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Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Extension

© Brown-banded Puffbird by Rob Williams
Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Extension

BRL23,000 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Price (Per person): BRL23,000 (USD4,679 * GBP3,578 * EUR4,123 * AUD6,686)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated for a group of 4 guests (2027)

Brazil is one of the world’s great wildlife destinations, home to an astonishing diversity of habitats ranging from the vast Amazon Rainforest to the Pantanal wetlands and Atlantic Forest. For birders and naturalists alike, few countries can rival the sheer abundance and variety of species found here. Humanity took one look at this biological masterpiece and still decided parking lots were the peak of civilization. Extraordinary judgment.

Our Amazon Rainforest Birding Extension takes us deep into the southern Amazon to the exceptional Pousada Thaimaçu, a remote lodge overlooking the rapids of the Rio São Benedito. Surrounded by pristine rainforest, rivers, wetlands, and patches of savanna, this region supports more than 550 bird species and has quickly become one of Brazil’s premier Amazonian birding destinations.

Exploring a network of forest trails, river systems, and a spectacular 40-metre canopy tower, we will search for an exciting range of Amazonian specialties including Bald Parrot, Razor-billed Curassow, Zigzag Heron, Cryptic Forest Falcon, Curl-crested Aracari, Pompadour Cotinga, Pavonine Quetzal, and Amazonian Umbrellabird. Army ant swarms may reveal sought-after skulkers such as Bare-eyed and Xingu Scale-backed Antbirds, while colourful mixed flocks enliven the canopy and forest edge throughout the day.

The region is equally rewarding for mammals, with opportunities for Giant River Otter, South American Tapir, Capybara, Tayra, and several species of monkeys including the localized, Red-nosed Bearded Saki. Comfortable accommodation, excellent food, exciting night excursions, and outstanding birding opportunities combine to make this a truly unforgettable Amazonian experience.

 

Top Birds

Bald Parrot; Cryptic Forest Falcon; Zigzag & Agami Herons; Dark-winged Trumpeter; Razor-billed Curassow; Kawall’s Amazon; Crimson-bellied & Santarem Parakeets; Collared, Rufous-necked & Brown-banded Puffbirds; Paradise Jacamar; Amazonian Pygmy Owl; Gould’s Toucanet; Black-girdled Barbet; Pavonine Quetzal; Glossy Antshrike; Bare-eyed & Xingu Scale-backed Antbirds; Curve-billed Scythebill; Tooth-billed Wren; Flame-crested & Fiery-capped Manakins; Alta Floresta Antpitta; Scaled Ground Cuckoo (rare); Pompadour & Spangled Cotingas; Curl-crested & Red-necked Aracaris; Channel-billed & White-throated Toucans; Long-billed Woodcreeper; Amazonian Umbrellabird; White-browed Hawk; and, with luck, Harpy & Crested Eagles (both rare, but occasionally seen from the towers).

Top Mammals

Southern Tamandua; Giant & Neotropical Otters; South American Tapir; Coati; White-whiskered Spider Monkey; Spotted Paca; and, with luck, the elusive Jaguar and Puma.

Habitats Covered

rainforest trails and canopy, primary tropical forest, mixed savanna with granite outcrops, wetland, and seasonally flooded forest

Expected Climate

Typically hot, humid, and tropical, with cooler temperatures possible during early mornings and rain showers possible at any time.

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate. Suitable for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels with a reasonable level of mobility and general fitness.

Accommodation

Comfortable. Well-appointed lodge with comfortable rooms and private facilities, excellent meals, and a spectacular setting overlooking the Rio São Benedito.

Ease of Birding

Moderate. Many species offer excellent viewing opportunities in open habitats and from boats, though some Amazonian forest species can be more challenging due to dense vegetation and low-light conditi

Number of Species Expected

200+

Photographic Opportunities

Good to excellent. Superb opportunities from boats, around the lodge, and from the canopy tower, particularly for macaws, parrots, toucans, cotingas, and primates. Interior forest photography can be m

What our clients say about us

Lev Frid
LW - Pantanal 2022

The tour was fantastic and both of our guides were excellent. We enjoyed traveling with Lev. He is so enthusiastic! He is an excellent birding guide and also very knowledgeable about the natural history of the animals we saw. That made the experience even more enjoyable. He worked very hard to enable us to see some of the trickier birds, like the Zigzag Heron that was hiding in the trees. It turns out, he even speaks 'zigzag', as he carried on a 10 min conversation (back and forth calls) with the heron, trying to coax him into a better view. It was wonderful having a local guide, Leo, on this trip as well. He added a lot to the birding experience, was essential for dealing with logistics, and had a wealth of knowledge about the history of Brazil and the places we visited, that made it an even more interesting trip. Well Done Rockjumper!!

Robert Williams
JH, Brazil 2018

Rob Williams was helpful above and beyond the call by going out of his way to make it an enjoyable tour.

xTuomas Seimola
RB - Manaus Ext 2022

WOW – this was an entirely different trip than the main trip. The Pousada facility was a little more rustic than some of the other accommodations but nothing we couldn’t handle. It was certainly better than a hammock at the guard headquarters which Bradley indicated was the only thing available prior to Pousada. This portion required what seemed like a lot more walking and climbing over tree falls than anywhere else on the trip. It seemed that more of the birds were skulkers but then we were focusing on “ant-somethings” which are notoriously secretive. Again, it was disappointing there was not a single ant swarm and the mixed flocks were generally small and moved away from the trails fairly quickly. It was also frustrating that the best of the three trails (Capelinha) in the park was not available to us due to an on-going mammal-use survey. But, none of these things were within the control of Tuomas, Bradley, or our local guide. They were pros at adapting and modifying to take advantage of the trails that were available to us. By my count the main trip list was about 446 and we gained 81 sp on the extension, however, 40% of those were lifers, so worth the effort and expense, in my opinion. Our local guide, Gilberto, was indispensable. His recent knowledge was invaluable to know where to go for the target species.

Forrest Rowland
CS & CS - Brazil Tailor-made 2022

We had an unbelievably great tour. ALL the guides were extraordinary and fun to be around. They went out of their way to provide us non-birders with very interesting, novel activities. We all enjoyed seeing all the wildlife - it was beyond expectations. The 50th anniversary surprise was an unexpected, delightful treat. We don't know how the tour could have been any better.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
PE, Brazil 2023

This was my second trip with Dusan and like the first trip, he made sure everyone was looked after to the best of his abilities and was always attentive to peoples differing needs. He worked extremely well with our local guide, who himself was attentive to everyone, and they both tried hard to get everyone onto the birds. No complaints to them whatsoever. I would be very happy to bird with Dusan again and probably will.

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