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FROM DESERT to ICE (21 DAYS) This Is A BIRDS OF CHILE – FROM DESERT TO ICE (21 DAYS) This is a comprehensive birding expedition through diverse and breath taking landscapes of a long and narrow country. The itinerary is carefully designed for a full immersion in the birdlife of Chile, visiting a wide range of habitats from the Andean High Plateau surrounded by the driest desert in the world, to the wild and vast areas of Patagonia. ITINERARY DAY 1: WELCOME TO SANTIAGO AND FLIGHT TO ARICA Arrive to Santiago (or transfer from Hotel in Santiago) to board your connection flight to Arica, the northernmost city of Chile. Once arrive to Arica you will meet your local guide and dedicate the afternoon to explore the shores of the Pacific Coast. Overnight in Arica SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Guanay and Red-legged Cormorant, Inca Tern, Willet, Peruvian Booby, Belcher and Grey Gull, Seaside Cinclodes among others. DAY 2: ARICA SURROUNDINGS: LLUTA RIVER MOUTH, LLUTA VALLEY AND PUTRE Early birding at the mouth of the river Lluta. This area is well known for the abundance of species of shorebirds and gulls and it is not unusual to spot some rarities. Later we will explore the valley of this river to look for specialties of the area. In the afternoon we will drive in direction to the Aymara village of Putre (3.400 mts.) taking advantage to do some birding as we approach to the slopes of the Andean range. Breakfast & box Lunch included Overnight in Putre SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Oasis Hummingbird, Chilean Woodstar, Peruvian Meadowlark, Slender-billed Finch, Tamarugo Conebill, Slender-billed Finch, Peruvian Sheartail among others. DAY 3: LAUCA NATIONAL PARK Today is the day of the endemics of the eco-region of the Altiplano or High Andean Plateau (Over 4.000 – 4.500 mts). Surrounded by stunning landscapes we will explore this world biosphere reserve from the first light of the morning to the end of the day to have a full comprehensive experience of this unique eco-system. Breakfast & box lunch included Overnight in Putre SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Chilean, Puna and Andean Flamingo, Puna Ibis, Puna Plover, Andean Lapwing, Grey-breasted Seedsnipe, Diademed Sandpiper-Plover, Andean Flicker, Cordillera Canastero, Andean Negrito, Black Sisking among many other species. DAY 4: LAUCA NATIONAL PARK & PUTRE SURROUNDINGS / BACK TO ARICA A dedicated full day exploration of the whole area around Putre very well known for the abundance of specialties that inhabits the pre-puna shrubs habitats. At night we will enjoy a stargazing tour taking advantages of the clearest skies on earth. Breakfast & box lunch included Overnight in Arica SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Hooded Siskins, Thick-billed Siskins, Golden billed Saltator, Blue and Yellow Tanager, Andean Hillstar, Creamy- breasted Canastero, Sparkling Violetear, Mountain Parakeet, Aplomado Falcon among many others. DAY 5: CHACA & AZAPA VALLEYS & OASIS Full day dedicated to look for more endemics birds of the Humboldt Current and to explore the valleys of Chaca and Azapa searching the specialties of the area. Breakfast & lunch included Overnight in Arica SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Croaking Ground Dove, Chilean Woodstar, Peruvian Meadowlark, Slender-billed Finch, Cinereous Conebill, Bran-coloured Flycatcher, Common Tern, Southamerican Tern, Wedge- rumped & Winged Storm Petrel. DAY 6: FLY TO SANTIAGO: BATUCO AND LAMPA WETLANDS Morning flight to Santiago. Arrive and visiting to the wetlands around the airport area looking for the first specialties of the central Chile area. Breakfast & box lunch included Overnight in Santiago SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Southamerican-painted Snipe, Cocoi Heron, Rosy-billed Pochard, Black-headed Duck, Coscoroba Swan, Borrowing Owl, Chilean Tinamou among others DAY 7: FULL DAY CENTRAL CHILE EL YESO VALLEY AND MAIPO RIVER A full day birding at the Andes Mountain Range (south-east from Santiago). Exploring El Yeso and Maipo Valley looking for some specialties of the area. Breakfast & box lunch included Overnight Santiago SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Black-billed Shrike Tyrant, Diademed Sandpiper-Plover, Yellow-rumped Siskin, Craig Chilia, Moustached Turca among others. DAY 8: FULL DAY OF THE CENTRAL ANDEAN RANGE You will spend the morning in Farellones area, looking for more birds of the Central Andean Range including a the highest elevation of Valle Nevado area. Breakfast & box lunch included Overnight in Santiago SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Andean Condor, Mountain Caracara, White-sided Hillstar, Rufous-banded Miner, Creamy-rumped Miner, Chilean Mockingbird, Greater Yellow-Finch, Magellanic-Horned Owl among others DAY 9: BIRDING THE PACIFIC COAST A complete birding day along the Pacific Coast of central Chile, visiting different areas of wetlands and patches of coastal mountain range. Overnight in Quintero Breakfast & box lunch included SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Seaside Cinclodes, Guanay Cormorant Humboldt Penguin, Red-legged Cormorant, Warbling Doradito, Many- coloured Rush-Tyrant, Black-headed Duck, DAY 10: PELAGIC OF THE HUMBOLDT CURRENT & NATIONAL PARK LA CAMPANA We keep looking for the endemics birds of the area in the coastal mountain range and at National Park La Campana, one of the last spots of the Chilean palm trees pure forest. Overnight in Rancagua Breakfast & box lunch included SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY White-throated Tapaculo, Striped Woodpecker, Dusky Tapaculo, Giant Hummingbird, Dusky-tailed Canastero among others. Overnight in Santiago DAY 11 FULL DAY AT ALTOS DEL LIRCAY NATURAL RESERVE We will drive a 1 hour to reach the protected area of Altos del Lircay. The best place in Chile to spot the endangered Burrowing Parrot among other species as the quasi endemic Chesnut- throated Huet Huet. At night we will have an owling quest for the Rufous-legged Owl & the Austral Pigmy Owl Breakfast, box lunch & dinner included Overnight in Vilches SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY:Rufous-legged Owl, Magellanic Tapaculo, Chestnut- throated Huet Huet, White-thorated Treerunner, Magellanic Woodpecker among others DAY 12 ALTOS DEL LIRCAY – SANTIAGO AIRPORT Some early morning birding at Altos del Lircay and Colbún Lake before we move back north to Santiago. Evening flight to Puerto Montt Breakfast and box lunch included Overnight in Puerto Varas SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Burrowing Parakeet, Spectackled Duck, Bar-winged Cinclodes, Chiloe Wigeon White-winged and Red Garthered Coot among others DAY 13: ENDEMICS OF THE RAINFOREST First quest for the endemics of the temperate rainforest visiting three different parks and protected areas in the Lake District region around the charming town of Puerto Varas Breakfast & lunch included Overnight in Puerto Varas SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Magellanic Wodpecker, Chilean Flicker, Striped Woodpecker, Chucao Tapaculo, Magellanic Tapaculo, Black-throated Tapaculo, Des Mur´s Wiretail, White- thorated Treerunner, Thron-tailed Rayadito, Slender-billed Parakeet, Chilean Pigeon among others. DAY 14: BIRDING CHILOÉ ISLAND Ferry crossing to Chiloé Island Caulín Bird´s Sanctuary and Chacao. Birding along coast and wetlands of the north part of Chiloé. Visit to the Penguin Colony of Puñihuil Breakfast & lunch included Overnight in Ancud SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Hudsonian Godwit, Franklin´s Gull, Pincoya Storm-Petrel (New species), Ringed Kingfisher, Dark-bellied Cinclodes, Black-necked Swan, Speckled Teal, Chiloé Wigeon, Black Skimmer, Humboldt Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Rock/Imperial & Red- legged Cormorants, Black-browed Albatross, Pink footed Shearwater, Salvin´s Albatross, Wilson´s Storm Petrel among others DAY 15: WILDLIFE AT CHEPU RIVER Chepu River: navigation through the river and the sunken forest to reach the Coluco Lagoon. Flight from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas. Breakfast & lunch included Overnight in Punta Arenas SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Snowy-crowned Tern, Southamerican Tern, Red-backed Hawk, Cocoi Heron, Spectacled Tyrant, Wren-like Rushbird, Sedge Wren, Coscoroba Swan, White-faced Ibis, Ochre-flanked Tapaculo, among others. DAY 16: TIERRA DEL FUEGO Ferry to Tierra del Fuego to explore the last corner of the American continent. Breakfast & box lunch included Overnight in Porvenir - Hosteria Yendegaia SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Southern-Giant Petrels, Southern Fulmar, Magellanic Diving- Petrel, Black-throated Finch, Austral Canastero, Rufous-chested Dotterel, , Fuegian Snipe, Short- billed Miner among others. DAY 17: FULL DAY TIERRA DEL FUEGO Full day visiting the area of Baquedano Hills, Laguna de Los Cisnes, steppe areas and the King Penguin Colony. Breakfast & lox lunch included Overnight in Porvenir - Hosteria Yendegaia SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: King Penguin, Magellanic Plover, Two-Banded Plover, Dolphin’s Gull , Southamerican Tern, White-rumped Sandpiper, Two-banded Plover, Chocolate- vented Tyrant DAY 18: TIERRA DEL FUEGO – PUERTO NATALES Ferry back to the mainland and drive to Puerto Natales, birding stops on the road to look for specialties of the Patagonian steppe. Breakfast , Box lunch & Dinner included Overnight in Cerro Castillo SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Flying Steamer Duck, Crested Duck, Lesser Rhea, Chilean Flamingos, Coscoroba Swans, Common Miner, Black- chested Buzzard Eagle, Southern Crested Caracara, Patagonian Tinamou & Tawny-throated Dotterel among others DAY 19: TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Birding at different stunning areas of Torres del Paine Park looking for the specialties of this recently declared as one of the new eight natural wonders of the world. Breakfast, box lunch & dinner included Overnight in Cerro Castillo SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Spectacled Duck, White-tufted Grebe, Silvery Grebe, Austral Parakeet, Torrent Duck, Patagonian Sierra Finch, Southamerican Snipe, Austral Pygmy Owl, among others. DAY 20: PUERTO NATALES AREA & SIERRA BAGUALES Full day exploring Sierra Baguales area Breakfast, box lunch & dinner included Overnight in Cerro Castillo SOME OF THE SPECIES OF THE DAY: Patagonian Mockingbird, Grey-bellied Shrike Tyrant, Grey-breasted Seedsnipe, Cinnamon-bellied Ground Tyrant, Yellow-bridled Finc, Band-tailed Earthcreeper among others.
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