On our first day, we will bird along the coast of Lima, where we take the Panamerican Highway to the coastal marshes of Pantanos de Villa. We hope to come across various water birds such as White-cheeked Pintail, various species of gulls and terns, Yellow-hooded Blackbird, Many-colored Rush-tyrant, and others. We will also visit the fishing village of Pucusana where we will board a small boat and bird the bay in search of Inca Tern, Red-legged Cormorant, Peruvian Pelican, and more.
While in Peru’s capital of Lima, originally named the City of Kings we will visit the historic center of the city, and take a guided tour of the Plaza Mayor, the San Francisco Basilica, and the Cathedral of Lima,
From Lima, we will take a flight to the Amazonian port city of Iquitos where we will spend a morning birding Allpahuayo Mishana National Park and in the afternoon walk the town to see some of the European influenced buildings dating back to the short-lived 20th century rubber boom.
Finally, we will board the La Perla Cruise Ship – a spacious floating hotel, complete with large comfortable cabins and amazing views of the river and jungle. The ship’s outdoor deck is the perfect place to watch wildlife and relax. The center of our expedition is the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, a vast area of Amazonian jungle and seasonally flooded forest in northeastern Peru, bordered by the Marañón and Ucayali rivers. Known as the ‘jungle of mirrors,’ it is home to hundreds of bird species, Spider Monkeys, Pink River Dolphin, and incredible jungle flora, including 22 species of orchid!
Join us on this unforgettable journey!