Small-Group Tarapoto-Cajamarca Tour

The journey begins on arrival in Lima, ahead of the first field session. The overnight base is LimaQ Hotel.

Early in the morning, take a flight to Tarapoto. Upon arrival travel to Plataforma. Continue through the remaining daylight with in Plataforma. The itinerary uses La Flor Cafe in Plataforma for the overnight.

Open the day with time to make a field stop at Plataforma. The second half of the day is used to travel to Tarapoto. Accommodation for the night is at a hotel in Tarapoto.

The initial field period is used to explore Cordillera Escalera ("The Tunnel"). Explore Aconabikh Center later in the day. The itinerary then continues: go back to Tarapoto for the overnight stay. Overnight at a hotel in Tarapoto.

The initial field period is used to proceed toward Waqanki Reserve, pausing along the way at Quiscarumi Bridge to view roosting Oilbirds. Use the post-lunch period to explore Waqanki Reserve. The day finishes with accommodation at Waqanki Lodge.

The first part of the day is used to explore Waqanki Reserve. Then travel to Arena Blanca. Tonight's stay is at Arena Blanca Ecological Reserve.

Start early and explore blind at Arena Blanca. Use the post-lunch period to make the onward journey to Abra Patricia. Continue the birdwatching program on the lodge grounds after arrival. The planned overnight is at Owlet Lodge.

Set aside the entire field day for Abra Patricia area. Accommodation for the night is at Owlet Lodge.

In the morning, continue birdwatching around the lodge. The afternoon brings time to travel to El Progreso. At the start of the evening, search for Long-whiskered Owlet. The itinerary uses a hotel in El Progreso for the overnight.

After breakfast, set out toward Pomacochas for a Marvelous Spatuletail search at Huembo Center. After midday, travel through the Cocahuayco River gorge toward Cocachimba, using suitable stops for birdwatching. Tonight's stay is at a hotel in Cocachimba.

The first part of the day is used to proceed to Leymebamba. Use the remainder of the day for birdwatching there. The planned overnight is at a hotel in Leymebamba.

Set out early for the long road journey into the Marañon River canyon at Balsas. Explore both riverbanks above the town, then proceed to Celendin with additional birdwatching stops. Overnight at a hotel in Celendin.

Use this session to explore birdlife around Celendin until mid-morning. Then travel to Cajamarca with birdwatching stops along the way. The day finishes with accommodation at a hotel in Cajamarca.

Devote the full day to birdwatching at Cajamarca area. Early that evening, take a flight from Cajamarca to Lima. The tour concludes at the airport in Lima. Take the overnight flight home.

Complete the return journey home.