Misiones

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Embark on an Unforgettable Birding Adventure in the Enchanting Landscapes of Misiones, Argentina! Our expertly guided tours offer two options: a short 3-night, 5-day program or a longer 5-night, 6-day program.
During your journey, you'll visit stunning reserves such as the Biosfera Yaboti Reserve and the Moconá Provincial Park, where you'll take a memorable boat trip. Along the way, you'll be treated to the sights and sounds of some of the most incredible bird species in the world, including the Black-billed Scythebill and Araucaria Tit-Spinetail.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet and experience the magic of birdwatching in Misiones!



SHORT PROGRAM

ITINERARY:


1st day: Misiones

Reception and welcome - Introduction to the Margay Nature Reserve - Dinner (regional cuisine).


2nd day: Misiones

Night experience - Birdwatching (quick breakfast at the room) - Breakfast at the lodge - Biósfera Yabotí Reserve  - walk along the creek “El Paraíso”  and trail “Tres Saltos” - Lunch - Spare time - Visit Margay Nature Reserve during afternoon - Trail “de los Grandes Árboles”- Dinner.


3rd day: Misiones

Night experience - Birdwatching (quick breakfast at the room) - Breakfast at the lodge - Margay Natural Reserve - trail of the slopes - lunch - Spare time - Visit the Biósfera Yabotí Reserve during the afternoon - walk along the creek “El Paraíso” and capybara trail - Dinner.


4th day: Misiones

Night experience - Birdwatching (quick breakfast at the room) - Breakfast at the lodge - Check Out.



Specialties: Small-billed Tinamou - Black-fronted Piping-Guan - Spot-winged Wood-Quail - Short-tailed Nighthawk - Swallow-tailed Hummingbird - Blackish Rail - Green Ibis - Gray-headed Kite - Black-capped Screech-Owl - Tawny-browed Owl - Rusty-barred Owl - Buff-fronted Owl - Rufous-capped Motmot - Buff-bellied Puffbird - Saffron Toucanet - Spot-billed Toucanet - Ochre-collared Piculet - Yellow-fronted Woodpecker - Helmeted Woodpecker - Blond-crested Woodpecker - Vinaceous-breasted Parrot - Spot-backed Antshrike - Large-tailed Antshrike - Bertoni's Antbird - Rufous Gnateater - Spotted Bamboowren - Rufous-breasted Leaftosser.




LONG PROGRAM

ITINERARY:


1st day: Misiones

Reception and welcome - Introduction to the Margay Nature Reserve - Dinner (regional cuisine).


2nd day: Misiones

Night experience - Birdwatching (quick breakfast at the room) - Breakfast at the lodge - Birdwatching Experience in “Panambí” trail - Lunch - Spare time - During the afternoon: tree fern trail and immersion in the Paraná rainforest. “Ecological restoration circuit”: nursery and native tree nursery - Dinner.


3rd day: Misiones

Night experience - Birdwatching (quick breakfast at the room) - Breakfast at the lodge - Biósfera Yabotí Reserve - walk along the “Paraíso” creek and “Tres Saltos” trail - Lunch - Spare time - visit the Margay Natural Reserve during the afternoon: trail “Grandes Árboles” - Dinner.


4th day: Misiones

Night experience - Birdwatching (quick breakfast at the room) - Breakfast at the lodge - Margay Natural Reserve -  trail of the slopes - Lunch - Spare time - visit the Biósfera Yabotí Reserve during the afternoon - walk along the creek “El Paraíso” and capybara trail - Dinner.


5th day: Misiones

Night experience - Birdwatching (quick breakfast at the room) - Breakfast at the lodge - Margay Natural Reserve - Birdwatching - Spare time - Dinner.
Optional:  Full day excursion in Moconá Provincial Park (Lunch on the road).


6th day: Misiones

Night experience - Birdwatching (quick breakfast at the room)- Breakfast at the lodge - Check  Out.



Specialties: White-throated Woodcreeper - Black-billed Scythebill - Scalloped Woodcreeper - White-browed Foliage-gleaner - Canebrake Groundcreeper - Araucaria Tit-Spinetail - Rufous-capped Spinetail - Swallow-tailed Manakin - Band-tailed Manakin - Red-ruffed Fruitcrow - Chestnut-bellied Euphonia - Red-crowned Ant-Tanager - Magpie Tanager - Chestnut-headed Tanager - Green-headed Tanager - Buff-bellied Puffbird - Saffron Toucanet - Spot-billed Toucanet - Ochre-collared Piculet - Yellow-fronted Woodpecker - Helmeted Woodpecker - Blond-crested Woodpecker - Vinaceous-breasted Parrot - Spot-backed Antshrike - Large-tailed Antshrike - Bertoni's Antbird - Rufous Gnateater - Spotted Bamboowren - Rufous-breasted Leaftosser.



*This is a customizable tour. Contact us for more information
*Seasons: November - March

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ENDEMIC SPECIES

Red-tailed Parrot - White-bearded Antshrike

TARGET SPECIES

Small-billed Tinamou - Black-fronted Piping-Guan - Spot-winged Wood-Quail - Short-tailed Nighthawk - Swallow-tailed Hummingbird - Vinaceous-breasted Parrot - Spot-backed Antshrike - Large-tailed Antshrike - Bertoni's Antbird - Rufous Gnateater

LODGING

TRANSPORTATION

FLIGHTS IN/OUT

WHAT TO WEAR

Birds are very sensitive to colors like: white, red, yellow, pink and bright colors. For that reason, we suggest to bring khaki colors like green and brown.

Don't forget your sunglasses, a hat that fully covers your head from the sun and clothing that protects your skin from insects 

If you are a birdwatcher you should bring your binoculars. Your tour guide will have a scope for long distances.

If you are a bird photographer, bring your camera.

INCLUDED

All days of lodging in shared cottages in front of the “Paraíso” creek - All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Snacks and fruits on the field - Guided experiences in Margay Reserve and Biósfera Yabotí Reserve - Host / Nature guide - WIFI - Transfers to and from the airport - Transfers to and from de birding areas - Guided tours in English.

NOT INCLUDED

International and domestic airfares - Anything not stated on Included Services - Gratuities - Early/late check-out - Room service - Visa fees/services - Other personal items or services not mentioned.

OPTIONAL

Breakfast before check in - Lunch after check out - Transfer to and from the airport - Additional tours, extra activities or excursions.