Private Tour
Birding and Nature Chaco Tour
Overview
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Chaco`i is a perfect tour when you are in Asunción, and would like to enjoy nature and birding in a brief morning. An early drive of about 30 to 40 minutes from your hotel, and you will be in humid chaco ecosystems and expecting to find
70 to over 100 bird species in a few hours of birdwatching.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Presidente Hayes Department
A half or full day tour to enjoy an incredible number of birds, in one of the hotspots declared as «Important Bird Areas» of the country. La Rafaela farm and Estancia La Playada are the main spots during this tour, with target birds that includes endangered species such as Strange-tailed Tyrant and Sharp-tailed Tyrant. Some of the interesting birds that are usual seen during the tour are: Greater Rhea, Chaco Chachalaca, Plumbeous and Buff-necked Ibis, Great Horned Owl, Blue-crowned Trogon, Toco Toucan, 10 species of woodpeckers, including Golden-green, Crimson-crested and Cream-backed Woodpecker. It is also present and most usually heard, Red-legged Seriema and Laughing Falcon. Parrots and parakeets are also common, Nanday, Maroon-bellied and Blue-crowned Parakeet usually seen in flocks. Woodcreepers are also some of the most attractive birds during this tour, including the Great-Rufous and Planalto Woodcreeper, and also the impressive Red-billed Scythebill.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Lunch
Gratuities
beverages over those stated as included;
travel and medical insurance;
Pickup points
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Half day Chaco Tour
Chaco`i is a perfect tour when you are in Asunción, and would like to enjoy nature and birding in a brief morning.
Pickup included
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My Guide was Esteban:...
Victor G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My Guide was Esteban: flexible, solution-oriented, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. Heavy rain in the days before made our original itinerary inaccessible, but he had a great alternative site. We had fantastic conversations on the way; I learned a lot about the country, its people, politics, nature, and of course the birds. Highly recommended i got really Great fotos to Share Thais experience with Friends and to remember this adventure— definitely worth it!
Great bird watching in the Chaco.
Tom M,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip has an early start at 530am, but that’s necessary in order to get out to the countryside at daybreak for the best bird-watching. It was worth the early wake-up, as Esteban knew exactly where to go on this huge preserve on the edge of Paraguay’s Chaco. He was a wealth of information on the different bird species, and it was a very enjoyable half-day trip.
Nice activity but watch out for the weather
Maria K,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a nice tour that will allow you to see a lot of birds. The weather heavy affects the places that can be visited and probably the activity should have been rescheduled to a less rainy day. It was still enjoyable though.
Great day of Chaco birding with a knowledgeable, personable guide
OnAir20191392557,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had little free time beyond most of one day while in Asuncion, but had to take advantage of my first time in South America and go birding. Esteban’s half-day trip (from pickup at 5:30 tonight around 1 PM) was perfect for me. The property where we went is part working ranch and part nature preserve, and I felt like a kid in a candy store seeing so many new, interesting birds. My knowledge of South American birds is far behind that of other places where I’ve been, and Esteban was very helpful in pointing out all of the birds we came across, helping with identification, and explaining their habits (and the names in Guarani for some). He’s also a very pleasant guy to talk to, and we saw a nice variety of species on the trip. I would definitely recommend this shorter tour for people with limited time, or a longer one if you’re able to.
Amazing way to see a different part of Paraguay
Jozef W,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour takes you into the Paraguay countryside and allows you to see what life is like outside the city. You drive for about 40 minutes and end up on a working ranch where there are a wide variety of birds for your viewing pleasure. It is quite serene out there and you will have a great time relaxing and enjoying nature. Our tour guide was fantastic and the snack they provided was some drinks and empanadas which hit the spot. Great experience overall.
Many birds seen and gained an impression of the Chaco
Renate F,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We have seen many birds and gained an impression of the Chaco. The many potholes on the trails show how much work goes into creating and preserving the wagons.
Highlight of Paraguay trip
Karen G,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was fantastic. We booked the half day tour and got back after dark after seeing dozens of new birds out on the Chaca. This day was the highlight day of my day in Paraguay. We stopped the car and got out and walked along a dirt road and saw tons of new birds. We had a picnic by the side of the road at dusk, watching a big stork. It was magical. Highly recommended great value for money.
Esteban was engaging,...
Thomas T,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Esteban was engaging, fun, and informative. Even though our weather wasn't good, we had a good time and learned a lot. We got what we wanted from the tour, even if the price is a bit high
Great birdwatching and great guides!
Carl J,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible experience on the half-day trip with Esteban, who was extremely friendly and eager to answer all of our questions about the wildlife, culture, and history of the region. We were looking for an opportunity to see a different side of Paraguay away from Asuncion, and this trip surpassed all of our expectations. Coordinating the trip was extremely easy, as Alberto reached out directly to assist with pick-up times and location. The journey included a relaxing boat ride up the river with drinks and snacks which were much appreciated. Both Esteban and Alberto were incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, and had keen eyes for pointing out every different species of bird during our journey up the river. We saw a huge variety of birds including parakeets, caracaras, kingfishers, and burrowing owls. We even had the opportunity to see howler monkeys, which was an unexpected surprise. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking to see some of the countryside and wildlife outside Asuncion, and will likely bring friends and family on one of their trips again.
Awesome morning trip from Asunción to explore el Chaco
vfwagner,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alberto & Steven were my guides and they both did an excellent job! They were on time and I felt very comfortable with them at all times (something that is always important but especially as a solo female traveler). Their knowledge of Paraguayan nature and wildlife is immense and very impressive. They were also very professional and communicative before and during the activity. Hotel pickup and dropoff was also seamless and the food they provided was also nice! We spotted over 45 species of birds today in our visit to an estancia that is a way to get a taste of more rural life in Paraguay, just about an hour or so from Asunción. Some of the birds we spotted required binoculars that they lent me borrow and were in great condition, while others were able to see up close without magnification. I don't have a professional camera so I just used my phone camera and I think even some of those photos were quite good considering, but I know that if you are looking to do photography this is a great location as well because you will surely have good visibility. I could not have asked for a better experience with this short visit into the Chaco region and when I am back in Fargo, I am only going to book activities of this nature with wildlife Paraguay because they are true professionals providing excellence at a reasonable price.
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