Overview
Birding, adventure and cultural expedition across a spectacular high-mountain pass in Northwest Argentina. Departing from Jujuy, explore Yala Provincial Park, the arid landscapes of the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca, and ascend above 4,500 m. Traverse puna grasslands, a preserved stretch of the Inca Trail (Qhapaq Ñan), Andean communities and Polylepis woodlands, before descending into Calilegua National Park cloudforest. An epic road trip through multiple ecoregions, rich wildlife and outstanding photography opportunities.
Itinerary
Day-by-day
Day 1 Transfer in (JUJ or SLA). ⏩ Jujuy city.
Day 2 Yala Provincial Park and Quebrada de Humahuaca. ⏩ Humahuaca.
Day 3 Mountain pass and Leandro Nature Reserve. ⏩ Santa Ana.
Day 4 Caspalá gorge. ⏩ Santa Ana.
Day 5 Qhapaq Ñan or Inca Trail. ⏩ Valle Colorado or Valle Grande.
Day 6 Valle Grande gorge. ⏩ San Francisco.
Day 7 Calilegua National Park. ⏩ Calilegua.
Day 8 Transfer out (JUJ or SLA).
Highlights
Bid species: Red-tailed Comet, Green-cheeked Parakeet, Dot-fronted Woodpecker, Zimmer’s Tapaculo, Spot-breasted Thornbird, Rufous-webbed Bush Tyrant, Buff-banded Tyrannulet, White-tipped Plantcutter, Andean Swallow, Rufous-throated Dipper, Pale-legged Warbler, Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager, Fulvous-headed Brush-Finch, Red-backed Sierra-Finch, Tucuman Mountain-Finch, among others. Mammal species: Vicuna; Notherrn Huemul. Landscape: The Hornocal hill.
Technical info
| Interest | Birding | Photography | Culture |
| Duration | 8 days | 7 nights |
| Ecoregions | Sierran Chaco, PrePuna and Puna, High Andes, Yungas |
| Distance | 700 km |
| Altitude | 400–4,600 m |
| Best season | Sep–Dec |
| Difficulty level | Low-Moderate |
| Services included |
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| Optional |
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| Group size | 2-4 |
| Departure | On request |
