Regional travel in Peru – Travel program PTW-CUS015-en

Bird watching: Machu Picchu

3 days / 2 nights

 

Bird watching, experiencing nature and the fortress of Machu Picchu with overnight stays in the «Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel» or «El MaPi by Inkaterra». 


Birdwatching Machu PicchuDay 1: from the Urubamba valley to Machu Picchu

• Reception at the train station in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) and transfer to the hotel.

• Lunch.

• Bus ride up to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu.

• Guided visit to the Inca fortress of Machu Picchu, with the best opportunities to see the Inca Wren (Pheugopedius eisenmanni).

• Dinner and overnight stay. 

Day 2: Machu Picchu

• Breakfast.

• Excursion to the Mandor valley with its lush and fascinating bird life.

Birdwatching Machu Picchu• Lunch at the hotel.

• Tour of the grounds of the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.

• Dinner and overnight stay. 

Day 3: Machu Picchu

• Breakfast.

• Early walking tour to take advantage of the best time for bird-watching. First at the river lookout with a chance to spot the much sought-after Peruvian torrent duck and White-capped dipper. Continue to a feeding station for tanagers, where Silver-beaked tanager, Blue-necked tanager, Fawn-breasted tanager and Saffron-crowned tanager can be found. As you walk the trails, keep an eye out for the Cock-of-the-rock, Golden-headed Quetzal, and the 18 different hummingbirds, including Rufous-booted racket-tail and Green-and-white Hummingbird, that are native to the area.

• Lunch.

• Transfer to the train station for the return trip to Cusco.

Included:

• Transport throughout the program.

• Overnight stays with breakfast.

• Lunch and dinner as mentioned in the program.

• Guided excursions with multilingual (spanish/english) guides.

• Required entries.

• Value added taxes, insofar as this applies to persons not residing in Peru.

Not included:

• Train ride to Machu Picchu and back.

• National and international flights.

• Meals not mentioned.

• VAT for Peru residents.

• Tips.

 

Photos: Inkaterra









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