Pantanal Jaguar & Birding Join us for a captivating 6-day expedition through the Pantanal, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world! Prepare for unique encounters with an incredible variety of bird species, such as the Jabiru, Scarlet Macaw, Pantanal Fulfilling, Tigrillo, and many more iconic birds of the Pantanal. Explore Now Birding in Pantanal One of the most exciting moments of our tour will be the search for the majestic jaguar, the largest feline in the Americas and a symbol of wildlife in this region. With a bit of luck, we may spot it stalking its prey or resting on the riverbanks. Its distinctive coat and imposing presence are a sight you won’t want to miss. Explore Now Pantanal Birding Jaguar Tours 5 Days All Year Available Max People : 8 Min Age : 12+ Wifi Available Pickup: Airport This Birding tour visits some of the best birding hot spots near to Cusco, at the beginning it does visit the Huacarpay Lake near to Cusco, later it does visit the Polylepis forest of Abra Malaga and at the end it does visit Machu Picchu. During the tour, participants will have the opportunity to observe a diverse range of bird species that inhabit these unique ecosystems. At Huacarpay Lake, birdwatchers can expect to see various waterfowl, including Andean ducks and numerous migratory birds. The surrounding wetlands are also home to colorful species such as the Plumbeous Rail and the Andean Lapwing. As the tour progresses to Abra Malaga, the altitude begins to change, leading us into the enchanting Polylepis forest. This area is renowned for its stunning landscapes and high biodiversity. Birders will have the chance to spot the elusive Royal Cinclodes, the charming Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, and the striking Golden-collared Tanager among the unique Polylepis trees. The forest’s unique climate and flora create an ideal habitat for many endemic species. Finally, no birding journey would be complete without a visit to the iconic Machu Picchu. Beyond its archaeological wonders, the surrounding cloud forests provide a home to a variety of birds, including the rare Andean Condor soaring above the mountains and the vibrant Tyrian Metaltail flitting among the flowers. As the tour wraps up, participants will not only have experienced some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Peru but also left with lasting memories of the diverse avifauna that inhabits this incredible region. Departure & Return Location Cusco city Departure Time 5:30 am Bedroom Double accomodation Price Includes Bird specialist guide 4 Nights Hotel Accomodation Cultural Tour Guide Entrance Fees 3 Meals per day, mineral water, snacks & hot drinks All transportation in destination location Price Excludes Gratuities Any Private Expenses Room Service Fees International or Domestic flights You should bring Hat, Cap Sunscreen Comfortable Clothes, Long sleeve Shirt Warm Clothes, Hiking Shoes Small Backpack, Water Bottle Itinerary Pantanal Birding Jaguar Tours Day 1: Cusco – Huacarpay Today we leave at 5:30am from the hotel heading towards laguna Huacarpay which will take approximately 45 minutes where we can see the endemic Bearded Mountaineer (Oreonympha nobilis) that is a special hummingbird found in the area. It is not the only hummingbird you can see in the region of Cusco but it does not exist in other parts of the world. We can also observe many other types of birds such as: Plumbeous rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus), Cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera), Puna teal (Anas puna),Yellow billed pintail (Anas georgica), White tufted grebe (Rollandia rolland),Cinereous harrier (Circus cinereus), Black chested buzzard Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus), Streak fronted thornbird (Phacellodomus striaticeps), Many colored rush tyrant (Tachuris rubrigastra), endemic Rusty fronted canastero (Asthenes ottonis),and Creamy crested spinetail (Cranioleuca albicapilla),which are also endemic birds, and many others; afterwards, we will have a quick breakfast and then continue looking for more birds around the lake. We will start our return to Ollantaytambo arriving around 5:30pm. We will have a delicious dinner and a well desserved rest. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. Day 2: Ollantaytambo – Abra MalagaToday again we will leave early and from Ollantaytambo to Abra Malaga, in the area we will look for several endemic species and some other interesting bird species such as: the endemics Inca wren (Pheugopedius eisenmanni), Marcapata Spinetail (Cranioleuca marcapatae), Cuzco Brush Finch (Atlapetes canigenis), Parodi’s Hemispingus (hemispingus parodii),Unstreaked tit tyrant (Anairetes agraphia), and Puna Thistle tail (Asthenes helleri), and a lot more birds traveling in flocks. In the afternoon we will return to Ollantaytambo. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. Day 3: Ollantaytambo – Machu PicchuToday we will start our day birding at 4,316masl. In a Polilepys forest that has unique specialized birds to the area; the birds we can see are: White browed tit Spinetail (Leptasthenura xenothorax), Royal Cinclodes (Cinclodes aricomae), Puna Tapaculo (Scytalopus simonsi), Andean Hillstart (Oreotrochilus estella), Giant conebill (Oreomanes fraseri), Creamy Crested Spinetail (Cranioleuca albicapilla), White tufted Sunbean (Aglaeactis castelnaudii), Chestnut Breasted mountain finch (Poospiza caesar), Stripe Headed Antpitta (Grallaria andicolus),and many more Birds. After lunch we will go back to Ollantaytambo in order to take train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu all dayThe area of Machu Picchu has very good forest for birding and to see same endemics and specialist such as Masked Fruiteater (Pipreola pulchra), Ocellated Piculet (Picumnus dorbignyanus), Slaty tanager (Creurgops dentatus), Sclater’s Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias sclateri), Torred Duck (Merganetta armata), White Capped Diper (Cinclus leucocephalus), Andean cock of the rock (Rupicola peruviana), Highland motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) and a lot more species of birds. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – CuscoToday after breakfast we will visit Machu Picchu Incas citadel, at Machu Picchu you will have a guided tour for about two hours and after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures, or if you desire, ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain (entrance ticket not included). At 3:26pm. or 4:03pm, you will be taking the train to Ollantaytambo and from there; our car will drive you to your hotel in Cusco. Pantanal Birding Jaguar Tours Photos Facebook