An early-morning private outing to Yanico, one of the richest birding areas in the Lake Titicaca National Reserve. A rowboat takes you slowly down the Huili River to where it meets the lake, with short walks to natural viewpoints along the way. Depending on the season you can see the flightless Titicaca grebe, found only in this lake basin, along with Chilean flamingos, Andean geese, roseate spoonbills and maguari storks.
Suitable for all ages.
March to September is the best period. The species you see change through the year, and flamingos and other visiting birds depend on the season. The tour runs every day year-round.
Because birds are most active in the first hours of the day. Pickup is at 05:30 and you are back in Puno around 11:30, which leaves the afternoon free, for example for the Sillustani tour that leaves at 13:50.
No. Most of the time you are sitting in a rowboat on the river, and the walks to the viewpoints are short and on flat ground. The reserve sits at about 3,810 m, so take it easy if you have just arrived in Puno.
No. Binoculars and bird ID cards are included, and the guide and the local community guide point out each species. If you have your own binoculars or a camera with a long zoom, bring them.
It is a private tour, so the price per person depends on the size of your group: USD 323 for one traveller, 197 each for two, 155 for three, 135 for four, 129 for five and 120 for six to eight. Book at least 24 hours in advance.
