Abra Malaga Bird Photography Tour full day
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: 1 Day
🎯 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: 1 Day
🎯 Target Species: Endemic and high-altitude birds of the Andean cloud forest and Polylepis woodlands
📸 Best for: Bird photographers, nature enthusiasts, and ornithologists
Polylepis Forest & High-Altitude Endemics
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.
- Return to Cusco by evening.
- 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.
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Price per person:2025
1 person: US$450.00 per person
2 people: US$300.00 per person
3 people: US$250.00 per person
4 people: US$200.00 per person
5 people: US$180.00 per person
2 people: US$300.00 per person
3 people: US$250.00 per person
4 people: US$200.00 per person
5 people: US$180.00 per person
