Paraguay - Bird Photography Tour 2027

15 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2027 (14 days)

EUR4,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,800 (USD5,379 * GBP4,171 * AUD7,858)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated

Paraguay - Bird Photography Tour 2028

06 Feb 2028 - 19 Feb 2028 (14 days)

EUR4,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado

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Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,900 (USD5,491 * GBP4,258 * AUD8,022)

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Holding some of the last remaining large tracts of pristine Atlantic Lowland Forest, cerrado savannas, grasslands and most of the vast thorny Chaco, Paraguay appeals as an excellent introduction to Neotropical birding, fantastic photographic opportunities and home to an interesting array of mammals. What’s more, this is a vast country with few inhabitants, and nowhere is this more noticeable than in the chaco, for many, the major attraction of the country. We’ll search for a handful of range-restricted species such as Strange-tailed and Cock-tailed Tyrants and Russet-winged Spadebill as well as encounter members of several core South America families with Greater Rhea, Red-legged Seriema, Black-capped Donacobius and Southern Screamer.

Top Birds

Strange-tailed & Cock-tailed Tyrants; Blue-tufted Starthroat; Purple-crowned Plovercrest; Russet-winged Spadebill; Greater Rhea; Red-legged Seriema; Black-capped Donacobius; Southern Screamer; Jabiru; Plumbeous & Buff-necked Ibises; Many-colored Chaco Finch; Chaco Chachalaca; Cream-backed Woodpecker; Scimitar-billed & Great Rufous Woodcreepers; Chaco Earthcreeper; Crested Hornero; Cinereous Tyrant; Black-capped Warbling Finch; Nanday, Maroon-bellied & Blue-crowned Parakeets; Scarlet-headed Blackbird; Bearded Tachuri; Crested Doradito; Yellow-rumped Marshbird; White-headed Marsh Tyrant; Rusty-collared, Double-collared, White-bellied, Tawny-bellied, Marsh & Dark-throated Seedeaters; Black-masked Finch; Green-headed Tanager.

Top Mammals

Lowland Tapir; Southern Three-banded Armadillo; Puma (rare); Capybara; Azara's Agouti; Dwarf Patagonian Cavy (Chacoan Mara).

Habitats Covered

Humid chaco; Atlantic Forest; wetlands; grassland

Expected Climate

Very hot, alternating between the hot and humid chaco to humid Atlantic Forest

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.

This is a moderate to difficult tour. Most days start pre-dawn & end after dark. Several long travel days. You should have a good level of fitness & be in good health. Not suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced birders; or anyone with mobility or health challenges. • Our Bird Photo Tours are a hybrid between our Classic birding tours and dedicated photographic tours. You don’t have to be a professional photographer or have the biggest lens; this is for everyone with an interest in photography and birding. Whether you’re using a bridge camera or the latest body and prime lens, our aims are the same. • These tours are not aimed at seeing the most species possible on the route, rather taking time to photograph key targets and any other interesting species we may find. Naturally, the overall species list will be lower than a comparable birding focused tour. • Whilst we may use blinds, feeders and hide setups on some of these tours, we will not be spending an entire day nor even several hours fixed in one spot. • These tours are suitable for photographers who prefer opportunistic photography over entire days in a hide. • Our leaders will assist in helping everyone secure good photographic opportunities and advise as much as they can on camera setup. However, they are not professional photographic tour leaders.

Accommodation

Comfortable in the large towns, a little more basic in remoter areas. Hot water is not always provided given the very hot environment.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to easy. Some headline species are low density.

Photographic Opportunities

Good to good+, can be very bright in open habitats. No hides or regular feeders, many species reasonably approachable, good lighting opportunities.

What our clients say about us

Robert Wilcox
MB, Dominican Republic - Endemics of Hispaniola II 2025

Bobby, our guide, was a solid & knowledgeable leader. His demeanor tends to be quiet & reserved, which worked for this group but may not work with all group dynamics. The lodging for this trip was a bit more rustic than I expected. The local guides used on this trip were excellent & offered additional intel into sightings or hot spots to explore. The group got all endemics possible & overall was a very good trip.

Glen Valentine
MW, Indonesia - Buru Extension II 2025

The Buru extension following the RWPI Cruise was fantastic. I feel sorry for those on the main tour that did not take this extension. The birds were fabulous, Glen was a superb guide, and the scenery great. Glen did a great job trying to get us on all the birds, even the most rare and elusive. Again, flexibility was a key element in the success of the trip. I can't think of anything about the trip that could be done to improve it.

Stephan Lorenz
YB, China - Southeast in Winter 2026

We chose our China SE in Winter 2026 tour because Stephan is the guide ! Like all the trips we went with him before, we had a great time with him and the team members. Stephan was professional, knowledgable, persistent, energetic and caring. We would definitely tour with him again, in the very near future, we hope !

Nigel Redman
CG, Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension 2026

Our local guide was very nice; however his English language skills could be improved. The accommodation was very nice. I have told many people about Rockjumper. I value the time and effort spent in ensuring our trips are memorable. I can’t sing the praises of the office staff enough. Thanks so much. I’m already looking for my next trip with you. Katy

Robert Williams
EW, Guyana - Birds & Wildlife (Relaxed) 2026

What a great experience! Everything was as you told us in the pre-departure literature, so we were well-prepared. Rob was an excellent tour leader. His vast experience in conservation, core knowledge of birds and bird behavior, and his enthusiasm was generously shared with the group. He modeled proper trail behavior and made sure that everyone “saw the bird”. The local guides were top-notch and took good care of the group. I also learned so much from the better birders in the group. Highly recommended!

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