Peru’s Ultimate Hummingbirds Photography Tour
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No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.
Peru’s Ultimate Hummingbirds - 9th - 23rd Jan 2028 - Was: £6999 Now: £6749 - Single occupancy
No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.
Northern Peru offers one of the most concentrated & rewarding hummingbird photography experiences anywhere in the world. Set across the eastern slopes of the Andes, this itinerary moves through cloud forest & Amazonian habitats where species diversity is exceptionally high, with the potential to photograph dozens of hummingbird species across a single trip.
The structure of the trip is built around access to proven locations – lodges, reserves & specialist gardens – where feeders & natural flowers provide consistent, high-quality photographic opportunities. This allows us to work subjects repeatedly, refining technique & building a strong, varied portfolio rather than relying on chance encounters.
Highlights include time in Abra Patricia & Huembo, where we focus on some of the most sought-after species in South America, including the remarkable Marvelous Spatuletail, alongside sword-billed hummingbirds, sunangels & coquettes. The itinerary also incorporates opportunities to photograph endemic antpittas & a selection of unique cloud forest species.
The trip concludes on the Pacific coast, adding a final layer of variety with seabird photography from a boat-based session. This combination of controlled hummingbird photography, endemic species & broader bird diversity results in a highly productive & well-rounded photographic experience.
See also: What Are the Hummingbird Highlights of Northern Peru?
This trip is one of our wildlife photography holidays in Peru & part of our programme of South American wildlife photography holidays.
The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
- Day 1 - Arrival Lima, local birding if time allows - transfer to Lima - overnight Hotel San Agustín
- Day 2 - Fly to Tarapoto, transfer to Moyobamba - transfer to Moyobamba - overnight Waqanki Lodge
- Day 3 - Day 4 - Hummingbird photography at lodge gardens & tower - overnight Waqanki Lodge
- Day 5 - Transfer to Abra Patricia via Arena Blanca Reserve - transfer to Abra Patricia - overnight Owlet Lodge
- Day 6 - Day 7 - Cloud forest photography, feeders & antpitta stations - overnight Owlet Lodge
- Day 8 - Transfer to Huembo Reserve - transfer to Huembo - overnight Huembo Lodge
- Day 9 - Day 10 - Marvelous Spatuletail photography sessions - overnight Huembo Lodge
- Day 11 - Transfer back to Tarapoto with stops - transfer to Tarapoto - overnight Cumbaza Hotel
- Day 12 - Aconabikh Garden & Cerro La Escalera Reserve - overnight Cumbaza Hotel
- Day 13 - Optional lake visit, flight to Lima - transfer to Lima - overnight Hotel San Agustín
- Day 14 - Boat trip at Pucusana, departure - transfer to Airport
We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
- Photograph up to 50 species of hummingbirds across multiple locations
- Dedicated time with the Marvelous Spatuletail
- Access to specialist hummingbird gardens & feeder setups
- Cloud forest photography in Abra Patricia
- Antpitta encounters at dedicated feeding stations
- Combination of rainforest, cloud forest & coastal habitats
- High repetition opportunities to refine technique
- Endemic & recently described species throughout the itinerary
- Small group size allowing flexible positioning & shooting
- Final coastal session with seabirds & marine wildlife
What Do You Need To Bring With You?
The items listed below are intended as guidance rather than requirements. They outline optional & recommended clothing & camera equipment to help you prepare for the conditions & photographic opportunities you may encounter.
Clothing suggestions for the conditions expected.
- Clothing suitable for warm temperatures
- Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunglasses
Suggested camera equipment for the opportunities expected.
- DSLR or mirrorless camera body
- Spare camera body
- Spare batteries, charger & memory cards
- Super-telephoto lens (e.g. 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm)
- Macro or close-focus lens (optional)
- Tripod
- Remote Shutter Release
- Camera rain cover or waterproof protection
- Lens cleaning kit
- Camera backpack or suitable carry-on bag
- Laptop or storage device for image backup
What's Included & What's Not Included On The Peru’s Ultimate Hummingbirds Photography Holiday
Before booking the Peru’s Ultimate Hummingbirds Photography Holiday, we recommend reviewing what is included in the trip price, along with any items that are not. This helps ensure you have a clear understanding of what is covered, allowing you to focus fully on the photographic experience.
Most services & experiences are included in the trip price.
- Guidance from our experienced team members
- Accommodation on a Single occupancy basis
- Internal transfers
- Meals on a full board basis
Some items & services are not included in the trip price.
- International flights
- Internal flights
- Camera equipment
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- All drinks
Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.
NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.
The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.
NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.
In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.
Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.
Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.
All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.
NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.
NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.
NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.
Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.
All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.
Travel to Peru with us for a wildlife photography holiday, during January 2028, focused on hummingbirds photographed with both natural & controlled setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled answers to the questions we are most commonly asked about this photography tour, covering everything from accommodation, transport & group size through to photography opportunities, fitness requirements & what to expect in the field. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re always happy to discuss any aspect of the trip before you book.