I was on the 23-day Northeast Brazil tour with four other birders from January 20 to February 11, 2019, and what a fantastic experience! Our guides, Caio and Tati, were enthusiastic, energetic, and knowledgeable. I was hesitant about joining this tour because of its length and long car rides; however, every day was so exciting and different, and the drives made comfortable with interesting scenery and stops, including at local eateries and fruit stands. A truly memorable trip!

Our 15-day tour of Northeast Brazil was stupendous! Our guide Caio Brito is a top-notch birder who knows where the birds are and how to find them, all done with great passion and joy. He has deep knowledge about the birds, subspecies, likely splits, and their conservation status and issues. We saw almost every bird on our (very long) target list! In addition to being an expert guide, Caio is personable, full of good humor, considerate, and caring. He thought of ways of improving our odds of spotting a target bird and was indefatigable in tracking them down. We also observed his respect for everyone with whom he dealt, from hotel owners to gas station attendants, which was reciprocated, making our trip smooth and a joy. From a physical comfort standpoint, he anticipated everything we might need. Plus he knows the best eating spots! His (and Brazil Birding Experts') organization and planning skills were superb-- there were no hiccups on our trip. We are very happy with this unforgettable and seamless birding trip.

If you want to bird Northeast Brazil only go with Ciro Albano and Caio Brito in SUVs. Nobody can beat Brazil Birding Experts for birding!

BBE planned and executed our tours to find the most birds possible. I wound up with 746 birds seen, and another 50 plus heard only. And we had great fun in the process! Both guides were top notch, recognizing the faintest of songs and the shortest of chirps. Caio's enthusiasm and high energy level in particular drove us to new heights! We had memorable, almost spiritual experiences with several birds thanks to Caio's willingness to go off the beaten path. Each guide also could tap into a network of birding experts who could provide tips for finding the more difficult birds. I also compliment the organization of the BBE team, who not only put together a complicated tour package and made all the adjustments needed when Rio Grande do Sul's airport flooded but also thought of our comfort, such as booking a day hotel for us for our long layover in Sao Paulo. I also recognize the importance Caio and the other BBE guides are playing to introducing new areas to birding, such as the unmatched experience of the pristine birding at Pira Acu, and I understand more new areas for birding are being explored. Many thanks to Caio and Fernando for their excellence and their patience. I also commend BBE for continually striving to exceed its already stellar performance. Bravo, BBE!!

A superb southeast Brazil custom tour with Caio Brito. We saw some incredible birds (Cherry-throated Tanager, Brazilian Merganser, White-winged Nightjar, Grey-winged Cotinga and Violaceous Quail-Dove to name just a few). The whole trip was great fun and expertly led and guided by Caio, with local assistance where helpful. BBE are definitely the natural first choice for anyone considering this trip.

The Northeast Brazil birding tour was fantastic. Caio and Tati are wonderful birders and great people. Every time we needed something, they were there to provide it,whether it was snacks, water, translations. Along with the outstanding birding, we had many conversations in the car about the people of Brazil-who were all very nice-the history of the country-the Canudos War, Cabral's landfall in Porto Seguro, and many other things. I would recommend this trip to anyone. I am still missing those Northeast Brazil breakfasts and kilo restaurants!