Peru Northern
Northern Peru: Chasing Endemics and More!
Northern Peru is a birder’s paradise, renowned for its array of endemic and range-restricted species across varying landscapes. Excellent lodges and some of the best hummingbird and antpitta feeding stations anywhere make it easy to see why the area provides some of the most rewarding birding in all of Peru. This 11-day journey spans tropical forests, mountains, and cloud forests, all teeming with life. Explore this avian-rich region to discover Peru’s unique bird species and ecosystems in this compact yet highly diverse tour.
Highlight and Target Birds
- Northern Peru’s iconic endemics: Marvelous Spatuletail, Royal Sunangel, Long-whiskered Owlet, and many more
- Cloud forest highlights such as Oilbird, Andean Cock-of-the-rock, and Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan
- Several antpitta species, including endemics Pale-billed Antpitta, Rusty-tinged Antpitta, and Ochre-fronted Antpitta
- Hummingbirds will star throughout our itinerary, with opportunities to see dozens of species including Sword-billed Hummingbird, Long-tailed Sylph, and Rufous-crested Coquette
- We’ll have chances for a huge array of species within mixed flocks that we encounter throughout our tour
KEY LOCATIONS
Tarapoto area, Waqanki Lodge, Arena Blanca Reserve, ECOAN Reserve, San Lorenzo
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Seek specialties at several world-renowned feeding stations, hummingbird setups, and lodges throughout the tour.
- Traverse the scenic Andean slopes, rich with iconic hummingbirds and tanagers, as we target endemic and hard-to-see species.
- Visit Huembo Lodge, a famous haven for hummingbirds, including the Marvelous Spatuletail.
- Immerse yourself in Northern Peru’s diverse habitats, from lush lowland forests to montane regions, each offering unique birding opportunities and local biodiversity.
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Accommodations
Wyndham Costa del Sol (1 night), Pumarinri Lodge (1 night), Waqanki Lodge (3 nights), Owlet Lodge (5 nights)
Weather and climate
Northern Peru features varying climates: low and mid-elevations are warm and humid, while higher elevations like Abra Patricia are cooler, especially at night. We recommend light layers for the humid lowlands and insulating layers for cooler highland regions.
Tour Details
Price: From $4,550 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $350
Included: Lodging, meals, in-country transportation, guide, park entrance fees.
Not Included: Passport Fees, Visa Fees, International Airfare, alcoholic beverages, personal items, tips, travel insurance.
From: Lima (LIM)
Minimum Participants: 4
Participant Limit: 8
Activity Level: Moderate
Deposit: $1,000 per-person deposit is required to reserve your spot on this tour (with your registration form).
Tour Leader: Silverio Duri
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