flores Monarch, Chestnut-capped Trush, Wallace’s Hanging Parrot, Red-cheeked Parrot, Crested Heleia, Thick-billed Heleia and Golden-rumped Flowerpecker and other species.
We continue the drive to Ruteng, check-in our hotel and will spend the whole afternoon at Rana Mese Lake; The target at the lake is to spot: Eye-browed Heleia, Flores Warbling Jungle Flycatcher, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher, Little Cuckoo Dove, Crested Heleia, Dark-back Imperial Pigeon and other species. We continue night birding from 6.30 pm until 8 pm for Flores Scops-Owl and Wallace’s Scops Owl and after that dinner is served in the hotel
 
✅ Day 2 : Ruteng – Birding at Kisol 
At 5.00 am we drive to Kisol to Poco Ndeki Mount to look for Glittering Kingfisher, Flores Crow, Russet-capped Tesia, Flores Green Pigeon, Flores Hawk-eagle, Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, Elegant Pitta, Black-nape Fruit-dove and other species. After lunch in Borong we go afternoon birding in Kisol to cover the missing target and other targets like the Yellow-spectacled White-eye (Wallace’s Heleia), Rainbow Bee-eater, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Flame-breasted Sunbird, Golden-rumped Flowerpecker, Ornate Sunbird, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Short-toed Snake-Eagle, Brown-throated Sunbird and other species. We go night birding to look for Moluccan Scops-Owl and Mees’s Nightjar. We spend the night in Borong
 
✅ Day 3 : Borong – Ranamese National Park
Early at 5.00 am we start our one hour drive for morning birding in Rana Mese Lake for the missing target and some other target like the Pacific Black Duck and other species and then continue to Ruteng for lunch. Afternoon birding will be in Pagal, target Bonelis Eagle, Crested Heleia, Chestnut-backed Trush, Dark-backed Imperial-Pigeon, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher, Sunda Cuckoo, Elegant Pitta, Flores Green Pigeon, Tenggara Whistler, Wallace’s Hanging-parrot and other species. For night birding we stay near Ruteng to look for Wallace’s Scops-Owl, followed by dinner and over-night in our hotel in Ruteng.
 
✅Day 4 : Ruteng – Golo Lusang 
Starting at 5.30 am we drive 20 minutes to go birding at Mount Golo Lusang, target , Bare-throated Whistler, Flores Leaf-Wabler, Flores Shortwing, Flores Flowerpecker, Mountain Tailorbird, Pygmy Cupwing, Metalic Pigeon, Rufous-chested Flycatcher, Chestnut-backed Trush, Black-backed Fruit-Dove, Barred Cuckoo-Dove and Flores Minivet and other species. For afternoon birding after lunch we will go to either a little forest close to Rana Mese lake or Pagal. The targets this afternoon depend on which target we missed in the morning. We will continued with night birding, to cover three species of owls and after that dinner will be served in the hotel
 
✅Day 5 : Ruteng – Cancar – Labuan Bajo
Early at 6.00 am we leave for Birding at Cancar to the Lingko, the famous spiderweb rice fields, try for Spotted Kestrel, Five-colored Munia, Black-faced Munia, Scaly-breasted Munia, Sunda Zebra Finch, Ashy-bellied White-eye, Sunda White-eye, Mountain White-eye, Wallace’s Heleia and other species. We continue to drive to Labuan Bajo. Along the way we stop for Birding ENte’er to look for Leaf Lorikeet, after lunch in Labuan Bajo we return to Puarlolo, depending on any missing target from the first day. If the target in Puarlolo was found, we will go birding in Pota Wangka to look for Wallace’s Hanging-Parrot, Great-billed Parrot and other missing target we looked for in Kisol. Possibly we continue with night birding to look for Mollucan Scops-Owl, Mees Nightjar and the Flores Scops- Owl. We have dinner and over-night in Labuan Bajo.
 
✅Day 6 : Labuan Bajo – Komodo Island
At 5.30 am we will board a speed boat and head for Birding to Komodo Island, targets Yellow-crested Cockatoo, Pied Imperial-Pigeon, Asian Coel, Orange-footed Scrubfowl, Green Junglefowl, Varied Goshawk, Brown Goshawk, Brahminy Kite, Lemon-bellied White-eye, Black-nape Monarch, Barred Dove, Sunda Collared-Dove, Flores Spangled Drongo, Black-naped Oriole, Large-billed Crow and many other common birds. And of course the giant lizard Komodo Dragon. You possibly can also spot Timor Deer and Wild Bore, both prey of the Komodo. After returning from Komodo Island we have lunch in Labuan Bajo and in the afternoon we will go birding in Pota Wangka or near Mount Mbeliling to cover the missing targets.
 
✅Day 7 : Labuan Bajo – Airport 
Moring Birding at Labuan Bajo fot Small Blue or Cerulean Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Short-toed Eagle, Brahminy Kite, Ornate Sunbird, Lemon-bellied White-eye, Golden-bellied Gerygone, White-faced Heron, Purple Heron, Intermediate Egret, Javan Pond Heron, Little Egret, Cattle Egret and other species and then we will drop you off at the airport.
🗺️Price of Tour :
  •  2 pax : usd 2,500 / Pax
  •  3 pax : usd 2,210 / pax
  •  4 pax : usd 2,000/ pax
  •  5 pax : usd 1,880/ pax
  •  6 pax : usd 1,665/ pax

🛒The trip includes:
Transportation Private Car along the trip,  Accommodation. Entry permit,  Snacks, Coffee & Tea, Meal ( B, L, D ), Mineral water, Snack,  Hotel, and Local guide and Komodo Trip by Fast boat

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Puarlolo Birding Tour

Puarlolo located in Flores, Indonesia, is a well-known birding site, especially for those looking to spot the endemic Flores Monarch (Symposiachrus sacerdotum) and other specialty birds of the region.

A Puarlolo Flores Birding Tour typically includes:

Key Bird Species to Spot:

  • Flores Monarch – One of the main targets, rare and localized.
  • Wallace’s Hanging Parrot – A vibrant green parrot seen in the canopy.
  • Chestnut-backed Thrush – Beautiful thrush with striking plumage.
  • Flores Green Pigeon – A tricky but rewarding sighting.
  • Glittering Kingfisher – An elusive kingfisher, often found along streams.
  • Flores Crow – A distinct crow with a unique voice, endemic to the island.
Golo lusang Flores Birding Tour

Golo Lusang, located in Flores, Indonesia, is an excellent birding destination for those seeking endemic and rare bird species of the Lesser Sundas. This site offers lush montane and lowland forests, providing habitat for many of Flores’ iconic birds.

Key Bird Species to Spot:

  • Flores Monarch (Symposiachrus sacerdotum) – A rare and highly sought-after species.
  • Flores Green Pigeon (Treron floris) – A beautiful and elusive pigeon.
  • Glittering Kingfisher (Caridonax fulgidus) – An island endemic, often near streams.
  • Wallace’s Hanging Parrot (Loriculus flosculus) – A tiny parrot, best seen at dawn.
  • Chestnut-backed Thrush (Geokichla dohertyi) – A striking thrush, often found on the forest floor.
  • Flores Crow (Corvus florensis) – A distinct crow with unique vocalizations.
  • Bare-throated Whistler (Pachycephala nudigula) – Known for its melodious call
Ranamese National Park Birding Tour – Flores, Indonesia

Ranamese National Park, located in central Flores, is a prime birding destination featuring montane forests, a scenic crater lake, and a rich variety of endemic birds. The park’s diverse habitats make it an essential stop for birdwatchers exploring Flores and the Lesser Sundas.

Key Bird Species to Spot:
  • Flores Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus floris) – A majestic and rare raptor.
  • Flores Scops Owl (Otus alfredi) – A secretive endemic owl, best found at night.
  • Bare-throated Whistler (Pachycephala nudigula) – Famous for its powerful and melodic song.
  • Flores Green Pigeon (Treron floris) – A shy species often found in the canopy.
  • Wallace’s Hanging Parrot (Loriculus flosculus) – A tiny and colorful parrot.
  • Flores Monarch (Symposiachrus sacerdotum) – One of the top targets for birders in Flores.
  • Glittering Kingfisher (Caridonax fulgidus) – A striking endemic kingfisher.
  • Chestnut-backed Thrush (Geokichla dohertyi) – A stunning thrush often seen on the forest floor.
Kisol Flores Birding Tour – Indonesia

Kisol, located in East Nusa Tenggara, Flores, is one of the best birding sites on the island. It is well known for its lowland and montane forests, providing excellent opportunities to see many endemic and specialty birds of Flores. The area is particularly important for nocturnal birding, with some of the rarest owls in Indonesia found here.

Key Bird Species to Spot:

  • Flores Scops Owl (Otus alfredi) – One of the most sought-after birds, endemic and rarely seen.
  • Wallace’s Scops Owl (Otus silvicola) – Another special nocturnal species.
  • Flores Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus floris) – A majestic but rare raptor.
  • Flores Crow (Corvus florensis) – Endemic to Flores and easily recognizable by its call
  • Flores Green Pigeon (Treron floris) – A canopy-dwelling endemic pigeon.
  • Glittering Kingfisher (Caridonax fulgidus) – A stunning and elusive kingfisher
  • Chestnut-backed Thrush (Geokichla dohertyi) – Often found foraging on the forest floor.

Komodo National Park Birding Tour – Indonesia

Komodo National Park, famous for its Komodo dragons, is also a fantastic birding destination. The park consists of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar Islands, along with several smaller islands, offering a mix of dry savanna, coastal scrub, mangroves, and tropical forests—perfect habitats for both endemic and migratory birds.

Key Bird Species to Spot:
  • Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) – Critically endangered and best seen here.
  • Wallacean Cuckooshrike (Coracina personata) – A unique island species.
  • Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) – The wild ancestor of many domestic chickens.
  • Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana) – Found along coastal waters.
  • Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris) – A large, elusive shorebird.
  • Great-billed Parrot (Tanygnathus megalorynchos) – A striking green parrot.
  • Pied Imperial Pigeon (Ducula bicolor) – Often seen in coastal forests.
  • Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) – Seen in both white and dark morphs.
  • Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel) – Soaring over the sea with impressive wingspans
Flores & Komodo Birding Tour