Manu Road Hummingbird Photography Journey, 7 Days
Seven days along the Manu Road, linking Wayqecha, San Pedro and lower-elevation hummingbird gardens for an intensive photographic exploration of the region's bird diversity.
About this tour
Follow the Manu Road from high Andean forest to lower foothill habitat on a seven-day birding and photography program. The long elevation gradient creates repeated opportunities for hummingbirds, tanagers, Andean Cock-of-the-rock and many other cloud-forest birds.
The itinerary combines road birding with prolonged feeder sessions at Wayqecha, San Pedro, Pico de Hoz, Inkamazonia and the Chontachaca area. Time at each site is used to work patiently with natural light and changing bird activity rather than simply moving through a checklist.
Five lodge nights, route meals, private transport, entrance fees and guiding are included as stated. The final sequence may be adjusted for weather, access or recent sightings.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Peru.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Cusco – Paucartambo – Acjanaco Pass – Wayqecha Biological Station
Travel from Cusco through Paucartambo and Acjanaco to Wayqecha Biological Station. Begin birding around the high cloud forest and feeder areas after arrival.
Day 2
Wayqecha Biological Station – Cloud Forest – San Pedro Paradise Lodge
Use the morning light at Wayqecha, then descend the Manu Road with selected feeder and forest stops. Finish near San Pedro and visit the Andean Cock-of-the-rock display area before the overnight stay.
Day 3
San Pedro Paradise Lodge – Cock-of-the-Rock Lek – San Pedro Paradise Lodge
Return to the Cock-of-the-rock area early, then spend time photographing birds around San Pedro's feeding stations. Continue toward Pilcopata later in the day.
Day 4
San Pedro – Pico de Hoz Hummingbird Feeders
Devote a full session to the Pico de Hoz hummingbird feeders, with breaks at the lodge and additional photography as light and activity change.
Day 5
Pico de Hoz – Inkamazonia Hummingbird Garden
Visit Inkamazonia Hummingbird Garden for species and photographic settings not covered at the previous feeders. Remain through changing light before returning to the lodge.
Day 6
Pico de Hoz – Endemic Stations – Chontachaca Area
Move toward the Chontachaca area, using specialist feeder stations and roadside stops for hummingbirds, hermits and other foothill species. Overnight near Chontachaca.
Day 7
Chontachaca – Cloud Forest – Return to Cusco
Begin the return to Cusco through the cloud forest and Acjanaco Pass, stopping where useful for species missed earlier in the journey.
Locations & map
- Wayqecha Biological Station - Cusco Region Peru (Andean or cloud-forest conditions vary by elevation, season and daily weather.)
- San Pedro Paradise Lodge - Cusco Region Peru (Andean or cloud-forest conditions vary by elevation, season and daily weather.)
- Pico de Hoz - Cusco Region Peru (Andean or cloud-forest conditions vary by elevation, season and daily weather.)
- Inkamazonia Hummingbird Garden - Cusco Region Peru (Andean or cloud-forest conditions vary by elevation, season and daily weather.)
- Chontachaca - Cusco Region Peru (Andean or cloud-forest conditions vary by elevation, season and daily weather.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available on request. Road access, rainfall and bird activity influence the best dates for the group.
Price: Price on request
Included
- All transportations
- All lodges on the route (5 nights)
- All meals along the route
- Snacks
- Ozonized water (we will provide it in all the tour, but you must carry your own canteen)
- Professional bilingual guide specialized birdwatcher and photographer
- All entrance fees
Not included
- Other requirements not specified
- Dinner on last day
- Birdwatching or photography equipment*
- Tips for a staff
- Alcoholic beverages or sealed water at the lodges or over the route or feeders
- Insurance of any kind
Transport & stays
- Private road transport Private vehicle travel follows the route described in the itinerary. | Meet: Your Hotel In Cusco | Pickup: Pickup: Your Hotel In Cusco. Drop-off: Your Hotel In Cusco.
Accommodations
- Route accommodation
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Does the tour guarantee 48 hummingbird species?
No fixed number of wild birds can be guaranteed. The itinerary visits multiple elevations and feeder sites to maximize hummingbird diversity under current conditions.
How much walking is involved?
Most sessions use short forest walks or feeder areas, but the route includes long drives and frequent early starts across a large elevation range.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.