Amazon Birdwatching Peru 14 days

Amazon Birdwatching Peru – 14 Days

Trips Amazon Birdwatching Peru in Manu is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, offering an up-close view of the

incredible avian diversity found in the Peruvian Amazon. Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is

renowned for its rich ecosystem and is a top destination for birdwatchers around the world. This remote area is

home to hundreds of bird species, making every outing a thrilling discovery.

Exploration and Birdwatching .

The Manu National Park, located in the heart of southern Peru, is one of the most biodiverse destinations on the planet.

Home to more than 1,000 bird species, this natural sanctuary combines the Andes, cloud forest, and Amazon rainforest in a single journey filled with life, color, and mystery.

The “Peru Bird – Manu Park 14-Day Tour” is designed for travelers passionate about nature and bird

photography. Over two unforgettable weeks, you will explore landscapes ranging from the high Andes of Cusco to

the lush Peruvian Amazon, discovering unique and endemic species found only in this part of the world.

Manu National Park, Peru: A Birdwatching Paradise

Located in southeastern Peru, Manu National Park is considered one of the world’s premier birdwatching

destinations. Internationally known as “Peru Bird Manu Park,” this natural sanctuary shelters over 1,000 bird

species, including the Andean cock-of-the-rock, Peru’s national bird.

Thanks to its impressive altitudinal gradient—from the Andes (3,600 m / 11,800 ft) down to the lowland Amazon

rainforest (400 m / 1,300 ft)—Manu offers a unique variety of habitats, where it’s possible to admire an

unparalleled richness of birdlife.

Day 1: Cusco – Huayquecha Reach Station -Amazon Birdwatching Peru .

Today we depart at 5:30 AM from the hotel heading towards Laguna Huacarpay, a beautiful lake located about 45 minutes from Cusco.

Here, we will spot the Bearded Mountaineer, an endemic hummingbird that is found only in this region of Peru.

Other bird species to look out for include the Plumbeous Rail, Cinnamon Teal, Puna Teal, Yellow-billed Pintail, White-tufted Grebe, Cinereous Harrier, and the Black-chested Buzzard Eagle, among others.

Thereafter a brief breakfast, we’ll continue birdwatching around the lake, then board the bus to Manu. Along the way, we’ll stop at several lakes to search for the Creamy-crested Spinetail, another endemic Amazon species, along

with other fascinating birds like the Black-faced Ibis. PERUBIRD

We will arrive at the Huayquecha Reach Station in the afternoon (approximately 4:30 PM). After settling in, we’ll search for the Swallow-tailed Nightjar before heading to bed.

Day 2: Manu Birdwatching – Huayquecha Lodge to Amazon Birdwatching Peru

Subsequently breakfast at 5:40 AM, we’ll head out to observe birds at an elevation of 3,600 meters (11,811 feet).

Species to look for include the Puna Thistletail, Rufous Antpitta, Puna Tapaculo, Great Sapphire-winged Hummingbird, Young’s Pygmy Owl, and the Buff-breasted Mountain Tanager, to name a few.

Next lunch at the lodge, we’ll rest briefly and then continue birdwatching, looking for species like the White-

winged Black Tyrant, Plushcap, Trilling Tapaculo, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, and the Blue-capped Tanager. As the day draws to a close, we will search for the Swallow-tailed Nightjar before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 3: Amazon Birdwatching Peru – Huayquecha to Cock of the Rock Lodge

Today we’ll head to Cock of the Rock Lodge. During our journey, we’ll observe a variety of bird species, including the Golden-collared Tanager, Scaled Metaltail, Mountain Casiqui, and the Barred Parakeet.

After lunch, we’ll have more birdwatching along the way, with opportunities to see the Blue-banded Toucanet,

Hooded Mountain Tanager, and the Golden-headed Quetzal. In the evening, we’ll return to the lodge where we’ll look for the Rufous-bellied Nighthawk before having dinner and resting for the night. SANDOVAL LAKE  BIRDING 

Day 4: Amazon Birdwatching Peru – Cock of the Rock Lodge

Today, we leave early to visit the Leck de Gallito, a known site for the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock. After observing these stunning birds, we’ll continue birdwatching in the afternoon, looking for species like the White-crowned Tapaculo, Yungas Manakin, and the Crested Quetzal.

Later, we’ll hike a trail to spot birds such as the Slaty Gnateater, Crimson-bellied Woodpecker, and the Amazonian

Umbrella Bird. We’ll also have the chance to see up to 13 species of hummingbirds, including the Booted Racket-tail, Violet-fronted Brilliant, and the Wire-crested Thorntail.

After a break for lunch, we’ll search for the Lyre-tailed Nightjar and the Rufescent Screech Owl before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 5: Birdwatching – Cock of the Rock Lodge to Amazon Birdwatching Peru

Later breakfast, we’ll set out on the Amazon route, spotting birds such as the Ornate Flycatcher, Peruvian Piedtail, Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher, and Blue-headed Macaw. We’ll continue to Pilco Pata and Talaya, where we’ll have lunch and take a 20-minute boat ride.

At Amazonia Lodge, we will search for species such as the Rufous-crested Coquette, Violet-headed Hummingbird, and Golden-tailed Sapphire.

In the afternoon, we’ll hike to look for the Amazonian Antpitta, Great Tinamou, and the Chestnut-capped Puffbird. After dinner, we’ll go on a night hike to spot owls like the Tawny-bellied Screech Owl, Long-tailed Potoo, and Great Potoo.

Day 6: Pantiacolla Lodge to Amazon Birdwatching Peru

Following breakfast, we’ll head out by boat for a 3-hour journey to Pantiacolla Lodge, where we’ll search for birds

like the Great Jacamar, Black-faced Antbird, and Blue-crowned Manakin. After lunch and a short rest, we’ll

explore the bamboo forests in search of the Peruvian Recurvebill, White-throated Jacamar, and the Goldi’s Antbird. After dinner, we’ll embark on another owl search.

Day 7: Pantiacolla Lodge to Manu Amazon Birdwatching Peru

We’ll start early today, walking the trails to observe birds such as the Royal Flycatcher, Purple-throated Fruitcrow,

and the Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper. After lunch, we’ll take another hike, keeping an eye out for the Pale-

winged Trumpeter, Ornate Hawk Eagle, and Black-and-white Hawk-eagle.
After dinner, we have the option to look for owls again. TOUR MACAW CLAY LICK 

Day 8: Pantiacolla to Manu Amazon Lodge

And then we will take a boat ride for about 4 hours to reach the Manu Amazon Lodge, where we will spend the next four days.

In the afternoon, we’ll search for birds like the Yellow-billed Nunbird, Chestnut-crowned Foliage Gleaner, and the White-chinned Sapphire. After dinner, we’ll look for owls like the Black-banded Owl and the Crested Owl.

Day 9 : Manu Tour Amazonia Birding .

We will have breakfast early before going out on the bamboo trail for about 50 minutes where we will view species

like the Rufous headed Woodpecker, Rufous Breasted Piculet, Red Billed Scythebill, Chestnut throated Spinetail,

Dusky Cheeked Foliage Gleaner, Brown Rumped Foliage Gleaner, Peruvian Recurvebill, White Cheeked Tody Tyrant, Flammulated Pygmy tyrant, Large Headed Flatbill, Dusky Tailed Flatbill, Rufous Capped Nunlet, Chestnut

Throated Spinetail, Bamboo Antshrike, Ihering´s Antwren, Dot Winged Antwren, Black Spoted Bare

Eye, Goeldi´s Antbird, Plumbeous Antbird, White Lined Antbird, Long crested Pygmy Tyrant, Pavonine Cuckoo, Rufous Vented Ground Cuckoo, and many more species Bird.

After lunch we will rest until 2:30 pm before leaving for the observation tower viewing birds such as bird:

Red Billed Tanager, Masked Tanager, Plum Throated Cotinga, Spangled Cotinga, Purple Throated Fruitcrow,

pinkThroated Becard, Yellow Backed Tanager, Guira Tanager, Bare Necked Fruitcrow, Sirystes, Rufous Bellied

Euphonia, Dusky Capped Greenlet, Lemon Chested Greenlet, White Necked Puffbird, Pied Puffbird, Paradise

Jacamar, Black and White Hawk Eagle, Macaw , and parrot and more. Then we will head back to the lodge for sustinance and sweet dreams to see many Bird.

Day 10: Manu Park  –  Amazonia Lodge .Amazon Birdwatching Peru  .

On this lovely morning we will leave early after breakfast at 4:30 am to head down the river to Puerto, then a short 15 minute walk to Macaw Clay Lick , Macaw green and Parrot where we wait for the variety of activities the parrots

engage in, parrots such as bird , Mealy Parrot, blue Headed Parrot, Yellow Crowned Parrot, and the Orange

cheeked Parrot  is endemic bird,. After breakfast in los Macaw Red we will experience the majesty of the

Red and Green Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Tui Parakeet, Cobalt Winged Parakeet, among others. We might possibly

have the chance to see the Harpy Eagle, Ornate Hawk Eagle, orange Headed Tanager, Spotted Tody Flycatcher, River Tyranulet, subtropical Doradito, and the Greater Ani. Then we head to Cocha Camungo by boat to a tower45

meters high to observe Bird : Guira Tanager, lemon Throated Barbet, Gilded Barbet, Long Billed Woodcreeper,

Orange Backed Troupial, Purple Throated Cotinga, Purus Jacamar, and Black eared Fairys.

Thenwe go for another boat trip for 20 minutes Cocha Blanco for lunch and to and there is an observation platform where we can view various species of the bird

. From here we will take a catamaran to Cocha to view species such

as least Grebe, pied Billed Grebe, horned Screamer, Green Ibis, Agami Heron, Rufescent Tiger Heron, Limpkin,

Snail kite, Black Collared Hawk, Sungrebe, Muscovy Duck, Rufous sided Crake, Gray necked Wood rail, Wattle

Jacana, Green King Fisher, Green and Rufous Kingfisher, Purus Jacamar, Hoatzin, Pale Eyed Black Bird, Band

Tailed Antbird, and silvered Antbirds. If we are lucky,

we might see Giant Otters or known as Lobos de Rio meaning wolves of the river we can find  more bird. Finally,

we will make our way to the comfort of the lodge. Day

11:  Birdwatching – Manu Amazonia lodge .

Today we will have breakfast at 5:00 am then we head out to the observation tower where we will observe many Bird:

Red Billed tanager, White Necked Puffbird, Chestnut winged Hookbill, yellow Backed Tanager, White

Throated Toucan, ChannelBilled Toucan, Curl Crested Aracari, Golden Collared toucanet, yvoryBilled Aracari,

Gilded Barbet, Paradise Jacamar,Pale Rumped Swift, Black Bellied Cuckoo.

 Post  we hike down the trail to see collared Puffbird, White Eyed Antwren, Great Jacamar, Collared Trogon, Pavonine Quetzal, cinereous Mourner, Razor Billed Curassow, Blue Crowned Mankin, Long winged Antwren,

Dwarf Tyrant Manakin, long Tailed Woodcreeper , Elegant Woodcreeper , Black Banded Woodcreeper , Round

Tailed Manakin , Band Tailed Manakin , Blue Back Manakin , Black Faced Antbird , Sooty Antbird , Fasciated Antshrike, Plain Winged Antshrike, Black Spotted Bare Eye,

many more in this amazon bird.

We will return to the lodge to eat and rest until 2:00 pm then go to walking down the trail with the mind set to find bird: Harpy eagle, white Browed Hawk, Red Rumped Cacique, Bronsy Jacamar, Paradise Jacamar, Ruddy

Spinetail, Point Tailed Palmcreeper, Chestnut Capped Puffbird, Black Bellied Cuckoo, Scale Breasted Woodpecker,

Ringed Woodpecker, Red Necked Woodpecker, Great Potoo, Black tinamou, Ringed Antpipit, White Crested

Spadebill, Rufous Tailed Flatbill and others. We then return to the lodge for dinner and have the option to go out seeking owls.

Day 12:  Manu Park  – Amazonia lodge Peru  wildlife  .

This will be the last day in Manu Amazon lodge and we have the chance to see some birds that we have missed such as slender Billed Xenops, Rufous Tailed Xenops, Semicollared Puffbird ,amazon Curl crested Aracari,

Golden Green Woodpecker, Ringed Woodpecker, Cream colored woodpecker, Strong Billed Woodcreeper, Lineated Woodcreeper, Spot Backed Antbird, Rufous Capped Antthrush, Rusty Belted Tapaculo, White Browed

Purpletuft, point Tailed, great Jacamar, Collared Puffbird, Chestnut Capped Puffbird, Black tailed Leaftosser, cinereous Mourner, Winged Barred Manakin, Blue Manakin, Pavonine Quetzal, Musician Wren, and Red Billed

Tanagers. After lunch we will rest until 2 pm and go to Cocha Piñara to see Pale Eyed Black Birds, Rufous Sided

Crake, Varzea Chiffornis, Buff breasted Wren, Black billed Seed Finch, Chestnut Eared Aracari, Chestnut Fronted

Macaw, Spot Breated Woodpecker, Rusfescent Tiger Heron, Striated Heron, tui parakeet, Gray Necked Wood- Rail, Long Billed Woodcreeper and sometimes Giant Otters. Then we return for dinner and slumber.

Day 13: Manu Lodge to Puerto Maldonado

We’ll travel by boat for about 2 hours to Colorado, where we’ll switch to a taxi and continue to Puerto Maldonado. We’ll make a few stops to see some final birds before reaching the hotel for rest.

Day 14: Birdwatching – Puerto Maldonado to Cusco and Lima

On our final day, we’ll head out to observe Southern Caracaras, Red-breasted Blackbirds, Wattle Jacanas, and

more before visiting the city of Puerto Maldonado to shop for indigenous crafts. Afterward, we’ll take a flight from

Cusco to Lima, marking the end of this incredible birdwatching adventure.