From the shores of Ceará to the mountains of Chapada Diamantina, this journey through Northeast Brazil is packed with endemics, beautiful scenery, and a taste of the region’s unique culture. We’ll explore coastal scrublands and mangroves near Fortaleza and Icapuí, climb into the cool forests of Guaramiranga, scan the rocky landscapes of Quixadá, and spend time in the Caatinga at Potengi — Sítio Pau Preto. From there, the adventure continues south to Barbalha (Araripe Manakin), Canudos (Lear's Macaw), and the breathtaking Chapada Diamantina, before finishing in the capital of Bahia; Salvador. Expect a parade of Northeast specialties, unforgettable landscapes, and plenty of local flavors along the way.
Day 1 │Jun 26: Fortaleza: Arrivals
Day 2 │Jun 27: Fortaleza - Icapuí: AM Birding. Transfer. PM Birding
Day 3 │Jun 28: Icapuí - Guaramiranga: AM Birding. Transfer. PM Birding
Day 4 │Jun 29: Guaramiranga - Quixadá: AM Birding. Transfer. PM Birding
Day 5 │Jun 30: Quixadá - Potengi: AM Birding. Transfer. PM Birding
Day 6 │Jul 1: Sítio Pau Preto (Potengi): AM and PM Birding
Day 7 │Jul 2: Potengi - Barbalha - Canudos: AM Birding. Transfer. PM Birding
Day 8 │Jul 3: Canudos - Chapada Diamantina: AM Birding. Transfer. PM Birding
Day 9 │Jul 4: Chapada Diamantina: AM and PM Birding
Day 10 │Jul 5: Chapada Diamantina: AM and PM Birding
Day 11 │Jul 6: Chapada Diamantina: AM and PM Birding
Day 12 │Jul 7: Chapada Diamantina - Salvador: Transfer. Departures
11 hotel nights
3 meals per day from dinner on day 1 until breakfast until day 12. Including non-alcoholic beverages during meals. Bottled water throughout the tour.
Ground transportation to and from sites visited as mentioned in the itinerary.
Airport pick-up on day 1 and drop-off on day 12
All guiding fees for tour leaders and local guides.
All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary.
All non-optional field trips and activities as described in the itinerary.
Transportation to and from Brazil (arrival: Fortaleza, FOR; departure: Salvador, SSA)
Alcoholic beverages
Purchases of a personal nature, including (but not limited to) laundry service, room service, extra snacks, phone calls, toiletries, souvenirs etc.
Any optional activities or activities not explicitly included in the itinerary.
Extensions of the trip due to circumstances out of our control.
Any other items not explicitly included.
No insurance is included. We strongly recommend you get your own travel, cancellation, and medical insurance.
Any tips you would like to offer tour leaders, guides, drivers, speakers, instructors, housekeeping, etc. for outstanding service.