2-Day Birdwatching Tour in Cusco with Apurimac Canyon and Condors

2 Days Duration

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About This Tour

On this 2-day tour, visit the impressive Apurimac Canyon, dominated by the majestic flight of the condor - the biggest bird in the world. The high mountains, wi...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cusco, Salcantay · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Know before you go: If you want to upgrade your tour, you can add one or two days to do the Short Inka Trail or visit the Sanctuary of Machupicchu.; If you do not have some of the required equipment, you can rent it.; This trip will take you into a large zone dominated by spectacular landscapes and microclimates that follow one another, each with its own character and type of life, beginning with the mountain valley, the high mountains with their unique birds and flora, and the impressive Apurimac Canyon, dominated by the majestic flight of the condor.; Everything is wisely articulated by an Andean man and around his culture.; This is a new adventure trip for photographers, naturalists, and birdwatchers who want a little wilder experience in Andean elfin forest ecosystems. This place is located near Salkantay Mountain, on the western slopes of the Vilcabamba mountain range.; Accommodation in Soraypampa is optional.

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What's Included

Accommodation in Mollepata
Picnic lunch on the first and second day
Ozonated water (we will provide it for the whole tour, but you must carry your own canteen)
Entrance tickets
English-speaking professional guide specialized in birds
Private transportation
Snacks on the route
First-aid kit

Not Included

Personal requirements and expenses
Last day dinner
Bird-watching equipment
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Chonta Condor Viewpoint and Night Birding

Depart from the hotel at 05:00 am and drive through the highlands to the Chonta Condor viewpoint. Depart from the hotel at 05:00 am and drive through the highlands to the Chonta Condor viewpoint. Enjoy a coffee break before trekking to the Apurimac Canyon. During the one-and-a-half-hour trek, take in spectacular scenery, spot some highland birds, and watch the condor's flight over the Apurimac Canyon, home to the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere. Enjoy a coffee break before trekking to the Apurimac Canyon. During the one-and-a-half-hour trek, take in spectacular scenery, spot some highland birds, and watch the condor's flight over the Apurimac Canyon, home to the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere. Travel back to the Chonta community for an exquisite lunch. Travel back to the Chonta community for an exquisite lunch. Drive towards the Mollepata Ecolodge. Enjoy birdwatching en route, as the region is abundant with various bird species such as the White-eared Puffbird, Cream-breasted Canastero, and more. Drive towards the Mollepata Ecolodge. Enjoy birdwatching en route, as the region is abundant with various bird species such as the White-eared Puffbird, Cream-breasted Canastero, and more. Check into your accommodation and enjoy dinner. Check into your accommodation and enjoy dinner. Witness two specific owl species - Koepcke's Screech-Owl (endemic) and Buff-fronted Owl - during a late-night birding session. Witness two specific owl species - Koepcke's Screech-Owl (endemic) and Buff-fronted Owl - during a late-night birding session. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 02

Salkantay Mountain Birdwatching Trek

Take an early morning walk around the ecolodge to observe birds that live in semi-tropical forests. Take an early morning walk around the ecolodge to observe birds that live in semi-tropical forests. Embark on the journey to Salkantay Mountain. En route, enjoy spotting specific birds that exist exclusively in this elfin forest. Embark on the journey to Salkantay Mountain. En route, enjoy spotting specific birds that exist exclusively in this elfin forest. Arrive in Soraypampa and continue spotting more highland birds such as Koepcke's Screech-Owl (endemic), Vilcabamba Tapaculo (endemic), Apurimac Spinetail (endemic), White-bellied Woodstar, and more. Arrive in Soraypampa and continue spotting more highland birds such as Koepcke's Screech-Owl (endemic), Vilcabamba Tapaculo (endemic), Apurimac Spinetail (endemic), White-bellied Woodstar, and more. Journey back to Cusco. Journey back to Cusco. Drop-off at the hotel.