Birding Manu Expeditions 4D/3N Explore the Avian Paradise of the Amazon

Discover one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth with this Peru birding expedition Amazon, a birdwatching tour in Manu National Park designed for passionate birders, wildlife lovers, and photographers. Over four days of immersive jungle exploration, you’ll traverse cloud forests and lowland rainforest on this unforgettable 4 day birdwatching Peru experience — all led by expert birding guides Peru.

 Tour Highlights

• Epic Bird Diversity: Spot hundreds of species — from dazzling hummingbirds and macaws to elusive antbirds — in one of the richest avian landscapes on the planet.

• Cloud Forest Birding Peru: Begin your journey high in the Andes at Wayqecha Biological Station, exploring misty cloud forests filled with high-elevation specialties.

• Rainforest Birding Peru Tour: Continue down the scenic Birding Manu Road into the lowland Amazon, where vibrant biodiversity awaits at every turn.

• Bird Photography Tour Amazon: With canopy observation points and rich habitats, this itinerary is ideal for bird photography enthusiasts.

• Small Group Birding Peru: Personalized attention and flexibility with small group sizes make for a high-quality birdwatching experience.

• Expert Local Guides: Learn from seasoned naturalists with deep knowledge of Manu’s avifauna.

 Why This Peru Birding Expedition Is Special

This Amazon wildlife tour Peru isn’t just another trip — it’s a true Manu National Park tours experience that blends cloud forest and rainforest ecosystems, maximizing your chances to see a spectacular range of birds and wildlife. With a mix of early morning excursions, canopy observation points, and river activities, it’s crafted for serious birders, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

 Ideal For

• Bird photographers and wildlife enthusiasts

• Ornithologists and serious birdwatchers

• Small group travelers seeking personalized attention

• Anyone wanting an immersive Peru birding expedition Amazon experience

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Book birdwatching Peru now and secure your spot on this premier birding tour Manu National Park. Experience the unmatched avian diversity and unforgettable wildlife encounters in one of Peru’s most iconic natural wonders.

Amazon Birdwatching Peru Tour — 4-Day Birding Adventure in Manu National Park

Day 1: Cusco to Wayqecha Biological Station (approx. 2,900–3,600 m)

Day 2: Wayqecha to Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge (approx. 1,400 m)

Wayqecha Biological Station (Operated by Asociación Conservación Amazónica – ACA)

This Manu birding expedition covers a full altitudinal transect — from cloud forest to lowland Amazon — giving you truly high-diversity birding Peru. With experienced guides, you’ll explore one of the most biodiverse birding regions in the world on this Manu wildlife tour. The itinerary is designed for serious birders and photographers — staying in canopy-friendly lodges with early starts and flexible schedules. As part of a Manu birding lodge trip, you get access to remote habitats, trails, and observation points not accessible to standard tourism. The combination of road and river segments makes this a genuine Manu Amazon bird tour — a tropical birding expedition Peru designed to maximize sightings.

• Depart early from Cusco and drive along the scenic Birding Manu Road, descending through high Andean valleys into the lush cloud forest.

• Along the way, birdwatching stops target high-elevation species such as Mountain Caracara, Creamy-crested Spinetail, and Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Finch.

• Arrive at Wayqecha Biological Station, where you enjoy your first night of this Manu National Park birding tour.

.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Why This Is a Signature Manu Birding Expedition

Located at 2,900–3,500 meters above sea level in the cloud forests of the eastern Andes, Wayqecha is one of the few field stations in the world dedicated to studying cloud forest ecosystems, which are among the most threatened habitats on Earth.
✅ What Wayqecha Does for Nature:

• Conservation Research: Hosts scientists studying climate change, species migration, and forest ecology. Their research helps inform conservation policy and action in the Andes-Amazon transition zone.

• Habitat Protection: Protects over 1,450 hectares of cloud forest, crucial for many endemic and migratory bird species.

• Reforestation & Restoration: Supports projects that restore degraded areas and test high-elevation reforestation methods.

• Environmental Education: Trains students and community leaders in ecology and sustainable practices.

• Biodiversity Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of bird, amphibian, plant, and insect species to understand long-term environmental trends.

Early-morning birding excursion: walk trails or take a boat ride as dawn breaks — ideal for spotting secretive lowland species and riverine birds. Photo Tours Peru After your final birding session, begin the journey back to Cusco, with opportunities for birding stops along the Manu Road. Photo Tours Peru Wrap up your high-diversity birding Peru adventure with a final checklist session and transfer back to the city.The final day involves a descent into the Amazonian lowlands, offering opportunities to observe species adapted to this environment. Birders might spot the Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii), Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii), and various antbirds and flycatchers . After birding, the journey concludes with a return to Cusco.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Biological lodge the Amazon Lowlands and Return to Cusco

After breakfast, continue descending into the lowland Amazon, transitioning to the dense forest of Manu Amazon bird tour territory. In the afternoon, enjoy birding along riverbanks near the lodge, targeting species such as Hoatzins, Amazonian Umbrellabird, and Macaws.​ Overnight at a Manu birding lodge trip deep in the rainforest. Highlights include visiting a lek of the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus), where males perform elaborate displays. Other species in the area encompass the Amazonian Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus), Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps), and various tanagers such as the Saffron-crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala) .​Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Exploring Cock-of-the-Rock biological station lodge

• Begin with a sunrise birding walk in the cloud forest, seeking species like the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock and mountain tanagers. Descend further through mid-elevation forest, stopping at hummingbird feeders and orchid-rich trails — part of your tropical birding expedition Peru experience. In the late afternoon, visit a Cock-of-the-Rock lek where male individuals display — a highlight of the Manu birdwatching tour. Photo Tours Peru

• Overnight at Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge. Photo Tours Peru

.En route, birders may encounter species such as the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker (Colaptes rivolii), Blue-banded Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus coeruleicinctis), and a variety of hummingbirds including Gould’s Inca (Coeligena inca) and Amethyst-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis).​Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• WHY CHOOSE Inca land adventures?Inca land adventures is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking. Inca land adventures is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.
  Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
  We take pride in our reputation as a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. Our staff are our extended family. We ensure they are supported financially by offering them a fair salary. We are so proud of our team! Without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients.

• Airport pickup/drop by a private vehicle

• Wayqecha Cloud Forest Lodge – Discover high-elevation endemics and stunning Andean views in this pristine cloud forest ecosystem managed by the Andes Amazon Fund.

• Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge – Witness the dazzling courtship displays of the iconic Andean Cock-of-the-Rock at one of the best viewing spots in the region.

• Manu Learning Centre / Biological Station Lodge – Explore lowland rainforest trails teeming with Amazonian birdlife, including toucans, tanagers, macaws, and antbirds.

• Professional birding guide with expert knowledge of Manu's avifauna.

• Opportunities to spot over 500 species, including rarities like the Masked Trogon, Amazonian Umbrellabird, and Rufous-crested Coquette.

• Comfortable eco-lodge accommodations in strategic birding locations.

Perfect for: Bird photographers, ornithologists, and wildlife lovers looking to experience the magic of Manu in a compact yet intensive itinerary.
​Group Size: Small groups for personalized birding experience
Best Season: April to November.
Reserve your Birding Expedition today and experience Manu’s unmatched avian diversity!

PRICE: Birding Manu Expeditions 4D/3N : 2025 per person

1.- traveller $2300.00
2.- travellers $1250.00
4.- travellers $1150.00
6+ travellers $1050.00.