Abra Malaga Bird Photography Tour 2d/1n
Abra Málaga, a high-altitude pass in the Peruvian Andes, is a paradise for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Home to rare and endemic species such as the Royal Cinclodes, White-browed Tit-Spinetail, and Parodi’s Hemispingus, this tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture some of the most elusive Andean birds.
📍 Location: Abra Málaga, Cusco, Peru
📅 Duration: 2 Days
🎯 Target Species: Endemic and high-altitude birds of the Andean cloud forest and Polylepis woodlands
📸 Best for: Bird photographers, nature enthusiasts, and ornithologists
📍 Location: Abra Málaga, Cusco, Peru
📅 Duration: 2 Days
🎯 Target Species: Endemic and high-altitude birds of the Andean cloud forest and Polylepis woodlands
📸 Best for: Bird photographers, nature enthusiasts, and ornithologists
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Polylepis Forest & High-Altitude EndemicsMorning:
Day 2: Cloud Forest & Lower ElevationsMorning:
Why Choose This Tour?✅ Expert local bird guides with in-depth knowledge of Abra Málaga’s avifauna.
✅ Small group sizes for a personalized experience.
✅ Optimal photography opportunities in different lighting conditions.
✅ Sustainable tourism supporting conservation efforts.
🔎 Book Your Bird Photography Tour Now!
- Departure from Cusco (4:00 AM) – Early departure ensures we arrive at prime birding hours.
- Arrival at Abra Málaga Pass (7:00 AM, 4,200m / 13,800 ft) – Start birdwatching at the Polylepis forest.
- Key Birds to Photograph:
- Royal Cinclodes (Cinclodes aricomae) – Critically endangered
- Ash-breasted Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes alpinus)
- White-browed Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura xenothorax)
- Andean Hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella)
- Puna Tapaculo (Scytalopus simonsi)
- Short hike to higher elevations for different perspectives and lighting conditions.
- Photography tips for high-altitude environments and backlit shots.
- Picnic lunch with breathtaking Andean views.
- Exploring the east slope’s humid montane forest.
- More birds to photograph:
- Stripe-headed Antpitta (Grallaria andicolus)
- Parodi’s Hemispingus (Kleinothraupis parodii)
- Blue-mantled Thornbill (Chalcostigma stanleyi)
- Golden-hour photography session.
Day 2: Cloud Forest & Lower ElevationsMorning:
- Early morning session in the cloud forest at lower elevations (~2,800m).
- Bird highlights:
- Inca Wren (Pheugopedius eisenmanni)
- Marcapata Spinetail (Cranioleuca marcapatae)
- Barred Fruiteater (Pipreola arcuata)
- Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus igniventris)
- Visit to a hummingbird hotspot for in-flight photography techniques.
- Hummingbirds to capture:
- Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis)
- Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera)
- Return to Cusco with a collection of stunning bird images.
Why Choose This Tour?✅ Expert local bird guides with in-depth knowledge of Abra Málaga’s avifauna.
✅ Small group sizes for a personalized experience.
✅ Optimal photography opportunities in different lighting conditions.
✅ Sustainable tourism supporting conservation efforts.
🔎 Book Your Bird Photography Tour Now!
Price per person:2025
1.- Traveller $850.00
2.- travellers $700.00
4.- travellers $650.00
6.- travellers $600.00
8+.- travellers $550.00
2.- travellers $700.00
4.- travellers $650.00
6.- travellers $600.00
8+.- travellers $550.00
