Lima Birding Tour
Lima Birding Tours: Ventanilla Marshes
A quick, bird-packed half-day wetland just minutes from Lima airport — ideal before a flight.
Duration
Half day
Location
Minutes from Lima airport
Group size
1–5+
Overview
Ventanilla Marshes
If you have a few hours before your flight or want a productive morning excursion packed with birds, the Ventanilla Marshes is one of the best options among our Lima birding tours. Minutes north of Lima airport, it takes in quiet wetlands, coastal grasslands and shoreline habitats within a fenced sanctuary where sought-after species appear at close range — welcoming to novice and experienced birders alike.
Highlights
- ✦Wetland: Least Bittern, Andean Duck, Wren-like Rushbird, Many-colored Rush-Tyrant
- ✦Meadow & coast: Peruvian Meadowlark, Chilean Flamingo, Black Skimmer, Great Grebe
- ✦Desert grasslands: Peruvian Thick-knee, Burrowing Owl, American Kestrel
- ✦Migration brings shorebirds, Franklin's Gulls and rarities like Hudsonian Godwit
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
Half day
Wetland, grassland and shoreline birding minutes from the airport
What You'll See
Target species
Species shown in red are Peruvian endemics.
- Least Bittern
- Andean Duck
- Wren-like Rushbird
- Yellow-headed Blackbird
- Many-colored Rush-Tyrant
- Junín Rail
- Peruvian Meadowlark
- Grassland Yellow-Finch
- Chilean Flamingo
- Black Skimmer
- Great Grebe
- Inca Tern
- Peruvian Booby
- Peruvian Thick-knee
- American Kestrel
- Burrowing Owl
Gallery
From the field
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Ventanilla Marshes tour?
Half day.
How big are the groups?
1–5+. Small groups keep the experience unhurried and photography-friendly.
How much does the Ventanilla Marshes tour cost?
Prices start at $210 per person and depend on group size — see the pricing table for details.
Which species can I expect to see?
Key targets include Least Bittern, Andean Duck, Wren-like Rushbird, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Many-colored Rush-Tyrant, among others. 1 of the tour's target species is a Peruvian endemic.
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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