Endemic birds of North Peru – Peruvian Dry Forest
- Right Tour Lower Cost.
- Starts in Cusco City.
- Minimun 02 people.
- Maximun 08 people.
- Rate USD 650.00 per person.
The Peruvian Dry Forest, also known as the Tumbesian Endemic Region, is an ecoregion of great ecological importance and biodiversity. This impressive Tumbesian Endemic Region extends from southwestern Ecuador to northwestern Peru, covering areas in the provinces of Tumbes, Piura, and Lambayeque in Peru.
Recognized as a biodiversity hotspot, this Tumbesian Endemic Region hosts an extraordinary number of endemic birds of North Peru as the famous Peruvian Plantcutter and the White Winged Guan.
In our Endemic birds of North Peru Tour, you will have the opportunity to explore various protected areas of different categories, including: Bosque de Pómac Historical Sanctuary, Chaparri Private Conservation Area, Los Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary and Cerros de Amotape National Park.
Additionally, this program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Peru’s rich archaeological history and its wonderful culinary world.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Birds of Bosque de Pómac and the Peruvian Plantcutter
Upon your arrival at Chiclayo airport, we will immediately transfer to the fantastic Bosque de Pómac National Sanctuary, where we will search for the endemic and very particular Peruvian Plantcutter, as well as other endemic birds of North Peru.
The Lambayeque region is well known among Peruvians for offering some of the best regional cuisine in Peru, based on seafood, beans, pumpkins, and other ingredients that have been cultivated for over 5000 years.
After a special lunch (not included), we will visit one of the best museums in Peru and the world: “The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum” that offers one of the finest displays of pre-Columbian Peruvian art, highlighting the wealth of the Lord of Sipán, an ancient leader of the Mochica culture. After a journey through the history of northern Peru, we will have the rest of the afternoon free.
Day 2: Chaparri Private Conservation Area
Full-day Chaparri Tour, a unique bird sanctuary. This is the first private conservation area in the country, where we will be able to search for endemic birds of North Peru at different altitudes of the Peruvian Dry Forest, and especially the White Winged Guan, a bird once thought extinct that now lives protected in this Private Conservation Area.
In the evening, we will take the night bus to the equatorial city of Tumbes. The journey will take 7-8 hours in a very comfortable bus.
Day 3: The cradle of the Tumbesian endemic region
Upon our arrival in the warm northern city of Tumbes, the cradle of the Tumbesian endemic region, we will transfer to the selected hotel to leave our belongings. After a quick breakfast, we will continue to the Mangroves of Tumbes, a refuge for hundreds of birds that we will be able to observe from small boats in the middle of the water channels and the small mangrove islands.
Lunch based on fish, seafood, and a Pisco Festival (not included).
In the afternoon, we will visit the artificial lagoons of the hotel, large bodies of water that are the perfect home for extraordinary birds such as the Roseate Spoonbill, the Stork, and hundreds of ducks and of course other endemic birds of North Peru
Day 4: Amotape National Park
Full-day excursion to Cerros de Amotape National Park, a protected area where two unique ecosystems of Peru converge: The Tropical Forest and the Dry Forest. It will be a long day but offers the best opportunity to observe unique birds of Peru.
At the end of our day, we will transfer to the airport in the city of Tumbes or the selected hotel.
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Included
Archaeological guide (Advanced English)Boat in mangrovesEntrance feePrivate TransportationSpecialized local bird guide (basic English) -
Not Included
• Chonta´s condor observation circuit ticket01 night in a Lodge01 night in Picopata Hotel01 nights in a 3* hotel01 nights in a 3* standar hotel02 nights in Picopata Hotel3 nights in a 3* hotel3 nights in a 3* standard hotel5 Star AccommodationAirplane TransportalmuerzoBoat tripBox breafastBox breakfastBox breakfast (Day 01)Box breakfast (Day 03)Box lunch (Day 01)BoxlunchBreakfastBreakfast (Day 02)Bus tickets for Machupicchu excursionBus tickets to MachupicchuCathedral entrance feeChonta´s condor observation circuit ticketCooking Class LunchCusco Condors entrance feeCusco's Cathedral entrande feeDeparture TaxesDinner (Day 01)Local Breakfast (Day 02)Local lunch (Day 02)Machupicchu entrance feePersonal GuidePisco tasting experienceProfessional GuideProfessional guide serviceQoricancha entrance feeSnacksSpecialized guides for all the toursSpecialized local guidesTrain tickets for Machu Picchu excursionTrain tickets to Machu PicchuTrain tickets to MachupicchuTransfer in/out CuscoTransportation for Balcon del Diablo TourTransportation for Huacarpay tourTrf in/out from Train Station