Cusco: Huacarpay Wetlands Birdwatching Tour with Guide
ID: GYG1253779-1920334
Catégorie:
Pays: Pérou
Durée du projet:
04:00 horaires
Description
Discover the Huacarpay Wetlands on a guided birdwatching tour from Cusco. Spot endemic and migratory birds, including the Rusty-fronted Canastero and Bearded Mountaineer.
Begin your adventure with an early morning pickup from your Cusco hotel. Head to the Huacarpay Wetlands, a Ramsar site known for its rich biodiversity and stunning Andean landscapes.
Spend the next three hours visiting strategic points to spot as many species as possible. Observe two endemic birds of Cusco: the Rusty-fronted Canastero and the Bearded Mountaineer, species found only in this region.
Among the species you may spot are the Andean Duck, Puna Teal, White-tufted Grebe, Puna Ibis, Variable Hawk, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Plumbeous Rail, Spotted Sandpiper, Yellow-winged Blackbird, Black-tailed Tit-Spinetail, Andean Flicker, Many-colored Rush Tyrant, Andean Negrito, Rusty Flowerpiercer, and Golden-billed Saltator, among many others.
The tour is designed to optimize your time and offer you a relaxing experience that allows you to connect with nature while exercising your visual and auditory memory. At the end, return to your Cusco hotel with unforgettable memories of Andean birdlife.
Faits saillants
- Discover the Huacarpay Wetlands, a protected Ramsar site, on a guided tour
- Spot endemic birds like the Rusty-fronted Canastero and Bearded Mountaineer
- Observe ducks, herons, hummingbirds, and Andean tanagers in their habitat
- Enjoy the lagoon landscapes surrounded by magical mountains and nature
- Benefit from the expertise of an ornithologist guide with specialized equipment
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Start time: 6:00 AM (pickup at 5:30 AM)
Total duration: approximately 4 hours
Tour takes place at moderate altitude (3,200-3,500 meters above sea level)
Prior acclimatization in Cusco for at least 1 day is recommended
Guide speaks Spanish and basic English
Not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain
Early morning departure required for optimal bird activity
INCLUS
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
- Transportation
- Professional ornithologist guide
- Snacks during the tour
- Observation equipment (binoculars available upon request)
NON INCLUS
- Gratuities (optional)
- Full breakfast (only snacks included)
- Professional photography equipment
- Personal expenses
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
