The Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s most rewarding birding destinations, combining a remarkable collection of island endemics with dramatic scenery, varied habitats, and warm Caribbean charm. This carefully designed tour explores some of the country’s most important birding regions, from productive green spaces and wetlands near Santo Domingo to the dry forests, coastal lagoons, and montane forests of the southwest.

Hispaniola is home to one of the most distinctive avifaunas in the Caribbean, and this tour is designed to give birders an outstanding introduction to its most wanted species. Across a compact and exciting route, we search for a wide variety of endemics and regional specialties while experiencing a beautiful cross-section of the island’s landscapes.

Among the highlights are some of Hispaniola’s most sought-after birds, including Hispaniolan Trogon, Bay-breasted Cuckoo, Hispaniolan Crossbill, White-fronted Quail-Dove, Antillean Siskin, Ridgway’s Hawk, and Hispaniolan Spindalis. Along the way, we also enjoy a rich supporting cast of parrots, todies, tanagers, warblers, and wetland birds across a wide variety of habitats.

This itinerary combines key endemic birding sites, scenic Caribbean coastlines, productive wetlands, and the legendary mountain forests of the Sierra de Bahoruco, all at a practical pace designed to maximize birding while keeping the trip comfortable and enjoyable.