Peru counts 84 different types of ecosystems, but forests are Peru’s main geographical features. They range from cloud forest in the south to low-lying plains Amazon forest in the north, spanning over nearly two-thirds of its territory. It is believed that Peru’s Amazon rainforest holds the greatest diversity in the world. These are certainly Peru’s main ecosystems, but despite 60% of the country being Amazon rainforest, only about 5% of its human population live there.

The Andes are perhaps the second most prominent geographical feature in Peru; one that it shares with most other western South American countries. The cordilleras (mountain ranges) in central Peru are among the highest in the country. North of Lima, the Cordillera Blanca stretches for 200 km (124 mi.), with several peaks over 5,000 metres (16,400 ft.) tall. The highest of them all is Huascarán, reaching an altitude of 6,768 metres (22,205 ft.). In the southernmost part of Peru, the Andes yield to the Altiplano; arid plains, sitting above at 3,300 meters (11,000 ft.) high. It is here, at 3,830 metres (12,566 ft.) above sea level, where Peru and Bolivia share the largest lake in South America and the world’s highest navigable body of water: Lake Titicaca.

Our tour has been specially designed for birders and naturalists to enjoy watching and photographing southern Peru’s natural diversity. We invite you to join us on this Neotropical travel adventure, exploring some of the most spectacular habitats in Peru, including the Andes, Amazon forest and Peru’s coastal desert, enjoying their fantastic birds and other wildlife.

Archaeological ruins of Machu Picchu. Paracas and the Ballestas Islands. Tambopata’s clay lick. More than 400 species of birds, including Inca Tern, Peruvian Thick-knee, White-winged Trumpeter, Andean Condor and many others.