Photo Trip
North Peru

Experience the rich biodiversity of Northern Peru on this 16-day birdwatching and photography tour.

With expert guides and stunning landscapes, this adventure is perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking unforgettable birding and photography opportunities.

Itinerary

Day 1-2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6-7

Day 8-9

Day 10-11

Day 12-13

Day 14-15

Day 16

Chiclayo Begin in Chiclayo, a hub for wildlife including the reintroduced White-winged Guan, where you Will encounter Tumbesian specialties like Rufous Flycatcher and Tumbes Tyrant; have the chance to observe the spectacled bear, white-tailed deer, and Sechura Fox. Explore Chaparri Reserve's bird feeders and natural springs which attract species such as the Tumbes Hummingbird and Peruvian Sheartail. Optionally, visit the Bosque Historico de Pomac for Peruvian Plant-cutter and more Tumbesian endemics.

Cajamarca Travel to Cajamarca which includes stops for birding, featuring species such as the Gray-bellied Comet and Yellow-billed Tit-Tyrant. Potential hummingbird sightings include the Green-tailed Trainbearer and Giant Black Metaltail. Evening arrival in Celendin offers views of the Marañon canyon.

Celendin to Leymebamba Drive through stunning Marañon habitats, home to the Yellow-faced Parrotlet and Gray-winged Inca Finches. Overnight in Leymebamba for birding opportunities with the Coppery Metaltail and Koepcke’s Screech-Owl.

Leymebamba Explore Abra Barro Negro for rare hummingbirds and Leymebamba's feeders which feature Purple-throated Sunangel and Rainbow Starfrontlet. Later, visit local hummingbird feeders for further photographic opportunities.

Pomacochas Travel to Pomacochas for Lagoon views and bird photography. Species include the White-cheeked Pintail and Andean Coot. Discover Marvelous Spatula-Tailed and other local feeders.

Abra Patricia Head to Long Whiskered Owlet Lodge for morning birding sessions. Explore Fundo Alto Nieva for the Royal Sunangel and Greenish Puffleg. Return for afternoon feeder sessions.

Arena Blancas Reserve Full-day experience at the Arena Blancas, known for its diverse range of hummingbirds and tanagers. Special sightings include the Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail and Blue-fronted Lancebill.

Moyobamba Explore Moyobamba's feeders for birds like the Fiery-capped Manakin and Sapphire-Spangled Emerald. Visit Morro de Calzada for special birds such as the Cinereous-breasted Spinetail.

Tarapoto Travel to Tarapoto for Tunnel feeders with species like the Golden-tailed Sapphire and Koepcke's Hermit.

Lima Visit Marshes of Tarapoto for unique bird species like the Planalto Hermit and Rusty-backed Antwren. Evening flight to Lima.

Enhance your North Peru photo trip with us, capturing rare birds and stunning landscapes across diverse habitats.

Tour Includes

Accommodation in comfortable hotels (double/triple rooms)
Three meals daily (except on Day 16, only breakfast)
Transportation by comfortable bus
Bilingual (English & Spanish) guide throughout
All entry fees, snacks, and up to 2 liters of water per person per day
Domestic flights (Lima-Tarapoto-Chiclayo-Lima); one airport transfer on arrival and one on departure