Southern Peru Birding Tour
Peru Birding Tour Overview – Home to one of the biggest bird lists in the world.
Peru simply has it all: monuments to ancient civilizations, world-leading fusion gastronomy, eclectic cultural heritage, outdoor adventures of all kinds, colourful tribal festivals, and of course wild and diverse landscapes. Our Peru Birding tour will explore the impressive bird list, with over 1850 bird , including an incredible 107 endemic species.
Peru is an extremely biodiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains vertically extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon Basin rainforest in the east formed by the mighty Amazon river.
Theodore Parker III, a well-known American ornithologist, once said, “Peru offers bird enthusiasts more than any other country in the world… Being here is like being a child visiting a huge store filled with new and fascinating toys.”
Let’s go birding in Peru!
| Safari starts and ends in Lima | Comfortable, Mid-range Accommodation |
| Duration | 14 Days |
| Departure dates | 12 August 2026 |
** This Peru Birding tour is also available to book as a private guided birding tour
Top Birds
Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Peruvian Booby, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Hoatzin, Rufous-crested Coquette, Cuzco Brushfinch, Inca Tern, Andean Tinamou, Humbolt Penguin, Andean Parakeet.
Top Mammals
Jaguar (rare), Large-headed Capuchin, Lowland Tapir, Capybara, Tayra, Collared Peccary, White-tailed Deer, Black Agouti, Neotropical Otter, Giant Otter, Southern Amazon Red Squirrel.
Highlights and Top attractions
•Cusco – Historical Inca capital city and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
•Machu Picchu – World-famous Inca citadel, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
•Manu Wildlife Center – A Biosphere Reserve of note; fantastic birds and other fauna and flora everywhere, located in a stunningly lush Amazonian rainforest setting.
•Pelagic birding trip at Pucusana – A quaint fishing village on the Pacific Ocean.
•Abra Malaga Pass – High altitude birding (4,320 m/14,200 feet above sea level).
•Manu road in Manu National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Birding along the entire gradient of the world-famous Manu road; one of the greatest birding destinations on earth.
•Visits to an Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek and the Blanquillo Macaw clay lick– unforgettable birding experiences.
•Boat cruises on crystal clear Amazonian rivers and tranquil oxbow lakes, both perfect for birding and amazing photos.
Summary of day to day Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival in Lima |
| Day 2 | Villa Marsh, Lima pelagic and Flight from Lima to Cusco |
| Day 3 | Cusco to Aguas Calientes |
| Day 4 | Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo |
| Day 5 | Penas, Abra Malaga Pass, Carrizales and drive back to Cusco |
| Day 6 | Huacarpay Lake, Manu Road and Wayqecha Biological Station |
| Day 7 | Wayqecha Biological Station to Cock-of-the-rock Lodge |
| Day 8 | Cock-of-the-rock Lodge |
| Day 9 | Cock-of-the-rock Lodge to Amazonia Lodge |
| Day 10 | Amazonia Lodge |
| Day 11 | Amazonia Lodge to Manu Wildlife Center |
| Day 12 | Manu Wildlife Center, Blanquillo Clay Lick, Oxbow Lake |
| Day 13 | Manu Wildlife Center to Puerto Maldonado and flight to Lima |
| Day 14 | Departure from Lima |