The Green and White Hummingbird Tour Peru with Wonders of Peru Expeditions is an eight-day birdwatching journey that spans Peru’s coastal wetlands and Andean highlands. Starting in Lima and finishing in Cusco, this tour covers an extraordinary range of habitats—from the Pantanos de Villa marshlands at sea level to the cloud forests surrounding Machu Picchu at 2,400 meters.
Peru is home to over 1,800 bird species and 119 endemics found nowhere else on Earth. This tour targets one of the most sought-after: the Green-and-White Hummingbird (Amazilia viridicauda)—a Peru endemic restricted to the Cusco region’s cloud forests. Led by a specialized English-speaking ornithologist, you visit carefully selected birding sites across three distinct ecosystems.
This is the most complete mid-length birding itinerary available in Peru, combining Lima’s coastal birding with the Andes’ most productive highland sites. The Lima-to-Cusco routing mirrors how most international travelers arrive in Peru, making logistics seamless. At $1,950 per person, this tour offers exceptional value compared to similar 8-day birding programs from international operators.
8 Days, 7 Nights
6
English, Spanish
The Green-and-White Hummingbird Tour covers varied terrain from sea level in Lima to 3,400m in Cusco. This is a comfortable, hotel-based tour rated Easy to Moderate at 2.0 out of 5, but the altitude change requires some preparation.
The tour is designed with a natural acclimatization schedule—you start at sea level in Lima and transition to the Sacred Valley (2,800m) before reaching Cusco (3,400m). Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol on your first evening in the highlands, and take it easy during Day 3. Coca tea is widely available.
Quality binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) are essential. A spotting scope is provided by the guide for group use. For bird photography, a telephoto lens of 300mm or longer is recommended. Bring waterproof lens covers or bags for cloud forest sessions where humidity is high.
Pack for two climates: warm coastal weather in Lima and cool highland conditions in Cusco. Layering is key. A waterproof jacket is essential for cloud forest birding. Neutral colors (greens, browns, grays) minimize bird disturbance. Comfortable walking shoes are sufficient—no hiking boots required.
