Klasow Valley Birding

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4 days/3 night ● from/to Sorong, West Papua ● Private Tour Extension ● 2 nights in hotel, 1 night in guesthouse ● Level of difficulty: none

This exciting 4-day adventure takes you to the heart of Klasow Valley, where you’ll have the chance to explore one of West Papua’s rich birding regions. After arriving in Sorong, you’ll travel by 4×4 along the coast to the Sausapor District, where guided tours will offer the chance to spot incredible species like the Lesser Bird of Paradise, King Bird of Paradise, and Magnificent Riflebird. Beyond exploring the rainforest of Sausapor, you’ll also visit the remote village of Klabili for more birdwatching, with opportunities to see the Glossy-mantled Manucode, Golden Myna, and many other species.

Price per person
from/to Sorong, West Papua

for minimum 2 guests
USD 990 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • PRIVATE TOUR
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Day 1: Sorong Airport– Klasow Valley
Arrival in Sorong and Transfer to Sausapor District

Upon arrival at Sorong Airport, your guide and driver greet you and take you by 4WD to the rainforest of Klasow Valley. The journey takes about 3 hours, leading you to a charming hotel right on the beach. After settling into your room, you head out for your first birding tour in the area. You may spot species like the Pacific Golden Plover, Wood Sandpiper, Lesser Frigatebird, Black-naped Tern, Little-ringed Plover, Lesser Crested Tern, Beach Thick Knee, Torresian Crow, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Eclectus Parrot, Singing Starling, and more. Later dinner is served in the hotel restaurant.

Transportation: 3 hours of drive. With English speaking birding guide. Accommodation: double room in comfortable hotel. Meals: lunch and dinner.

Day 2: Klasow Valley
Birding tours in Sausapor District

Early wake-up for a 4:30 AM departure. We take a packed breakfast and head to the perfect spot to watch the Lesser Bird of Paradise perform its morning dance. The birding tour continues, where we may also spot the King Bird of Paradise, Magnificent Riflebird, and other species such as the Hooded Butcherbird, Yellow-faced Myna, Spangled Drongo, Brown Oriole, Pinon Imperial Pigeon, Pink-spotted Fruit Dove, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Palm Cockatoo, and more. We return to the resort for lunch and rest before exploring the forest along an off-road trail, where we might see the Emperor Fairywren, Mimic Meliphaga, Shining Flycatcher, Olive-backed Sunbird, Black Sunbird, Yellow-billed Kingfisher, Azure Kingfisher, and Rufous-bellied Kookaburra. After dinner, we take a night walk along the beach to look for nocturnal birds such as Papuan Frogmouth, Marbled Frogmouth, and others.

With English speaking birding guide. Accommodation: double room in comfortable hotel. Meals: full board.

Day 3: Klasow Valley
Heading to the village of Klabili for more birding tours

After an early breakfast, we check out and head to Klabili village, a 90-minute drive away. Upon arrival, we check into our humble local guesthouse before setting out to search for the Magnificent Riflebird, Glossy-mantled Manucode, Golden Myna, Double-eyed Fig Parrot, Zoe’s Imperial Pigeon, Papuan Pitta, Hooded Pitta, Orange-bellied Fruit Dove, Frilled Monarch, Boyer’s Cuckooshrike, and more. After lunch and some rest, we return to the forest at 3 PM for more exploration, hoping to spot birds such as the Black-browed Triller, Black Butcherbird, Long-tailed Honey Buzzard, Brahminy Kite, Olive-crowned Flowerpecker, and Yellow-bellied Longbill. After dinner, you can opt for a night walk to look for nocturnal animals and birds like the Papuan Frogmouth.

Transportation: 1h30 hours of drive. With English speaking birding guide. Accommodation: double room in local guesthouse. Meals: full board.

Birdwatching in the forest
Strolling a jungle boardwalk

Day 4: Klasow Valley – Sorong
Last birding tour and transfer back to Sorong

We take one last early morning walk to the nearby forest, hoping to spot birds we haven’t seen yet. Along the riverside, we might encounter species such as the Olive Flycatcher, Torrent Flycatcher, Willie Wagtail, Northern Fantail, Black Thicket Fantail, Sooty Thicket Fantail, and Golden Monarch. Afterward, we return to Sorong, where you’ll be transferred to Sorong Airport according to your flight schedule, or to your hotel in town.

Transportation: 2 hours of drive. With English speaking birding guide. Meals: breakfast and lunch.

The accommodations: A comfortable hotel by the beach & a simple local guesthouse

@hotel: One of the double rooms
@hotel: Every room has a private bathroom with cold shower
@hotel: One of the twin rooms
@hotel: The restaurant area
@hotel: The bungalows feature a terrace and are set in a spacious garden
Your tour is done by private 4x4 vehicle
@guesthouse: The sitting area
@guesthouse: The entrance area of the small guesthouse
@guesthouse: The sleeping room has two separate beds

PRICE & CONDITIONS

Klasow Valley Birding ● 4 days/3 nights ● Private Tour Extension
Price per person from/to Sorong, Papua
for minimum 2 guests
USD 990 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  •  
for 3-6 guests
USD 900 Price in EUR / IDR on request
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for 1 single guest
USD 1.890 Price in EUR / IDR on request
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INCLUDES
  • 2x nights in comfortable hotel by the beach
  • 1x night in simple local guesthouse
  • English speaking guide with birding expertise
  • Tours and excursions as described
  • All transfers by 4x4 car
  • Local retributions and land-rights
  • Meals full board
DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Flights to/from Sorong, Papua (airport code: SOQ)
  • Hotel accommodation in Sorong city before and after the tour
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

For payment we accept USD, EUR, and IDR. Please let us know your preferred currency. We ask for a deposit of 15% of the tour price at the time of booking. The balance is due no later than 4 weeks before the start of the tour. Prices are subject to change. The final price will be quoted upon confirmation of the tour. Foreigners need a travel permit for Papua (“surat jalan”). We will take care of this permit before your arrival. For the permit we need a copy of your passports and passport photos. A list of equipment will be sent with the booking confirmation.

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