Southern Peru with Machu Picchu Birding with Nature Travel Birding

14-day Southern Peru with Machu Picchu Birding from Lima, prepared as a Nature Travel Birding review draft targeting Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Peruvian booby, Sword-billed Hummingbird.

  • Peru Show on map
  • 14 days
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Next: Aug 12, 2026
  • Public tour
  • Pace: Expert-guided birding tour focused on regional target species, endemic birds and key habitats.
  • Language: English
  • City: Lima
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About this tour

Peru Birding Tour Overview – Home to one of the biggest bird lists in the world.

Peru simply has it all: monuments to ancient civilizations, world-leading fusion gastronomy, eclectic cultural heritage, outdoor adventures of all kinds, colourful tribal festivals, and of course wild and diverse landscapes. Our Peru Birding tour will explore the impressive bird list, with over 1850 bird , including an incredible 107 endemic species.

Peru is an extremely biodiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains vertically extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon Basin rainforest in the east formed by the mighty Amazon river.

Target birds highlighted by the source include Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Peruvian Booby, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Hoatzin, Rufous-crested Coquette, Cuzco Brushfinch, Inca Tern, Andean Tinamou, Humbolt Penguin, Andean Parakeet.

This BirdWatch review draft is based on Marc Cronje's approval and Nature Travel Birding public tour information. Final dates, prices, spaces, route details and inclusions should be confirmed by Marc before booking.

Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Lima

Arrival in Lima

Day 2
Villa Marsh, Lima pelagic and Flight from Lima to Cusco

Villa Marsh, Lima pelagic and Flight from Lima to Cusco

Day 3
Cusco to Aguas Calientes

Cusco to Aguas Calientes

Day 4
Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo

Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo

Day 5
Penas, Abra Malaga Pass, Carrizales and drive back to Cusco

Penas, Abra Malaga Pass, Carrizales and drive back to Cusco

Day 6
Huacarpay Lake, Manu Road and Wayqecha Biological Station

Huacarpay Lake, Manu Road and Wayqecha Biological Station

Day 7
Wayqecha Biological Station to Cock-of-the-rock Lodge

Wayqecha Biological Station to Cock-of-the-rock Lodge

Day 8
Cock-of-the-rock Lodge

Cock-of-the-rock Lodge

Day 9
Cock-of-the-rock Lodge to Amazonia Lodge

Cock-of-the-rock Lodge to Amazonia Lodge

Day 10
Amazonia Lodge

Amazonia Lodge

Day 11
Amazonia Lodge to Manu Wildlife Center

Amazonia Lodge to Manu Wildlife Center

Day 12
Manu Wildlife Center, Blanquillo Clay Lick, Oxbow Lake

Manu Wildlife Center, Blanquillo Clay Lick, Oxbow Lake

Day 13
Manu Wildlife Center to Puerto Maldonado and flight to Lima

Manu Wildlife Center to Puerto Maldonado and flight to Lima

Day 14
Departure from Lima

Departure from Lima

Locations & map

  • Lima - Peru (Access city / route start for this BirdWatch review draft.)
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Availability & pricing

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Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 25, 2026 open 0/0 -

Included

  • Expert bird guiding by Nature Travel Birding / Marc Cronje or team - Exact guide assignment to be confirmed for each departure.
  • Birding route planning and target-bird focus - Based on source tour page and listed target birds.
  • International flights, visas and travel insurance - Confirm exact exclusions with Nature Travel Birding.
  • Personal expenses and optional activities - Confirm exact exclusions with Nature Travel Birding.

Transport & stays

  • Tour vehicle / internal transfers Transport arrangements to be confirmed from the current itinerary. | Meet: Lima | Pickup: Airport or first lodge pickup to be confirmed.

Policies & FAQ

Are these dates guaranteed?

These are review-draft dates copied from the public Nature Travel Birding upcoming tours page and must be confirmed by Marc before booking.

How do enquiries work?

Use the BirdWatch enquiry form. BirdWatch will forward your request to Nature Travel Birding / Marc Cronje so the current route, availability, price and inclusions can be confirmed.

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