15-Day Northern Peru Birdwatching Tour – Andes to Amazon

500+ Bird Species & Endemic Highlights

Experience an unforgettable two-week birdwatching journey through Northern Peru—one of the world’s most diverse birding regions.

Overview

Experience an unforgettable two-week birdwatching journey through Northern Peru—one of the most biodiverse birding regions in the world.

From the dry forests of the Pacific coast to the high Andes and into the Amazon rainforest, this tour covers an extraordinary range of habitats. Along the way, you can expect to observe over 500 bird species, including numerous Peruvian endemics.

Our tours are led by expert local birding guides and feature carefully selected lodges—many with feeders that offer excellent close-range birding opportunities. All departures are private and fully customized, ensuring a flexible and personalized experience.

Key Highlights

Potential to observe 500+ bird species
Endemic-rich regions of Northern Peru
Pacific dry forest, Andean, and Amazon ecosystems
Top birding sites: Chaparrí, Abra Patricia, Owlet Lodge, Moyobamba, Tarapoto
Comfortable lodges with bird feeders
Expert local birding guides
Private and tailor-made experience

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Lima

Airport transfer (if required). Overnight near the airport.

Day 02: Lima – Chiclayo

Morning birding at Pantanos de Villa and Pucusana. Flight to Chiclayo. Overnight in Chiclayo.

Day 03: Chiclayo – Chaparrí Lodge

Birding en route. Afternoon birding around the lodge. Overnight at Chaparrí.

Day 04: Chaparrí – Cajamarca

Birding along the route through dry forest habitats. Overnight in Cajamarca.

Day 05: Cajamarca – Celendín

Birding in Sangal Canyon. Afternoon birding and optional owl search. Overnight in Celendín.

Day 06: Celendín – Leymebamba

Birding en route. Afternoon birding around Leymebamba. Overnight at Casa Mallqui.

Day 07: Leymebamba

Full-day birdwatching in the area. Overnight at Casa Mallqui.

Day 08: Leymebamba – Cocachimba (Gocta)

Birding in the Gocta area. Overnight at GoctaLab Lodge.

Day 09: Cocachimba – Owlet Lodge (Abra Patricia)

Birding en route. Afternoon birding around Owlet Lodge. Overnight at Owlet Lodge.

Day 10: Owlet Lodge – Moyobamba

Birding along the route. Night birding at Wakanki. Overnight in Moyobamba.

Day 11: Moyobamba – Tarapoto

Visit Morro de Calzada and the Oilbird cave. Overnight near Tarapoto.

Day 12: Tarapoto – Bellavista

Birding along the route with multiple stops. Overnight in Bellavista.

Day 13: Bellavista – Plataforma

Full-day birding with 4×4 access to remote areas. Overnight at Capito Lodge.

Day 14: Plataforma – Bellavista

Morning birding (target species include the Scarlet-banded Barbet). Return to Bellavista.

Day 15: Bellavista – Tarapoto – Lima

Morning birding en route. Flight back to Lima.

Tour Details

Included

Professional birding guide
Accommodation (14 nights)
Meals (from Day 2 onward: lunch and dinner)
Private transportation with driver
Entrance fees to all birding sites and feeders
Not Included
International and domestic flights
Soft drinks
Tips
Pricing

Prices vary depending on group size.
Contact us for a personalized quote.

Contact

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