Sacred Garden Birdwatching Tour from Cusco

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the incredible bird diversity of the Sacred Valley with a specialized birdwatching and photography guide. Explore unique Andean habitats near Cusco and Huacarpay Lake in search of endemic species, colorful hummingbirds, and native birds while enjoying personalized attention and excellent photo opportunities in nature.

What's Included

Box Lunch
Entrance ticket to Sacred Garden
Round trip tourist transport
Professional bilingual guide specialized birdwatcher and photographer
Hotel pick up
Breakfast
Water and snacks
Personal travel insurance
Tips for staff

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pickup is available from accommodations located in Cusco's Historic Center and nearby areas.

Please be ready in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Your guide or driver will contact you upon arrival.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusco

    Hotel pickup. Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby in Cusco's Historic Center at 6:00 AM. Please be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pisac

    Arrive at the Sacred Garden, a privately owned conservation space near the Inca town of Pisac dedicated to native bird observation and wildlife photography. Explore trails through native flora and observe endemic hummingbirds such as the Bearded Mountaineer, Green-and-white Hummingbird, Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, and Tyrian Metaltail. Your specialized guide will help you spot and photograph target species.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lucre

    Continue to Huacarpay Lake (3,090 m), an important Andean wetland and Ramsar-designated site known for its high biodiversity. Observe aquatic and wetland birds, including resident and migratory species. Look for Andean coots, grebes, herons, and endemic species such as the Rusty-fronted Canastero and Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cusco

    Return drive to Cusco. Your guide will recap the day's highlights and help identify birds from your photos. Hotel drop-off in Cusco's Historic Center.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Peru Nature Photography

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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