Sacred Garden Birdwatching Tour from Cusco

Cusco, Peru
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the incredible bird diversity of the Sacred Valley with a specialized birdwatching and photography guide. Explore unique Andean habitats near Cusco and Huacarpay Lake in search of endemic species, colorful hummingbirds, and native birds while enjoying personalized attention and excellent photo opportunities in nature.

What's included

  • Box Lunch
  • Entrance ticket to Sacred Garden
  • Round trip tourist transport
  • Professional bilingual guide specialized birdwatcher and photographer
  • Hotel pick up
  • Breakfast
  • Water and snacks
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips for staff

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    15m
    Hotel pickup. Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby in Cusco's Historic Center at 6:00 AM. Please be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
  2. Pisac
    5h
    Arrive at the Sacred Garden, a privately owned conservation space near the Inca town of Pisac dedicated to native bird observation and wildlife photography. Explore trails through native flora and observe endemic hummingbirds such as the Bearded Mountaineer, Green-and-white Hummingbird, Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, and Tyrian Metaltail. Your specialized guide will help you spot and photograph target species.
  3. Lucre
    2h
    Continue to Huacarpay Lake (3,090 m), an important Andean wetland and Ramsar-designated site known for its high biodiversity. Observe aquatic and wetland birds, including resident and migratory species. Look for Andean coots, grebes, herons, and endemic species such as the Rusty-fronted Canastero and Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch.
  4. Cusco
    1h
    Return drive to Cusco. Your guide will recap the day's highlights and help identify birds from your photos. Hotel drop-off in Cusco's Historic Center.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is available from accommodations located in Cusco's Historic Center and nearby areas.

Please be ready in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Your guide or driver will contact you upon arrival.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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