Peru Birding Tour
Paracas National Reserve
A 3-day coastal desert classic — shorebirds, endemics, and a boat trip to the Ballestas 'Peru's Galapagos'.
Duration
3 days
Departure
Early morning Day 1
Group size
2–6
Overview
Paracas National Reserve
Discover one of Peru's most iconic coastal ecosystems with our 3-day birding tour in Paracas — a world-class destination for shorebirds, seabirds, endemics and unique desert wildlife. The itinerary explores Paracas Bay, the Paracas National Reserve, the Ballestas Islands and the wetlands and desert forests that make this a hotspot for resident and migratory species.
Highlights
- ✦Endemic Coastal Miner and Surf Cinclodes
- ✦Endangered Peruvian Tern
- ✦Inca Terns on La Mina Beach
- ✦Ballestas Islands — 'Peru's Galapagos'
- ✦Humboldt Penguins and South American Sea Lions
- ✦El Candelabro geoglyph
- ✦Endemic Black-necked Woodpecker in mesquite forest
Pricing
Total price by group size
- 2 travellers$1,980total
- 3 travellers$2,530total
- 4 travellers$2,750total
- 5 travellers$3,190total
- 6 travellers$3,410total
Prices in USD. Custom & private departures available.
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1
Paracas Bay mudflats and shorebirds; Sequión Bay for Peruvian Tern; Lagunillas for Surf Cinclodes; La Mina Beach
Day 2
Ballestas Islands boat tour (El Candelabro en route); afternoon Pisco wetlands
Day 3
Mesquite forest for Slender-billed Finch and endemic Black-necked Woodpecker
What You'll See
Target species
Species shown in red are Peruvian endemics.
- Peruvian Tern
- Inca Tern
- Coastal Miner
- Surf Cinclodes
- Black-necked Woodpecker
- Guanay Cormorant
- Red-legged Cormorant
- Peruvian Booby
- Humboldt Penguin
- Chilean Flamingo
- American Oystercatcher
- Blackish Oystercatcher
- Surfbird
- Sanderling
- Great Grebe
- Many-colored Rush-Tyrant
- Slender-billed Finch
- Vermilion Flycatcher
- Peruvian Thick-knee
- Burrowing Owl
- Peruvian Diving-Petrel
Gallery
From the field
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Paracas National Reserve tour?
3 days.
Where and when does the tour depart?
Early morning Day 1.
How big are the groups?
2–6. Small groups keep the experience unhurried and photography-friendly.
How much does the Paracas National Reserve tour cost?
Prices start at $1,980 total for the group — see the pricing table for each group size.
Which species can I expect to see?
Key targets include Peruvian Tern, Inca Tern, Coastal Miner, Surf Cinclodes, Black-necked Woodpecker, among others. 4 of the tour's target species are Peruvian endemics.
How do I book this tour?
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