Our Multi-Day Tours

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences.

Day 1: Arrival and Birdwatching at Feeders

1:30 PM: Arrival at our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon of birdwatching.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Birdwatching session at the feeders. This is a fantastic opportunity to observe a variety of birds and provides a great introduction to the area’s endemic species.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

Day 2: Dawn Birding and Forest Exploration

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at our “Light Trap” where early-rising birds hunt for moths and other insects.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Refuel with a hearty meal to energize you for the morning’s activities.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Guided forest walk to observe other bird species not typically seen at the feeders. This trek through the lush forest will provide opportunities to see a wider array of Mashpi Amagusa’s birds.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge, reflecting on the morning’s discoveries and the incredible diversity you’ve witnessed.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from Mashpi Amagusa. It’s time to say goodbye, taking with you memories and photographs of the remarkable birds and glorious places you’ve experienced.

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences. 

Day 1: Arrival and Birdwatching at Feeders

1:30 PM: Arrival at our our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon of birdwatching.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Birdwatching session at the feeders. This is a fantastic opportunity to observe a variety of birds and provides a great introduction to the area’s endemic species.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

Day 2: Dawn Birding and Forest Exploration

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at our “Light Trap” where early-rising birds hunt for moths and other insects.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Refuel with a hearty meal to energize you for the morning’s activities.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Guided forest walk to observe other bird species not typically seen at the feeders. This trek through the lush forest will provide opportunities to see a wider array of Mashpi Amagusa’s birds.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch while reviewing the highlights thus far. Our team will talk to you about which birds you still want to see.

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Enjoy an easy walk, birding along our quiet road with interesting opportunities to view several engaging species of birds.

5:30 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Dine early to take advantage of our next activity.

6:00 PM: Grab your headlamp to head out on a night hike where we may see nocturnal birds.

Day 3: Maximizing Your Life List

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at the “Light Trap” to expand your list of birds. Hopefully, new species will arrive this morning as some birds are not daily visitors!

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while looking out for birds that come into the nearby garden.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:  Appreciate the birds that come to our feeders, switching from station to station in order to focus on those birds you haven’t yet had the chance to see.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy one final meal before getting ready to head out on your next adventure.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from the reserve. It’s time to say goodbye, taking with you memories and photographs of the remarkable birds and glorious places you’ve experienced.

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences. If you would like to see more birds from the region, simply request Sacha Guatusa and/or the Cock-of-the-Rock Lek on the reservation form.

Day 1: Arrival and Birdwatching at Feeders

1:30 PM: Arrival at our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon of birdwatching.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Birdwatching session at the feeders. This is a fantastic opportunity to observe a variety of birds and provides a great introduction to the area’s endemic species.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

Day 2: Dawn Birding and Forest Exploration

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at our “Light Trap” where early-rising birds hunt for moths and other insects.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Refuel with a hearty meal to energize you for the morning’s activities.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Guided forest walk to observe other bird species not typically seen at the feeders. This trek through the lush forest will provide opportunities to see a wider array of Mashpi Amagusa’s birds.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch, reflecting on the morning’s discoveries and the incredible diversity you’ve witnessed.

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Enjoy an easy walk, birding along our quiet road with interesting opportunities to view several engaging species of birds.

5:30 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Dine early to take advantage of our next activity.

6:00 PM: Grab your headlamp to head out on a night hike where we may see nocturnal birds.

Day 3: Maximizing Your Life List

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at the “Light Trap” to expand your list of species. Hopefully, new species will arrive this morning as some birds are not daily visitors!

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while looking out for birds that come into the nearby garden.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:  Appreciate the birds that come to our feeders, switching from station to station in order to focus on those birds you haven’t yet had the chance to see.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Revisit your bird list and let our team know which birds you would like to see again or haven’t yet had the opportunity to see.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Choose an activity that you would like to repeat in order to see a bird that might not have appeared the first time through. Or, if you’ve been lucky, talk with the team about taking a new hike in a less-visited area. We want to help you maximize that life list.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Enjoy a leisurely meal recounting the best birding moments of the day.

Day 4: A Feathered Farewell, One Last Glimpse

6:00 AM: We recommend one last morning at the “Light Trap. This may be the morning for a rare sighting.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while looking out for birds that come into the nearby garden.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Choose an activity that you would like to repeat in order to get one last glimpse of your favorite bird or to see a species that has been shy for the past few days or that weather has made it difficult to see.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy your final meal at the lodge before getting ready to head on to your next adventure.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from the reserve. It’s time to say goodbye, taking with you memories and photographs of the remarkable birds and glorious places you’ve experienced.

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences.

If you are setting up for multi-flash, it is very important to let us know when making your reservation. Multi-flash setup requires that we dedicate a space for your equipment that allows you access to the birds you want to photograph with minimum impact on other guests.

Day 1: Arrival and Bird Photography at Feeders

1:30 PM: Arrival at our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon of birdwatching.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Bird photography session at the feeders. This is a fantastic opportunity to photograph colorful, endemic species. Choice of feeder station will depend, in part, on light and weather conditions. 

7:00 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

Day 2: Dawn Birding and Hummingbird Photography

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at our “Light Trap” where early-rising birds hunt for moths and other insects. Come prepared for low-light photography at a greater distance than our other feeders.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Refuel with a hearty meal to energize you for the morning’s activities.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Bird photography session in the hummingbird garden. Your guide will arrange a natural setting to photography hummingbirds without having to rely on the feeders.

12:30 PM: Lunch in the dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge, reflecting on the morning’s best photos and the incredible diversity you’ve witnessed.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from the reserve. It’s time to say goodbye, taking with you memories and photographs of the remarkable birds and glorious places you’ve experienced.

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences. 

If you are setting up for multi-flash, it is very important to let us know when making your reservation. Multi-flash setup requires that we dedicate a space for your equipment that allows you access to the birds you want to photograph with minimum impact on other guests.

Day 1: Arrival and Bird Photography at Feeders

1:30 PM: Arrival at our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon of birdwatching.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Bird photography session at the feeders. This is a fantastic opportunity to photograph colorful, endemic species. Choice of feeder station will depend, in part, on light and weather conditions.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

Day 2: Dawn Birding and Hummingbird Photography

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at our “Light Trap” where early-rising birds hunt for moths and other insects. Come prepared for low-light photography at a greater distance than our other feeders.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Refuel with a hearty meal to energize you for the morning’s activities.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Bird photography session at hummingbird feeders. Your guide will help you arrange a natural setting to photography hummingbirds without having to rely on the feeders.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch, reflecting on the morning’s discoveries and the incredible diversity you’ve witnessed.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Enjoy an easy walk birding along our quiet road where steep slopes offer interesting vistas for several engaging species of birds. Some birds along this route have consistent behaviors that make it possible to more readily photograph them. Alternatively, set up at one of our feeder stations for more wonderful photographs.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Enjoy an evening reviewing your best shots and planning for your final photography moments the following day.

Day 3: One Last Perfect Shot…

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at the “Light Trap” to challenge your low light photography skills. Some birds are not daily visitors so we hope to add some new species to your list.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while enjoying the birds that come into the nearby garden.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:  Appreciate the birds that come to our feeders, setting up for those birds you haven’t yet had the chance to photograph or for perfecting a shot of your favorite bird.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a final meal with us before getting ready to head on to your next adventure.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from the reserve. It’s time to say goodbye, taking with you memories and photographs of the remarkable birds and glorious places you’ve experienced.

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences. If you would like to photograph other colorful tanagers or the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock at neighboring eco-tourism projects, simply request Sacha Guatusa and/or the Cock-of-the-Rock Lek on the reservation form.

If you are setting up for multi-flash, it is very important to let us know when making your reservation. Multi-flash setup requires that we dedicate a space for your equipment that allows you access to the birds you want to photograph with minimum impact on other guests.

Day 1: Arrival and Bird Photography at Feeders

1:30 PM: Arrival at our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon of birdwatching.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Bird photography session at the feeders. This is a fantastic opportunity to photograph colorful, endemic species. Choice of feeder station will depend, in part, on light and weather conditions.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

Day 2: Dawn Birding and Hummingbird Photography

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at our “Light Trap” where early-rising birds hunt for moths and other insects. Come prepared for low-light photography at a greater distance than our other feeders.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Refuel with a hearty meal to energize you for the morning’s activities.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Bird photography session at hummingbird feeders. Your guide will help you arrange a natural setting to photography hummingbirds without having to rely on the feeders.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch, reflecting on the morning’s discoveries and the incredible diversity you’ve witnessed.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Enjoy an easy walk birding along our quiet road where steep slopes offer interesting vistas for several engaging species of birds. Some birds along this route have consistent behaviors that make it possible to more readily photograph them. Alternatively, set up at one of our feeder stations for more wonderful photographs.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Rest and relax over a nice dinner with your fellow photographers before reviewing the day’s shots.

Day 3: Setting the Stage

6:00 AM: Early morning birding session at the “Light Trap” to challenge your low light photography skills. Some birds are not daily visitors so we hope to add some new species to your list.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while looking out for birds that come into the nearby garden.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:  Appreciate the birds that come to our feeders, switching from station to station in order to focus on those birds you haven’t yet had the chance to photograph. Or consider heading out into the field for a shot of one of our harder to photograph species.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch while chatting with our team about the photos you still want to take.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: This is your opportunity to capture that perfect picture, taking into account the afternoon light. Remember – chat with our team about the shot you are after. They can be essential in tweaking the setup.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Enjoy a leisurely meal recounting the best photography moments of the day.

Day 4: Perfecting Your Photography

6:00 AM: We recommend one last morning at the “Light Trap. This may be the morning for a rare sighting.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while looking out for birds that come into the nearby garden.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Choose an activity that you would like to repeat in order to get one last photograph of your favorite bird or to see a species that has been shy for the past few days. This is the chance to take all you have learned about local bird behavior and use it to your advantage.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a final meal with us before getting ready to head on to your next adventure.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from the reserve. It’s time to say goodbye, taking with you memories and photographs of the remarkable birds and glorious places you’ve experienced.

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences. 

Day 1: Arrival and Scenic Waterfall Hike

1:30 PM: Arrival at our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon hike.

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Embark on a guided hike along our scenic Waterfall Trail. This trail offers breathtaking views and the chance to witness the lush biodiversity of Mashpi Amagusa. Keep an eye out for orchids, ferns, birds, and possibly even some mammals along the way (shhh… quiet hikers see more wildlife!).

6:30 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

7:30 PM: After dinner, join us for a guided nocturnal walk to observe the fascinating world of frogs.

Day 2: Dawn Birding, Tanager Trail, and Hummingbirds

6:30 AM: Rise early for an optional birdwatching session to see the forest’s early risers. This is a great opportunity to spot some of the area’s most interesting birds in the serene morning light.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the cloud forest.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Immerse yourself in the world of hummingbirds in our specialized hummingbird garden. Admire their delicate and colorful plumage as they sip nectar from a flower held in the palm of your hand.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Explore the Tanager Trail, renowned for its incredible diversity of tanager species, among other vibrant birds. This guided walk is a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers to learn more about these colorful creatures in their natural habitat.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a final meal with us at the lodge, reflecting on the morning’s discoveries and the incredible diversity you’ve witnessed.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Bid farewell to the magical surroundings of Mashpi Amagusa, taking with you cherished memories and photographs of the stunning landscapes and remarkable wildlife you’ve encountered.

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences.

Day 1: Arrival and Scenic Waterfall Hike

1:30 PM: Arrival at our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon of hiking.

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Embark on a guided hike along our scenic Waterfall Trail. This trail offers breathtaking views and the chance to witness the lush biodiversity of Mashpi Amagusa. Keep an eye out for orchids, ferns, birds, and possibly even some mammals along the way (shhh… quiet hikers see more wildlife!).

7:00 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

Day 2: Birds, Butterflies, and More…

6:30 AM: Rise early for an optional birdwatching session to see the forest’s early risers. This is a great opportunity to spot some of the area’s most interesting birds in the serene morning light.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere of the cloud forest.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Immerse yourself in the world of hummingbirds in our specialized hummingbird garden. Admire their delicate and colorful plumage as they sip nectar from a flower held in the palm of your hand.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Explore the Tanager Trail, renowned for its incredible diversity of tanager species, among other vibrant birds. This guided walk is a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers to learn more about these colorful creatures in their natural habitat.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch, reflecting on the morning’s discoveries and the incredible diversity you’ve witnessed.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Enjoy an easy walk along our quiet road. Curious visitors often spot orchids hanging from the earthen walls, wildflowers in the ditches, and insects of all kinds hiding in plain sight. Sunny afternoons are the best for spotting butterflies. And we see stunning birds in almost all kinds of weather. 

6:00 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Dine early to take advantage of our next activity.

7:00 PM: After dinner, join us for a guided nocturnal walk to observe the fascinating world of frogs.

Day 3: Deepen Your Relationship With Mashpi Amagusa

6:30 AM: Enjoy an optional early morning birding session at our “Light Trap” where we may see species of birds new to you.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while looking out for birds that come into the nearby garden.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:  Spend your morning at your favorite activity – be it communing with hummingbirds, admiring the tanagers, or hiking our trails. We can add a new hike to the list if you would like.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a final meal with us before getting ready to head on to your next adventure.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from the reserve. Say goodbye to the magical Mashpi Amagusa, taking with you memories and photographs of the remarkable birds and serene nature you’ve experienced.

Upon your arrival, we may recommend changes to this itinerary based on the weather, animal behavior, or your own birding preferences. If you would like to see more birds from the region, simply request Sacha Guatusa and/or the Cock-of-the-Rock Lek on the reservation form.

Day 1: Arrival and Scenic Waterfall Hike

1:30 PM: Arrival at our reserve. Settle in, meet your guide, and prepare for an afternoon of hiking.

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Embark on a guided hike along our scenic Waterfall Trail. This trail offers breathtaking views and the chance to witness the lush biodiversity of Mashpi Amagusa. Keep an eye out for orchids, ferns, birds, and possibly even some mammals along the way (shhh… quiet hikers see more wildlife!).

7:00 PM: Dinner in our protected, outdoor dining room. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with local ingredients.

Day 2: Birds, Butterflies, and more

6:30 AM: Rise early for an optional birdwatching session to see the forest’s early risers. This is a great opportunity to spot some of the area’s most interesting birds in the serene morning light.

8:00 AM: Start your day with a hearty breakfast and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the cloud forest.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Immerse yourself in the world of hummingbirds in our specialized hummingbird garden. Admire their delicate and colorful plumage as they sip nectar from a flower held in the palm of your hand.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Explore the Tanager Trail, renowned for its incredible diversity of tanager species, among other vibrant birds. This guided walk is a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers to learn more about these colorful creatures in their natural habitat.

12:30 PM: Lunch in our dining room. Enjoy a delicious lunch, reflecting on the morning’s discoveries and the incredible diversity you’ve witnessed.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Enjoy an easy walk along our quiet road. Curious visitors often spot orchids hanging from the earthen walls, wildflowers in the ditches, and insects of all kinds hiding in plain sight. Sunny afternoons are the best for spotting butterflies. And we see stunning birds in almost all kinds of weather.

6:00 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Dine early to take advantage of our next activity.

7:00 PM: After dinner, join us for a guided nocturnal walk to observe the fascinating world of frogs.

Day 3: Deepen Your Relationship With The Forest

6:30 AM: Enjoy an optional early morning birding session at our “Light Trap” where we may see species of birds new to you.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while looking out for birds that come into the nearby garden.

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM:  Grab your backpack and stow a delicious box lunch for a day of adventure in the foothills of Mashpi Amagusa. We will hike out on a longer trail and explore parts of our property rarely visited by our guests. Come prepared to ford streams, bathe in a natural pool, and eat al fresco. Alternatively, stay closer to the lodge and return for lunch in the dining room.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Rest and relax back at the lodge – or take this time to sit with the hummingbirds and tanagers, capturing a few shots on your cell phone.

7:00 PM: Dinner in our dining room. Enjoy a leisurely meal recounting the best birding moments of the day.

Day 4: Bonding with Nature  – One Last Morning at Mashpi Amagusa

6:30 AM: We offer another optional morning watching birds on our property. By this time, you may be ready to start tracking your life list on eBird! Ask us how.

8:00 AM: Breakfast in our dining room. Enjoy a hearty meal while looking out for birds that come into the nearby garden.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: It’s your last morning! What do you want to do? From sitting at a feeder station to taking to our trails, the options are endless.

12:30 PM: Lunch at our restaurant. Enjoy one final meal with us before getting ready to head on to your next adventure.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from the reserve. Say goodbye to the magical Mashpi Amagusa, taking with you memories and photographs of the remarkable birds and serene nature you’ve experienced.