Peru · Bird Watching

1-Day Bird Watching Tour to Huacarpay Lake in Cusco

1 Day Round trip from Huacarpay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot local and migratory birds at Lake Huacarpay in Cusco
02 Explore tranquil waters, Totora reed clumps, and flooded bird habitats
03 Look for ducks, teals, herons, grebes, yellowlegs, and lapwings
04 Search for flycatchers, ovenbirds, hummingbirds, tanagers, and hawks
05 Visit specific spots known for endemic bird sightings

Go on a bird-watching tour of Lake Huacarpay, also known as Lake Lucre, in Cusco, home to different species of birds, both local and migratory, and appreciated by ornithologists and bird lovers from all over the world. Explore the lake's tranquil waters, Totora reed clumps, and flooded areas, all overlooked by hills studded with cactus and trees.

Go on a bird-watching tour of Lake Huacarpay, also known as Lake Lucre, in Cusco, home to different species of birds, both local and migratory, and appreciated by ornithologists and bird lovers from all over the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Early Morning Bird Watching at Huacarpay Lake

Pick up from the hotel by your private guide at 5 am and drive to Huacarpay Lake.
Look for different species of birds such as ducks, teals, herons, grebes, yellowlegs, lapwings, and more.
Search for flycatchers, ovenbirds, hummingbirds, tanagers, hawks, and others.
Have lunch on the banks of the lake.
Visit some specific places to spot endemic birds.

Return to the hotel.