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Vanuatu: Highland Expedition

Climb through pristine forest flanking a newly-accessible mountain in search of all the rarely-seen endemics and specialties of Vanuatu. Despite many of these species being considered nearly impossible only a few years ago, we expect several encounters with every target, from the stunning Royal Parrotfinch and Buff-bellied Monarch to the rare Mountain Starling, Vanuatu Thicketbird, and Santa Cruz Ground Dove! Following our hiking expedition, we will have two nights in a coastal resort to relax and enjoy some lowland birding targeting Vanuatu Megapode and Vanuatu Kingfisher, with maybe a bit of snorkelling!

Next Dates

3 September - 13 September 2025 (11 days)

Leaders:

Joshua Bergmark

Group Size Limit:

6

Single Room Supplement: $

300 USD

Deposit: $

750 USD

Price: $

4300 USD

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Leaders:

Joshua Bergmark

Group Size Limit:

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Single Room Supplement: $

TBD

Deposit: $

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Price: $

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Accommodation:

Comfortable beachside resort for our few days in the lowlands, very basic camping for the remainder.

Walking difficulty:

This expedition will be extremely strenuous, with at least 5 days of >8 hour steep treks on uneven, rocky, and muddy trails far from any professional medical assistance. We will be using local porters, so participants are only expected to carry daypacks with water and birding gear, but an excellent level of fitness, stamina, and balance is essential.

Tour cost includes:

All accommodation, main meals, drinking water, internal flights (as stated in itinerary), overland transport, tips to local drivers and guides, travel permits, entrance fees, and guide fees.

Tour cost excludes:

Flights before and after the tour start/end, visa, travel insurance, tips to tour leaders, laundry, drinks, and other items of a personal nature.