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CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE - An Amazon Sanctuary Birdwatching Package - 7 Days Tour |
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REGION OVERVIEW |
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Alta Floresta is considered by many ornithologists as one of the most diverse destinations for bird watching in the entire Amazon. With a bird list of around 600 species and new species still being found, the region offers a great opportunity for birders from all levels. First visited by Ted Parker and Mort and Phyllis Isler in 1989, the region has attracted leading ornithologists and birders from all over the world such as Dr. Jürgen Haffer, Dr. Robert Ridgley, Guy Tudor, Dr. Kevin Zimmer, and Bret Whitney. |
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GEOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS |
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Due to the barrier effect of rivers like the Madera, Xingu and Teles Pires which inhibit the dispersion of some species, the Cristalino Reserve has a high incidence of endemism. Differing soil types from the drainages of the " White water" Rio Teles Pires and the "Black water" Rio Cristalino enhance the overall diversity of flora and fauna. The region is the habitat of seldom-seen forest birds, including many range-restricted Brazilian endemics found only in this region. |
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TRAILS & BIRDING AREAS |
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The lodge has exclusive trails for birdwatching groups only. Our tracks cover a variety of habitats, such as tall forest, bamboo vegetation, rock outcrops, igapo forest, capinaranas & campinas and seasonally flooded forest - allowing visitors to observe a variety of birds from specific habitats. |
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CANOPY TOWER |
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The 50 meter high galvanized Canopy Tower with three platforms is excellent for birding, where it is possible to see Black-girdled Barbet, Curl-crested Araçari, Goud`s Toucanet, Pompadour and Plum-throated Cotingas, White-bellied and Orange-cheeked Parrots, White-faced Amazon just to mention a few. The tower is considered to be one of the most important in the Neotropics. |
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OUTDOOR FACILITIES |
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The lodge has 12.4 miles of well-kept trail system, screened tree house and Canoes. |
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SUGGESTED ITINERARIY |
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This is a suggested itinerary. Local guides can customize and coordinate birding activities so that all clients are able visit the most desired
trails or tower. We can also customize your trip with more or fewer days in the region. Other activities include butterflying in the sunny hours, relaxing by the deck, photography, swimming in the pristine Cristalino River and canoeing. |
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DAY 1 |
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Arrival in Alta Floresta, pick up and transfer to Cristalino Jungle Lodge. Upon arrival, there will be an introduction to the lodge and to your accommodations. Library and maps are available. |
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DAY 2 |
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Early morning hike the Taboca trail for observation of bamboo specialties such as Xingu Antwren, Striated (Emilia´s) Antbird, Dusky-tailed and Large-headed Flatbill and the endemic Cryptic Forest Falcon. In the afternoon, boat trip up river to Dr. Haffer's trail, which is great for mixed species. This trail connects to Kawali’s trail, where Gould's Toucanet and Kawall's parrot can be seen. |
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DAY 3 |
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Hike before daylight towards the 50 meter Canopy Tower. Watch the sunrise from above the canopy and observation of many species of birds including White Bellied, Red-Fan, White-Necked Puffbird, Pompadour Cotinga and eight species of toucan. In the middle of the morning, walk towards the “Saleiro” House, a natural salt-lick where Musician Wren, Lawrence's Thrush and Curve-Billed Scythebill can be seen. In the afternoon, boat trip up river and hike the Brazil Nut Trail, a place with enormous trees and interesting birds such as the Pavonine Quetzal. On the way back, boat trip to "Corredeira do Limao", a location where 100's of Painted Parakeets can often be seen. Return downriver for observation of the wildlife at sunset. |
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DAY 4 |
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Boat trip in the early morning towards the Sierra Trail: a site with a low, drier and deciduous type forest. Birds often seen here include Natterer's Slaty Antshrike, Brown-Banded Puffbird, Xenopsaris and Rufous Casiornis. This trail has beautiful sights since it is located in a hilly landscape. In the afternoon, birding by the "Caja" Trail near the lodge grounds where possible Flame-Crested Manakin might be seen. In the late afternoon, climb the Canopy Tower with possible views Tooth-Billed Wren, White-Lored Tyrranulet and Slaty-Capped Shrike-Vireo. Sundown in the tower is extraordinary. |
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DAY 5 |
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Early walk the Teles Pires Trail down to Teles Pires River where Noble Antthrush, Snow-Capped Manakin and Dark-Winged Trumpeter can be seen. In the afternoon hike in the Teles Pires island, a place where parakeets, parrots, macaws and nesting wood storks can be seen. Sunset at this place is great for photography. |
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DAY 6 |
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Walk the "Cacao trail" across the river, where active Antswarms with
attendant Antbirds possible. Return by boat trip or by canoe. In the afternoon, hike the "Butterfly trail" where several Hummers, Cryptic Forest Falcon and White-Lipped Peccary Wallow are possible. |
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DAY 7 |
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Early morning hike in the “Ficus Trail” and transfer to Alta Floresta. Lunch and departure to Cuiaba. |
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