Immerse yourself in the ultimate Manu birding expedition, a carefully designed Manu birdwatching tour that explores the legendary biodiversity of Manu National Park — one of the richest birding destinations on the planet. This Amazon birdwatching Peru adventure takes you from the misty cloud forests along the Birding Manu Road to the lowland Amazon, making this a tropical birding expedition Peru like no other. Over four days, you’ll journey through different ecosystems and stay in bird-friendly lodges. Your Manu birding lodge trip gives you direct access to productive trails, canopy observation points, and tranquil forest corners where rare and iconic species thrive. This is more than just a Manu wildlife tour: it’s a birdwatcher’s paradise, offering high-diversity birding Peru in a remote, protected landscape.
Expect to see an astonishing variety of birds — over 1,000 species are estimated in Manu National Park alone.
Highlights include dazzling hummingbirds, colorful tanagers, majestic macaws, and the stunning Andean Cock-of-the-Rock in its lek. Your expert guides will help you spot elusive species like the Manu antbird, which inhabits bamboo patches and forest understory. You’ll also have chances to see raptors such as the Harpy Eagle, parrots at clay licks, and many other Amazon specialists.This expedition is a true Manu Amazon bird tour, blending early morning walks, canopy watching, and river excursions to access the richest bird habitats. You'll share the jungle with thousands of species – from canopy-dwellers to understory songbirds – all while staying in comfortable, bird-centric lodges.
Whether you're a seasoned birder or a nature lover looking for a profound connection with the Amazon, this Manu birding expedition promises unforgettable moments, spectacular wildlife encounters, and deep immersion in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.

Birding Manu Expeditions 4D/3N Explore the Avian Paradise of the Amazon

Day 1: Cusco to Wayqecha Biological Station (approx. 2,900–3,600 m)

Day 2: Wayqecha to Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge (approx. 1,400 m)

Wayqecha Biological Station (Operated by Asociación Conservación Amazónica – ACA)

This Manu birding expedition covers a full altitudinal transect — from cloud forest to lowland Amazon — giving you truly high-diversity birding Peru. With experienced guides, you’ll explore one of the most biodiverse birding regions in the world on this Manu wildlife tour. The itinerary is designed for serious birders and photographers — staying in canopy-friendly lodges with early starts and flexible schedules. As part of a Manu birding lodge trip, you get access to remote habitats, trails, and observation points not accessible to standard tourism. The combination of road and river segments makes this a genuine Manu Amazon bird tour — a tropical birding expedition Peru designed to maximize sightings.

• Depart early from Cusco and drive along the scenic Birding Manu Road, descending through high Andean valleys into the lush cloud forest.

• Along the way, birdwatching stops target high-elevation species such as Mountain Caracara, Creamy-crested Spinetail, and Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Finch.

• Arrive at Wayqecha Biological Station, where you enjoy your first night of this Manu National Park birding tour.

.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Why This Is a Signature Manu Birding Expedition

Located at 2,900–3,500 meters above sea level in the cloud forests of the eastern Andes, Wayqecha is one of the few field stations in the world dedicated to studying cloud forest ecosystems, which are among the most threatened habitats on Earth.
✅ What Wayqecha Does for Nature:

• Conservation Research: Hosts scientists studying climate change, species migration, and forest ecology. Their research helps inform conservation policy and action in the Andes-Amazon transition zone.

• Habitat Protection: Protects over 1,450 hectares of cloud forest, crucial for many endemic and migratory bird species.

• Reforestation & Restoration: Supports projects that restore degraded areas and test high-elevation reforestation methods.

• Environmental Education: Trains students and community leaders in ecology and sustainable practices.

• Biodiversity Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of bird, amphibian, plant, and insect species to understand long-term environmental trends.

Early-morning birding excursion: walk trails or take a boat ride as dawn breaks — ideal for spotting secretive lowland species and riverine birds. Photo Tours Peru After your final birding session, begin the journey back to Cusco, with opportunities for birding stops along the Manu Road. Photo Tours Peru Wrap up your high-diversity birding Peru adventure with a final checklist session and transfer back to the city.The final day involves a descent into the Amazonian lowlands, offering opportunities to observe species adapted to this environment. Birders might spot the Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii), Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii), and various antbirds and flycatchers . After birding, the journey concludes with a return to Cusco.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Biological lodge the Amazon Lowlands and Return to Cusco

After breakfast, continue descending into the lowland Amazon, transitioning to the dense forest of Manu Amazon bird tour territory. In the afternoon, enjoy birding along riverbanks near the lodge, targeting species such as Hoatzins, Amazonian Umbrellabird, and Macaws.​ Overnight at a Manu birding lodge trip deep in the rainforest. Highlights include visiting a lek of the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus), where males perform elaborate displays. Other species in the area encompass the Amazonian Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus), Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps), and various tanagers such as the Saffron-crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala) .​Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Exploring Cock-of-the-Rock biological station lodge

• Begin with a sunrise birding walk in the cloud forest, seeking species like the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock and mountain tanagers. Descend further through mid-elevation forest, stopping at hummingbird feeders and orchid-rich trails — part of your tropical birding expedition Peru experience. In the late afternoon, visit a Cock-of-the-Rock lek where male individuals display — a highlight of the Manu birdwatching tour. Photo Tours Peru

• Overnight at Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge. Photo Tours Peru

.En route, birders may encounter species such as the Crimson-mantled Woodpecker (Colaptes rivolii), Blue-banded Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus coeruleicinctis), and a variety of hummingbirds including Gould’s Inca (Coeligena inca) and Amethyst-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis).​Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• Best Local Certified Guides.

• WHY CHOOSE Inca land adventures?Inca land adventures is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking. Inca land adventures is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.
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• Airport pickup/drop by a private vehicle

• Wayqecha Cloud Forest Lodge – Discover high-elevation endemics and stunning Andean views in this pristine cloud forest ecosystem managed by the Andes Amazon Fund.

• Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge – Witness the dazzling courtship displays of the iconic Andean Cock-of-the-Rock at one of the best viewing spots in the region.

• Manu Learning Centre / Biological Station Lodge – Explore lowland rainforest trails teeming with Amazonian birdlife, including toucans, tanagers, macaws, and antbirds.

• Professional birding guide with expert knowledge of Manu's avifauna.

• Opportunities to spot over 500 species, including rarities like the Masked Trogon, Amazonian Umbrellabird, and Rufous-crested Coquette.

• Comfortable eco-lodge accommodations in strategic birding locations.

Perfect for: Bird photographers, ornithologists, and wildlife lovers looking to experience the magic of Manu in a compact yet intensive itinerary.
​Group Size: Small groups for personalized birding experience
Best Season: April to November.
Reserve your Birding Expedition today and experience Manu’s unmatched avian diversity!

PRICE: Birding Manu Expeditions 4D/3N : 2025 per person

1.- traveller $2300.00
2.- travellers $1250.00
4.- travellers $1150.00
6+ travellers $1050.00.