Birding Sacred Valley Hummingbirds

Half Day

 OVERVIEW

Among all the birds that can be found in this area, hummingbirds are the most outstanding. In the Urubamba Valley. They live mainly in the Sacred Valley area between 2,800 and 3,300 m.a.s.l.

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

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Rosbert Challco

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Route

Day 01:      Cusco –  Sacred Valley  

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 Birdwatching : Sacred Valley Hummingbirds

 

We will start our Cusco birdwatching tour by picking you up from your hotel at 6:00 am to go in a private vehicle to Ensifera Camp,  located in the town of Yanahuara in the middle of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Our expert bird guide will explain about the history of this place as well as the characteristics  of this small birds, and with him you will learn how to identify them.

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

At 11:00 am we will return to Cusco or transfer to Ollantaytambo town.

Hummingbirds of Sacred Valley :

Sword-billed Hummingbird Ensifera ensifera, Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans, Bearded Mountaineer Oreonympha nobilis, Shining Sunbeam Aglaeactis cupripennis, Giant Hummingbird Patagona gigas, White-bellied Woodstar Chaetocercus mulsant,  White-bellied Hummingbird Elliotomyia chionogaster, Great Sapphirewing Pterophanes cyanopterus, White-bellied Hummingbird Elliotomyia chionogaster,  Green-and-white Hummingbird Elliotomyia viridicauda,  Andean hillstar, the White-tufted sunbeam and more .

 

 

 

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, 2022 

$ 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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