Bangka Belitung Birding Tour and Photography Tour

Bangka Belitung Birding Tour and Birds Photography 3D/2N

Duration : 3D / 2N
Transportation : Private Car
Accommodation : Hotel
Start/end : Jakarta international Airport

The Birding Trip :

Day 1 : Morning Flight to Bangka Belitung / Pangkal Pinang and the team will Pick up airport – drive to Munjang Mangrove forest For Mangrove Pitta, stork bill kingfisher and Ruddy kingfisher – take Boat to the birds hide about 5 minutes ( lunch will be serve here ) And drive to Hutan Namang / Namang Forest by evening for hunting Tarsier ( night at Aston Hotel)

Day 2 : Early morning drive to Kota Waringin vilage to the Bird Hide for Bangka Hooded pitta, Western Hooded pitta , Blue wing pitta

Lunch will be serve at the house of local here, and continue to Rufous Collared kingfisher hide, and forest birding here, May continue to night birding

( Night at Aston Hotel ).

Day 3 : Start early to Mangrove forest if still have time and depend on flight schedule and may back to hotel or direct to airport after birding., The itinerary are flexible depend on on condition may discuss with the team on the field.

Price of Tour :

1 Pax = 1.200 USD

2 Pax = 750 USD / person

3 Pax = 650 USD / person

The trip includes:

  • Flight ticket Return Jakarta – Bangka Belitung ( Pangkal Pinang)

  • Hotel Aston ( base on twin share / 1 room for 2 person)

  • Local guide dan porter

  • Private car Transportation

  • Mangrove speedboat

  • Lunch in the field 2x

  • Snack, Coffee and Tea, Mineral water.

Not include :

  • Dinner and Lunch at Hotel or restaurant.

  • alcohol drink and Laundry

  • Tipping is not included.

Suggest to bring

  • insect lotion

  • Torch and Rain coat.

Suggestion

  • To go to Bangka Make take morning flight from Jakarta ( short flight about 1 hour flight).

  • On the way back to Jakarta May take afternoon flight

Discover Rare Birds, Tropical Nature, and Stunning Island Landscapes

Bangka Belitung Birding Tour and Photography Tour 3D/2N offers a unique wildlife experience in one of Indonesia’s most underrated birding destinations. Located off the east coast of Sumatra, the Bangka Belitung Islands are home to diverse lowland forests, wetlands, mangroves, and coastal ecosystems—perfect for birdwatching and nature photography.

This 3 days 2 nights birding and photography tour is designed for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers seeking endemic and migratory bird species in a peaceful island setting. Participants will explore key birding hotspots guided by experienced local bird guides who understand bird behavior, vocalizations, and the best photography angles.

Bangka Belitung Birding Tour is a premier destination for birdwatching and bird photography in Indonesia, offering unique encounters with endemic and migratory birds across pristine islands, tropical forests, wetlands, and coastal habitats. Guided by experienced local birding experts, we deliver immersive birding tours and professional bird photography experiences designed for nature lovers, researchers, and wildlife photographers from around the world.

and just about 1 hour flight from Jakarta …

Birding Highlights in Bangka Belitung
During the tour, guests may encounter a variety of fascinating species such as:
Target Photo in Birds Hide ( Blind hide) at Kota Waringin

– Asian Hooded Pitta ( Pitta sordida )

– Bangka Hooded Pitta (endemic) Pitta sordida bangkana

– Hooded Pitta mullery

– Blue Wing Pitta

– Rufous Collared kingfisher

Munjang Mangrove ( Birds Hide)

– Mangrove pitta

– Stork bill kingfisher

– Ruddy Kingfisher

Forest birding / Hunting

– Banded Kingfisher ( black face)

– Oriental dwarf kingfisher

– White throated kingfisher

– Natuna Serpen eagle ( endemic )

Forest Night birding

– Orienatal bay owl

– Eastern barn owl

– Bared Eagle owl

– Sunda scop owl

Mammals

– Bangka Slow Loris ( may split and endemic)

– Tarsier Bancanus ( endemic)

– Bangka tree shrew ( Tupai discolor ) / endemic.

Sumatra blue banded kingfisher unreported but one photographer got this bird on mangrove area a years ago

Bangka Slowloris and Bangka Tarsier

The Java Birding Tour exceeded my expectations! Each birdwatching session unveiled stunning species in their natural habitats, and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable.

Roman RjR

★★★★★