This exceptional bird photography expedition combines some of the finest wildlife destinations in Peru, taking participants through an extraordinary variety of ecosystems from the Pacific Coast to the Amazon Rainforest, the cloud forests of Northern Peru, the Andes, and finally the legendary Inca citadel of Machupicchu.
Designed specifically for photographers, this itinerary maximizes opportunities for close-range photography at hummingbird feeders, fruiting stations, clay licks, canopy towers, and natural habitats. Throughout the journey, we visit carefully selected locations that offer excellent photographic conditions and access to many of Peru’s most iconic and sought-after bird species.
The tour begins on the Pacific Coast near Lima, where we photograph marine birds including the spectacular Inca Tern. We then fly north to the foothills and cloud forests of San Martín and Amazonas, home to some of Peru’s most remarkable endemic species. Highlights include the magnificent Marvelous Spatuletail, Royal Sunangel, Wire-crested Thorntail, Rufous-crested Coquette, Emerald-bellied Puffleg, Long-tailed Sylph, and many other hummingbirds.
Continuing to the southeastern Amazon, we visit Tambopata, one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations. Here we photograph colorful macaws, parrots, toucans, and other rainforest species at the famous Chuncho Clay Lick, one of the largest macaw congregations in South America.
The final stage of the journey takes us to the Sacred Valley and Machupicchu, where spectacular Andean scenery provides the backdrop for photographing Giant Hummingbird, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Bearded Mountaineer, Torrent Duck, and numerous high-Andean specialties. The tour concludes with a guided visit to Machupicchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
By combining the coast, northern cloud forests, Amazon rainforest, Andes, and Machupicchu into a single itinerary, this tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to photograph Peru’s incredible bird diversity while experiencing some of the country’s most iconic landscapes and cultural treasures.
Day 1 Arriving to Lima- Hotel in Miraflores
Overnight: Casa Andina
Day 2 Hotel in Miraflores,Palomino island-Tarapoto city.
Overnight: Tarapoto
Day 3 Tarapoto – Koepckes Reserve- Waqanki lodge
Overnight: Waqanki lodge
Day 4 Waqanki Lodge full day Birding
Overnight: Waqanki lodge
Day 5 Waqanki to Owlet Lodge
Overnight: Owlet lodge
Day 6 Owlet Lodge full day
Overnight: Owlet lodge
Day 7 Owlet Lodge full day activities
Overnight: Owlet lodge
Day 8 Owlet Lodge to Huembo Lodge
Overnight: Huembo Lodge
Day 9 Huembo Full day activities
Overnight: Huembo Lodge
Day 10 Huembo Lodge to Tarapoto city
Overnight: Tarapoto
Day 11 Tarapoto- Lima city – Puerto Maldonado city -Lodge
Overnight: Collpas Tambopata Inn Lodge
Day 12 Collpas Tamboapta Inn Lodge to Chuncho Macaw clay lick
Overnight: Colpas Tambopata Inn Lodge
Day 13 Chuncho Macaw clay lick and Canopy tower
Overnight: Chuncho Lodge
Day 14 Collpas Tambopata Inn Lodge to Puerto Maldonado city – Cusco (Ollantaytambo)
Overnight: Pakaritampu Hotel.
Day 15 Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu
Overnight: Casa Andina Hotel.
Day 16 Exploring Machupicchu
Overnight: Casa Andina Hotel.
Day 17 Machupicchu -Cusco City
Overnight: Cusco city
Day 18 Cusco- Lima city
End of the trip.
Upon arrival in Lima, our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in the Miraflores district. Depending on the arrival times of participants, there may be an opportunity to relax, prepare camera equipment, and receive a briefing about the photography expedition ahead.
Overnight: Casa Andina, Miraflores
Meals: Dinner
Elevation: Sea Level
Our photography adventure begins with an early excursion to the Palomino Islands, one of Peru’s premier locations for seabirds and marine wildlife photography. During the boat excursion, we will photograph species such as Inca Tern, Peruvian Pelican, Guanay Cormorant, Peruvian Booby, Red-legged Cormorant, and numerous other coastal birds.
After lunch, we will visit the wetlands of Pantanos de Villa, where excellent photographic opportunities include Many-colored Rush Tyrant, Black Skimmer, White-cheeked Pintail, Puna Ibis, and a variety of migratory species.
In the afternoon, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Tarapoto, gateway to the northern Peruvian Amazon.
Overnight: Tarapoto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Inka tern
After breakfast, we travel to Koepcke’s Reserve, located approximately 45 minutes from Tarapoto. This remarkable hummingbird photography location offers excellent feeder setups and natural perches, allowing photographers to capture some of Peru’s most sought-after hummingbird species.
We will spend most of the day working on flight photography, perched portraits, and behavioral images.
Possible species include:
In the afternoon, we continue to Waqanki Lodge.
Overnight: Waqanki Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gouls jewelfront
Today is dedicated entirely to bird photography at Waqanki Lodge. The lodge’s renowned feeding stations provide exceptional opportunities for close-range hummingbird photography with natural backgrounds and excellent lighting conditions.
Special attention will be given to photographing the spectacular Rufous-crested Coquette, one of the most desired hummingbirds in South America.
Additional species may include:
Overnight: Waqanki Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 860 m / 2,750 ft
Rufous crested coquette
We depart early and visit Aguas Verdes, one of the finest hummingbird photography locations in northern Peru. Multiple feeding stations and forest-edge habitats provide excellent opportunities for action and portrait photography.
Continuing through the Alto Mayo Valley, we will stop at strategic locations to photograph birds at different elevations before reaching Owlet Lodge.
Species may include:
The afternoon will be spent photographing birds in the lodge gardens.
Overnight: Owlet Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 2,300 m / 7,360 ft
Booted racket tailed
A full day devoted to photography around Owlet Lodge’s gardens and specialized feeding stations.
Target species include:
Overnight: Owlet Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 2,300 m / 7,360 ft
Chestnut antpitta
Today we explore two of the most productive hummingbird photography locations in the region: Alto Nieva Reserve and Llantaria.
These locations offer opportunities to photograph several regional specialties and endemic species.
Possible species include:
In the evening, we may search for the legendary Long-whiskered Owlet.
Overnight: Owlet Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 2,300 m / 7,360 ft
Long whiskered owlet
Today we travel to Pomacochas and Huembo Lodge, home of one of the world’s most extraordinary hummingbirds.
The lodge’s feeding stations provide superb opportunities to photograph the endemic Marvelous Spatuletail under ideal conditions.
Overnight: Huembo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 2,000 m / 6,400 ft
A full day dedicated to photographing the endemic Marvelous Spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis), one of the rarest and most spectacular hummingbirds in the world.
Additional species may include:
Overnight: Huembo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 2,000 m / 6,400 ft
Marvellous spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis)
We return to Tarapoto, with opportunities for bird photography along the route depending on weather and lighting conditions.
Overnight: Tarapoto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 356 m / 1,140 ft
Morning flights connect us through Lima to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, we travel by road and river to Collpas Tambopata Inn Lodge.
The afternoon offers opportunities to photograph Amazonian birds around the lodge grounds.
Overnight: Lodge Tambopata
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Before sunrise we navigate the Tambopata River to the famous Chuncho Clay Lick.
This is one of the world’s greatest wildlife photography spectacles, with hundreds of parrots and macaws gathering along the riverbank.
The afternoon is dedicated to photography around the lodge gardens.
Overnight: Collpas Tambopata Inn Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography Highlights: Scarlet Macaw, Red-and-green Macaw, Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Chestnut-fronted Macaw
A second visit to the clay lick provides additional opportunities for photography under different lighting conditions.
After lunch, we visit the canopy tower, offering eye-level photography of canopy species and spectacular rainforest landscapes.
Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chuncho clay lick
After returning to Puerto Maldonado, we fly to Cusco and continue to the Sacred Valley.
If conditions allow, we may stop at Piuray Lake for high-Andean bird photography.
Overnight: Ollantaytambo
Morning photography session at Ensifera Camp, featuring specialized hummingbird feeders and Andean cloud forest species.
Targets include:
In the afternoon, we board the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Overnight: Machu Picchu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sword Billed hummingbird
Morning guided exploration of the magnificent Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
This day combines cultural photography, dramatic landscapes, and opportunities for bird photography around the sanctuary.
Overnight: Machu Picchu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Machupicchu
Morning bird photography around Aguas Calientes, focusing on Torrent Duck, tanagers, euphonias, and cloud forest specialties.
Possible species include:
After lunch, we return by train to Ollantaytambo and continue to Cusco.
Overnight: Cusco
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and onward international connections.
End of Tour
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