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A Birding & Nature Tour 
in
argentina  
(tour: FON/AR–1 ’10)


2 Weeks Filled with Birding
in the northeast & north-central parts 
of the country

Also during this tour, visits to the superb Ibera Marshes, 
where birds abound, 
and to the spectacular Iguazu Falls, 
where birds include colorful toucans, trogons, & tanagers.

"Top Birds" on this tour previously have included: 
Strange-tailed Tyrant, Red-tailed Comet,  
Rufous-throated Dipper, and Black-fronted Piping-Guan.

This 2 week tour can be done either on its own, or in conjunction
the tour that follows (FON/AR-2) in southern Argentina
as a combination tour thru December 2

Andean Condors are seen during our tours
 in north-central & southern Argentina.

Links:

A Complete List (with some photos) of Argentina Birds, noting those during previous FONT tours (in 2 parts):  
List 1: Tinamous to Flycatchers
List 2: Antshrikes to Grosbeaks

Mammals during previous FONT Argentina Tours  (with photos)

Itinerary:

Mon: Nov. 8  More birding, if time permits, in Buenos Aires prior to a flight to Posadas, a city in northeastern Argentina, near a superb area for birding, the vast Ibera Marshes and Lagoons. We'll have 3 full days and 4 overnights, in that area, where we'll stay at two estancias, or large ranches, with the birds and other wildlife close at hand. The settings of the estancias that will be our "homes", such as San Juan de Poriahu, will be superb.

Tue-Thu: Nov. 9-11  The fantastic birding to be enjoyed in the Argentine province of Correntes. In the area of the extensive Ibera Marshes. A tremendous place for birds ranging from rheas to seedeaters. Among the many birds, specialties of the region include: the Strange-tailed Tyrant (we've always seen the spectacular male, and sometimes family groups), the endangered Black-and-white Monjita, the rare Saffron-cowled Blackbird. Sounds to be heard, at the estancias, will be the calls of limpkins and screamers, and possibly, after dark, that of the rare Maned Wolf.

Fri: Nov. 12  Drive to Iguazu Falls, with birding enroute, particularly at the old mission of San Ignacio. Overnight at Iguazu Falls.

Sat-Sun: Nov. 13-14  In another fantastic area for birding, the national parks by Iguazu Falls (on both the Argentine and the Brazilian sides). Lots of birds there, notably "fruit-eaters" such as: toucans and aracaris, tanagers and trogons, and even the Red-ruffed Fruitcrow. Overnights at Iguazu Falls.

Iguazu Falls  (above) and
Great Dusky Swifts  (below)
on a ledge under the falls
(both photographs during a FONT tour)

Mon: Nov. 15  AM: Final birding at Iguazu Falls. PM: Flight to Buenos Aires. Overnight there.

In the evening: the departing flight from Argentina. Or continuation on our tour to Southern Argentina (to the Valdes Peninsula and Patagonia: tour: FON/AR-2).

Sun: Nov. 21  For those returning to North America, arrival in the morning.

Price: US $3,295 per person, based upon double occupancy.
Single supplement (when applicable): US $395
Prices for 2010 subject to change. Price in effect at time of registration is guaranteed.

Includes:  
All overnight accommodations. 
All ground transportation within Argentina. 
Local guides. 
Entrance fees for national parks. 
Most meals: all breakfasts & lunches. Dinners except those in Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls

Does not include: 
Air transportation to/from or within Argentina. 
Drinks or items of a personal nature. 
Gratuities. 
Departure tax at airports in Argentina.

Tours AR1 & AR2, Nov 6 - Dec 2, can be done in combination.
Combination Price: US $4,995