Overview
Full birding tour across the striking ecosystems of Northwest Argentina, spanning Jujuy, Salta and Tucumán. Explore dry Chaco woodlands, Monte shrublands, Yungas cloudforests, and the Puna and High Andes steppes and deserts—regions hosting over 60% of Argentina’s bird diversity. Visit national parks and key reserves while experiencing dramatic landscapes and rich Andean culture. Outstanding opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography.
Itinerary
Day-by-day
Day 1: Arrival at Tucumán airport (TUC) and Los Sosa Nature Reserve. ⏩ Tafí del Valle.
Day 2: Infiernillo mountain pass, Amaicha and Quilmes. ⏩ Cafayate.
Day 3: Las Conchas Nature Reserve and Cabra Corral. ⏩ Cabra Corral.
Day 4: Cuesta del Obispo and Los Cardones National Park. ⏩ Cachi.
Day 5: Los Cardones National Park. ⏩ Salta city.
Day 6: Santa Laura pass and Yala Provincial Park. ⏩ Jujuy city.
Day 7: Humahuaca gorge and Abra Pampa. ⏩ Abra Pampa.
Day 8: Lake Pozuelos Natural Monument. ⏩ La Quiaca.
Day 9: Lizoite mountain pass and Santa Victoria. ⏩ Santa Victoria.
Day 10: Santa Victoria and Yavi gorge. ⏩ La Quiaca.
Day 11: Humahuaca gorge. ⏩ Jujuy city.
Day 12: Calilegua National Park. ⏩ San Francisco.
Day 13: Calilegua National Park. ⏩ Villamonte.
Day 14: La Estrella road. ⏩ Villamonte.
Day 15: Las Lancitas and Eco-Portal de Piedra Nature Reserves. ⏩ Jujuy.
Day 16: San Antonio, water reservoirs and transfer to Jujuy airport (JUJ).
Highlights
Bird species: Huayco Tinamou, Andean Condor, Black-and-chestnut Eagle, Red-faced Guan, Giant Coot, Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Diademed Plover, Moreno’s Ground Dove, Tucuman Parrot, Yellow-collared Macaw, Red-tailed Comet, Dot-fronted Woodpecker, Sandy Gallito, Zimmer’s Tapaculo, White-throated Antpitta, Straight-billed Earthcreeper, Yungas Manakin, Rufous-throated Dipper, Moss-backed Sparrow, Tucuman Mountain-Finch, among others. Other wildlife: Guanaco and Vicuna. Landscape: Humahuaca gorge, Los Cardones NP, and Lizoite mountain pass.
Technical info
| Interest | Birding | Wildlife | Photography | Landscape |
| Duration | 16 days | 15 nights |
| Ecoregions | Dry Chaco, Monte, Yungas, Puna and High Andes |
| Distance | 2,400 km |
| Altitude | 500–4,600 m |
| Best season | Sep–Dec |
| Difficulty level | Moderate |
| Services included |
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| Optional |
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| Group size | 2-4 |
| Departure | On request |
