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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 (USD4,672 * GBP3,577 * EUR4,124 * AUD6,688)

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
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.

xTuomas Seimola
RB - Manaus 2022

Overall we were very pleased with the trip. We have been to the tropics in various places in SA but hadn’t really experienced the heat of the Amazon. At first I was concerned about the siesta in early afternoon and the loss of bird time but by the third day I looked forward to it!! The lack of ant swarms, foliage-gleaners and mixed foraging flocks was disappointing. Some of the key target species had not been seen by local guides for several months to over a year. We hope it is not an on-going trend due to climate change but it may be. We felt fortunate to have had the opportunity and hope that others can continue to have this experience. We were pleased with the “tag-team effort” by Tuomas and Bradley. They worked well together with making sure the logistics flowed, everyone had their needs met as much as possible, and kept the pace moving. We were fortunate to have 8 people that had all travelled in groups before and were tolerant of various personalities and their strengths and weaknesses. Both Tuomas and Bradley were patient and talented in getting everyone (usually) in the group to see the target species. I will be giving a presentation to the local Audubon Chapter in November and will be recommending Rockjumper and their various trips to the group.

xTuomas Seimola
DB & PB, Brazil 2022

Very productive and relaxing 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.

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