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Andean Condor Birding One Day Trip – Cusco
Experience one of Cusco’s most iconic wildlife encounters on this half-day Andean Condor tour, set in the breathtaking Apurímac Valley. This is the perfect opportunity to see one of the world’s largest flying birds in its natural high-Andean habitat.
Tour Highlights
- Daily departures – pick-up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:00 a.m.
- Travel in a private car through stunning Andean landscapes with several scenic stops for birdwatching and photography.
- Visit Chonta (3,350 m / 11,000 ft) for a short one-hour walk, or opt for a horse ride to reach the best viewpoint.
- Mirador del Cóndor (Condor Viewpoint) – enjoy panoramic views as Andean Condors soar overhead, offering unmatched photo opportunities.
- Lunch overlooking the valley, surrounded by the prime Condor habitat of the region.
- Explore the Apurímac River Valley and the Private Andean Community Conservation Area, spotting additional high-Andean bird species along the way.
In the Apurímac Valley, sightings of Andean Condors are almost guaranteed, giving you the rare chance to observe these magnificent birds up close.
Spotting Andean Condors in Cuzco
Included
- Professional naturalist guide with Peruvian bird book and binoculars
- Private car transportation
- Entrance fee to the private conservation area
- Box lunch, snacks, and mineral water
Not Included
- Soft drinks
- Horse ride to the Condor viewpoint (optional; recommended for those who prefer not to walk)
Why Choose This Tour?
This tour is ideal for birders, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers looking to combine adventure with a high probability of observing Andean Condors in their natural environment. The combination of stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and expert guidance makes this an unforgettable Cusco experience.
Bird list Condor Valley full Day 2022
| English Name | Latin Name | |
| 1 | Spot-winged Pigeon | Patagioenas maculosa maculosa |
| 2 | Maroon-chested Ground Dove | Paraclaravis mondetoura |
| 3 | White-tipped Dove | Leptotila verreauxi |
| 4 | White-collared Swift | Streptoprocne zonaris |
| 5 | Black-tailed Trainbearer | Lesbia victoriae |
| 6 | Green-tailed Trainbearer | Lesbia nuna |
| 7 | White-bellied Hummingbird | Amazilia chionogaster |
| 8 | Puna Ibis | Plegadis ridgwayi |
| 9 | Andean Condor | Vultur gryphus |
| 10 | Turkey Vulture | Cathartes aura |
| 11 | Hook-billed Kite | Chondrohierax uncinatus |
| 12 | Variable Hawk | Geranoaetus polyosoma |
| 13 | Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle | Geranoaetus melanoleucus |
| 14 | White Hawk | Pseudastur albicollis |
| 15 | Andean Flicker | Colaptes rupicola |
| 16 | Mountain Caracara | Phalcoboenus megalopterus |
| 17 | American Kestrel | Falco sparverius |
| 18 | Aplomado Falcon | Falco femoralis |
| 19 | Mitred Parakeet | Psittacara mitratus |
| 20 | Rusty-fronted Canastero | Asthenes ottonis |
| 21 | Creamy-crested Spinetail | Cranioleuca albicapilla |
| 22 | Red-crested Cotinga | Ampelion rubrocristatus |
| 23 | Cinnamon Flycatcher | Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus |
| 24 | Cliff Flycatcher | Hirundinea ferruginea |
| 25 | White-crested Elaenia | Elaenia albiceps |
| 26 | Sierran Elaenia | Elaenia pallatangae |
| 27 | White-winged Black-Tyrant | Knipolegus aterrimus |
| 28 | Puna Ground-Tyrant | Muscisaxicola juninensis |
| 29 | White-browed Chat-Tyrant | Ochthoeca leucophrys |
| 30 | House Wren | Troglodytes aedon |
| 31 | Chiguanco Thrush | Turdus chiguanco |
| 32 | Hooded Siskin | Spinus magellanicus |
| 33 | Rufous-collared Sparrow | Zonotrichia capensis |
| 34 | Slaty Brushfinch | Atlapetes schistaceus |
| 35 | Citrine Warbler | Myiothlypis luteoviridis striaticeps |
| 36 | Black-backed Grosbeak | Pheucticus aureoventris |
| 37 | Rust-and-yellow Tanager | Thlypopsis ruficeps |
| 38 | Blue-capped Tanager | Thraupis cyanocephala |
| 39 | Rusty Flowerpiercer | Diglossa sittoides |
| 40 | Peruvian Sierra-Finch | Phrygilus punensis |
| 41 | Golden-billed Saltator | Saltator aurantiirostris |
Cuzco, 2025