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Argentina - Northwest Endemics

© Burrowing Parrot by Dusan Brinkhuizen
Argentina - Northwest Endemics 2026

10 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (14 days)

USD7,300 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change* **Argentina is experiencing significant hyperinflation making accurate price estimation impossible**

Tour price (Per person): USD7,300 * GBP5,833 * EUR7,020 * AUD11,243

Can be linked with: Argentina - Cordoba Extension 2026

Our comprehensive northwest tour is set amongst some of the finest scenery in all of South America, and targets every single endemic and near endemic the region has to offer! From such diverse areas as Quebrada de las Conchas and Tafi del Valle to the spectacular Humahuaca Valley and Yungas Cloud forests of Calilegua National Park, no better backdrop exists against which to search out the region’s avian gems! Highlights include Rufous-throated Dipper, Tucuman Mountain Finch, flashy Red-tailed Comet, immense Andean Condor, Sandy Gallito, Burrowing Parrot, Tucuman Amazon and Lark-like Brushrunner.

Top Birds

Rufous-throated Dipper; Tucuman Amazon; Golden-collared Macaw; Grey-hooded, Green-cheeked & Mitred Parakeets; Sandy & Crested Gallitos; Brown & White-throated Cacholotes; Andean Condor; Spot-winged Falconet, Black-bodied Woodpecker; Black-legged Seriema; Chaco Chachalaca; Red-faced & Yungas Guans; Chilean, James’s & Andean Flamingos; Puna Ibis; Puna Plover; Moreno`s Ground Dove; Yungas Dove; Olive-crowned Crescentchest; Puna, Maquis, Steinbach´s & Scribble-tailed Canasteros; Rock & Buff-breasted Earthcreepers; Lark-like Brushrunner; Red-tailed Comet; Orange-headed Tanager; Tucuman Mountain Finch; Yellow-striped Brushfinch; Many-colored Chaco Finch; Monte Yellow Finch; Quebracho Crested Tinamou; Diademed Sandpiper-Plover, Grey-breasted Seedsnipe; Red-backed Sierra Finch.

Top Mammals

Guanaco; Vicuña; Southern Mountain Viscacha; Culpeo.

Habitats Covered

Yungas cloud forest, montane forest, woodland, high andean grassland, monte desert, cacti scrubland, dry chaco, altiplano lakes, wetlands, marshlands, rivers, streams

Expected Climate

Hot and humid in the lower lying regions, moderate to very cold in the higher altitudes, strong winds can be expected at times

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

Moderate. Endemic and target focussed trip. Not suitable for dedicated photographers; inexperienced birders; or anyone with mobility or health challenges.

Accommodation

Comfortable, some lodges are simple.

Ease of Birding

Moderate. Most species provide decent visuals in open conditions. But some skulkers and low-density targets.

Other Attractions

spectacular scenery, pristine & little-explored wilderness, great cuisine, super-friendly people

Photographic Opportunities

Good to good+. Some species distant, and bright light can be challenging. No dedicated hides.

What our clients say about us

Peter Kaestner
SG, Argentina 2022

Peter Kaestner was completely committed to getting every bird possible on both tours. He was sensitive to all the needs of the participants and worked tirelessly on what could have been potentially serious limitations to the logistics. Getting the chauffeur/vehicle company to recognize the needs of a birding tour was difficult. And because of lack of flexibility in overtime use of the driver and deviations from an original itinerary, Peter had to work hard to make sure we had opportunities for every bird regardless. He was uncommonly successful in achieving these results.

Robert Wilcox
JW, Argentina 2022

Bobby Wilcox was a very capable and congenial leader. Our group consisted of birders of all levels of expertise. Bobby did his very best to make certain everyone got the opportunities they needed to have a very positive experience.

Peter Kaestner
EM, Argentina 2022

This was an excellent tour and Peter did a very good job. He made the transition from birder/lister to tour guide very well. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and personable. I also liked that he allowed the tour participants to provide input and vote on any potential itinerary modifications and provided us with the information needed to make decisions. All good.

Peter Kaestner
GL & CL, Argentina 2022

Peter Kaestner was an excellent guide, combining outstanding bird-finding and identification abilities, capable and efficient logistical planning, and strong social and interpersonal skills. One especially commendable feature of Peter's bird guiding is his limiting of playback to the minimum needed for the bird to come out and be seen by the whole group (rather than for optimal photos or prolonged views), thereby minimizing disturbance to what are often localized or threatened bird species. We hope that other Rockjumper guides will adopt Peter's approach.

Peter Kaestner
FO, Argentina 2022

Peter is an excellent guide! He’s very friendly and did an excellent job is solving an problem that came along. PLU, He knows the birds well and would help us key in on the differences. I will go with him again! Pablo was our local guide and did a phenomenal job as well.

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