Discover the Republic of Palau on an exclusive bird photography expedition to one of the North Pacific’s most remote and under-visited nations and home to 13 endemic bird species found nowhere else on Earth plus an additional 5 Micronesian Regional endemics. Palau’s landscapes are a breathtaking mosaic of limestone rock islands, lush tropical forests, mangrove-fringed lagoons, and turquoise coral reefs, creating a visually rich and diverse backdrop for bird photography. Led by one of Asia and Oceania’s most experienced bird photographers, this tour offers unparalleled access, expert guidance, and exceptional opportunities to capture Palau's rare island endemics in pristine conditions.
Republic of Palau: (i) Palau Ground Dove (ii) Palau Fruit Dove (iii) Palau Scops Owl (iv) Palau Nightjar (v) Palau Swiftlet (vi) Palau Bush-Warbler (vii) Palau Fantail (viii) Palau Flycatcher (ix) Palau (Rusty-capped) Kingfisher (x) Morningbird (xi) Palau Cicadabird, (xii) Dusky White-eye (xiii) Giant White-eye.
Regional Micronesian Endemics: (i) Micronesian Imperial Pigeon (ii) Micronesian Starling (iii) Micronesian Myzomela (iv) Caroline Islands White-eye (v) Micronesian Megapode
(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 1-8 The Republic of Palau [7N, 6D, 13S]. Arrive into Roman Timetuchi International Airport and transfer to hotel spending our time equally between Babeldoab Island, Koror State and Peleliu State. Photographic Highlights: (i) Palau Ground Dove (ii) Palau Fruit Dove (iii) Palau Scops Owl (iv) Palau Nightjar (v) Palau Swiftlet (vi) Palau Bush-Warbler (vii) Palau Fantail (viii) Palau Flycatcher (ix) Palau (Rusty-capped) Kingfisher (x) Morningbird (xi) Palau Cicadabird, (xii) Dusky White-eye (xiii) Giant White-eye (xiv) Micronesian Imperial Pigeon (xv) Micronesian Starling (xvi) Micronesian Myzomela (xvii) Caroline Islands White-eye (xviii) Micronesian Megapode. Others: Blue-faced Parrotfinch, Buff-banded Rail.
Day 8: Transfer to Roman Timetuchi International Airport for international departures.
[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.
