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Bird watching – Huacarpay lagoon

Bird watching

Bird watching – Huacarpay lagoon

per person
“Let's watch what everyone else cannot find! & Let's live in a different and new way every day!”

An unforgettable program of bird watching perfect for those who love nature and ecosystems formed around the beautiful Huacarpay lagoon. The wetland is located to 3.050 m.a.s.l. which it has a warm climate. Also, it is located near Pikillacta Pre-Inca Archaeological park.

The water color is turquoise surrounded by plenty of vegetation. It is a unique ecosystem in the world where you can find endemics species like migratory birds and some of them are actually in danger of extinction.

1 Día
7+ Age
Bird watching
  • Destination
    Cusco
  • Departure
    Pick up from your hotel / hotel
  • Departure Time
    4:30 AM (Subject to changes and flexible schedule)
  • Return Time
    1:00 PM (Subject to changes and flexible schedule)
  • Dress Code
    Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
  • Included
    Bird watching – Huacarpay lagoon

FROM OUR GALLERY

Let's see the beautiful birds that the Laguna Huacarpay houses

1
1° Start of the tour
First, we pick you up from your hotel very early in the morning. Then, we drive around 45 minutes towards Huacarpay lagoon.
2
2° Huacarpay lagoon “Ramsar Lucre – Huacarpay”
We head to the beautiful wetland for bird watching:
  • Bearded Mountainer
  • Rusty Fronted Canastero
  • Streak fronted thornbird
  • Many Colored Rush Tyrant
  • Plumbeous Rail
  • Puna Teal
  • Cinnamon Teal
  • Giant Hummingbird
  • Black Tailed Tranbear
Later after having lunch around the lagoon, we will observe more of the typical birds of this beautiful lagoon like.
  • Rufous Naped Ground Tyrant
  • Spot Billed Ground Tyrant
  • Andean Flicker
  • Andean Lapwing
  • White crested Elaenia
  • Yellow billed pintail
  • Puna Ibis
  • White Tufted Grebe
  • Slate colored Coot
  • Blue and Yellow Tanager
  • Golden Billed Saltator
  • Yellow Billed Tit Tyrant
  • Cinereous Conebill
3
3° End of the tour
After watching all these amazing birds, we head back to Cusco.

TOUR LOCATION

Laguna Huacarpay

It includes

Pick up and transfer Hotel/Huarcapay Lagoon/Hotel.

Private transport.

Professional guide.

First Aid Kit.

Meals: Breakfast box, Lunch (picnic) or restaurant according your preferences. In case you have any specific diet, please let us know in advance.

It does not include

Meals and drinks not mentioned before.

Travel insurance.

Plane tickets.

Recommendations

Drink tea or coca tea to avoid sick altitude.

Drink water or liquids always.

What to take with you all the time.

Binoculars, video camera.

T-shirt or long sleeve shirt.

Jeans or cotton trouser (easy to dry clothes).

Hiking shoes.

Water bottle or camelbak water.

Hat or Cup.

Sun glasses.

Plastic bags (in case it rains).

Medicine and personal hygiene items.

Small money like; coins or small bills.