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Discover the beauty of the Sacred Valley through a unique birdwatching and photography experience. Travel from Cusco to Ensifera Camp, a peaceful natural setting designed for observing and photographing native bird species.
Spend the day capturing birds in natural light while using a specially prepared feeding area that offers excellent photography opportunities. Enjoy an organic lunch at the camp and continue exploring the area in the afternoon.
This experience is ideal for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and photographers looking to discover the biodiversity of the Sacred Valley.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup is available in Cusco. Please be ready at your hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Travelers staying outside the main Cusco pickup area may need to meet at a designated meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
Hotel pickup in Cusco after breakfast. Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby. The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Please be ready a few minutes before pickup. For accommodations outside the main pickup area, a nearby meeting point may be arranged.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Chinchero
Pass through the historic town of Chinchero as you descend into the Sacred Valley. Chinchero sits at 3,762 m and is known for its Inca ruins and traditional textile weaving. Your guide will point out landmarks and explain the ecological transition as you move from high Andean grasslands toward the warmer valley.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Urubamba
Continue through Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley, at 2,871 m. This agricultural area is known for its fertile fields and warmer climate. Your guide will explain the valley's ecology and the bird species that thrive in this transitional zone.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Santuario de colibries - Ensifera Ensifera
Arrive at Ensifera Camp (2,900 m), a privately owned conservation area operated by PERU NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, dedicated to protecting hummingbirds and native birds. Set up your photography equipment at the specially prepared feeding area designed for natural-light photography. Observe and photograph endemic species such as the Green-and-white Hummingbird, White-tufted Sunbeam, Violet-throated Starfrontlet, Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch, Sword-billed Hummingbird, and Giant Hummingbird. Enjoy an included organic lunch on-site, then continue photographing throughout the afternoon as bird activity changes with the light.
5 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Cusco
Return drive to Cusco through the Sacred Valley. Your guide will recap the day's highlights and help identify birds from your photos. Hotel drop-off in Cusco.
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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