Private Full-Day Serra dos Órgãos Birding with Ricardo Barbosa
Devote a private full day to Serra dos Órgãos National Park, where scenic montane forest supports berryeaters, cotingas and rich upland birdlife.
About this tour
Serra dos Órgãos National Park lies about an hour's drive from Rio and offers a full change from the city's coastal setting. The published 06:30-18:00 schedule allows an extended field day in scenic montane forest.
High bird diversity is the main attraction, with Hooded Berryeater and Black-and-gold Cotinga identified as leading targets. The remaining time is used to watch the broader forest community and respond to activity encountered during the day, while treating every sighting as a possibility rather than a certainty.
This is the most substantial single-day Pica Pau programme for visitors who want a longer mountain-forest session while remaining based in the Rio region. Montane habitat remains the day's consistent field setting.
Guides
Itinerary ▼
Depart at 06:30 for the roughly one-hour journey from Rio to Serra dos Órgãos National Park. Spend the main part of the day birding montane forest, with Hooded Berryeater and Black-and-gold Cotinga among the principal targets. The programme is scheduled to finish at about 18:00.
Locations & map
- Serra dos Órgãos National Park - Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Year-round on request
Price: Price on request
Transport & stays
- Private road transfer Road journey from Rio to Serra dos Órgãos National Park. | Meet: Your Rio de Janeiro hotel | Pickup: Exact pickup time and location confirmed after inquiry.