Atlantic Forest North of Sao Paulo and Itatiaia Birdwatching with DBB Tours
Plan a private northern São Paulo and Itatiaia route across coastal forest, hummingbird feeders, river edges and high-elevation Atlantic Forest.
About this tour
This flexible DBB Tours programme connects the coastal Atlantic Forest of Ubatuba with the montane environments of Itatiaia and, when useful, other Serra da Mantiqueira sites. The contrast in elevation makes the route suitable for a varied target list and different styles of field photography.
Ubatuba can contribute hummingbird feeders, forest trails, lodge grounds and river birding. Itatiaia adds early-morning access to Brazil's oldest national park and specialised highland birds around elevations reaching roughly 2,500 metres. Monte Alegre do Sul can provide another rural and feeder-based extension.
There is no fixed length or published package price. Demis arranges the order, number of nights, pickup, ground services and accommodation after the request is understood. Only services written into that tailored quotation should be treated as included.
Organizer
Itinerary ▼
Begin among Ubatuba's hummingbird feeders, maintained trails and forest properties, choosing sites for the requested coastal Atlantic Forest birds.
Broaden the Ubatuba search along quiet roads, lodge grounds or a river route when conditions and the available schedule make them worthwhile.
Continue to Itatiaia for early field sessions from inside or near the national park and searches across its cooler, higher-elevation habitats.
Use Monte Alegre do Sul or another appropriate Mantiqueira location for feeder birds, rural roads and any targets still realistic within the itinerary.
Locations & map
- Ubatuba - Sao Paulo Brazil (Coastal Atlantic Forest, hummingbird feeders and river birding.)
- Itatiaia National Park - Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Brazil's first national park, with high-elevation Atlantic Forest birding.)
- Monte Alegre do Sul - Sao Paulo Brazil (Coffee farm landscapes, feeders and surrounding birding roads.)
- Serra da Mantiqueira - Sao Paulo / Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Highland birding area with Serra da Mantiqueira specialties.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Custom private departures; best timing, duration and availability to confirm with Demis Bucci.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Coastal-to-highland private guidance - A confirmed DBB Tours field leader accompanies the Ubatuba and Itatiaia programme.
- Northern and montane itinerary planning - Demis selects a workable sequence between coastal and high-country sites.
- Target-finding and photographic assistance - Support can balance species searches with feeder or field photography.
Not included
- Flights for the northern itinerary - International or Brazilian air sectors are not confirmed in this listing.
- Ubatuba and Itatiaia accommodation - Only hotels or lodges listed in the tailored proposal form part of the package.
- Meals during the custom trip - The quotation must specify any breakfasts, lunches or dinners supplied.
- Coastal and mountain ground transport - Vehicle provision and its fuel, toll and parking costs await the final offer.
- Park, property and feeder admission - Treat access fees as separate unless DBB lists them among the inclusions.
- Traveller insurance, tips and extras - Guests retain these costs unless the personalised terms say differently.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle / custom ground transport Transport details and pickup point to confirm with DBB Tours for the selected route. | Meet: Ubatuba | Pickup: GRU Airport, Sao Paulo area pickup or agreed local meeting point to confirm with Demis.
Accommodations
- Good local accommodations or lodges as arranged for the custom route To confirm Accommodation standard and rooming to confirm with Demis.
Policies & FAQ
Why combine Ubatuba and Itatiaia?
Their coastal and high-elevation habitats offer different Atlantic Forest bird communities within one custom route.
How is the duration chosen?
The number of days is set after considering the target list, travel time, desired pace and whether a Mantiqueira extension is useful.
Does the route include feeder photography?
It can. Ubatuba and the wider region have supported feeder and lodge options, but exact properties and access are confirmed for the requested dates.
Will the itinerary follow the displayed order?
Not necessarily. Demis may reorder or omit areas to respond to season, access, weather and the group's priorities.
Which logistics are part of the price?
No package price is published. Accommodation, meals, vehicle, fees and pickup count as included only when itemised in the tailored offer.