Full Day Bird Photography Tour Wacarpay Lake & Sacred Garden

Join us for an unforgettable full-day bird photography tour exploring two of Cusco’s hidden gems: Wacarpay Lake and the Sacred Garden. These prime birding locations offer a diverse range of species, from high-Andean waterbirds to vibrant hummingbirds and tanagers. Ideal for birdwatchers and photographers alike, this tour provides stunning landscapes and exceptional bird photography opportunities.
Highlights:✅ Birdwatching at Wacarpay Lake – home to Andean ducks, grebes, herons, and raptors.
✅ Explore the Sacred Garden – a hummingbird and tanager paradise.
✅ Perfect light conditions for bird photography.
✅ Led by expert local birding and photography guides.

​Itinerary

📍 5:00 AM – Pickup from Cusco

• Early departure from Cusco for the best bird activity.
• Drive to Wacarpay Lake (approx. 40 min).

📍 6:00 AM – Wacarpay Lake Bird Photography Session

• Photograph Andean waterbirds such as:
  • Puna Teal (Spatula puna)
  • Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca)
  • White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland)
  • Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens)
  • Raptors like the Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus).
• Capture stunning reflections of birds in the calm morning waters.

📍 9:00 AM – Transfer to Sacred Garden

• Drive to the Sacred Garden birding area (~45 min).

📍 10:00 AM – Sacred Garden Bird Photography

• Focus on colorful highland birds, including:
  • Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans)
  • Great Sapphirewing (Pterophanes cyanopterus)
  • Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) – the world’s largest hummingbird.
  • Golden-billed Saltator (Saltator aurantiirostris).
  • Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea).
• Enjoy slow-paced, patient photography for the best shots.

📍 1:00 PM – Lunch Break

• Relax with a local meal in the Sacred Valley, enjoying stunning Andean views.

📍 2:30 PM – Second Birding & Photography Session

• Afternoon light offers different perspectives for photography.
• More chances to capture hummingbirds in action and perched species.

📍 4:30 PM – Return to Cusco

• Drive back with time to review photos.
• Arrive around 5:30 PM.

Why Join This Tour?✅ Expert Guidance: Our local birding and photography guides ensure the best sightings.
✅ Diverse Habitats: Experience both wetlands and montane forest birding.
✅ Photography-Focused: Designed for photographers, with time to capture perfect shots.
✅ Small Groups: Personalized attention for an immersive experience.
🗓️ Book Your Bird Photography Adventure Today!📅 Best Season: Year-round, with peak activity in the dry season (April–October).
📍 Starting Point: Cusco, Peru.
🔗 Contact us to reserve your spot!

Price per person:2025

​​1.- Traveller $550.00
2.- travellers $200.00
4.- travellers $180.00
6.- travellers $170.00