Ensifera Camp, founded in 2019 by Cesar Cusihuaman, is a unique refuge dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity, where birds, including hummingbirds, find a safe and thriving home in their natural habitat. Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this sanctuary highlights the importance of birds as indicators of the region’s ecological health and as fundamental beings for the balance of local ecosystems.

The conservation of this sanctuary is not only about caring for birds, but also about protecting a fragile area, rich in biodiversity, that faces threats due to climate change and human activity. Ensifera Camp promotes environmental awareness and the responsibility to preserve these vital ecosystems, understanding that every action counts in protecting such a valuable environment for future generations.

Early in the morning after breakfast at the Hotel, we set up all our belongings in our private van, to after this leave in direction to Sacred Valley, arriving there we set up our equipment. On this place we will have chance to photograph birds, such as:

• White–bellied Hummingbird
• Green-and-white Hummingbird   / Endemic
• White-tufted Sunbeam / Endemic
• Shining Sunbeam
• Violet-throated Starfrontlet (Cuzco) / Endemic
• Sword-billed Hummingbird
• Sparkling Violetear
• Giant Hummingbird
• Tyrian Metaltail
• Green-tailed Trainbearer
• Black-tailed Trainbearer
• Undulated Antpitta
• Black-throated Flowerpiercer
• Chiguanco Thrush
• Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch / Endemic
• Eared Dove
• Red-crested Cotinga
• Blue-and-yellow Tanager (Green Mantled)
• Golden-billed Saltator
• Great Sapphirewing
• Great Thrush
• Spot-winged Pigeon
• Creamy-crested Spinetail / Endemic
• Seasonal hummingbirds
• Fly catchers, among others.
• Like shore birds on the way back to cusco. At Piuray lake

Organic Lunch at Ensifera Camp and we can spend time at its feeder for afternoon, and then back to Cusco early in the afternoon.

Includes:

• Hotel pick-up
• Professional bilingual guide specialized birdwatcher and photographer
• Round-trip tourist transport
• Entrance ticket to Ensifera Camp
• Lunch

Not Included:

• Breakfast
• Photography equipment*
• Water and snacks
• Tips for staff
• Services not mentioned

* If you don’t have some of the required equipment, we can rent one.

To enjoy our tour, don’t forget to bring:

• Passport or ISIC card OBLIGATORY
• Binoculars
• Photograph equipment
• Extra batteries
• Camouflaged clothes 
• Sun block SPF 45 – 90
• Small backpack (canteen, snacks, etc.)
• Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses
• Repellent
• Raincoats or rain ponchos (all year)
• Extra cash in (soles and dollars, optional).