Cusco: Hummingbird Sanctuary Tour — 30+ Bird Species with transfers
ID: GYG1446929-O-2208731
Categoria:
Paese: Peru
Durata:
03:00 ore
Descrizione
Visit a private hummingbird sanctuary just 20 minutes from Cusco. Spot 30+ bird species, including the Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, and Tyrian Metaltail.
Step into a private hummingbird sanctuary hidden in the Andean forest, just 20 minutes from Cusco. Pachacútec Bosque Andino is an active ecological reserve in San Jerónimo where more than 30 bird species have been recorded, including six hummingbirds you can watch inches from native nectar flowers.
Dedicated observation areas bring you eye-level with the Giant Hummingbird — the world's largest — alongside the Sparkling Violetear, Black-tailed Trainbearer, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Tyrian Metaltail and White-bellied Woodstar. Keep your binoculars ready for the Blue-and-yellow Tanager, Golden-billed Saltator, Black-throated Flowerpiercer, Chiguanco Thrush, Andean Flicker and the elusive Peruvian Pygmy-Owl.
Your guide, part of the sanctuary's conservation team, walks you through native Queuña, Molle and Sauco trees, explaining how pollination, seed dispersal and reforestation keep this fragile Andean forest alive. More than a birding stop, this is a living laboratory for ecological restoration — a quiet, focused morning in one of Cusco's most biodiverse pockets.
Punti salienti
- Private hummingbird sanctuary just 20 minutes from Cusco
- Spot 30+ recorded bird species including 6+ hummingbirds
- Look for the Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, and Tyrian Metaltail
- Learn about pollination, seed dispersal, and reforestation
- Enjoy a guided walk through the Andean forest with a conservation team
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
Difficulty: Moderate — walking on forest trails at Andean altitude
Available daily, 9:00–16:00
Best hummingbird activity is typically early morning
Weather in the Andean forest changes quickly — dress in layers
Good For:
Birdwatchers and wildlife photographers
Nature and biodiversity enthusiasts
Eco-conscious travelers
Couples and small groups
Families with older children
INCLUSO
- Guided tour by the sanctuary's conservation team
- Bilingual guiding in Spanish and English
- Access to private hummingbird sanctuary
- Birdwatching session
- Conservation talk
- Round Trip Transfer from Cusco Center
NON INCLUSO
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
