Lima

Arrival in Lima and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at a 3 stars hotel in Lima.

Meals: None.

Lima

This morning we explore the Pacific coast along the Lurín river and “Lomas de Asia” reserve. Our goal is to search for Oasis Hummingbird, Amazilia Hummingbird (Green-throated sub-species), Purple-collared Woodstar, and Peruvian Sheartail. Additional birds here are Collared Warbling-finch, Thick-billed and Coastal Miners, and others

On the way back to Lima, we stop at the “Villa Marshes” reserve, looking for additional birds like Peruvian Thick-knee, Grassland Yellow-Finch, Many-colored Rush-Tyrant, Inca Tern, and lots of shorebirds.

Return to the hotel in Lima.

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Lima – Tarapoto

Morning flight to the city of Tarapoto, in the eastern slope of the Andes. Today, we visit the Cordillera Escalera and the Aconabikh reserves. There, we plan to spend most of the time at the Aconabikh hummingbird feeders, where common birds are Koepcke’s Hermit, Black-throated Brilliant, Gould’s Brilliant, Black-breasted Mango, Pale-tailed Barbthroat, and other hummers.

Before leaving the reserve, we can also make a short hike up the hill behind the feeders to look for Golden-headed Manakins.

To finish the day, we can make several stops along the road to look for Plumbeous Euhonia, Dotted Tanager, Curl-crested Aracari, Striolated Puffbird, and more.

Overnight in Tarapoto.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Tarapoto – Moyobamba

First, early morning, we drive to Ricuricocha lake to look for Planalto Hermit. Also, other birds in the area are Ashy-headed Greenlet, Plain-crowned Spinetail, Northern Slaty Antshrike.

Then, we take the road towards Moyobamba. There, we stay at Waqanki lodge, where the gardens and hummingbird feeders are good for White-chinned Sapphire, Blue-tailed Emerald, Rufous-crested Coquette, Golden-tailed Sapphire, and another 20 species.

Additionally, the vegetation around the feeders could surprise us with mixed species flocks of tanagers, including Golden, Paradise, Blue-necked, Black-bellied, and many other brightly colored tanagers.

Overnight at Waqanki lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Moyobamba – Arena Blanca – Abra Patricia

Morning drive to the Arena Blanca Reserve. They have hummingbird feeders, attracting especial birds like Rufous-crested Coquette, Wire-crested Thorntail, Blue-fronted Lancebill, Sapphire-spangled Emerald, Many-spotted Hummingbird, Amethyst Woodstar, and some another 15 species of hummingbirds have been recorded here.

In the afternoon we go back to the road to drive up the mountains towards the famous Abra Patricia. But first stop at La Llanteria hummingbird feeders, for Green Hermit and Ecuadorian Piedtail. Then, we move to Fundo Alto Nieva, for Royal Sunangel, Booted Racket-tail, White-bellied Woodstar, Rufous-vented Whitetip, and another 10 species of hummingbirds.

Once in Abra Patricia, we will spend the rest of the day at the hummingbird feeders, with birds like Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Emeral-bellied Puffleg, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Long-tailed Sylph, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Collared Inca, just to mention a few.

Overnight at Abra Patricia Owlet lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Abra Patricia

We spend the first hours of the day at the hummingbird feeders.

Then, we can explore the trails around the lodge, looking for interesting birds like Grass-green Tanager, Johnson’s Tody-Flycatcher, Black-throated Tody-tyrant, Beryl-spangled Tanager, Chestnut Antpitta, and more.

Overnight at Abra Patricia Owlet lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Abra Patricia – Huembo – Leymebamba

First, in the early morning, we drive to Huembo for Marvelous Spatuletail, Andean Emerald, White-bellied Hummnigbird, Little Woodstar. Additionally, in the close-by forest, we could look for Chestnut-capped Antshrike, Southern Emerald Toucanet, Andean Guan, and many others. We also explore the Rio Chido road, looking for Mountain Velvetbreast. Also, other possible birds here are Maroon-belted Chat-tyrant, Pale-eyed Thrush, Speckled-faced Parrot, Grey-breasted Mountain-toucan.

Later, in the afternoon, we drive along the Utcubamba valley towards the town of Leymebamba. Again, making a few stops along the road we could find Speckle-chested Piculet, Marañon Crescenchest, Marañon Wren, and other Marañon specialties.

Overnight at Rangra Wasi lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Leymebamba

First, in the morning we explore the Rio Atuén valley in the search for Rufous-capped Thornbill, Purple-throated Sunangel, Rainbow Starfrontlet, and Mountain Velvetbreast.

Then, we plan to spend the afternoon at higher elevations, looking for Coppery Metaltail, and Shining Sunbeam. Additionally, other interesting birds today are Yellow-scarfed Tanager, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-tanager, Large-footed Tapaculo, Grey-breasted Mountain-toucan, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker.

Overnight at Rangra Wasi lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Leymebamba – Celendín

Today, we take the road to go across the Marañon valley, with more chances for Coppery Metaltail and Shining Sunbeam. Also, We could have more possible hummers for the list: Coppery-naped Puffleg and Spot-throated Hummingbird. Other birds in the area are Grey-winged Inca-finch, Marañon Thrush, Yellow-faced Parrotlet, Chestnut-backed Thornbird.

Overnight in Celendín.

Meals: Breakfast, picnic-lunch, dinner.

Celendín – Cajamarca

This morning, we drive to the city of Cajamarca. The possible hummingbirds along the road are Shining Sunbeam, Rainbow Starfrontlet, Huanuco Starfrontlet.

Then, we spend the afternoon in a drier habitat near the town of Jesús, this time looking for Amazilia Hummingbird (leucophoea sub-species) and Spot-throated Hummingbird. Also, other possible birds in the area are Great Spinetail, Buff-bridled Inca-finch, Marañon Gnatcatcher, Chestnut-backed Thornbird, and others.

Overnight in Cajamarca.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cajamarca

This morning, we go to the Chonta valley for Grey-bellied Comet, Giant Hummingbird, Black Metaltail, Green-tailed Trainberar. Then, after lunch, we move to Cerro El Gavilán for Green-headed Hillstar and Purple-throated Sunangel. Other interesting birds today are Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant, White-winged Cinclodes, Andean Flicker, Yellow-billed Tit-tyrant, Striated Earthcreeper, Unicolored Tapaculo, Stripe-headed Antpitta, and others.

Overnight in Cajamarca.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cajamarca

Today, we will take you to the airport at proper time for your flight to Lima.

Meals: Breakfast.