Lima Birding Tour
Lima Birding Tours: La Punta - Arenilla & Palomino Inlets
Coastal hotspots, urban parks and an island boat trip beside Lima's new airport — a compact half day.
Duration
~6–7 hours (7:15 AM–1/2 PM)
Departure
7:15 AM (flexible)
Group size
1–5+
Overview
La Punta
This half-day tour combines coastal hotspots, urban parks and a boat excursion near Lima's airport. Starting with an early breakfast at 7:15 AM, you explore coastal hotspots, urban parks and a boat trip — all close to the new Lima airport — targeting native seabirds and introduced species, plus a one-hour boat adventure to nearby islands.
Highlights
- ✦Inca Terns, Peruvian Pelicans and seabirds with photo opportunities
- ✦Vermilion Flycatcher (including rare dark morph), Scrub Blackbird, Croaking Ground-Dove
- ✦Poza Arenillas lagoon: thousands of North American migratory shorebirds in season
- ✦One-hour boat trip around San Lorenzo and Palomino Islands
- ✦South American Sea-Lion colony (4,000+ individuals)
- ✦Humboldt Penguins, Red-legged and Guanay Cormorants
- ✦Endemic Surf Cinclodes
- ✦Optional authentic seafood lunch ($20/person)
Pricing
Per person by group size
- 1 traveller$495per person
- 2 travellers$275per person
- 3 travellers$245per person
- 4 travellers$220per person
- 5+ pax$210per person
Prices in USD. Custom & private departures available.
Day by Day
Itinerary
7:15 AM
Early breakfast and coastal drive with first seabirds
Mid-morning
Urban parks for flycatchers, hummingbirds, Harris's Hawks
Late morning
Poza Arenillas coastal lagoon
Afternoon
One-hour island boat excursion
1–2 PM
Tour ends; optional lunch before hotel/airport return
What's included
- ✓Guide services
- ✓Transportation
- ✓Boat trip
Not included
- –Meals (optional lunch $20/person)
What You'll See
Target species
Species shown in red are Peruvian endemics.
- Inca Tern
- Peruvian Pelican
- Vermilion Flycatcher
- Scrub Blackbird
- Croaking Ground-Dove
- Amazilia Hummingbird
- Harris's Hawk
- Pacific Pygmy-Owl
- Franklin's Gull
- Belcher's Gull
- Kelp Gull
- Blackish Oystercatcher
- American Oystercatcher
- Black Skimmer
- Red-legged Cormorant
- Guanay Cormorant
- Humboldt Penguin
- Peruvian Booby
- Surf Cinclodes
Gallery
From the field
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How long is the La Punta tour?
~6–7 hours (7:15 AM–1/2 PM).
Where and when does the tour depart?
7:15 AM (flexible).
How big are the groups?
1–5+. Small groups keep the experience unhurried and photography-friendly.
How much does the La Punta tour cost?
Prices start at $210 per person and depend on group size — see the pricing table for details.
What is included in the price?
Guide services, Transportation, Boat trip.
Which species can I expect to see?
Key targets include Inca Tern, Peruvian Pelican, Vermilion Flycatcher, Scrub Blackbird, Croaking Ground-Dove, among others. 1 of the tour's target species is a Peruvian endemic.
How do I book this tour?
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