Colibrì della Valle Sacra - Cusco

Amazing half day birding tour with José in the Sacred Valley. We saw probably more than 40 species, with some spectacular ones (like the sword-billed hummingbird). José is VERY knowledgeable about birds, ecology and nature in general. Communication was clear, interesting and perfect overall. We recommend 100% for beginner birdwatchers as well for confirmed ornithologists. Thanks!!

Great experience. Jose is a fantastic guide. He shared a lot of information about not just Peruvian birds but furthermore about history, cuisine etc. Without Jose we would have not be able to add many new lifers to our list. We would have loved to spend more time with Jose.

This small place is wonderful even if you are not a birder. They have multiple hummingbird feeders and the small gems are flying everywhere. Clearly worth an extra visit.

Jose took us and another couple on a bird watching tour to sites around Cusco including to the Ensifera humming bird centre. He picked us up from our hotel in Cusco at 6am and dropped us back in the afternoon. The trip was hugely enjoyable, we saw a lot of native birds during the trip including several species of humming birds. What made it though was the knowledge and enthusiasm of Jose. He was so excited to show a couple of tourists from England some of the wonderful bird life of this part of Peru. What was also important to us was to know that there are people trying to protect the native flora and fauna, and that the money we paid for the trip was being put to good use.

We had a very nice experience with José visiting several sites around Cusco and the Sacred Valley. We observed many interesting birds from different environments and learned a little about local reality as well. Great experience and excellent service. José also told us about his work in parallel carrying out education and outreach with local communities, which further raises the level of satisfaction for having taken this tour. Thank you very much José.

This was a fabulous tour! Jose was a gracious and generous guide. He knows birds, their habitats, and natural history. We visited numerous locations and found a range of birds from the alpine zone to valley lakes and wetlands. The hummingbird sanctuary was a bonus with delightful up-close encounters with eight species.

Jose Luis and his team were true birding professionals. It was an amazing experience exploring the diverse bird life of SE Peru with Neisa and to learn from her local expertise of the landscape and wildlife. Jose Luis went out of his way to accommodate me at the last moment - he was very busy with bird exploration and was filming for an upcoming documentary. Yet he made it all possible for me and for that I am very grateful to him and Neisa for their kindness. This is an exceptional organization that I hope to revisit in 2026.

Wonderful tour! We loved the personalized experience, visiting spectacular places, seeing incredible birds, and getting a taste of the best of Peruvian culture and cuisine. Highly recommend!

Wow, what a pleasure it was to go birding with Jose Luis Lescano! I had just finished the Inca Trail along with my wife, brother, and sister in law.. and was aware that I had an unscheduled partial day before our flight out of Cusco . What to do? Of course go birding! In haste I contacted Jose Luis, and the very next day was happily birding the areas adjacent to Cusco . Our morning began with the local endemics , followed by midday hummers and a very obliging Undulated Antpitta! What a great way to spend my last meaningful hours in Peru, and with such great company. Jose is a renaissance man and can discuss birds, cuisine, and history, all within the same paragraph, all of which I found very interesting. Frankly looking forward to the next time in Cusco to go further afield in search of more birds. Do yourself a favor and contact Jose Luis for a great day or more of birding !

Wish I could give this tour 100 stars!! We had a packed week of birding and added about 100 or so to our list (hummingbirds, song birds, shore birds, birds of prey, and incredible endemic birds!!) -- But also mixed in with cooking classes, Inca trail, Cristo Blanco, city tours of Lima and Cusco... and of course the iconic Machu Picchu where we saw a rainbow-- it was breathtaking!! But, the stars of the show were our guides-- Jose Luis and Cristina weaved in the history, culture.and inspiring lifestyles of the kind, gracious and hardworking Peruvian people. Even when we had a flight cancelation for our journey home-- they helped us navigate through it... welcomed us into their home,... cooked us a delicious meal... and transported us to the airport. We felt like we were saying goodbye to familia... and we truly made some lifelong friends!!