BRAZIL 2024

BRAZIL - OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024
The Parrots of the Amazon
Visiting various places along the Amazon River
including
Itaituba, Santarem, Oriximina and Belem
with an optional extension to
the Marajo Islands.
A possibility of 38 Parrot species and sub-species on this Ecotour some very unique to this region.

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All internal flights from Manaus to Itaituba, Itaituba to Santarem, and Santarem to Belem are included in the trip costs.

2/3 people on the trip $9750 per person
4 people on the trip $8750 per person
5 people on the trip $7650 per person
6 people on the trip $7530 per person
7 people on the trip $7250 per person
8 people on the trip $6950 per person
Single supplement (for someone wanting a single room) $850 per person
Deposits are $1000 per person per trip
Balance is due 75 days before the start of the trip

Includes:-
all accommodation,
meals (from dinner on 25th October to breakfast on 9th November), For those joining both trips all meals in between trips are included,
water,
English speaking local guide,
all ground travel within the trip,
boat trips, 
ferry transfers,
NOT included:-
International flights, or any internal flights to Manuas or from Belem, insurance, drinks, souvenirs, tips, any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.​

If this trip interests you please click on the Enquiry Button on the left to register your interest and I will send more details. You can also use this form to ask about any aspect of my trips.
​I look forward to travelling with you.

Early morning Itinerary
26th October: You must arrive in Manaus on this date. This is usually by an overnight International flight to Sao Paulo with an internal flight from Sao Paulo to Manaus. 
Overnight in Manaus

27th October: Late morning flight to Itaituba, then transfer to AMAZONIA NATIONAL PARK for some afternoon birding.
Area description: There are several trails inside the National Park with different lengths, we will access at least 2 of them, where the canopy of more than 40 meters reigns, in these places there are small streams (Igarapés), where it is also possible to find species linked to this type of environment. In addition, the Transamazônica is a great place to observe birds that are feeding in the trees with fruits in the margins of the road, most probable place to see parrots and parakeets.
Summary: Our main targets are Golden Conure (Guaruba guarouba) and Vulturine Parrot (Pyrilia vulturina). We also can find many other specialties such as Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus), Crimson-bellied Conure (Pyrrhura perlata), White-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris versicolorus), Golden-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris chrysoptera), Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus), Dusky Parrot (Pionus fuscus), Kawall's Amazon (Amazona kawalli), Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa).

28th October: Full Day Birding in the AMAZONIA NATIONAL PARK.

29th October: Full Day Birding in the AMAZONIA NATIONAL PARK.

30th October: Full Day Birding in the AMAZONIA NATIONAL PARK.

31st October: Early morning birding follwed by a road trip to SANTARÉM. If we see anything whilst we are travelling we will stop for photos etc.
Area description: Santarém is the third most populous city in the Pará state, located in the west portion of the Pará state is dominated for heterogeneous landscapes like humid forests, savannah-like formations, flooded forests, and fresh water beaches in a region named Alter do Chão sometimes referred as ‘Brazilian Caribe’ due the beauty of waters of the Tapajós River.
Summary: Our main targets are Santarem Conure (Pyrrhura amazonum), Tui Parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae), Green-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus passerinus), Short-tailed Parrot (Graydidascalus brachyurus), Southern Festive Amazon (Amazona festiva). We also have chances to see Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) and White-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris versicolurus).

1st November: Full Day Birding in SANTARÉM. Boat Trip.

2nd November: Morning Birding in SANTARÉM followed by a ferryboat transfer to MONTE ALEGRE.

3rd November: Full Day Birding in MONTE ALEGRE.
Summary: Our main Targets in MONTE ALEGRE are
Sulphur-breasted Parakeet (Aratinga maculata), Caica Parrot (Pyrilia caica), Dusky Parrot (Pionus fuscus), Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta), and Red-fan Parrot (Deroptyus accipitrinus). Others: Blue-winged Macaw (Primolius maracana), White-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris versicolurus), Yellow-crowned Parrot (Amazona ochrocephala ochrocephala).

4th November: Full Day Birding in MONTE ALEGRE.

5th November: Morning Birding in MONTE ALEGRE with an afternoon ferryboat transfer to SANTAREM.

6th November: Transfer flight from SANTAREM to BELEM with morning or afternoon Birding depending on the time of the flight.
Area description: Belém is the capital of Pará State and as it is in the heart of Amazon Forest we have some nice areas to search for parrots.
Summary: We have chances to see White-bellied Parrot (Pionites leucogaster); Jandaya Conure (Aratinga jandaya), Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus) and Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii).

7th November: Transfer from BELEM by ferryboat to the MARAJO ISLANDS.

8th November: Full Day Birding in the MARAJO ISLANDS.
Summary: We will be looking for the Yellow-crowned Amazon sub-species A.o.xantholaema endemic to these islands as well as Blue-winged Macaw (Primolius maracana) and Red-bellied Macaw (Orthopsittaca manilata).

9th November: Morning Birding in the MARAJO ISLANDS followed by a ferryboat transfer to BELEM.
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10th November: Morning Birding in BELEM followed by a flight back to Sao Paulo and then International flights home.

Possible Parrot species to be seen on this trip:
Blue and yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)
Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)
Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus)
Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus)
Blue-winged Macaw (Primolius maracana)
Red-bellied Macaw (Orthopsittaca manilata)
Golden Conure (Guaruba guarouba)
White-eyed Conure (Psittacara leucophthalmus)
Jandaya Conure (Aratinga jandaya)
Sulphur-breasted Conure (Aratinga maculata)
Brown-throated Conure (Eupsittula pertinax paraensis) - Maybe???
Peach-fronted Conure (Eupsittula aurea)
Crimson-bellied Conure (Pyrrhura perlata)
Pearly Conure (Pyrrhura lepida)
Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta)
Santarem Conure (Pyrrhura amazonum)
Green-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus passerinus deliciosus)
Sclomburgh's Parrotlet (Forpus sclateri)
Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii)
Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus purpuratus)
White-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris versicolorus)
Golden-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris chrysoptera tuipara)
Tui Parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae takatsukasae)
Black-capped Parrot (Pionites melanocephalus melanocephalus)
White-bellied Parrot (Pionites leucogaster )
Caica Parrot (Pyrilia caica)
Vulturine Parrot (Pyrilia vulturina)
Short-tailed Parrot (Graydidascalus brachyurus)
Red-fan Parrot (Deroptyus accipitrinus accipitrinus and D. a. fuscifrons) possibly both sub-species
Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus menstruus)
Dusky Parrot (Pionus fuscus)
Yellow-crowned Amazon (Amazona ochrocphala ochrocephala)
Yellow-crowned Amazon (Amazona ochrocephala xantholaema)
Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa farinosa)
Kawall's Amazon (Amazona kawalli)
Southern Festive Amazon (Amazona festiva)
Orange-winged Amazon (Amazona amazonica)
Please note:-
I cannot guarantee seeing all or any of these Parrots however we will have a great guide to help us in every way possible.
We will see lots of other bird and animal species.​