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The spectacular Wire-tailed Manakin, by guide Bret Whitney
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SOUTH AMERICA
ARGENTINA
NORTHWESTERN ARGENTINA: THE CHACO, CORDOBA & NORTHERN ANDES
Comprehensive birding tour of the many habitats of the diverse northwest; many specialty birds. >>
SOUTHERN ARGENTINA: THE PAMPAS, PATAGONIA & TIERRA DEL FUEGO
Superb springtime birding tour through southern South America amid stark and spectacular landscapes. >>
BOLIVIA
BOLIVIA'S AVIAN RICHES
Tour for the special bird life of the Bolivian Andes; wonderful mountain scenery. >>
BRAZIL
BRAZIL NUTSHELL: INTERVALES, IGUAZU FALLS & THE PANTANAL
This medium-length tour hits three of Brazil's premier birding venues, staying several nights at each to ensure an unhurried pace as we rack up some 400 species of birds. >>
BRAZIL'S RIO ROOSEVELT: BIRDING THE RIVER OF DOUBT
A birding tour adventure on the remote Rio Roosevelt in the spirit of Teddy himself, as we search for bushbirds, ant swarms, and, of course, the unknown. >>
CARAJAS: LOWER AMAZONIAN BRAZIL
Huge, remote forest reserve with excellent Amazonian forest access, lots of specialty birds, some unbelievably big dump trucks, and a fine hotel. >>
JAGUAR SPOTTING: PANTANAL & GARDEN OF THE AMAZON
This short but action-packed Brazil tour features the Pantanal at its best, a nice taste of southern Amazonian birds, and excellent chances of seeing a Jaguar. >>
NOWHERE BUT NORTHEAST BRAZIL!
From beautiful beaches to barren badlands, Part I of our tour is a quest for specialties of the endangered caatinga, chapada, and Atlantic Forest habitats. Part II takes us from the forests of southern Bahia through the valleys of northern Minas Gerais west to the Araguaia. >>
RAINFOREST & SAVANNA: ALTA FLORESTA & THE NORTHERN PANTANAL, BRAZIL
Pristine rainforest on the beautiful Rio Cristalino combined with the wilds of the Pantanal in search of Hyacinth Macaw, Harpy Eagle, Jabiru, Jaguar, and a large piece of the meaning of life. >>
RIO NEGRO PARADISE: MANAUS, BRAZIL
Bird the rainforests and rivers of the mighty Amazon and Rio Negro in an unforgettable mix of forest hikes and live-aboard luxury. >>
SAFARI BRAZIL: THE PANTANAL & MORE
The spectacular wetlands of the Pantanal, with Hyacinth Macaws and Jabirus, combine with the many specialties of Brazil's Planalto Central to make for the perfect first birding trip to Brazil. >>
SERRA DOS TUCANOS, BRAZIL
A short but rich immersion in the avifauna of the Atlantic Forest, based at one lovely site near Rio. >>
SPECTACULAR SOUTHEAST BRAZIL
Prepare to be blown away, two times over, in the center of avian endemism in eastern Brazil; particularly well endowed with hummingbirds, cotingas, antbirds, and beautiful scenery. Part I: North of the Tropic; Part II: South of the Capricorn. The Iguazu Falls Extension features an amazing landscape with additional great birding. >>
CHILE
BIRDING PLUS: BIRDS & WINES OF CHILE AND ARGENTINA
Tour combining an exploration of the great birds and vineyards of these two wonderful countries! >>
CHILE
Comprehensive survey tour of this visually spectacular and tourist-friendly country. >>
COLOMBIA
COLOMBIA: BOGOTA, THE MAGDALENA VALLEY & SANTA MARTA
Energetic, endemic-oriented (30+) tour connecting reserves up the Magdalena Valley from Bogota to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. >>
COLOMBIA: THE CAUCA VALLEY, WESTERN & CENTRAL ANDES
Endemic-oriented tour connecting reserves up the Cauca Valley from Medellin to Cali. >>
COLOMBIA: SANTA MARTA ESCAPE
An easier subset of "Bogota, the Magdalena Valley & Santa Marta," reached by a direct flight from Miami, and with a couple more days for a more leisurely approach. >>
ECUADOR
AMAZONIAN ECUADOR: SACHA LODGE
One-site tour to one of the most comfortable lodges in western Amazonia with some of the birdiest canopy platforms anywhere. >>
ECUADOR'S SHIRIPUNO LODGE: HEARTLAND OF THE WAORANI
A new tour to Shiripuno Lodge, gateway to the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve in Ecuador's Amazon region. >>
ECUADOR'S WILDSUMACO LODGE
Exploring the riches of the eastern Andean foothills of northern Ecuador for numerous specialties at Wildsumaco Lodge. >>
ECUADOR: RAINFOREST & ANDES
Highlights of the best of Ecuador's rainforest birding at Sacha Lodge combined with two exciting destinations in the Andes, the Mindo/Tandayapa area and San Isidro. >>
GALAPAGOS: AN INTIMATE LOOK AT DARWIN'S ISLANDS
A must for any naturalist and birder; small-group, broad coverage of the islands with plenty of time for the birds, exploring, and photography. >>
HOLIDAY AT SAN ISIDRO, ECUADOR
A bird-rich holiday escape based primarily at the very comfortable San Isidro Lodge. >>
JEWELS OF ECUADOR: HUMMERS, TANAGERS & ANTPITTAS
Survey tour of Andean Ecuador; diverse avifauna dominated by colorful hummers and tanagers and more subtle and haunting antpittas. >>
MONTANE ECUADOR: CLOUDFORESTS OF THE ANDES
Superb Andean subtropical birding on both East and West slopes. >>
NORTHERN ECUADOR: ANDES, CLOUDFOREST & OTAVALO MARKET
New tour for stunning landscapes from the central Highlands of the Quichuas down through the cloudforests of the Intag and Mindo Valleys, full of unique dry-valley specialties and Choco endemics. >>
SOUTHWESTERN ECUADOR SPECIALTIES: JOCOTOCO FOUNDATION RESERVES
Focuses on the many specialties of the southwest, in particular the very local endemics of the humid foothills and mountains, and on Tumbesian specialties. >>
GUYANA
GUYANA
Rich birding for specialties of the Guiana Shield of northeastern South America. >>
PERU
CENTRAL PERUVIAN ENDEMICS: THE HIGH ANDES
Birding tour for the high-Andean endemics of central Peru in extraordinarily scenic settings, including Huascaran National Park, Lake Junin, and the Carpish Mountains. >>
IQUITOS, PERU: CANOPY WALKWAYS & ANCIENT FORESTS
Two-week immersion in the most species-rich region of Amazonia, including the white-sand forests near Iquitos. River travel on the Amazon and Napo rivers, canopy access via the famed walkway at ACTS (Amazon Conservatory of Tropical Studies). >>
MACHU PICCHU & ABRA MALAGA, PERU
Southern Peru's east-slope, temperate birding at its best, featuring several endemics and scenic Andean puna; also Machu Picchu and great subtropical birding on and near lovely hotel grounds. >>
MOUNTAINS OF MANU, PERU
Our in-depth transect of the higher-elevation half of the Manu Biosphere Reserve. >>
NORTHERN PERU: ENDEMICS GALORE
Dry-season tour to one of the least-known and most endemic-rich areas of South America. Targets geographic specialties as it surveys the rich and diverse habitats of northern Peru, including some remote and beautiful wild areas. >>
PERU'S MAGNETIC NORTH: SPATULETAILS, OWLET LODGE & MORE
A 12-day taste of northern Peru's east-slope Andes! Five nights at Long-whiskered Owlet Lodge; much time in the field, yet no camping. >>
PERUVIAN RAINFORESTS OF THE TAMBOPATA: MACAW LICK EXTRAORDINAIRE
Three-site tour to the most species-rich rainforest on Earth. Largest known macaw lick, canopy walkway and towers, eagles, and monkeys. >>
TRINIDAD
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Wonderful introductory birding tour to South America's riches, including bellbirds, toucans, manakins, and motmots. >>


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Jesse Fagan

Mitch Lysinger

Willy Perez

Marcelo Padua

Megan Crewe

Rose Ann Rowlett

Pepe Rojas

Dan Lane

John Rowlett

Richard Webster

Bret Whitney

Jay VanderGaast

Chris Benesh

Peter Burke

Eric Hynes

Dave Stejskal

Lena Senko

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