Bali Bird Walks

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By far our best experience in Bali so far. Totally amazing. Su is funny and imparts her knowledge and insights throughout the walk. So much more than birds - insects, lizards, rice cultivation. Traditional plant remedies. And as we headed back into town, we stopped for some turmeric juice and fresh fruits.

My husband and i did a walking bird tour with Su yesterday and absolutely loved it. Su was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging. Her passion for birds and nature is fabulous! We walked through quiet neighbourhoods, amazing rice fields and alongside lush canyons. While it was a long hot walk it wasn't difficult and we had small breaks along the way. Su offers so much more than just Bird watching, she has a wealth of knowledge on all the local insects, trees and fruit and their importance to the farmers. She made sure to assist all 4 of our small group in spotting birds and was clear and patient with instructions. We ended up seeing 25 birds on our walk which was amazing the highlights being the Cinnamon Bittern, Javan Kingfisher and for me a really good look at a handsome Brown throated Sunbird right at the end! Would 100% recommend this tour. It's amazing value and full of passion. Would definitely bird watch with Su again! Thank you Su!!!

The perfect antidote to the noisy, busy streets of Bali. Su's tour was incredible and her energy is infectious. It is great for not only bird/animal watching but people watching too. You do have to walk around in the heat for a few hours but Su timed the shady stops really well in locations where we could continue to watch the birds. She has been running this tour since 1993 and doesn't read the internet reviews. She is amazing.

I am so grateful for Su introducing me to the wildlife of Ubud! This is an amazing tour to get to know wildlife in the area.This is one person - Sumadi - who leads a tour, not an office that you walk to, so don't go to the Google Maps location, OK? To contact for meetup instructions, message or phone her via WhatsApp, or email as listed on her website listed here. My tour metup at an excellent restaurant, hopped in 2 vans, and got dropped off at the trailhead. We walked the trail and wound up back at the restaurant for the included lunch. Get ready! Sumadi's Bali Bird Walks is really a wildlife tour, a walk to see anything and everything she lays eyes on. From the moment the tour starts, she points out anything she can see, and doesn't really stop. Most of the time she's focused on birds, but she will show you insects, reptiles, and plants. Many times she will ask the group to move into a position to see and not disturb the creature she's pointing out. One key thing I enjoyed is that she does not lure creatures with food, which deeply disrupts their normal behaviours. If you want that kind of tour, well, don't. She also shares her own story of growing up in Ubud, many cultural explanations, and even how the rice paddy system works. Su is very knowledgeable and will probably surprise you with her experiences. The tour is also an excellent introduction to the area, so you can understand where and how to get around the rice paddies and communities of Penestanan. Since the tour I used the experience to do my own exploring and have seen more every day. Ubud has a lot to offer the bird and nature lover. Do yourself a favour and book a tour with Su.

This is a must-do experience for anyone who loves nature! Su is an amazing guide: friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Though birds are the main focus, she also points out butterflies, spiders, and lizards, as well as medicinal and edible plants along the path. The rice fields and gardens the tour goes through alone are worth the admission. The walk is followed by a delicious lunch that's included in the tour price. Birders, this is a great chance to add some new species to your life list! But even for non-birders, it is worth it to see the beautiful natural landscape beyond the busy tourist town of Ubud.