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Home5-Day Birding Expeditions From Iguazú To Misiones
Description
Start the journey by spotting birds from the shaded paths of the world-renowned Iguazú National Park. Further, venture into the Atlantic forest, coming out at San Sebastian de la Selva. Continue with a visit to the eerily beautiful Cruce Caballero Provincial Park, and conclude the journey with a visit to one of southern Misiones' two renowned waterfalls and birding localities.
Highlights
- Bird Watching at Iguazú national park
- Birding at San Sebastian de la selva
- Visit to Cruce Caballero Provincial Park
- Salto Encantado waterfall and reserve or Saltos de Mocona falls
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1 - Iguazú National Park expand_more
- 06:00 - Pickup from the hotel for "early bird" birding on Route 101 before Iguazu National Park opens.
- 08:00 - Arrive at Iguazú National Park main entrance.
- Walk the Macuco Trail (5.4km return trip), birding along the way.
- 12:30 - (approx)- return to the visitor center and have lunch.
- Make your way to Garganta del Diablo station and visit Garganta del.
A trek to Diablo Falls - walking one way, either out or back, increases birding time through an interesting wetland area. - 17:00 - Park entrance pick-up for transfer to San Sebastian de la Selva.
- 19:00 - Arrive in San Sebastian and have dinner.
Overnight stay at the San Sebastian lodge.
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Day 2 - San Sebastian de la Selva expand_more
- The morning is spent birding on the San Sebastian trails.
- 12:30 - Lunch in San Sebastian lodge area, a relaxing and bird diverse Ecolodge where we will spend two nights.
- After lunch, commence birding on San Sebastian trails.
- 18:30 - Dinner at the lodge. Overnight stay at the San Sebastian lodge.
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Day 3 - San Sebastian de la Selva expand_more
- 06:30- Quick breakfast followed by a full morning birding on San Sebastian trails through an extensive bamboo forest.
- 12:30- Lunch in the lodge.
- 15:30- Afternoon birding on Uruguay-i Provincial Park R-101 trail.
- 17:00- Leave for San Pedro. (150km)
- 19:30- Dinner in San Pedro (Parrillada El Guri). Overnight stay at Los Suizos cabins.
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Day 4 - Cruce Caballero Provincial Park and Las Araucarias Provincial Park (San Pedro) expand_more
- 06:00- Early start for Cruise Caballero Provincial Park, where huge tree ferns and ancient Araucaria trees are home to many of the most prized Atlantic forest endemics.
- 07:00- Birding on the Cruce Caballero Provincial Park main trail.
- 12:30- Snack lunch (included) in Cruce Caballero.
- 15:30- Afternoon in Araucaria Provincial Park, San Pedro.
- 19:00- Evening meal in San Pedro. Overnight stay at the Los Suizos cabins.
Note: this day requires 4x4 transport (included)
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Day 5 - Option: Salto Encantado or Mocona expand_more
- 06:00- Transfer to one of the following options:
- Salto Encantado waterfall and reserve
- Saltos de Mocona falls
- As both of these areas have good birding, our last day's destination depends on quite a lot the local conditions – mainly the
weather and if the falls at Moconá are visible. - 18:00- End services at any location of your choice in Puerto Iguazu (or other places in radius - e.g. Posadas).
- 06:00- Transfer to one of the following options:
What's Included
Hotels (x4 nights)
Transport (650 km)
All main meals (Bx5 Lx5 Dx4)
All entry fees
What's Excluded
Drinks with the midday and evening meals
What to bring
Do remember to carry mosquito repellent and sunscreen.
Wear or carry proper walking shoes or boots.
Long-sleeved shirts and trousers are recommended. We will be in a rainforest so it can get hot and humid.
We can experience sub-zero night-time temperatures in April - September, so a light coat or jacket would be a good idea.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Per Person | |
| 2 To 4 | USD 1155 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |