Philippines

  • Jan 22 to Feb 6 2025
    Waitlisted
    Guaranteed

    Susan Myers

    Mindanao Extension to Feb 14
  • Jan 25 to Feb 9 2026

    Susan Myers

    Mindanao Extension to Feb 17
The Philippines are a magical expression of the natural world, with birds especially well represented. Azure-breasted Pitta...
The Philippines are a magical expression of the natural world, with birds especially well represented. Azure-breasted Pitta...
...the shy, forest-dwelling Spotted Wood Kingfisher...
...the shy, forest-dwelling Spotted Wood Kingfisher...
...and this Ashy Thrush, found right in the suburbs of Manila.
...and this Ashy Thrush, found right in the suburbs of Manila.
Nightbirds are special feature of our tour, with Philippine Eagle Owl...
Nightbirds are special feature of our tour, with Philippine Eagle Owl...
...Philippine Frogmouth...
...Philippine Frogmouth...
...and another, at night...
...and another, at night...
...Philippines Eagle Owl...
...Philippines Eagle Owl...
...Palawan Scops Owl...
...Palawan Scops Owl...
...and Palawan Frogmouth are all possible.
...and Palawan Frogmouth are all possible.
Kingfishers are well represented in the archipelago. Brown-breasted is widespread...
Kingfishers are well represented in the archipelago. Brown-breasted is widespread...
...while the impish Northern Silvery Kingfisher is restricted to Bohol and Samar.
...while the impish Northern Silvery Kingfisher is restricted to Bohol and Samar.
This is also a great tour for pittas. This Philippine Pitta, recently split from Red-bellied Pitta...
This is also a great tour for pittas. This Philippine Pitta, recently split from Red-bellied Pitta...
...side view - is found throughout...
...side view - is found throughout...
...and we have a good chance of finding the scarce Whiskered Pitta...
...and we have a good chance of finding the scarce Whiskered Pitta...
There is an amazing diversity of woodpeckers. This Red-headed Flameback is found in Palawan.
There is an amazing diversity of woodpeckers. This Red-headed Flameback is found in Palawan.
We have the opportunity to see many glamorous, endemic species such as this Negros Bleeding Heart...
We have the opportunity to see many glamorous, endemic species such as this Negros Bleeding Heart...
...Ashy Ground-Thrush...
...Ashy Ground-Thrush...
...Palawan Tit...
...Palawan Tit...
...White-browed Shama, an accomplished songster...
...White-browed Shama, an accomplished songster...
...the ground-dwelling Philippine Shortwing...
...the ground-dwelling Philippine Shortwing...
...or the Palawan Flycatcher.
...or the Palawan Flycatcher.
It's not just about the birds, although they definitely dominate the fauna of the island nation. Here is a Large Fruit Bat at Subang...
It's not just about the birds, although they definitely dominate the fauna of the island nation. Here is a Large Fruit Bat at Subang...
...and there are some wonderful reptiles such as this North Philippines Temple Viper...
...and there are some wonderful reptiles such as this North Philippines Temple Viper...
...as well as unusual flora, like this Nepenthes.
...as well as unusual flora, like this Nepenthes.
Each island's scenery is as distinct as its avifauna: Morning on the beach at Palawan...
Each island's scenery is as distinct as its avifauna: Morning on the beach at Palawan...
...from the Luzon mountains...
...from the Luzon mountains...
...and the Luzon rice paddies...
...and the Luzon rice paddies...
...to the Palawan sea.
...to the Palawan sea.
We'll see colorful local culture...
We'll see colorful local culture...
...and meet the friendly Filipino people...
...and meet the friendly Filipino people...
Travel in the Philippines is fun with varied forms of transport...
Travel in the Philippines is fun with varied forms of transport...
...the boat we take at dawn to the Puerto Princessa Underground National Park on Palawan...
...the boat we take at dawn to the Puerto Princessa Underground National Park on Palawan...
Sometimes we'll take the uniquely Philippino Jeepneys for short trips, although mostly we use comfortable minibuses and 4WDs...
Sometimes we'll take the uniquely Philippino Jeepneys for short trips, although mostly we use comfortable minibuses and 4WDs...
...but whatever we use, there's never a dull moment.
...but whatever we use, there's never a dull moment.
See you in The Philippines!
See you in The Philippines!
2025 Tour Price
$6,150
2025
Single Room Supplement $680
Mindanao Extension $3,690
Extension Single Room Supplement $230
2026
Tour Price to be Determined
Maximum group size 10 with one WINGS leader and local guides.

Wedged between China, Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the 7,000-plus islands of the Philippines have experienced successive invasions from different biogeographic zones. These have fueled a spectacular evolutionary history; of the almost 600-bird species, an extraordinary 170 or more are endemic, and, with names such as Guaiabero, Scale-feathered Malkoha, Whiskered Pitta, Blue Fantail, and Coleto, Philippine birds are without doubt among the most fascinating in the world.  

Our tour provides an opportunity to explore the most important birding areas of this vast archipelago. We’ll visit the islands of Luzon, Bohol, and Negros, searching lowland and montane habitats for each island’s special birds. We’ll also explore the island of Palawan with its stunning beach scenery, treasure trove of endemic birds, and an avifauna that has more in common with Borneo than with the rest of the Philippines.

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Maximum group size 10 with one WINGS leader and local guides.

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