CHUCHINI PRIVATE AMAZON JUNGLE RESERVE · TRINIDAD, BENI, BOLIVIA
FIRST EXPEDITION · LAUNCH PRICE
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATE · October 2026 Birding Expedition · 19–23 OCTOBER 2026
19–23 October 2026 Birding Safari – Bolivia Amazon Birding Tour
Chuchini Amazon Birding Expedition · Bolivian Amazon & Llanos de Moxos
Five days of birding in Amazon forest, wetlands, lagoons and river habitats, with four nights inside the reserve, a specialized birding guide plus a local Chuchini guide and a caiman night boat safari. A guided jungle night walk is also included at no additional charge when weather and trail conditions allow.
Contact us for the availability View Amazon toursBIRDING BOLIVIA · OCTOBER 2026
Amazon birding in Trinidad, Beni, Bolivia
Chuchini is a private reserve and eco lodge near Trinidad in the Bolivian Amazon. This small-group bird safari combines early-morning birding with forest trails, lagoons, wetlands, river exploration and time for photography.
Chuchini has 421 bird species recorded. The expedition is designed for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers who want a focused five-day program without rushing through the landscape.
Two-guide support: a specialized birding guide plus a local Chuchini guide who knows the terrain, trails, boats and local conditions. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
REAL FIELD EXPERIENCE · CHUCHINI, BOLIVIA
Birdwatching by boat in the Bolivian Amazon
Move quietly along Chuchini’s waterways with cameras and binoculars ready. Boat birding adds river-edge species, waterbirds and wildlife to the forest and wetland sessions on land.
The program also includes a search for the Bolivian pink river dolphin (Inia boliviensis) in the river system around Trinidad, Beni, with time for observation and photography when conditions allow.
BIRDS OF CHUCHINI · BOLIVIAN AMAZON
Birds and birding at Chuchini
Original bird photography from the reserve. Bird captions have been checked and now show the English common name together with the scientific name. Open an image to view the full photograph.
CHUCHINI · EBIRD HOTSPOT
Top 20 target birds for the October expedition
Chuchini has 421 bird species recorded as of September 2026. This focused Top 20 combines iconic Chuchini birds with the species prioritized for the five-day October itinerary. English names are paired with scientific names for clear field reference.
White-throated Piping-Guan and Great Potoo are especially reliable local targets at Chuchini. As with all wild birds, observations still depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
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- White-throated Piping-GuanPipile grayi
- Great PotooNyctibius grandis
- HoatzinOpisthocomus hoazin
- Blue-and-yellow MacawAra ararauna
- Red-and-green MacawAra chloropterus
- Yellow-collared MacawPrimolius auricollis
- Orinoco GooseOressochen jubatus
- Bare-faced CurassowCrax fasciolata
- Boat-billed HeronCochlearius cochlearius
- Chestnut-eared AracariPteroglossus castanotis
- Toco ToucanRamphastos toco
- SunbitternEurypyga helias
- SungrebeHeliornis fulica
- Cream-colored WoodpeckerCeleus flavus
- Ringed WoodpeckerCeleus torquatus
- Bolivian Slaty-AntshrikeThamnophilus sticturus
- Buff-bellied HermitPhaethornis subochraceus
- Amazon KingfisherChloroceryle amazona
- Capped HeronPilherodius pileatus
- JabiruJabiru mycteria
5-DAY BOLIVIA BIRDING ITINERARY
19–23 October 2026: five days of Amazon birding
Dawn birding, forest and wetland sessions, river exploration, a caiman night boat safari and an included guided jungle night walk when conditions allow.
0119 OCT · MONDAYArrival, first birding & caiman night boat safari
- 14:25 — Planned arrival at Trinidad Airport (TDD).
- 15:00 — Transfer to Chuchini and settle into the eco lodge.
- 16:00–18:30 — Forest trails, lagoon and forest-edge birding.
- 19:30 — Dinner.
- 20:15–21:15 — Caiman night boat safari and nocturnal wildlife observation, subject to conditions.
0220 OCT · TUESDAYForest, wetland & lagoon birding
- 05:30–08:30 — Dawn birding, followed by breakfast.
- 09:30–12:00 — Explore forest habitat, wetlands and lagoons.
- 12:30 — Lunch and a midday break.
- 15:30–18:30 — Target birding and photography: macaws, aracaris and raptors.
- Dinner and overnight at Chuchini Eco Lodge.
0321 OCT · WEDNESDAYRiver birding & pink dolphins
- 05:30 — Early birding, followed by breakfast.
- 09:30–13:00 — Boat excursion to search for Bolivian pink river dolphins, hoatzins, Orinoco Geese, kingfishers and other river species.
- Lunch, followed by afternoon photography and target-species searches.
- Evening — Checklist review and guided jungle night walk, included at no additional charge when weather and trail conditions allow.
0422 OCT · THURSDAYFlexible target-bird day
- 05:30–08:30 — Search for species still missing from the group checklist.
- Breakfast and lunch at the reserve.
- Afternoon — Flexible birding based on sightings, weather and bird activity.
- Evening — Dinner and final checklist review.
0523 OCT · FRIDAYFinal dawn birding & departure
- 05:30–08:30 — Final birding session, followed by breakfast.
- 11:45 — Early lunch and final preparations.
- 12:45 — Transfer to Trinidad Airport (TDD) with check-in margin.
- 14:55 — Scheduled flight departure from Trinidad Airport (TDD).
Schedule in local Bolivia time, planned around the 14:55 departure from Trinidad Airport (TDD) on the final day. Airline schedules, weather, water levels and wildlife activity can require adjustments.
AFTER DARK · AMAZON NIGHT SAFARI
Caiman night boat safari + guided jungle night walk
The expedition includes a boat safari after dark to look for caimans and other nocturnal wildlife around the lagoon and water edge.
A guided jungle night walk is also included in the expedition price at no additional charge when weather and trail conditions allow. Great Potoo, Common Potoo, Common Pauraque, several owl species, frogs, insects and other nocturnal wildlife are recorded at Chuchini, but sightings are never guaranteed.
STAY INSIDE THE RESERVE
Chuchini Eco Lodge in Trinidad, Beni
Sleep inside Chuchini Private Amazon Jungle Reserve. After early mornings and full days outdoors, return to an air-conditioned room and reliable 24/7 electricity.
Enjoy the swimming pool between outings. Four nights in nature, with meals at the reserve and your next birding session close at hand.
Air conditioning
A cool room after a day in the Amazon.
24/7 electricity
Recharge cameras, phones and batteries for the next outing.
Swimming pool
Cool off and relax between birding sessions.
Inside the reserve
Stay immersed in the landscape you came to explore.
RIVER WILDLIFE · BENI, BOLIVIA
Bolivian pink river dolphin and river birding
Explore the river system around Trinidad in search of the Bolivian pink river dolphin (Inia boliviensis) and watch the banks for herons, kingfishers, hoatzins and other river birds. Wildlife encounters depend on natural conditions and are never guaranteed.
OPTIONAL 1-DAY / 1-NIGHT ADD-ON
Blue-throated Macaw extension
Extend your Bolivia birding trip by 1 day and 1 night with an optional excursion to search for the Blue-throated Macaw.
This extension is booked separately and is not included in the expedition price. Ask Chuchini for pricing, availability, accommodation and transfer arrangements before booking your flights.
The extension itinerary and location will be confirmed when booking. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Contact us for the availabilitySPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATE · OCTOBER 2026
Book the first Chuchini Amazon Birding Expedition
19–23 October 2026
€850 per person
Special introductory rate for Chuchini’s first dedicated Amazon Birding Expedition. This introductory price applies to the 19–23 October 2026 departure.
5 days · 4 nights · minimum 2 · maximum 7 guests
The expedition is limited to 7 guests. Contact us for the availability, room arrangements and booking terms.
Included in your expedition
- 4 nights at Chuchini Eco Lodge, with AC and 24/7 electricity
- Use of the swimming pool
- All meals during the expedition
- Trinidad Airport (TDD) transfers
- Specialized birding guide plus local Chuchini guide
- Forest, lagoon, wetland and river birding
- Caiman night boat safari
- Guided jungle night walk, when weather and trail conditions allow
- Search for the Bolivian pink river dolphin
- Drinking water during activities
- Bird checklist support
Not included
International and domestic flights, travel insurance, personal accident insurance, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages and the optional Blue-throated Macaw extension.
BOLIVIA BIRDING TOUR FAQ
Plan your October 2026 birding trip
Where is this Bolivia birding tour?
The expedition is based at Chuchini Private Amazon Jungle Reserve & Eco Lodge near Trinidad, Beni, Bolivia. Birding explores Amazon forest, lagoons, wetlands, river edges and the Llanos de Moxos landscape, with Trinidad Airport transfers included.
When is the October 2026 birding expedition?
The fixed departure runs 19–23 October 2026 for 5 days and 4 nights. The €850 per person rate is a special first-expedition launch price. The expedition requires at least 2 participants and is limited to 7 guests. Contact us for the availability and booking terms.
How many bird species are recorded at Chuchini?
Chuchini has 421 bird species recorded as of September 2026. This is the reserve’s recorded total, not the number expected on one tour. Sightings vary with season, conditions and bird activity.
What does the Amazon bird safari include?
The program combines dawn birding, forest trails, wetlands, lagoons, river birding, a caiman night boat safari, an included guided jungle night walk, checklist support and a search for the Bolivian pink river dolphin. The night walk has no additional charge and operates when weather and trail conditions allow. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Which night activity is included?
Both the caiman night boat safari and the guided jungle night walk are included in the expedition price. The jungle night walk has no additional charge and is subject to weather and safe trail conditions.
Which birds will we search for?
The October Top 20 includes White-throated Piping-Guan, Great Potoo, Hoatzin, Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Red-and-green Macaw, Yellow-collared Macaw, Orinoco Goose, Bare-faced Curassow, Boat-billed Heron, Chestnut-eared Aracari, Toco Toucan, Sunbittern, Sungrebe, Cream-colored Woodpecker, Ringed Woodpecker, Bolivian Slaty-Antshrike, Buff-bellied Hermit, Amazon Kingfisher, Capped Heron and Jabiru. White-throated Piping-Guan and Great Potoo are especially reliable local targets, but wild-bird sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Does the eco lodge have air conditioning and a pool?
Yes. Guests stay inside Chuchini Private Amazon Jungle Reserve at Chuchini Eco Lodge, with air-conditioned rooms, 24/7 electricity and use of the swimming pool.
Is the Blue-throated Macaw extension included?
No. An optional extension of 1 additional day and 1 additional night can be booked separately to search for the Blue-throated Macaw. Contact us for the availability before booking flights.
How do I book the expedition?
Send Chuchini your number of guests and travel plans. Contact us for the availability; Chuchini will confirm room arrangements, payment terms and cancellation terms before you book.
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