BIRDWATCHING IN HUACARPAY - CUSCO

PERU BIRDING – LUCRE - HUACARPAY WETLAND

CUSCO - HUARCARPAY LAGOON - LUCRE VALLEY - CUSCO

Between 5 and 5:30 am we pick you up from your hotel. Then, we go in our transport to the Laguna de Huacarpay, an ideal place for bird watching. It is very important to arrive early because waterfowl and high Andean birds leave their nests at this time to feed in the middle of the lagoon.

Upon arrival, we walk to the first hidden viewpoint, there we can observe birds and take photos without disturbing them. Likewise, we will be able to observe aquatic and high Andean birds. For example, common sapling (Rollandia Rolland), torrent ducks (Merganetta armata), Chilean flamingos (Phoenicopterus chilenis), puna ibis (Plegadis Ridgwayi), American moorhen (Gallinula galeata), Andean gulls (Chroicocephalus serranus), etc.

Then, we eat our box breakfast on the shores of the lagoon. Next, we move to the southwest side of the lagoon to look for a unique hummingbird: the Bearded Mountaineer (Oreonympha nobilis). This hummingbird can only be found in Peru and the high altitude subtropical scrub around the lagoon suits it. In addition to that, we can observe the giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas), the largest of the hummingbirds. Another typical bird of the area is the multicolored reed tyrant (Tachuris rubrigastra), a small perching South American bird that belongs to the tyrant flycatcher family.

Later, we get back on the transport to travel for 20 minutes to the Lucre Valley. It is a special place to observe the American Eagle Owl (Bubo virginianus). After all these incredible experiences, we return to the city of Cusco, arriving there around 12:00 p.m. m. At the end of the tour we take you back to the city of Cusco.

ITINERARY OF THE BIRDWATCHING TOUR IN HUACARPAY - CUSCO

CUSCO - HUARCARPAY LAGOON - LUCRE VALLEY - CUSCO

• First, I pick up from your hotel at 5:30 am. Approx.
• Then, transfer to our transport to the Laguna de Huacarpay.
• Arrival at the Huacarpay lagoon at 6:00 am approx.
• Later, walk to the first viewpoint to appreciate and take pictures of waterfowl and high Andean birds.
• Breakfast around the Huacarpay lagoon.
• Likewise, walk to the southwest side of the lagoon to observe hummingbirds unique to this area.
• Walk to the Lucre Valley to try to observe the Andean owls.
• Return to the City of Cusco 12:00 p.m. approx.
• Finally, arrival in Cusco and end of our service.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BIRDWATCHING TOUR IN HUACARPAY:

• All equipment to bird watching.
• Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
• Private transport during all the Peru Birding – Lucre - Huacarpay Wetland.
• A professional English-speaking Tour Guide specialized in ornithology.
• Guide Assistant (for groups of over 5 participants).
• Meals: 1x box-breakfast - a vegetarian option available upon request.
• Walking stick.
• First aid kit.
• Drop off at your hotel.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE BIRDWATCHING TOUR IN HUACARPAY::

• Lunch.
• Beverages (apart from breakfast).
• Tips.
• Hotel in Cusco.
• Any flight tickets.
• Travel insurance.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BIRDWATCHING IN HUACARPAY:

• Small backpack;
• Comfortable or sport clothes in green or nature-like colors (e.g. shorts, T-shirt and sweater);
• Rainy coat or poncho (especially, from November to April);
• Comfortable/sporty shoes;
• Camera and/or video camera;
• Binoculars;
• Extra batteries and/or power bank (there is no electricity on the trek);
• A peak/hat;
• Sunglasses;
• Sun protection cream;
• Insect repellent (we recommend DEET 35 or higher);
• Bottled water;
• Extra money in soles (in any case of emergency or to buy some souvenirs).

Please ask for a personalized quote, The price is customized depending on the final accommodation options, travel dates and other preferences.