Our extension to the incredible Iguazú Falls, the most voluminous and arguably most scenic falls in the world, offers fantastic Atlantic Rainforest birding and targets the beautiful Surucua Trogon, Blond-crested Woodpecker, Rufous-capped Motmot, Rufous Gnateater – and many more! Our itinerary also allows time to venture to higher-elevations birding sites in search of other regional specialties such as Black-fronted Piping Guan, Dusky-tailed and Bertoni’s Antbirds and Tufted Antshrike. We will also visit the Jardin de las Picaflores where a good set of spectacular hummingbirds come to the feeders. This is a highly enjoyable addition to our Brazil – Birds & Wildlife of the Pantanal & Cerrado birding tour!
*2024 Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Top Birds
Black-fronted Piping Guan; Surucua Trogon; Maroon-bellied Parakeet; Spot-billed Toucanet; Toco Toucan; Chestnut-eared Aracari; Slaty-breasted Wood Rail; Great Dusky Swift; Black Jacobin; Planalto Hermit; Swallow-tailed Hummingbird; Blond-crested, Yellow-fronted & Robust Woodpeckers; Ochre-collared Piculet; Rufous-capped Motmot; Buff-bellied Puffbird; Rufous Gnateater; Araucaria Tit-Spinetail; Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper; Bertoni’s & Dusky-tailed Antbirds; Spot-backed & Tufted Antshrikes; Streak-capped Antwren; Speckle-breasted Antpitta; Southern Bristle Tyrant; Eared Pygmy Tyrant; Southern Antpipit; Plush-crested Jay; Blue Manakin; Red-ruffed Fruitcrow; Blue-naped Chlorophonia; Chestnut-bellied Euphonia; Green-headed, Magpie & Chestnut-headed Tanagers.
Top Mammals
South American Coati; Black-horned Capuchin; Brazilian Dwarf Brocket.
Habitats Covered
primary and secondary interior Atlantic Forest, bamboo-dominated forest, Araucaria forest patch.
Expected Climate
pleasant to warm and humid
Max Group Size
6 with 1 Rockjumper leader
Tour Pace & Walking
undemanding walks
Accommodation
comfortable lodge
Ease of Birding
moderate with some challenging species
Other Attractions
Argentine Black-and-white Tegu; Broad-snouted Caiman.
Photographic Opportunities
excellent
Peter is an excellent guide! He’s very friendly and did an excellent job is solving an problem that came along. PLU, He knows the birds well and would help us key in on the differences. I will go with him again! Pablo was our local guide and did a phenomenal job as well.
This was an excellent tour and Peter did a very good job. He made the transition from birder/lister to tour guide very well. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and personable. I also liked that he allowed the tour participants to provide input and vote on any potential itinerary modifications and provided us with the information needed to make decisions. All good.
Peter Kaestner was an excellent guide, combining outstanding bird-finding and identification abilities, capable and efficient logistical planning, and strong social and interpersonal skills. One especially commendable feature of Peter's bird guiding is his limiting of playback to the minimum needed for the bird to come out and be seen by the whole group (rather than for optimal photos or prolonged views), thereby minimizing disturbance to what are often localized or threatened bird species. We hope that other Rockjumper guides will adopt Peter's approach.
Bobby Wilcox was a very capable and congenial leader. Our group consisted of birders of all levels of expertise. Bobby did his very best to make certain everyone got the opportunities they needed to have a very positive experience.
Bobby Wilcox is an excellent guide in every way.