Our Amazon Rainforest Birding Extension takes us to the soon to be famous Thaimacu Lodge. Here we will explore the trails and waterways while also scanning from a productive canopy tower in search of Bald Parrot, Razor-billed Curassow, Zigzag Heron, Cryptic Forest Falcon, Curl-crested Aracari, Rufous-faced and Bare-eyed Antbirds, and Fiery-capped, Flame-crested and Band-tailed Manakins to name just a few of the special species we hope to see!
This is a highly recommended addition to our Brazil – Birds & Wildlife of the Pantanal & Cerrado tour for anyone wishing to maximize their time in this vast and beautiful country!
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 Antbird; Xingu Scale-backed Antbird; Curve-billed Scythebill; Tooth-billed Wren; Snow-capped, 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; Harpy & Crested Eagles (both rare, but occasionally seen from the towers).
Southern Tamandua; Giant & Neotropical Otters; South American Tapir; South American Coati; White-whiskered Spider Monkey; Spotted Paca; Jaguar (rare), Puma (rare).
rainforest trails and canopy, primary tropical forest, mixed savanna with granite outcrops, wetland, and seasonally flooded forest
warm to hot and humid
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
moderate pace, undemanding walks
comfortable lodge
moderate with numerous challenging species
200+
good
This was a really wonderful trip, so rich in birds, mammals, scenery and food. I really valued the outstanding knowledge all three guides shared with us, their constant awareness of our needs, and their senses of humor. We covered a lot of ground but there was always plenty of time for birding and we were always well fed. I really loved this trip and would recommend it to everyone who wasn't to see plenty of birds.
I had the very best time on tour with Stephan. He is an excellent leader and a lovely, kind human being. In terms of his technical ability as a birding leader, his eyesight and hearing skills are excellent, which coupled with his first class fieldcraft and ID skills, meant that we saw/heard over 500 species during our tour. He also gelled well with the local guide Caio , so that in terms of finding, IDing and showing the birds to the group, we were treated to splendid views of our target species plus many many 'bonus birds' too. Stephan was also very patient with group members, some of whom for a variety of personal reasons, were less able to see the birds than the majority of the group-so that wherever possible-every group member who wanted to, had the opportunity to see every bird.
"The whole tour was perfectly organised: the transportation to the lodge, the accommodation itself, and of course the different trips incl the local guide. Our tour guide Carlos was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Everything went perfect. As this was my first experience with Rockjumper, I was pleasantly surprised about how effortless the whole trip was. I will for sure travel with you again!"
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.
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.
11 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024 (6 days)
BRL15,595 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Bradley Davis
Tour price (Per person): BRL15,595 * USD2,856 * GBP2,230 * EUR2,635 * AUD4,231
Single Supplement: BRL2,000 * USD366 * GBP286 * EUR338 * AUD543
Flight costs: BRL1,700 * USD311 * GBP243 * EUR287 * AUD461
31 Aug 2024 - 05 Sep 2024 (6 days)
BRL15,595 - 3 Spaces Available on this guaranteed departure
Tour Leader: Bruno Renno
Tour price (Per person): BRL15,595 * USD2,856 * GBP2,230 * EUR2,635 * AUD4,231
Single Supplement: BRL2,000 * USD366 * GBP286 * EUR338 * AUD543
Flight costs: BRL1,700 * USD311 * GBP243 * EUR287 * AUD461
10 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 (6 days)
BRL16,595 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour price (Per person): BRL16,595 * USD3,039 * GBP2,373 * EUR2,804 * AUD4,502
Single Supplement: BRL2,000 * USD366 * GBP286 * EUR338 * AUD543
Flight costs: BRL1,120 * USD205 * GBP160 * EUR189 * AUD304
30 Aug 2025 - 04 Sep 2025 (6 days)
BRL16,595 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour price (Per person): BRL16,595 * USD3,039 * GBP2,373 * EUR2,804 * AUD4,502
Single Supplement: BRL2,000 * USD366 * GBP286 * EUR338 * AUD543
Flight costs: BRL1,120 * USD205 * GBP160 * EUR189 * AUD304
13 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 (6 days)
BRL18,595 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Tour price (Per person): BRL18,595 * USD3,406 * GBP2,659 * EUR3,142 * AUD5,045
Single Supplement: BRL2,000 * USD366 * GBP286 * EUR338 * AUD543
Flight costs: BRL1,120 * USD205 * GBP160 * EUR189 * AUD304
09 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 (6 days)
BRL17,300 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): BRL17,300 * USD3,168 * GBP2,474 * EUR2,923 * AUD4,694
29 Aug 2026 - 03 Sep 2026 (6 days)
BRL17,300 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): BRL17,300 * USD3,168 * GBP2,474 * EUR2,923 * AUD4,694
12 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026 (6 days)
BRL19,300 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): BRL19,300 * USD3,535 * GBP2,760 * EUR3,261 * AUD5,236
Brazil - Atlantic Coastal Forest I 2024 - January 2024
Brazil - Atlantic Coastal Forest II 2023 - October 2023
Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Extension (Small Group) 2023 - September 2023
Brazil - Northeast - Mega Birding Tour 2023 - September 2023
Brazil - Pantanal: Birds & Wildlife (Small Group) 2023 - September 2023
Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Extension II 2023 - September 2023
Brazil - Madeira & Tapajós - Endemics of the Rio Aripuanã (TM) 2023 - August 2023
Brazil - Pantanal: Birds & Wildlife II 2023 - August 2023
Brazil - Atlantic Coastal Forest I 2023 - January 2023
Brazil - Southeast - Mega Extension 2022 - October 2022
Brazil - Atlantic Coastal Forest II 2022 - October 2022
Brazil - Southeast - Mega Birding Tour 2022 - October 2022
Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Extension (Small Group) I 2022 - September 2022
Brazil - Pantanal: Birds & Wildlife (Small Group) I 2022 - September 2022
Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Extension II 2022 - September 2022
Brazil - Pantanal: Birds & Wildlife II 2022 - August 2022
Brazil - Pantanal: Birds & Wildlife I 2022 - August 2022
Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Extension (Small Group) II 2022 - July 2022
Brazil - Pantanal: Birds & Wildlife (Small Group) II 2022 - July 2022
Brazil - Northeast - Mega Birding Tour 2019 - September 2019
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