Birding and Nature Chaco Tour

4.9 (62 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Chaco`i is a perfect tour when you are in Asunción, and would like to enjoy nature and birding in a brief morning. An early drive of about 30 to 40 minutes from your hotel, and you will be in humid chaco ecosystems and expecting to find

70 to over 100 bird species in a few hours of birdwatching.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Wildlife Paraguay

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Breakfast
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: beverages over those stated as included;
Not included: travel and medical insurance;

Itinerary

Presidente Hayes Department

5 hours

A half or full day tour to enjoy an incredible number of birds, in one of the hotspots declared as «Important Bird Areas» of the country. La Rafaela farm and Estancia La Playada are the main spots during this tour, with target birds that includes endangered species such as Strange-tailed Tyrant and Sharp-tailed Tyrant.

Some of the interesting birds that are usual seen during the tour are: Greater Rhea, Chaco Chachalaca, Plumbeous and Buff-necked Ibis, Great Horned Owl, Blue-crowned Trogon, Toco Toucan, 10 species of woodpeckers, including Golden-green, Crimson-crested and Cream-backed Woodpecker. It is also present and most usually heard, Red-legged Seriema and Laughing Falcon. Parrots and parakeets are also common, Nanday, Maroon-bellied and Blue-crowned Parakeet usually seen in flocks.

Woodcreepers are also some of the most attractive birds during this tour, including the Great-Rufous and Planalto Woodcreeper, and also the impressive Red-billed Scythebill.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Cabildo
Renty Herrera
Zielo Hotel
Gran Bourbon Hotel Asuncion
Abiba Apart-hotel & Spa
Granados B &B Asuncion
Hilton Garden Inn Asuncion Aviadores del Chaco
Arena Suites and Bar Asuncion
Zentrum Stay & Residences by AVA
SBS Hotel & Spa
Ramada Suites By Wyndham Asuncion Aeropuerto
Granados B&B

and 90 more pickup points

Dear Travelers,

On days when we have multiple bookings and pickup points are far apart, we may ask you to join the group at a designated pickup location. In that case, we will cover the cost of your transfer from the hotel to the pickup point using any available local platform, such as Uber, Bolt, or MUV.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions