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Birds and Birdwatching are our main speciality. With over 2000 bird species, southern South America is one of the best birdwatching destinations for both the novel and experienced birdwatcher. The lush forests, high Andean landscapes, wetlands and savannas are home to some of the most intriguing bird life. Hummingbirds, Rheas, Seriemas, Parrots, Penguins and Toucans are fine examples of this avian extravaganza. To enhance the enjoyment and learning from such diversity, all our bird tours have a limited number of participants and our birding guides are skilled in finding and experienced in showing birds to every member in the group. They also carry in the field the essential equipment including a scope, a tape-recorder and a complete set of bird voices. An updated checklist is always provided, based on our ever updated databases. See why we are specialists. |
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Eastern Argentina gives birders the chance to visit a variety of environments, from the open rasslands of the Pampas, to the lush Atlantic Forest in the north. This trip will have birding time devoted to marshes, savannas, subtropical grasslands, palm groves and monkey puzzle (Araucaria) forests... |
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Northwestern Argentina holds some of the most spectacular landscape settings, ranging from humid forests to extremely arid lands, and from lowlands to mountains more than 4,000 m (13,000 ft) high. A host of localized and endemic birds are present... |
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This tour provides the most comprehensive coverage of areas that are seldom visited by birding trips, and the best chances to find their specialties.
The flatlands of the Pampas are the quintessence of Argentina... |
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The vast plains of Patagonia have caught the imagination of naturalists since the earliest times of exploration. Nowadays, the world birders are equally fascinated by these scenic landscapes and their special birds. Santa Cruz province.... |
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Northwestern Argentina hold some of the most spectacular landscape settings, ranging from humid forests to extremely arid lands, and from lowlands to mountains more than 4,000 m (13,000 ft) high. A host of localized and endemic birds are present making this a prime birding trip... |
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Patagonia has legendary and spectacular landscapes and wildlife. It captivated early travelers and naturalists; Charles Darwin being one of the early pioneers. Many areas are still as virgin now as then... |
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Along the shores of Patagonia, the Valdes Peninsula is marked by its vibrant coastline, a stunning array of tall cliffs, rocky reefs and extensive beaches. Proclaimed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it is... |
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The Argentine province of Misiones holds the world’s largest block of “Interior Atlantic Forest”; the habitat with the highest biodiversity in the country, together with the famous Iguazú Falls... |
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One of the world's best known images of Argentina comes from the "Pampas" flats. Although it is the country's most developed region, still maintains vast expanses of wilderness and birds are tame and abundant. Our tour will take us birding from Buenos Aires to the Atlantic Ocean shore, at the small beach town of San Clemente... |
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One of the world's best known images of Argentina comes from the "Pampas" flats. Although it is the country's most developed region, still maintains vast expanses of wilderness and birds are tame and abundant. Our tour will take us birding near the capital city of Buenos Aires, and then down to the small beach town of San Clemente... |
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The aim of this tour is to cover the best birding sites known for the southern half of Argentina, from Buenos Aires to Tierra del Fuego. Leaving no corners out of the journey, this itinerary will certainly give the best chances to find the endemics and specialties of the pampas and patagonia... |
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This comprehensive itinerary covers all of northern Argentina’s main biomes, from the deserts and cloud forests of the Andes, through the dry and humid Chaco regions, to the rain forests of Iguazú... |
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The subtropical forests of Misiones represent the largest tract of Interior Atlantic, or Paraná forest, the habitat with the highest biodiversity of Argentina. This itinerary will take us to three key birding areas of the province: The surroundings of ... |
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Located in one of the areas of highest biodiversity in Argentina, this forest lodge is a great representation of the Interior Atlantic (or Paraná) Forest habitat. The lush vegetation is home to over 300 species of birds, and supports botanical curiosities such as giant ferns, dense stands ... |
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This itinerary covers the very best locations of Northern Patagonia: The Valdes Peninsula, Punta Tombo and San Antonio Oeste. This part of Argentina is characterized by arid steppes and brushlands and a very flat terrain. Upon arrival... |
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Southern Patagonia is one of the most remote areas in the continent, and has truly amazing wilderness. These barren steppes, highland plateaux, majestic mountains and intricate coastline also hold very special wildlife. Upon arrival in El Calafate... |
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In the geographic centre of the country rise the Cordoba Hills, a granite massif of 2800 m on its highest point. Separated from the Andes by some 320 Km the region has acted as a true island for speciation and is home to several endemic birds, both at the higher elevations and in the adjacent lowlands and saltflats. Such is the case of the Cordoba Cinclodes and Salinas Monjita, two of the most sought-after birds in Argentina. Several subspecies occur only here, such as... |
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The island of Tierra del Fuego represents the southernmost extension of South America. This trip will take us through a variety of habitats, from the complex coastline of the Beagle Channel, to the high elevation moor lands. The southern-beech... |
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This itinerary covers the main sights of the Pampas of Argentina, a flat region originally covered by grasslands and marshes, nowadays a main cattle and agriculture centre. It starts with a visit to Costanera Sur, a reserve just 10 minutes... |
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This excursion will take us birding to the best localities to the north of Buenos Aires. We first visit Otamendi Nature Reserve, located close to the Parana River. Spreading through 2.600 ha, the reserve protects grasslands, marshes, riverside forest and woods, belonging to the Delta and Parana River Islands eco-regions... |
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The Costanera Sur Nature Reserve is located by the Rio de la Plata, in the southern corner of the city of Buenos Aires. A few blocks away from the heart of the city, this reserve offers a unique opportunity to come into contact with wildlife... |
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This tour is designed to give a well rounded and thorough experience of Paraguay’s habitats and maximize opportunities for wildlife watching. It is ideal for those wanting to experience Paraguay as a whole ... |
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Dissected by mountain ranges and valleys, lowlands and tablelands, southeast Brazil is one of the hotspots of biodiversity and a main centre for endemic species. In the mountains, covered with lush cloud forests and bamboo stands, we visit the famed Itatiaia National Park... |
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The Pantanal of Mato Grosso is the world?s largest freshwater wetland, located at the heart of South America, and home to the greatest concentration of wildlife in the continent. This trip, in combination with the contrastingly different savannas and escarpments... |
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In the central region of South America, you can find three distinct biomes, each with rich and characteristic avifaunas. From Cuiabá, in Matto Grosso, all main locations can be reached easily in just a few hours. The Pantanal, meaning ?swampland? is a flat wooded savanna mingled with wetlands and rivers... |
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Chile is a country with a unique geography. A trip along the Andes range will take us from sea level to the highest peaks, and from the lush subantarctic rainforests to the dry valleys of the north... |
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Little can be said in a few words about Antarctica. Once you crossed the Drake Passage, followed by myriads of seabirds, breathtaking landscapes, with majestic glaciers and icebergs, high mountains and limpid snowfields await you. These are home to a varied fauna: Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie Penguins are found in dense colonies... |
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The Manu Biosphere Reserve has the highest diversity of life on Earth and is one of the most important conservation units in the world. If one were to choose THE best birding trip in the world, this must surely be a candidate for the winner. The beauty of this trip is the variety of habitats ... |
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