Amazon Birdwatching

As you trek through the marshy forest, a tiny flash of color catches your eye. Your guide motions towards it, setting up his telescope and honing in with his binoculars. Maybe it’s a Manakin or even a small Trogon? Finally, the bird comes into focus: it’s a Collared Puffbird, as fluffy and lovely as any jungle bird could be. In fact, this bird is just one of the hundreds you can spot on our birdwatching activities and tours.

Because it lies deep within the Amazon Rainforest, our Tambopata, Peru home is a paradise for birdwatching. Over 600 bird species have been discovered in the area, making it one of the best places in the world for birdwatchers! Depending on the guests’ interests and abilities, we offer a wide range of birding experiences. All our lodges are near a variety of habitats for birdwatching. As a result of this diversity of landscapes, you’ll have a productive and lively birding experience. Whether it’s your first time birdwatching or your thousandth, this holds true.

Check out the descriptions below to explore our birdwatching offerings, from brief activities to nine-day birding tours.

FOR BEGINNERS

This activity helps you learn how to become a keen birdwatcher. Due to the amazing diversity of the bird world here, Tambopata is the ideal place to discover a passion for birding! During your outing with an expert guide, you’ll learn basic birdwatching techniques, including how to properly use binoculars and telescopes. You’ll also learn how to identify major families of birds, recognize sounds, and different habitats.

MODERATE

If you’re already familiar with birding basics, you’re ready for the next step. On this excursion, we embark upon a more in-depth birding experience. With the help of our birding guides, you’ll learn how to distinguish between different habitats and species. Finally, you’ll start to better understand the behavioral patterns of your favorite bird species.

HARDCORE BIRDING

This is the ideal activity for seasoned bird lovers. With the help of our professional birding guides, you’ll find the species that are still missing from your list. As a result of its protected status, our Tambopata home holds extremely diverse bird species. As we search for the sneakiest birds, get ready for an intense four-hour birding session.