Southern Pampas with Punta Rasa
3 Days - 2 Nights
Northern Pampas with Otamendi and Ceibas
3 Days - 2 Nights
Departure dates:
Tours run on request, Prices based on group size.
The Pampa is an extensive humid plain shared by Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. In Argentina, the Pampa Grassland covers an area of more than 50 million hectares in the central part of the country. This unique habitat is well represented in the Province of Buenos Aires, where birders and naturalists can enjoy nature in a diversity of wildlife reserves spread throughout its territory. There is no need to go too far from Buenos Aires City to see some of these reserves, and actually Costanera Sur, one of the most well known birding spots in South America, is located right in front of the business district of this city.
The Argentine Pampas are well known around the world mainly by the famous 'Gauchos' -Argentine equivalent to the North American cowboys- and for the supreme quality of the Argentine beef, which is mainly produced in the 'Estancias' (cattle farms), located in this part of the country.
It was here where the famous British-Argentine naturalist and author William Henry Hudson was born. Hudson wrote many moving stories about the life and customs of the Gauchos, and he also described in full detail many birds and animals of the Pampas. He was highly impressed by all the effort and hard work put by the Rufous Hornero when building its adobe nest, and as a matter of fact, years after Hudson wrote about the Hornero, the bird was selected to be Argentina's national bird for its working nature. Hudson also described in detail the Red Coral Tree, which flower became Argentina's national one. These two species, as well as many others, are easily found in Costanera Sur Nature Reserve, in the heart of Buenos Aires City. This 350 hectares reserve is excellent for a first contact with the Pampas' birds and wildlife. By paying a half day visit to Costanera Sur, one can easily watch 50 or more species of birds. Some of the commonest ones include Coscoroba and Black-necked Swans, three species of coots, Monk Parakeet, Green-barred Woodpecker and many passerines, such as Masked Gnatcatcher, Yellow-billed Cardinal, Black-and-Rufous Warbling-Finch, Spectacled Tyrant and Great Pampa-Finch. Several species of mammals and reptiles live here as well, and it is not unusual to find South American Coypu or Nutria, two species of opossums, Lesser Cavy, Teju Lizard, Hillary's Side-necked Turtle and many others.
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3 Day Tour Southern pampas
Guide Price:
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| 1 PAX | £1,655.00 per person
(no single supplement) |
| 2-3 PAX | £830.00 |
| 4-5 PAX | £750.00 |
| 6-8 PAX | £610.00 |
Single supplement: £85.00 per person
Prices are valid for all bookings made before April 15, 2012.
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3 Day Tour Northern pampas
Guide Price:
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| 1 PAX | £1,415.00 per person
(no single supplement) |
| 2-3 PAX | £710.00 |
| 4-5 PAX | £535.00 |
| 6-8 PAX | £445.00 |
Single supplement: £65.00 per person
Deposit: £500 per person (Main Tour)
Flights: TBC (we may require full payment in advance for these in addition to the main tour deposit)
Single room requested at time of booking (may not always be available)
Best time to go
This tour is possible year round. If you are looking for specific bird species, please send us an e-mail with your preferences to get advice on the best possible time of year for you to go.
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What is included?
- Private transportation for all transfers and excursions.
- Accommodations on a twin/double basis. Single supplements on request.
- Full time Tour local guide.
- All breakfasts, lunches or box-lunches and dinners.
- Admission fees to all national parks and nature reserves.
What is not included?
- International and domestic airfares and airport taxes.
- Tips to guides, drivers, hotel & restaurants personnel, etc.
- Drinks with your meals.
- Personal travel and medical insurance.
- Anything not specified in 'What is included?'
| Outline Itinerary: Southern Pampas |
| Day 1 | Drive from Buenos Aires to San Clemente del Tuyú, birding en-route |
| Day 2 | Birding in Punta Rasa and San Clemente |
| Day 3 | Drive from San Clemente del Tuyú to Buenos Aires, birding en-route |
| Outline Itinerary: Northern Pampas |
| Day 1 | Buenos Aires - Costanera Sur nature reserve - Otamendi National Park |
| Day 2 | Birding in the most productive birding areas of the Pampas: Ceibas |
| Day 3 | Exploring the grasslands habitats of southern Entre Ríos, return to Buenos Aires |
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