Birding Tambomachay & Huayllarcocha

Half Day

 OVERVIEW

Tambomachay is an archaeological site It is located just 20 minutes from Cusco city, at 3800 masl. This archaeological center is protected by the Peruvian state.

Perfect for birdwatchersnature lovers,   photographers, adventurers and families.»

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Rosbert Challco

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Route

Day 01:      Cusco – Huayllarcocha – Tambomachay

HIGHLIGHTS DESTINATION

  • Enjoy beautiful scenery 
  • Enrich your knowledge about high elevation bird species
  • Add various new species to your life list
  • Perfect for Bird Photography
  • Perfect for nature lovers and birdwatchers

 All  meals, guides and transport activities as indicated in the itinerary.

 

MAKE IT YOUR OWN– This trip is fully customisable.  Ask us for details!

| Bespoke and tailored to your requirements.

Itinerary

Day 01 : Cusco Birding Tambomachay & Wayllarcocha

 

We will start our Cusco birding tour by picking you up from your hotel at 5:30 am to go in a private vehicle to explore Tambomachay and Huayarcocha.

In this place we are going to start our Cusco birding morning walking through the Polilepys forest looking for the beautiful Cusco endemic bird called Chestnut-breasted Mountain- Finch.

Then we will get into the beginning of an Inca trail that used to connect  Cusco area with the sacred valley.  The area offers various specialties and endemics such as the Cusco endemic bird known as Rusty-fronted Canastero and Creamy-creasted Spinetail.

 

Cusco birds at Tambomachay:

Taczanowski’s Tinamou Nothoprocta taczanowskii, Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae,  Bearded Mountaineer Oreonympha nobilis, Puna Snipe  Gallinago andina,    Variable Hawk  Geranoaetus polyosoma, Rusty-fronted CanasteroAsthenes ottonis, Creamy-crested Spinetail Cranioleuca albicapilla, Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch Poospizopsis caesar, Golden-billed Saltator Saltator aurantiirostris   and more.

Later, we will walk to Huayllarcocha to explore more birds such Yellow-billed Pintail, Yellow-billed Teal,White-tufted Grebe,Slate-colored Coot, Andean Gull ,Black-crowned Night-Heron,

At 7:30 am we are going to have our picnic-breakfast enjoying the area and trying to watch more Cusco birds.

At 10:30 am, ending our Cusco Birdwatching tour we will bring you back to your hotel.

 

Important info

  • Birding checklist
  • Birding tour  guide
  • Box Breakfast (Optional vegetarian)
  • Private Transport.
  • Local flights to Lima or Cusco (not included)
  • Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance.
  • Extra nights during the trip due to flight cancellations or weather conditions.
  • Tipping of local guides, telephone, laundry.
  • Alcoholic beverages.

For the Huacarpay Birding tour  you will need the following equipment:

What to wear:

  • Comfortable clothes .
  • Cap (chullo), gloves, scarf.
  • Waterproof jacket, rain poncho.
  • Confortable shoes.

 

What to bring:

  • Daypack or small backpack and rain cover.
  • Personal prescription medicine (if that’s the case)
  • Rain coat
  • Sunscreen
  • Photocopy of Passport
  • Personal hygiene ítems.

Suggested:

  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Your own personal water container, to be refilled at any time. This way we can reduce the usage of plastic.

Quick movements and loud noises are stressful to animals. Considerate travelers practice these safety methods: 

  • Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a “better look.” Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee.
  • Considerate travelers observe wildlife from afar, give animals a wide berth.
  • Avoid use of flash while taking snaps.
  • Store food securely and keep garbage and food scraps away from animals so they will not acquire bad habits .Never feed wildlife. Help keep wildlife wild.
  • Make sure the colors of clothing and gear blend with the environment.

 

Enjoy your trip!

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+51 974743033

Email

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Prices  & dates

TRIP COST

Prices are per person, valid through December, 2023 

$ 85.00  (5+ members)

$ 113.00 (3-4 members)

$ 135.00 (2 members)

Make it your trip

We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!

Optional Hotel upgrades

All upgrade pricing is per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Please call for single occupancy pricing.

WHEN TO GO

January to December

For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates.  Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!

  • FIXED DEPARTURES on:
  • 2 people minimun required.
  • Looking for  solo travel    (Contact Us
  • Tour departs from Cusco
  • Best time to go : From   March to December.

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