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Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Extension

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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 (USD4,675 * GBP3,581 * EUR4,128 * AUD6,694)

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

Stephan Lorenz
PM, Brazil 2019

I had the very best time on tour with Stephan. He is an excellent leader and a lovely, kind human being. In terms of his technical ability as a birding leader, his eyesight and hearing skills are excellent, which coupled with his first class fieldcraft and ID skills, meant that we saw/heard over 500 species during our tour. He also gelled well with the local guide Caio , so that in terms of finding, IDing and showing the birds to the group, we were treated to splendid views of our target species plus many many 'bonus birds' too. Stephan was also very patient with group members, some of whom for a variety of personal reasons, were less able to see the birds than the majority of the group-so that wherever possible-every group member who wanted to, had the opportunity to see every bird.

Lev Frid
PJ - Pantanal 2022

Lev was a well kept secret from Rock Jumper ....incredible birder , bird guide, and overall naturalist . Would book another trip with Lev

xTuomas Seimola
IS - Manaus 2022

Guides - in addition to Tuomas we a great local guide - whose bird-finding skills were fully up to Rockjumper standards, so had all the resources needed to get us onto the birds. Highlight of the trip was undoubtedly birding in comfort and style on the river cruise section. Being paddled in a canoe through flooded varzea forest must be the height of birding luxury. Land-based sections of the tour were also rewarding despite the inevitable heat and chiggers (fortunately minimal rain). Overall a very satisfying tour, with more lifers for me than on a longer trip to Colombia in 2019 that also included Amazonian habitat on the Vaupes River. A great bunch of people too.

Robert Wilcox
JG & AS - Pantanal 2022

We really appreciated our trip. Our Rockjumper guide, Bobby Wilcox, and the local guides were awesome; always on the lookout for new birds and other animals, even on the long drives. The organization was flawless, the lodges were great and perfectly located. Our triplist and lifers goals were exceeded! The group was great and always well controlled by Bobby. Very well done! Our long sighting of a female jaguar was certainly the peak of this trip !!!

Forrest Rowland
BM, Brazil 2018

A Fantastic experience!! Considerably better than I had expected. Guides were fantastic!! And the inclusion of local Brazilian guide - Leo - was a real plus. He worked great together with Forrest Rowland, and his knowledge of the country and the vegetation was a real plus. The mammals and other critters were a real plus to the tour. The facilities, driver, and van were also great! Overall, this tour ranks among the top of the 7-8 birding tours I have ever taken, and Rockjumper is certainly a company I would highly recommend to others!!!

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