Cuzco Birding Tour
Birding Tours in Cuzco
Professionally guided Andean birding around Cusco — high-altitude lagoons, puna and Polylepis forest.
Duration
Half-day, full-day and multi-day options
Group size
On request
Overview
Cuzco
Birding Tours Cusco with Wild Andes Tours offers professionally guided birdwatching in one of Peru's most spectacular Andean regions. Cusco is both a cultural center and a biodiversity hotspot, where high-altitude wetlands, puna grasslands, Polylepis forests and cloud-forest transitions create exceptional diversity within short driving distances — ideal for half-day birding between archaeological visits or dedicated multi-day trips.
Highlights
- ✦Specialist Andean guides versed in elevation gradients and seasonal movements
- ✦High-Andean lagoons (Huacarpay, Piuray), Sacred Valley corridors, puna and Polylepis
- ✦Giant Hummingbird, Bearded Mountaineer, Shining Sunbeam, Andean Flicker, Torrent Duck
- ✦Photography routes planned for early-morning Andean light
- ✦Private transport, entrance fees and bilingual guides included
Pricing
On request
Contact us for a quote — new Cusco departures coming soon
Reserve NowPrices in USD. Custom & private departures available.
Day by Day
Itinerary
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Sacred Valley Birding Tour (full day)
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Yanahuaura Hummingbird Sanctuary (full day)
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Abra Malaga & Polylepis Forest (full day)
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Piuray Lagoon (half day)
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Bilingual guides (Spanish/English)
- ✓Seasonal bird checklists
- ✓Site-selection strategy
What You'll See
Target species
Species shown in red are Peruvian endemics.
- Giant Hummingbird
- Bearded Mountaineer
- Shining Sunbeam
- Creamy-crested Spinetail
- Andean Flicker
- Torrent Duck
- White-tufted Sunbeam
- Red-crested Cotinga
- Andean Condor
Gallery
From the field
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Cuzco tour?
Half-day, full-day and multi-day options.
How big are the groups?
On request. Small groups keep the experience unhurried and photography-friendly.
What is included in the price?
Private transportation, Entrance fees, Bilingual guides (Spanish/English), Seasonal bird checklists, Site-selection strategy.
Which species can I expect to see?
Key targets include Giant Hummingbird, Bearded Mountaineer, Shining Sunbeam, Creamy-crested Spinetail, Andean Flicker, among others. 3 of the tour's target species are Peruvian endemics.
How do I book this tour?
Reserve directly on this page with the Reserve Now form — we accept PayPal. A 50% deposit secures your tour date, and the remaining balance is payable up to two weeks before departure. See our Terms & Conditions for the full policy.
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