Manu Photography Tours Birding 20 days

Manu Expeditions Birding 20 days

Manu Expeditions Birding  - For all those who find solace and wonder in the world of feathers, a new realm of discovery awaits. Introducing Manu Expeditions Birding, an odyssey that beckons enthusiasts

of avian observation to a haven of unparalleled allure. Brace yourself for a journey that intertwines passion with pristine landscapes, offering an experience both captivating and accessible.

Embark on a 20-day expedition that promises a panorama of avian marvels. From the bustling heart of Puerto Maldonado, situated at an elevation of just under 220 meters, to the ethereal Cock-of-the-Rock

Lodge perched at 1,500 meters, this expedition traces the iconic Manu Road. Here, the tapestry of birdlife unfurls through pristine cloudforests, offering you a front-row seat to one of nature's most

captivating shows.

As you tread through this verdant realm, a parade of unique and elusive birds awaits your gaze.Manu Expeditions Birding.

Among them, the majestic White-rumped Hawk soars, the elusive Trilling Tapaculo graces the foliage, and the mighty Solitary Eagle commands the skies. The Andean Guan and the resplendent Scalynaped

Parrot paint the landscape with their presence, while a mesmerizing array of hummingbirds dance in the air.

Immerse yourself in the avian tapestry as you encounter the striking Black-streaked Puffbird, the regal Crimson-mantled and Bar-bellied Woodpeckers, and the endemic Marcapata Spinetail. The enigmatic

White-throated Antpitta emerges from the undergrowth, while the Barred and Band-tailed Fruiteaters punctuate the foliage with their vibrant hues. The melodious call of the Barred Becard resonates, and

the Pale-footed Swallow graces the skies. The Mountain Wren's song echoes through the mountains, while the Citrine Warbler flits amongst the branches. And let us not forget the kaleidoscope of colorful

tanagers that adorn this landscape with their vivid plumage.

 

Manu Expeditions Birding - Puerto Maldonado 20 days

Prepare Manu Expeditions Birding - Puerto Maldonado for days drenched in color, melody, and the enchantment of discovery. Manu Expeditions Birding stands as an invitation to all who seek to unravel

the mysteries of the avian world. With each passing day, a new chapter unfurls, rich with encounters that resonate in the soul. Join us on this quest, where every observation is a step closer to the heart of

nature's magic. Reach out to us and embark on this 20-day voyage of enchantment, connection, and a symphony composed of wings and song.

 1. Arrival in Lima

You will arrive at the Jorge Chávez International Airport near Lima and be transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Casa Andina Miraflores, Lima

  Day 2. Flight to Cusco, Birding the Cusco Area .Manu Expeditions Birding

We will have an early flight to the city of Cusco and start our birding day with exploring some wetlands and marshes near the city, where we should find species such as Puna Teal, Yellow-billed Pintail,

Yellow-billed Teal, Andean Coot, Andean Lapwing, Plumbeous Rail, Cinnamon Teal, Andean Duck, Yellow-winged Blackbird, Andean Negrito, and other Andean wetland specialities. We will also

encounter the first hummingbirds of the trip, including Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Green-tailed Trainbearer, and the endemic Bearded Mountaineer. We will have an easy afternoon in

Cusco in order to rest well and acclimatize before starting our next day’s adventure. Overnight: Casa Andina Hotel, Cusco

Day 3. Transfer to Pillahuata, Birding on the Way .Manu Expeditions Birding  .

Today we will leave Cusco to start exploring the famous Manu Road, one of the greatest bird-rich hotspots in South America. We will start looking for the endemic Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch

and the endemic Creamy-crested Spinetail. Other targets include Band-tailed Seedeater, Peruvian Sierra Finch, Andean Flicker, Aplomado Falcon, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Black-throated

Flowerpiercer, Spot-winged Pigeon, Brown-backed and Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrants, Moustached Flowerpiercer, Grass Wren, Violet-throated Starfrontlet, Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Tyrian Metaltail,

Andean Guan, Grass-green Tanager, Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager, Variable and White-throated Hawks, and many others. We will arrive in the Pillahuata area at 2800 meters elevation and stay at the

Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological Station for two nights. Overnight: Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological Station

 Day 4. Birding the Pillahuata Area .Manu Expeditions Birding .

After an early breakfast we will be ready to look for birds around Pillahuata for species like Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan, Masked Trogon, the endemic Marcapata Spinetail, Golden-collared

Tanager, Hooded Mountain Tanager, the endemic Red-and-white Antpitta, Red-crested Cotinga, Masked Flowerpiercer, Trilling Tapaculo, Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant, Streak-throated Bush Tyrant,

White-banded, White-throated, White-tailed, and Black-capped Tyrannulets, Chestnut-bellied Mountain Tanager, Pearled Treerunner, Montane Woodcreeper, Rufous-capped Thornbill, Blue-backed

Conebill, Collared Inca, Barred Fruiteater, and Black-throated Tody-Tyrant. If we are lucky we might find the nocturnal Swallow-tailed Nightjar after dinner.

Overnight: Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological Station

Day 5. Birding the San Pedro Area .Manu Expeditions Birding .

We will leave Wayquecha and descend to the cloudforest in the San Pedro area. We will look for mixed flocks along the road including species like Citrine and Three-striped Warblers, Andean Motmot, Blue-

banded Toucanet, Yungas Pygmy Owl, Andean and White-eared Solitaires, Great Thrush, Blue-and-black and Blue-capped Tanagers, Golden-headed Quetzal, Black-backed Grosbeak, White-collared Jay,

Southern Mountain Cacique, Superciliaried and Drab Hemispinguses, Pale-legged Warbler, and if we are lucky Solitary Eagle and Black-and-chestnut Eagle.

Overnight: Cock of the Rock Lodge

 Days 6 – 7. Cock of the Rock Lodge .Manu Expeditions Birding .

We will spend two full days around the Cock of the Rock Lodge, looking for a large selection of colorful species such as Paradise, Orange-eared, Golden, Spotted, Bay-headed, Blue-necked, Golden-eared,

Slaty, Silver-beaked, Magpie, Saffron-crowned, and White-winged Tanagers, Blue Dacnis, Golden-collared and Green Honeycreepers, Versicolored Barbet, Black-faced Dacnis, Fiery-capped and Yungas

Manakins, Black-eared Hemispingus, and others. In addition we should also find Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant, Long-tailed Tyrant, Yellow-breasted Warbling Antbird, Chestnut-backed Antshrike, White-

backed Fire-eye, Stripe-chested Antwren, Slaty Antwren, Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher, Scaly-headed Parrot, Chestnut-breasted, Mountain, and Moustached Wrens, Slaty Gnateater, and with luck Brown

Tinamou around the lodge grounds. The hummingbird feeders attract Violet-fronted Brilliant, Fork-tailed Woodnymph, Booted Racket-tail, Many-spotted Hummingbird, and Sparkling Violetear. The

flowering bushes are good for Wire-crested Thorntail, Green Hermit, and Wedge-billed Hummingbird. We will also try for Rufescent Screech Owl and Lyre-tailed Nightjar after dusk, and if we are lucky we

might find Andean Potoo at its daytime roost. Overnight: Cock of the Rock Lodge

 Day 8. Cock of the Rock Lodge to Villa Carmen Biological Station .Manu Expeditions Birding .

Today we will enjoy the Andean Cock-of-the-rock display at the lek not far from the lodge, and after the show we will explore the area below the lodge, looking for the endemic Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher,

White-lined Antbird, Red-billed Scythebill, Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatcher, Bamboo Antshrike, Golden-crowned Flycatcher, Lemon-browed Flycatcher, Streaked Flycatcher, and Bluish-fronted Jacamar. We

will pass the villages of Patria and Pilcopata, where we have chances to see Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch, Chestnut-bellied Seedeater, Plumbeous Kite, Roadside Hawk, Yellow-bellied Dacnis, Cinnamon-faced

Tyrannulet, Plain-crowned Spinetail, and others. We will reach the Villa Carmen Biological Station, where we will spend two nights. After dusk we will try for Tropical Screech Owl and Tawny-bellied Screech Owl.

Overnight: Villa Carmen Biological Station

Day 9. Exploring the Villa Carmen Area .Manu Expeditions Birding .

We have a full day to explore the area around Villa Carmen, especially the bamboo trail, where we should find Manu Antbird, Bamboo Foliage-gleaner, Flammulated Bamboo Tyrant, Bamboo Antshrike,

White-lined Antbird, Plain-winged Antshrike, Bluish-slate Antshrike, Ornate Antwren, Pygmy Antwren, Blackish Antbird, White-flanked Antwren, Black-throated Antbird, White-browed Antbird, Rusty-belted

Tapaculo, the endemic Fine-barred Piculet, Rufous-breasted Piculet, Orange-fronted Plushcrown, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Blue-headed Parrot, Scarlet-hooded Barbet, Band-tailed Manakin, Yellow-

crowned Tyrannulet, Masked Tityra, Pectoral Sparrow, Collared Trogon, Amazonian Motmot, and with luck Blue-headed Macaw.

Overnight: Villa Carmen Biological Station

 Day 10. Hacienda Amazonia .Manu Expeditions Birding .

Today we will transfer to the Hacienda Amazonia for an overnight. The place is very good for hummingbird species, including Koepcke’s Hermit and also Rufous-crested Coquette, Gould’s

Jewelfront, Golden-tailed Sapphire, and Wire-crested Thorntail, all easily seen from the lodge balcony. Other birds include Grey-necked Wood Rail, Speckled Spinetail, Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird,

Blackish Rail, Chestnut-capped Puffbird, Chestnut-eared and Lettered Aracaris, Black-tailed Trogon, Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper, Black-banded Woodcreeper, Lineated, Little, Yellow-tufted, and

Crimson-crested Woodpeckers, Fasciated and Rufescent Tiger Herons, Crested, Casqued, and Russet-

backed Oropendolas, and Sand-colored Nighthawk. At night we will try for Great and Common Potoos. Overnight: Hacienda Amazonia

 Day 11. Boat ride to the Manu Wildlife Center .

After breakfast we will transfer by boat to the Manu Wildlife Center. The boat ride along the Madre de Dios River takes seven hours. During the boat trip we might see Black Skimmer, Pied Plover, Swallow-

winged Puffbird, Great Black Hawk, Blue-throated Piping Guan, Red-and-green Macaw, Blue-and-yellow Macaw, and Scarlet Macaw.

Overnight: Manu Wildlife Center

Days 12 – 14. Manu Wildlife Center .

We will spend three full days here, looking for Amazon lowland species like Razor-billed Curassow, Pale-winged Trumpeter, Musician Wren, Southern Nightingale-Wren, Red-necked Woodpecker, Festive

Coquette, Reddish Hermit, White-chinned Sapphire, Great Jacamar, Pavonine Quetzal, Grey Antbird, Dusky-throated Antshrike, Common Scale-backed Antbird, King Vulture, Black-fronted and White-

fronted Nunbirds, Western Striolated Puffbird, Rufous-headed Woodpecker, White-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher, and Dusky-tailed and Large-headed Flatbills. The macaw clay lick will provide great views of

all local macaw species, such as Scarlet, Blue-and-yellow, Red-and-green, Chestnut-fronted, and Red-bellied Macaws. Other parrots include Southern Mealy Amazon, Blue-headed Parrot, Orange-cheeked

Parrot, Dusky-headed Parakeet, Rose-fronted Parakeet, and White-eyed Parakeet. Overnight: Manu Wildlife Center

 Days 15 –16-  17. Los Amigos Biological Station .

Today we will leave the Manu Wildlife Center and travel along the Madre de Dios River for about two hours, looking for Orinoco Goose and also for Yellow-billed and Large-billed Terns and Pied Plover, and

with a lot of luck we might find the elusive jaguar resting along sandbars. We will continue our boat trip on the Los Amigos River, which is a tributary of the Madre de Dios River. Here we will look for the

localized Red-billed Pied Tanager, Long-crested Pygmy Tyrant, Black-billed Seed Finch, Pale-eyed Blackbird, Rufous-fronted Antthrush, Black-faced Cotinga, and Varzea Schiffornis.

This location is particularly good for mammals, including more primates than other lodges with species like emperor tamarin and black-faced black spider monkey. Elusive mammals that can be seen at the

Los Amigos River include ocelot, tayra, nine-banded armadillo, and with a lot of luck the seldom-seen short-eared dog.

Nocturnal hikes could provide sightings of Crested Owl, Spectacled Owl, Amazonian Pygmy Owl, and Tawny-bellied Screech Owl.

Overnight: Los Amigos Biological Station

Day 18. Transfer to Puerto Maldonado .

We will have a long day to transfer by river and land to Puerto Maldonado. We will stay at the comfortable Cabaña Quinta Hotel.

Overnight: Cabaña Quinta Hotel, Puerto Maldonado

19. Birding the Puerto Maldonado Area .

We have a full day to explore Puerto Maldonado and surroundings, looking for the localized Purus Jacamar and White-throated Jacamar and also for Black-faced Tanager, Red-breasted Blackbird,

Grassland Sparrow, Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture, Rusty-backed Antwren, Barred Antshrike, Picui Ground Dove, Southern Crested Caracara, and with luck the localized Rufous Twistwing.

Overnight: Cabaña Quinta Hotel, Puerto Maldonado

Expeditions Birding Day 20. Departure .

We will transfer to the Puerto Maldonado airport to connect with our flight to Lima. We say farewell, and you connect with your international flights.

Manu Photography Tours Birding 20 days– 20 Days

A Birdwatcher’s Dream: Manu Photography Tours Birding : Are you ready to experience the ultimate avian adventure?   is a 20-day journey through one of South America’s most biodiverse regions. Designed for bird enthusiasts, this itinerary covers lush cloud forests, pristine rainforests, and the famed Manu Road. Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant feathers and melodious calls while surrounded by Peru’s stunning landscapes. With expert guides, unforgettable species, and unparalleled habitats, this is the birdwatching expedition you’ve been dreaming of Peru Bird

Why Choose Manu Photography Tours Birding 20 days  ?

• Unmatched Diversity: Encounter a breathtaking variety of bird species, including endemic and rare finds.
• Expert Guidance: Bird with seasoned ornithologists who bring passion and expertise to your experience.
• Eco-Friendly Adventure: Enjoy sustainable travel practices that protect and preserve Peru’s ecosystems.
• Comfort Meets Adventure: Stay in well-curated accommodations, from biological stations to lodges, ensuring comfort in the heart of nature. of Amazon Manu Peru Bird

Detailed Itinerary for Manu Photography Tours Birding : A 20-Day Journey Through Peru’s Birding Paradise .

If you’re a traveler who dreams of witnessing rare species, untouched habitats, and the full range of Andean–Amazonian biodiversity, this 20-day Manu Expeditions Birding itinerary is your perfect match. From high-altitude wetlands to the deep Amazon basin, every day offers new birds, new landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. Peru’s Manu Biosphere Reserve is often called the most biodiverse place on Earth, and this itinerary lets you experience its wonders slowly, deeply, and expertly.

Day 1: Arrival in Lima – Gateway to Your Birding Odyssey .

Your adventure begins with your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima. A comfortable private transfer brings you to the oceanside district of Miraflores—a safe, vibrant area ideal for relaxing strolls along the clifftop parks or enjoying a quiet evening at your hotel.

You’ll be preparing for your upcoming journey into the Andes, so rest well before the birding begins.

Overnight: Casa Andina Miraflores, Lima

Day 2: Cusco Wetlands & Marshes – High-Altitude Birding Begins .

After a morning flight to Cusco, your Manu Expeditions Birding adventure officially takes flight. Cusco’s high Andean wetlands and marshes are teeming with waterbirds and altitude-adapted hummingbirds.

Birding Highlights:

• Giant Hummingbird
• Puna Teal
• Andean Negrito
• Bearded Mountaineer

These open wetlands offer ideal light for photography, so keep your camera ready.

Overnight: Casa Andina Hotel, Cusco

Day 3:Manu Photography Tours Birding the Legendary Manu Road – Cusco to Pillahuata .

Today you enter one of the world’s most celebrated birding routes: the Manu Road. This narrow, winding route descends through Andean grasslands and cloud forests, revealing new species with every meter of elevation change.

Species to Watch For:

• Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch
• Creamy-crested Spinetail
• Andean Flicker
• Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle

The ever-changing landscape provides spectacular photo opportunities and your first immersive taste of Manu’s biodiversity.

Overnight: Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological Station

Day 4: Manu Photography Tours Birding to Pillahuata Cloud Forest – Endemic Treasures of Manu .

Spend a full day birding the mist-filled Pillahuata cloud forest, a sanctuary for rare Andean species. Moss-covered branches, orchids, and bromeliads create the perfect habitat for endemics that many birders travel across the world to see.

Top Sightings:

• Red-and-white Antpitta
• Golden-collared Tanager
• Pearled Treerunner

Your guides help you locate these often-elusive birds, ensuring the best sightings possible.

Overnight: Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological Station

Days 5–7: Manu Photography Tours Birding – Descending to Cock of the Rock Lodge – Colorful Cloud Forest Birding .

As you descend into warmer, denser cloud forest, the birding becomes even more thrilling. Over these three days you’ll explore trails, riverbanks, and canopy edges filled with vibrant species.

A highlight is the Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek, where males gather at dawn and dusk to display their brilliant plumage. birding  amazon  peru 

Featured Birds:

• Golden-headed Quetzal
• Paradise Tanager
• Lyre-tailed Nightjar
• Andean Cock-of-the-rock

These days offer some of the most colorful birding of the entire trip.

Overnight: Cock of the Rock Lodge

Days 8–9:Manu Photography Tours Birding and Villa Carmen Biological Station – Bamboo Specialists Await .

Your birding route continues to Villa Carmen, where extensive stands of Guadua bamboo create habitat for highly specialized birds found almost nowhere else. Manu Birding Tours .

Bamboo Trail Highlights:

• Manu Antbird
• Scarlet-hooded Barbet
• Band-tailed Manakin

The station’s mix of bamboo, secondary forest, and gardens makes it ideal for exploring both common and rare species.

Overnight: Villa Carmen Biological Station

Day 10:  Manu Photography Tours Birding  – Hacienda Amazonia – Lowland Birding & Hummingbird Hotspot .

Descending deeper into the Amazon basin, you arrive at Hacienda Amazonia, a peaceful lodge surrounded by hummingbird-rich gardens and forested riverbanks.

Birding Focus:

• Rufous-crested Coquette
• Gould’s Jewelfront
• Fasciated Tiger Heron

This is the perfect introduction to Amazonian lowland birding before you continue to even wilder regions.

Overnight: Hacienda Amazonia

Day 11: Manu Photography Tours Birding – River Journey to Manu Wildlife Center – Birds Along the Madre de Dios .

Board a motorized canoe for your scenic journey along the Madre de Dios River, one of the most breathtaking river systems in Peru. River margins are full of surprises, including raptors, shorebirds, and macaws.

Potential Sightings:

• Scarlet Macaw
• Great Black Hawk
• Black Skimmer

Enjoy the breeze, spot wildlife along the banks, and prepare for the richest birding of your trip.

Overnight: Manu Wildlife Center

Days 12–14: Manu Photography Tours Birding Wildlife Center – The Heart of Amazonian Biodiversity .

Spend three unforgettable days exploring one of the most wildlife-dense regions in the Amazon. Trails take you through varzea forests, palm swamps, and quiet oxbow lakes.

A major highlight is the world-famous macaw clay lick, where dozens of brightly colored parrots gather at sunrise to feed on mineral-rich clay.

Clay Lick Highlights:

• Scarlet Macaw
• Southern Mealy Amazon
• Blue-headed Parrot
• Other Forest Species:
• King Vulture
• Pale-winged Trumpeter
• Razor-billed Curassow

This is truly the beating heart of Manu’s biodiversity.

Overnight: Manu Wildlife Center

Days 15–17: Manu Photography Tours Birding – Los Amigos Biological Station – Rare Species & Nocturnal Encounters .

Travel onward to the renowned Los Amigos Biological Station, a place beloved by researchers and birders alike for its extraordinary species diversity.

Night walks and dawn outings increase your chances of seeing rare and nocturnal species that are typically missed elsewhere.

Noteworthy Birds:

• Long-crested Pygmy Tyrant
• Spectacled Owl
• Rufous-fronted Antthrush

Expect surprises daily—Los Amigos is known for producing exceptional bird lists.

Overnight: Los Amigos Biological Station

Day 18: Return to Puerto Maldonado – Rest & Reconnect .

After days deep in the wilderness, you journey back to Puerto Maldonado. Enjoy a restful evening, upload your photos, savor a cold drink, or explore the town’s welcoming atmosphere.

Overnight: Cabaña Quinta Hotel

Day 19: Birding in Puerto Maldonado – Wetlands & Open Habitats .

Before concluding your journey, spend a final morning exploring the wetlands, river edges, and open areas around Puerto Maldonado. These unique habitats add key species to your birding checklist.

Local Birding Highlights:

• Purus Jacamar
• Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture
• Red-breasted Blackbird

It’s the perfect finish to your birding adventure.

Overnight: Cabaña Quinta Hotel

Day 20: Departure – Farewell to the Rainforest .

After breakfast, transfer to Puerto Maldonado Airport for your flight back to Lima. With your memory cards full and your species list overflowing, your Manu Expeditions Birding journey concludes—though the stories and sightings will stay with you forever.

Why Travelers Love This Manu Birding Route

• It covers the full Andean-to-Amazon gradient, maximizing species diversity.
• Each lodge and station is chosen for prime habitat access.
• The pace is immersive, giving birders time for photography, rare species searches, and comfortable rest.
• You benefit from expert guides who know where to find Peru’s hardest-to-see birds.
• For birders, photographers, and nature lovers, this is not just an itinerary—it’s the journey of a lifetime.

Top Birds of the Manu Expedition

• Endemics: Bearded Mountaineer, Marcapata Spinetail, Red-and-white Antpitta
• Iconic Species: Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Scarlet Macaw, Razor-billed Curassow
• Rare Finds: White-throated Antpitta, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Trilling Tapaculo in Peru Birds

WHAT INCLUDED?

• Private transfers (pick-up and drop-off at hotel or airport).
• Accommodation in a private room with a private bathroom.
• Entrance fee to the Tambopata Reserve.
• All local land and river transportation.
• All meals during the tour .
• Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
• All tours and excursions fully guided as per the itinerary.
• Drinking water throughout the stay.
• Hot beverages (coffee, milk, herbal infusions).
• Daily room cleaning.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

Not Included  in the  Birding Peru Trips .

• Additional items such as souvenirs or personal purchases.
• Air tickets (flight quotations available upon request).
• Personal expenses: alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, phone calls, laundry, etc.
• Tips / gratuities.

What to Bring  with you  en the Birding   Trips.

• Aside from essential birding gear like binoculars and a camera, consider packing:
• Spotting scope, if available.
• Flashlight for night birding.
• Light day pack.
• Sunscreen and insect repellent.
• T-shirts and a long-sleeved shirt.
• Comfortable pants (jeans or quick-drying nylon).
• Cotton socks.
• Sweater, jacket, or fleece for night outings.
• Light, water-resistant jacket or poncho.
• Sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
• Sandals for relaxation.
• Hat and sunglasses.
• Plastic bags for various purposes.
• Personal toiletries (shampoo, towel, etc.).

RECOMMENDATIONS OF WHAT TO BRING:

Manu Photography Tours Birding 20 days

What Makes Manu Expeditions Birding Unique :Unforgettable Experiences: Witness the morning display at a lek or marvel at a macaw clay lick.

Tailored for Birders: A comprehensive itinerary designed specifically for avian enthusiasts.

All-Inclusive Package: Expert guides, transportation, meals, and accommodation are all part of the adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions  (FAQs) – Manu Photography Tours Birding 20 days .

1. What is Manu Expeditions Birding’s focus?
Manu Expeditions Birding is a 20-day immersive birding adventure exploring the biodiversity of Peru’s Manu Biosphere Reserve. From cloud forests to Amazon lowlands, participants encounter a dazzling variety of bird species in their natural habitats, guided by experts.

2. Who is this trip suitable for?

This journey is ideal for:

Birdwatching enthusiasts at all levels, including experienced birders.
Nature lovers seeking to explore Peru’s diverse ecosystems.
Travelers interested in multi-day, guided expeditions.

3. What kind of birds can I expect to see?

Participants may see over 600 species, including:

Endemics like the Marcapata Spinetail and Creamy-crested Spinetail.
Spectacular species like the Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Solitary Eagle, and Crimson-mantled Woodpecker.
Iconic Amazonian birds at macaw clay licks, such as Scarlet and Blue-and-yellow Macaws.
Each stop offers unique opportunities, from Andean tanagers to lowland hummingbirds.

4. How strenuous is the trip?

The itinerary involves moderate activity, with daily birding walks and hikes through varying elevations (220m–2,800m). While no prior hiking experience is needed, participants should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain for extended periods.

5. What does the itinerary include?

The expedition spans diverse locations such as:

Cusco area: High-altitude wetland birding.
Wayqecha Cloud Forest Station: Spectacular Andean ecosystems.
Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge: Witness the colorful Andean Cock-of-the-rock at its lek.
Manu Wildlife Center: Macaw clay licks, lowland specialties, and nocturnal hikes.
Los Amigos Biological Station: River journeys, mammals, and elusive birds.
All transportation, guided tours, and accommodations are included.

6. What is the group size?

Groups are typically small (6–8 participants), ensuring personalized attention and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

7. Are accommodations included?

Yes, the tour includes all accommodations, ranging from eco-lodges like the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge to comfortable hotels in Puerto Maldonado and Cusco.

8. How do I prepare for the trip?

Participants are advised to bring:

Lightweight and breathable clothing.
Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots.
Binoculars or a spotting scope.
Sunscreen, insect repellent, and a reusable water bottle.
A detailed packing list is provided upon booking.

9. What about food and dietary preferences?

The trip includes all meals during the expedition, with options for special dietary requirements. Please inform us during booking for arrangements.

10. How do I book this experience?

Visit our website or contact us directly to secure your spot. Early bookings are recommended due to high demand for this unique birding experience.