Peru Birding Tour
Junín Lake: High-Andean Endemic Birding Tour
A 3-day high-Andes expedition to 4,000 m for Junín Lake's ultra-restricted endemics — and Pampas Cats.
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Departure
5:00 AM from Lima
Elevation
~4,100 m (13,450 ft)
Group size
1–5+
Overview
Junín Lake — Endemics & Pampas Cats
This tour takes birders from Lima's Pacific coast to the high-Andean plateau above 4,000 meters. Over three days it spans dramatically contrasting ecosystems — coastal deserts, mountain valleys and the puna grasslands around Lake Junín, one of South America's most important high-altitude wetlands. It is one of the most specialized birding experiences available from Lima, combining rare endemics with nocturnal mammal tracking.
Highlights
- ✦Peru's most geographically restricted endemics
- ✦High-Andean puna ecosystem rarely on short itineraries
- ✦Combined birding and mammal tracking (Pampas Cat)
- ✦Dramatic Andean scenery
- ✦Expert local habitat knowledge
Pricing
Per person by group size
- 1 traveller$1,980per person
- 2 travellers$1,045per person
- 3 travellers$880per person
- 4 travellers$770per person
- 5+ pax$660per person
Prices in USD. Custom & private departures available.
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1 — Santa Eulalia Valley
Depart Lima 5:00 AM; riparian willow forest, torrent specialists, Autisha Bridge for Great Inca-Finch and Andean Condor; overnight in the valley
Day 2 — High Andes to Junín
Ascend across the puna above 4,000 m; reach Lake Junín by midday for wetland endemics; nighttime spotlighting; overnight in Junín
Day 3 — Lake Junín
Early revisit for missed species and photography; scenic return to Lima
What You'll See
Target species
Species shown in red are Peruvian endemics.
- Junín Grebe
- Junín Rail
- White-bellied Cinclodes
- Creamy-crested Spinetail
- Black-breasted Hillstar
- Bronze-tailed Comet
- Great Inca-Finch
- Black Metaltail
- White-cheeked Cotinga
- Many-colored Rush-Tyrant
- Andean Condor
- Torrent Duck
- White-capped Dipper
- Diademed Sandpiper-Plover
- Olivaceous Thornbill
- Pampas Cat
- Andean Fox
Gallery
From the field
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Junín Lake — Endemics & Pampas Cats tour?
3 days, 2 nights.
Where and when does the tour depart?
5:00 AM from Lima.
How big are the groups?
1–5+. Small groups keep the experience unhurried and photography-friendly.
How much does the Junín Lake — Endemics & Pampas Cats tour cost?
Prices start at $660 per person and depend on group size — see the pricing table for details.
Which species can I expect to see?
Key targets include Junín Grebe, Junín Rail, White-bellied Cinclodes, Creamy-crested Spinetail, Black-breasted Hillstar, among others. 9 of the tour's target species are Peruvian endemics.
How do I book this tour?
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