BRAZILIAN PANTANAL ECOTOUR
August 23 - August 31, 2018 $3,340 per person Extension through Sept 4, see below Our next ecotour to Brazil will include some favorites. This 8 night/9 day tour will take us to some exceptional sites. After landing in Sau Paulo, we'll fly on to Campo Grande where we will spend time with Neiva Guedes, the scientist that led the effort to preserve the hyacinth macaw. Next we will head to Posada Aquape for a couple of days where we will see plenty of hyacinth macaws, toucans, Amazons, conures and some quakers and pionus parrots. The next stop will be the San Francisco lodge where there are often an abundance of nanday conures, Amazons and a variety of macaws. The final destination is the magical Buracas das Arara (the "hole of the macaws") where we will see greenwing macaws in great numbers. Our last stop will be Baia das Pedras, a lodge in the outer reach of the Patanal where you can rest in a hammock while parrots shear off mangos in the tree above you, or take a hike to watch the hyacinths nest or drink in the marshes. Wildlife in this part of the Patanal has remained completely natural and without human interference - a beautiful sight to see. Watching parrots in a totally natural habitat is unforgettable, and we hope you will join us. Due to lodge limitations, this trip will be limited to 10 people. Click here for a detailed itinerary. If you are interested in our Brazilian ecotour, contact us at phoenixlanding@earthlink.net for more information. |
Photos courtesy of Kevin Blaylock from the 2015 Phoenix Landing tour
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PARROTS OF THE PANTANAL, BRAZIL
Ever wonder what parrots do all day in the wild? Phoenix Landing invites you to explore the Parrots of the Pantanal. An exciting yet low impact 11 day/10 night adventure that takes you deep into the Pantanal where we will experience over a dozen different species of parrots in the wild. This tour will take us farther off the beaten path than our prior tours. From the smaller conures to the largest and most graceful Hyacinth Macaw, you'll be able to observe wild parrots up close and marvel at their beauty, ingenuity and social dynamics. If you ever wondered why your parrot was acting a certain way, come to see them in the wild and understand why first hand!
September 24th - October 6th, 2016 $3,360 per person Does not include airfare to Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU) For questions, reservations or more information please contact us at phoenixlanding@earthlink.net. |
Sept 25, Day One
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Sept 26, Day Two
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Sept 27, Day Three
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Sept 28, Day Four
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Sept 29 - Oct 1st, Days Five to Seven at Barra Mansa, PantanalThe Pantanal is an exceptional place to readily see parrots of all varieties, from the smallest parakeet to the largest macaws. Because of the wide open spaces, it's not unusual to see groups of parrots flying overhead, foraging in mango trees, drinking and bathing in the grounds waters, or nesting in the small tree groves. You will not be disappointed with the abundance of wildlife, including several species of parrots. Barra Mansa offers many activity opportunities to include - canoeing, fishing, bird watching, safari, hiking and horseback riding. We will be able to choose what we want to do, what time to leave and what time to return. At the end of the day, it is a perfect spot to watch the sunset and have relaxing encounters with nature. (Meals B,L,D)
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Oct 1 - Oct 5, Days Seven to Eleven at Baia das PedrasAfter 3 nights at Barra Mansa, we'll take a ride via safari truck to the next exceptional lodge, Baia das Pedras. This is another place where parrots continue to thrive without interference, and it's not unusual to see large groups gathering around the lodge to roost at night. Hyacinths, Greenwing, Blue and Gold, Golden-collar and Severe macaws are a common sight along with Blue-front Amazons, Quakers, Pionus and several types of Conures. Baia das Pedras is often frequented by the rare Yellow-face Parrot, a truly special experience. While the parrots are spectacular here, other wildlife is abundant including peccary, capybara, feral pig, deer and the magnificent Jabaru Stork. Baia das Pedras is a family home with exceptional meals and hospitality! (Meals B,L,D)
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Oct 5, Day Eleven
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Hyacinth Nest seen
at Baia Das Pedras All photos courtesy of Kevin Blaylock |