With over 1,800 bird species, including 113 endemics, Peru offers one of the most spectacular birding experiences on Earth. This expertly crafted itinerary condenses the country’s astonishing variety into a single, intense, and unforgettable journey—traversing the Pacific coast, the high Andes, lush cloud forests, and deep Amazonian rainforest.

This is not a casual trip. It’s a challenge, a celebration, and a privilege—for birders who dream of witnessing over 1,000 species in one expedition.

We begin along the Pacific coast, in the starkly beautiful desert landscapes near Lima. From the rocky shores and wetlands, we search for Inca Tern, Humboldt Penguin, Peruvian Thick-knee, Surf Cinclodes, and Coastal Miner—a coastal cast of specialties you won’t find elsewhere.

From the coast, we ascend to the Andes of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Amid ancient terraces and adobe villages, we bird dry scrub and montane habitats for endemics like Bearded Mountaineer, Green-and-white Hummingbird, Rusty-fronted Canastero, and Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Finch. At higher altitudes near Abra Málaga, the elusive White-tufted Sunbeam, Creamy-crested Spinetail, Puna Tapaculo, and Andean Hillstar become possible.

For those willing to hike above 4,000 meters, the Royal Cinclodes, White-browed Tit-Spinetail, and Giant Conebill await among the Polylepis groves—an unforgettable high-Andean experience.

We descend next into the humid cloud forests, where the birding reaches new heights. Trails around Abra Málaga and the Marcapata Valley offer a kaleidoscope of activity: Inca Wren, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Cuzco Warbler, Barred Fruiteater, Puna Thistletail, Parodi’s Hemispingus, and the endemic Marcapata Spinetail.

In the heart of the Marcapata Valley, we base ourselves at a comfortable lodge at 750 meters elevation. Here, surrounded by pristine montane forest, we find Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Versicolored Barbet, Amazonian Umbrellabird, Military Macaw, and a dazzling variety of hummingbirds and tanagers. Trails nearby host Sunbittern, Common Potoo, Red-billed Scythebill, Ivory-billed Aracari, Scarlet-hooded Barbet, and many more.

As we move into the eastern Andean foothills, another cast of stars appears: Manu Antbird, Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher, Fine-barred Piculet, Rufous Motmot, Red-throated Caracara, and Lemon-throated Barbet. The variety is endless, and every bend in the road brings something new.

Finally, we reach the Amazonian lowlands of Tambopata, where we spend several nights inside the Tambopata National Reserve. This is the rainforest at its richest. Early mornings at the parrot clay licks bring flocks of Scarlet, Blue-and-yellow, and Red-and-green Macaws, along with Orange-cheeked Parrots and dozens more. On forest trails and oxbow lakes, we look for Great Potoo, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, King Vulture, Crested Owl, Rufescent Tiger-Heron, Peruvian Recurvebill, Pheasant Cuckoo, and even the elusive Ornate Hawk-Eagle.

With a potential list of over 1,000 species, the Peru Megadiverse Tour is a true bucket-list adventure for passionate birders. The logistics are carefully planned, the accommodations comfortable, and the pace ambitious yet rewarding.

If you’re ready to experience the full power of Peru’s birdlife—from sea to summit to jungle—this is the journey.

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