Northern Peru: Amazon Foothills to Pacific

January 16-29, 2026 (Optional Lima pre-tour January 14-15)
Maximum 6 participants

Peru is amongst the most diverse places on earth, second only to Colombia in total bird species, though even this is largely a result of Colombia being much more heavily birded (with more than double the number of eBird checklists). Northern Peru is perhaps the best birding the country has to offer, with almost nowhere else offering such stark and rapid changes in habitat, making for plenty of unique species. We will try to sample from each habitat, with opportunities to see such incredible specialties as Marvelous Spatuletail, Long-whiskered Owlet, Painted Manakin, Gray-bellied Comet, and White-winged Guan, as well as more widespread iconic South American species, including Oilbird, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Paradise Tanager, and more. There will be some long drives, such is the geography of Peru, but the scenery and birding will make this worthwhile. We will begin in the amazonian foothills, in the city of Tarapoto, before slowly making our way West across the breadth of the Andes to Chiclayo on the Pacific Coast. Along the way, we’ll bird tropical rainforest, dry tropical forest, grasslands, thorn scrub, deserts, cloud forests, paramo, and more. An optional pre-tour day in Lima will focus on Humboldt current specialties, such as Humboldt Penguin, Inca Tern, Peruvian Booby, and more. To book Contact Ben Lucking at Benl.falcon@gmail.com for more details.

Pricing

• $5650 (total for the main tour).
• Lima pre-tour will cost $350.
• Includes all lodging, in-country transport, food, and guiding.
• Alcoholic beverages, flights, and tips are not included.
• Price is based on double accommodation, let us know early if you would prefer single
• accommodation, as this may be tricky or impossible at some of the smaller
• accommodations.
• $500 deposit due September 15, 2025.
• Full payment due by December 1, 2025
• To book, email Ben Lucking at benl.falcon@gmail.com.

Further Questions

• Any inquiries, requests, or further questions are welcome and can be directed to Ben Lucking at benl.falcon@gmail.com