Join a spectacular bird photography expedition to the North Pacific’s Hawaiian Islands, exploring Oahu, Hawaii, and Kauaʻi with a focus on both endemic species and an impressive array of seabirds. This carefully curated tour is led by one of Asia and Oceania’s most experienced bird photographers, ensuring expert guidance in the field and exceptional shooting opportunities. From Oahu’s dramatic sea cliffs and turquoise bays to the vast volcanic landscapes and rugged coastlines of Hawaii Island, each location offers striking visual diversity. On Kauaʻi, lush valleys cascade into pristine shores where sheer cliffs meet the open ocean, creating ideal conditions for photographing seabirds in their natural environment. This journey combines world-class bird photography with some of the most pristine and visually compelling coastal habitats in the Pacific.
Oahu Island: (i) Laysan Albatross (ii) Oahu Amakihi (iii) Oahu Elapaio (iv) Oahu Alauahio (v) Wedge-tailed Shearwater (vi) Northern Cardinal (vii) Red-crested Cardinal (xiii) Common Waxbill (xix) Saffron Finch (x) White-rumped Shama (xi) Yellow-fronted Canary (xii) Northern Mockingbird (xiii) Warbling White-eye (xiv) Javan Sparrow.
Hawaii Island: (1) Akiapolaau (ii) Hawaii Creeper (Alawi) (iii) Akepa (iv) Omao (v) Iiwi (vi) Apapane (vii) Hawaii Amakihi (viii) Hawaii Elapaio (ix) Hawaii Hawk.
Kaua'i Island: (i) Akikiki (ii) Akeke’e (iii) Kaua’i Amakihi (iv) Anianiau.
(i) Guiding Fees (ii) Ground Transportation (iii) Domestic Flights (iv) Accommodation (v) Meals (vi) Entrance Fees (vii) Hide Fees.
(i) International Flights (ii) VISA Fees (iii) Travel Insurance (iv) Tips for Local Guide (v) Items of a Personal Nature.
Pricing is based on 2-4 participants. Solo travellers, i.e. tours with 1-PAX only, are subject to an additional Single Participant Surcharge.
Days 1-5 Oahu Island [4N, 3D, 7S]. Arrive into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and transfer to hotel. Photographic Highlights: (i) Laysan Albatross (ii) Oahu Amakihi (iii) Oahu Elapaio (iv) Oahu Apapane (v) Wedge-tailed Shearwater (vi) Northern Cardinal (vii) Red-crested Cardinal (viii) Common Waxbill (ix) Saffron Finch (x) White-rumped Shama (xi) Yellow-fronted Canary (xii) Northern Mockingbird (xiii) Warbling White-eye (xiv) Javan Sparrow Day 5: Depart for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on Hawaii Island.
Days 5-10 Hawaii Island [5N, 4D, 9S]. Arrive into Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and transfer to hotel. Photographic Highlights: (i) Akiapolaau (ii) Hawaii Creeper (Alawi) (iii) Akepa (iv) Omao (v) Iiwi (vi) Apapane (vii) Hawaii Amakihi (viii) Hawaii Elapaio (ix) Hawaii Hawk.
Days 10-11 Oahu Island [1N, 0D, 1S]. Arrive into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and transfer to hotel for International Departures the following day [END].
[Key: N: Night / D: Full Day / S: Session / Half-Day]
Nick Ludovic Green has spent much of his life travelling and photographing birds across Asia and Oceania, developing a depth of field experience that few bird photographers achieve. Over more than 15 years in the region, Nick has led 150+ bird photography tours in 35 countries, carefully designing each itinerary to give photographers the best possible access to light, behaviour and habitat.
Through extensive long-term travel, Nick has photographed 2,500 bird species across Asia and Oceania, many at portrait-quality standard. In China alone he has documented over 1,200 species, working in every province and returning repeatedly to key locations to refine photographic opportunities, an experience that directly benefits photographers travelling with him.
His longer bird photography expeditions include a four-month journey across Melanesia, a three-month traverse of Xinjiang Autonomous Region in China's western frontier, and a four-month Himalayan journey from Kashmir, Ladakh and Bhutan to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. These extended field projects have helped build deep regional knowledge and trusted local relationships.
Nick’s images have been published internationally, and his methods reflects a long-term commitment to careful, respectful bird photography. On tour, he is known for his organized, supportive approach and practical in-field guidance, helping bird photographers of all levels improve their work whilst enjoying unhurried time amongst the region’s most sought-after species.
(i) The guesthouses are all in close proximity to the bird photography locations (ii) Walking is at a light pace (iii) There is no requirement to hike nor climb. (iv) None of the locations are at altitude (v) There is no camping.
