Bird Watching and Bird Photography Tour Packages in South America

About Birds of Perú Tours

Birds of Perú Tours is a South American based which provides birdwatching and bird photography activities with top bird guides, customized itineraries and logistics for your visit to the Pacific coast, Andes and the Amazon in Peru, as well as other top birding destinations in South America.

We aim to make the hard-to-see-birds easy- to-see for our guests. Our game plan is to target the endemic, the rare, the most difficult and spectacular species, although of course along the way we will see many other birds. Our leaders for these birding trips are experienced neotropical birders who have many years of experience in this beautiful country. In addition to this we are directly involved in bird conservation and conduct bird conservation projects.

Birds of Peru tours offers the most convenient and competitive prices for all our clients. We are a Peruvian tour operator, we don’t subcontract, we are a local agent.

Birds of Perú tours is located in Puerto Maldonado -Madre de Dios- (south eastern Perú) which is the entrance to Bahuaja Sonene National Park and Tambopata National Reserve. It is also near the Manu National Park and Alto Purús National Park.

Birds of Perú Tours

Perú a spectacular country with a bird list of 1876, one fifth of the world’s birds and has the highest concentration of bird species in the world. There are 55 species of raptors, 125 species of marvelous hummingbirds; 186 species of colorful Tanagers; 115 species of Antbirds; 31 species of cotingas; 24 species of manakins; 243 species of flycatchers; and 51 species of macaws and parrots, etc. Here is where you can find mixed species flocks may have over 30 commingled species, or over 10 species of macaws and parrots at a single clay lick.

We design our tours, to stay at lodges which are run by conservation organizations such as Posada Amazonas Lodge & Tambopata Research Center or hotels which have a good tracks records of preserving forest and demonstrate a clear environmental mission. In these lodges the proceeds go directly to conservation.

We are specialists in the neotropics which constitutes the largest and most pristine mass of forest on the planet. Peru is an extraordinary bird diversity country, which is due to the juxtaposition of:

Extremely varied topography.
Wide spectrum of climates.
Diverse habitats.
Many endemic bird areas.

Here in Peru the Andes rise majestically between the coastal plains and the legendary Amazon basin creating more than 84 major ecosystems and endemic bird areas.

Birds of Peru Tours is committed to do real conservation through bird-ecotourism and working hard to limit the environmental impact, returning all the waste to the city, working with local people to help build consciousness about the importance of the rainforest and promoting rainforest conservation.

OUR VISION

Birds of Peru tours is working to bring economic, social and environmental harmony to Peru’s Amazon rainforest. Our core belief is that mankind and nature can support each other through balance, respect and innovation. We achieve this by protecting the incredible bird diversity of the amazon rainforest and working with local people to generate truly sustainable development that creates decent livelihoods in harmony with the natural environment.

OUR MISSION

Birds of Peru tours was founded in order to promote responsible bird-ecotourism. Beyond our commitment to provide you with the best bird trip for a great price, our mission is to foster bird conservation 10% of our profits will be used directly for the conservation of the Amazon rainforest and will support further research on Amazonian birds and conservation of their habitats. So by choosing Birds of Peru tours you will help protect bird species and their habitats in Peru.

OUR VALUES

Birds of Peru tours employs Peruvians, and all operating expenses support the local economy. We’re proud of Peru, its people, and its birds! Birds of Peru tours is eager to tackle your specific birding interests and committed to providing you with the best, cost-effective itinerary for your birding pleasure backed-up by the knowledge and experience we have gained in Peru.

BIRDING INFORMATION

GROUP SIZE

We do not limit the size of the group, but when the group is large we use two specialized guide, but most of our tours have fewer participants. That means we always have happy customers because always almost everyone gets the same sightings ….. even the most elusive birds, as well as mammalian and others wildlife.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

Birds of Peru tours offers guaranteed departures. Even if you are the only one booked, the trip proceeds exactly as planned, just you and your own personal guide. Even when we do have a minimum required number of people. To date we have never disappointed anyone by canceling their reservation.

A LEVEL OF EXPERTISE IS NOT NEEDED TO JOIN OUR TRIPS, ONLY ENTHUSIASM

You should never feel intimidated by our guides or other clients. We all understand that the trip is about seeing birds and having a great time, not by showing how great we are to others.
We are happy to try an accommodate individuals with mobility issues, so please meke your inquiries and learn about the possibilities

MOST OF OUR TRIPS IN THE NEOTROPICS

Peru is filled with incredible birding destinations, so we have decided to concentrate on those areas that can be tricky for most people to visit alone. The Neotropics support 80% of the world’s bird species, and the diversity and numbers of birds can at times be overwhelming. Birding can be tough with many similar species in the same flock, and with others so secretive that they can only be located by voice. We have built up a storehouse of knowledge on where to find some of the Peru’s rarest birds, and our tours offer the finest birding in Peru. You will finish your trip not only with plenty of birds sightings, but also with a real understanding of the areas you have visited. We also do many trips to other areas outside the Neotropics, but all these sites are ones where we think that we can really add value to your birding experience.

WE ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT IT IS YOUR HOLIDAY, NOT OURS

Although birding is always first and foremost on our trips, it is fairly usual for our trips in Southern Peru to see over 18 mammal species. Our leaders will explain to you about the behavior, ecology and life history. If you have any other particular interests, be sure to let us know so you get the most out of your tour. Furthermore our clients come from a variety of nationalities, professions and backgrounds, brought together by the same passion for birds. We visit many places where we may be the only foreign visitors. Some days will require early mornings to be in the field, ready for action other times, there may be optional excursions that require a difficult hike, we will inform you well ahead of time. We also understand that it is your holiday, not ours.

WE LIVE WHERE THE BIRDS ARE

Our guides often spend more time in the field than they do at home.In fact, for some of them, the field is their home, and so they know the birds and the areas we visit as well as anyone else in Peru, if not better.

WE OFFER THE BEST VALUE BIRDING TOURS IN PERU

We have managed to strike a balance providing top-class tours without charging outrageous prices. While this is not the means by which we differentiate ourselves from other operators, it is a pleasant side-effect of being the most efficient operator in our target destinations. A quick comparison with other companies will show that while we still stay at the best lodges and have top guides, we retain our more competitive prices.

Often in their free time, our Birds of Peru tour guides are off guiding free trips to locals; going on short walks with beginners, giving free workshops on bird identification or presenting talks about working in Peru. We spend our spare time creating catalyst events where we try to introduce as many people as possible to this lifestyle we call birding.

WHAT TO BRING IN ORDER TO AVOID DISTURBING BIRDS AND MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE AVOID WEARING BRIGHT-COLORED CLOTHES

We advise you to bring:

Aside from binoculars and photo-equipment (the important birdwatchers stuff) we advise:
A spotting scope, if you have one
Flashlight for night birding or late afternoon walks
Light day pack
Sunscreen and insect repellent
T-shirts and a long-sleeved shirt
Jeans or other cotton pants are comfortable, as well as quick-drying nylon ones
Cotton socks
Sweater,jacket or fleece for night birding
Light water resistant jacket, or poncho
Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
Sandals for after hours
Hat and sunglasses
Plastic bags for camera, clothes, etc
Personal toiletries (shampoo,towel,etc)

BIRDS OF PERU TOURS LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING AND GUIDING YOU SOON! LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS ARE ACCEPTED SO LONG AS THERE IS SPACE AT THE HOTELS OR ON THE TOUR THAT YOU DESIRE.

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