Northwest Argentine Andes Birding Tour
A tailor-made birding route through Chaco forest, Yungas cloud forest, Andean valleys, cactus country and high-altitude puna in Northwest Argentina.
About this tour
A tailor-made birding route through Chaco forest, Yungas cloud forest, Andean valleys, cactus country and high-altitude puna in Northwest Argentina.
The Argentine Northwest is a region of surprising contrast and natural diversity. This trip will offer you a journey from the arid Chaco forests of the eastern plains, to the Andean Altiplano at more than 4000 masl (13,000 feet), crossing all the altitude levels of the Andes, through its Amazon cloud forests, grasslands of altitude, Bushlands and Andean forests.
It will include exploring the numerous ravines and canyons, covered by enormous cacti and dense thickets, in search of various endemic species
The high altitude lakes and steppes of the Andean plateau or Puna are home to endemic species of this extreme habitat. The land that was once part of the Inca Empire awaits you with numerous birding surprises and superb wines!
Buenos Días Birding presents this as a tailor-made itinerary unless a fixed departure is listed below. Exact availability, accommodation, transport, inclusions and the final quote are confirmed after a BirdWatch.info inquiry.
Itinerary ▼
Arrival in Buenos Aires and overnight stay included.
We fly to Salta or Jujuy and head to the Santa Bárbara Hills for high-quality Yungas birding, spending the first of three nights near.
We explore the arid Chaco to the eastâcontrasting sharply with the rainforestâand then return to the lodge for hummingbird watching.
We spend a full day birding the Yungas cloud forest, an IBA with more than 400 recorded species, around the lodge area.
We ascend toward the Andes and travel to Purmamarca, birding ravines, canyons and desert landscapes en route.
We cross the high Andes to reach the vast Salinas Grandes and nearby isolated villages for high-altitude specialties before returning to Purmamarca.
We travel north through the Quebrada de Humahuaca toward Yavi, birding wetlands, puna landscapes and a flamingo lake en route.
We bird the puna valleys between Yavi and Pozuelos National Park, adjusting routes depending on drought conditions to optimize high-Andean species.
We descend toward Jujuy and bird the lush reserve of Yala, a hotspot for Torrent Duck, Dipper and nightjars.
We travel to Salta via the cloud-forest âCornisaâ road and explore two dam lakes rich in diverse species before overnighting in the city.
We drive from Salta to Cachi through the Calchaquà Valley and Cuesta del Obispo, targeting woodpeckers, raptors and Monte species.
We continue from Cachi to Cafayate through Los Cardones National Park, birding cactus landscapes and high Andean grasslands.
We spend the day birding the stunning red canyons of Quebrada de las Conchas, with an optional afternoon wine tasting in Cafayate.
We return to Salta while completing missing species and then fly back to Buenos Aires for the final night.
International flights depart.
Locations & map
- Northwest Argentina - GRAN CHACO, ANDEAN CLOUD FOREST, PUNA AND HIGH ANDES, MONTE Argentina (Seasonal conditions and packing advice are confirmed before departure.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: March to November
Price: Price on request
Included
- Professional birding guide or ornithologist - Buenos Días Birding states that experienced birding guides and/or ornithologists are selected for each itinerary.
Not included
- Services not specified in the final quote - Accommodation, ground transport, meals, entrance fees and other inclusions must be confirmed for the selected itinerary.
Policies & FAQ
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. Buenos Días Birding specializes in tailor-made birding trips. Route, duration, pace and target priorities are confirmed after inquiry.
Are prices and dates fixed?
No fixed public price is currently shown for this itinerary. Dates, availability and the final quote are confirmed after inquiry.
What is included?
The exact accommodation, transport, meals, entrance fees, guiding and other services are provided in the final itinerary and quote.