• DAY 1: Arrive in Lima

Usually, international flights arrive in Peru from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm. We will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel selected. We mainly stay in the Miraflores area. Overnight in Lima Hotel

DAY 2: Flight to Tarapoto - Plataforma - Scarlet Banded barbet!

Morning flight to Tarapoto and as soon we arrive we will start our drive up to south of Tarapoto to bellavista and Plataforma flor de cafe. The road condition is really good after their maintenance few years ago, the road was very difficult and take almost one day to reach the Plataforma, but in the last few years taken only 2 or 3 hours. We will some stops for any sightings along the road. If time permits we will try to find some of the endemics Scarlet-banded Barbet (E) or Cordillera Azul Antbird (E) and several other species and if the climate is good we will search for nocturnal birds. Night in Capito Family House.

DAY 3: Search for target species - Tarapoto

Early morning search for the Scarlet-banded Barbet or Cordillera Azul Antbird and other species such as Gray-tailed Piha, Jet Manakin, Blue-rumped Manakin, Scaled and Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater and many more. Then we will start our head back to Tarapoto. Dinner and night in Tarapoto

• DAY 4: Birding Cordillera Escalera - Tunnel - Aconabikh

Morning drive for about 30 minutes up to 800 mt to reach the first birding spot which is the area for White-throated, Yellow-tufted Woodpeckers, Dotted Tanager, Rose-fronted, Dotted, Yellow-bellied, Paradise, Bay-headed, Swallow, Yellow-crested, Magpie, Olive, Blue-grey, Silvery Tanagers, Blackish Pewee, Rough-legged Tyrannulet, Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo, Cliff Flycatcher, Flavescent Flycatcher, Streaked Flycatcher, Curl-crested, Chestnut-eared, Ivory-billed Aracaris, Pink-throated Brilliant, Plumbeous Euphonia, Purple-throated Euphonia, Gilded Barbet, Black-faced, Blue Dacnis, Green, Purple Honeycreepers just to mention some of them. Then we will head to our next birding spot Koepecks Hermit (Aconabikh) which is a great place for Golden-headed, Blue-crowned, Blue-backed, Fiery-capped Manakins, Black-faced Antthrush, Black-faced Antbird, White-flanked Antwren, Pygmy Antwren, Golden-collared Woodpecker, Spixs Guan, Golden-collared Toucanet and with luck Hairy-crested Antbird, and White-plumed Antbird. By the feeders Koepckes Hermit, Goulds Jewelfront, Black-throated Mango, White-necked Jacobin, and other species. After a full morning we will back to Tarapoto and hea to Moyobamba

• DAY 5: Birding - Drive to Moyobamba

Early birding at Morro de Calzada Reserve where hold several species such us Blue-crowned, Violaceus, White-tailed Trogons, Bluish-fronted Jacamar, Gilded Barbet, Chestnut-eared Aracari, Short-crested Flycatcher, Mishana Tyrannulet (E), Painted Manakin (E), Cinereous-breasted Spinetail, Western Striolated Puffbird, Pearly-vented, and Stripe-necked Tody-tyrants, Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant, Red-shouldered Tanager, Paradise, Blued-necked Tanagers, Black-bellied Tanager (E), Lafresnayes Piculet and many more. Then we will explore a small pond for Masked Duck as the unique spot available to find in Northern Peru. In the afternoon we will bird some of the trails for Ash-throated Antwren (E), Ornate Antwren, Black-and-white Tody-Flycatcher, Fiery-throated Fruiteater, Fiery-capped Manakin. Late afternoon we will try to find Band-bellied, Black-banded, Stripe Owls, and Tropical Screech-Owl. Dinner and night in Waqanki Lodge

•  DAY 6: Birding - Drive up to Abra Patricia Mountains

Morning birding for some missing species. Then we will head up to Alto Mayo Reserve with a stop at Afluente spot where usually we find mixed flocks and at the place Llanteria for the Hummingbird Feeders for Ecuadorian Piedtail, Napo Sabrewing, Green Hermit, Fork-tailed Woodnymph and some other species. Then we will visit Fundo Alto Nieva Station for other feeders for Greenish Puggleg, Royal Sunangel, Long-tailed Sylph, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, and Booted Ratquet-Tail. Depending on our arrival we will watch the hummingbird feeders and lodge surroundings. If time permits we will search for White-throated Screech-Owl no far from the lodge. We can try for the restricted Long-whiskered Owlet but that spot is a 2 km hike downhill, which is a bit challenging to walk for the distance but always there is a chance. Dinner and night in Owlet Lodge

• DAY 7: Full day birding along Abra Patricia Forest

Today we will spend time searching for mixed flock species including Grass-green Tanager, Yellow-scarfed Tanager (E), Rufous-browed Peppershrike, Russet-crowned Warbler, Inca Flycatcher (E), Green and Black Fruiteater, Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager, Blue and Black Tanager, Spectacled Redstar and many more. Then We will explore the lower part of the Main road Golden-naped Tanager, Huallaga Tanager, Yellow-breasted Antwren, Ash-throated Antwren (E), Russet Antshrike, Lined Antshrike, Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner, Spotted Barbtail, Ash-browed Spinetail, Ornate Flycatcher, Sepia-capped Flycatcher, Marble-faced Bristle-tyrant, Peruvian Tyrannulet, Olivaceous Greenlet, Blackish Antbird, Lanceolated Monklet, Andean Cock-of-the Rock, Scaled Fruiteater and many other species. If the weather is good we will try to find such as White-throated and cinnamon screech owls and the restricted and endemic Long-whiskered Owlet before dinner and night in Owlet Lodge.

• DAY 8: Birding and Drive to Pomacochas Amazonas Region

Morning birding for some missing species. After Lunch we will head to our next destination for Marvelous Spatuletail in Huembo Center and explore near Pomacochas Lake for Plumbeous Rail and a small patch of forest for Lined-cheeked Spinetail, Black-crested Warbler, Rufous-capped Antshrike, Buff-bellied Tanager. Dinner and night in Pomacochas Hotel

• DAY 9: San Lorenzo Trail for Pale-billed Antpitta

Early birding up is the only available spot for the restricted, endangered, and endemic Pale-billed Antpitta with good luck we can watch it! The trail is a bit challenging for the long distance about 2 km uphill to get to the spot. There is also along the trail a chance to find some other species such as Lacrimose, Blue-winged, Chestnut-bellied, Hooded Mountain-Tanagers, Peruvian Wren (E), Russet-mantled Softtail (E), Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia, Blue-and-black Tanager, Cinnamon Flycatcher, Mountain Velvetbreast, Amethyst Woodstar, Red-crested Cotinga, Plain-tailed Wren, Golden-plumed Parakeet some times flying around. Then we will back to Pomacochas and we will head to Jaen. Dinner and night in Jaen hotel

DAY 10: Birding and head to Gocta 

Early birding fdry forest or Little Inca-finch endemic of the area, Northern-Slaty Antshrike (NE), Red-crested Finch, Tataupa Tinamou, Chinchipe Spinetail, Golden Grosbeak, Spot- throated Hummingbird, Marañon Crescentchest (E) Red-necked, Blue and gray, Palm Tanagers, White-bellied, Drab Seedeater and many others. Then we will start of birding drive to Cocachimba near the popular Gocta Falls in Amazonas region. If we hear any owls nearby we will try o find it before dinner. Dinner and night in Hotel

• DAY 11: Birding - Drive to Leymebamba

Early birding for some species such as Golden-rumped Euphonia, Speckled-chested Piculet, Buff-bellied Tanager, Marañon Thrush and then we wull visit Marvelous Sapatuletail garden. After amaing morning we will drive to Pedro Ruiz for Peruvian Pigeon and drive to Leymebamba and enjoin the Hummingbird feeders where usually we find Purple-throated Sunangel, Chesnut-breasted Coronet, and many others. Dinner and Night in Leymebamba

• DAY 12: Full-day birding Atuen Valley

Early birding the road along the Atuen River which starts at just 10 minutes from Leymebamba. The road is very productive for several cloud forest species. If we have nice weather we will have a chance to find several mixed flocks including Saffron-crowned, Beryl-spangled, blue-necked, Blue and black, Rust and Yellow, White-capped Tanagers, Scarlet-bellied, Blue-winged, Hooded Mountain-Tanagers, Golden-headed and Crested Quetzal, Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan, Tyran Metaltail, Rainbow Startfronlet, Collared Inca, Shining Sunbeam, Speckled Hummingbird, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Barred Becard, Andean Solitaire, Mountain, Strong-billed Woodpecreepers, Brown-backed, Slaty-Backed and Jelskis chat-tyrants, Montane foliage-gleaner and several other species found along the valley and for the rest of the day we will visit the hummingbird feeder and if we are lucky Koepeckes Screech-Owl. Dinner and night in Leymebamba.

• DAY 13: Birding - Drive to Celendin

Early birding for some missing species and then we will head up to Abra Negro forest spot for Shining Sunbeam, Rainbow Starfrontlet, Blackish Tapaculo, Neblina Tapaculo, Ash-coloured Tapaculo, White-chinned Thistletail (E), Sword-billed Hummingbird, Russet-mantled Softtail (E). Then we will keep birding to Balsas which is located on the Marañon River which divides the Amazonas and Cajamarca regions. There we will start to search for Yellow-faced Parrotlet (E), Spot-throated Hummingbird (E), Buff-bellied Tanager (E), Black-necked Woodpecker (E), Rufous-backed Inca-Finch E), Grey-winged Inca-Finch (E), Buff-bridled Inca-Finch (E), Chestnut-backed Thornbird (E). Dinner and night in Celendin.

• DAY 14: Birding - Drive to Cajamarca

Early birding for some missing species then we will drive to Cajamarca with some stops along the road and if time permits we will go for the Restricted & Endemic Gray-bellied Comet with the chance to find several other species along the road by the Chonta River on the way to Molino (Otuzca). Dinner and night in Cajamarca.

•  DAY 15: Birding - Drive to Chiclayo

Early drive to San Marcos for Great Spinetail and then back to Camarca and start our drive to Abra Gavilan forest for Rufous-backed Inca-Finch (E), Black Metaltail (E), Rusty-crowned Tit-spinetail, Pale-naped Brush-Finch on our way to Chiclayo. We will try to reach the coastal area near the north of Peru by the Pacific Ocean with a small patch of carob trees for the restricted, endangered, and endemic Peruvian Plantcutter (E), which we usually have seen in prior birding times. But we will see other species such as Peruvian Sheartail, Amazilia Hummingbird, Purple-collared Woodstart, Tumbes Hummingbird, Collared Antshrike, Necklaced Spinetail, Superciliated Wren, Tumbesian Tyrannulet, Grey-and-White Tyrannulet, and several other ones. Dinner and night in Chiclayo

DAY 16: Birding to Chaparri

Early birding to Chaparri Reserve where we will spend a full day along the private reserve searching for White-winged Guan (E), Tumbes Tyrant (E), Elegant Crescentchest, White-edge Oriole, White-tailed Jay, white.headed Brush-fin and others. Some times we can find Peruvian Screech-Owl. Dinner and night in Chaparri Ecolodge

DAY 17: Full day birding - Olmos

Morning birding and then we will head to Olmos. In the afternoon we will explore Quebrada Limon forest for Pacific Elaenia, Tumbes tyrant, Tumbes Sparrow, Tumbes Hummingbird, Bairds Flycatcher, Parrot-billed Seedeater, Chestnut-throated Seedeater, Pacific Parrotlet, Collared Warbling-Finch, Tumbes Tyrannulet, Rufous Flycatcher, White-winged Guan (E), Ecuadorian Piculet, Ecuadorian Trogon, Guayaquil Woodpecker, Ecuadorian Tyrannulet, Pacific Elaenia, and several other species. After a full day of birding we will back to Olmos. Dinner and night in Hotel

• DAY 18: Birding Abra Porculla - Chiclayo - Lima

Morning drive for about 40 minutes for our first birding stop along the road. Then we drive to Abra de Porculla for Piura Chat-Tyrant (E), Ecuadorian Piculet, Grey-browed Brush-finch, Bay-crowned Brush-finch, Henna-hooded Foliage-gleaner, Line-cheeked Spinetail, Gray and Gold Tanager, Porculla Hermit, Black-cowled Saltator, Chapmans Antshrike, Chestnut-crowned Antpitta. After a niche morning birding we will start our back to Chiclayo for our afternoon flight to Lima and connections.

Have an amazing birding at Northern Peru