Discovering wildlife of the Chaco

4.9(10)Free cancellationBy Wildlife Paraguay

About this activity

The Great Chaco offers impressive wildlife, with good chance of seeing some of South America’s charismatic big mammals like jaguars, pumas and tapirs. It also hosts reptiles and birds in abundance, many of which are restricted to this ecoregion. You will enjoy a unique landscape with salt lakes that hold great concentrations of water birds and the dunes of Médanos del Chaco National Park (7 days tour) with its arid vegetation and the palm savannahs of the Humid Chaco.

This tour will give you a chance to see Chaco endemic birds like Quebracho Crested-Tinamou, Black-legged Seriema, and Black-bodied Woodpecker. Lowland Tapir, Puma, Giant Anteater and Chacoan Peccary are amongst the mammals we may encounter: the last of these was presumed extinct when it was described from fossils in 1930. It came as a surprise when it was rediscovered in 1972, to become the (then) third and largest peccary species known! Today, the Paraguayan Chaco holds the main population of this species.

What's included

✓Beverages with meals
✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
✓Bottled water
✓Alcoholic Beverages
✓Lunch
✓Snacks
✓2 nights accomodation
✓Dinner
✓Breakfast
✓Transport by private vehicle (4WD)
✓Driver/guide fees

Not included

✕travel and medical insurance;
✕visa, passport and vaccination costs;
✕beverages over those stated as included;
✕optional excursions as defined by the itinerary or excursions not included in the itinerary;
✕Telephone calls, laundry and other items of a personal nature;
✕Gratuities to Tour leader and local guides;
✕Gratuities for hotel/restaurant staff, porters, drivers.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meals: Please advise specific requirements
Walking: Moderate amount;
Weather: Subject to conditions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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