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Peru Photo Tour (Northern Peru)

Run by Tropical Birding · 10 days · Up to 6 people · Dec

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About

A 10-day bird photography tour of northern Peru, flying to Tarapoto and working hummingbird feeders at Waqanki, Owlet Lodge, Alto Nieva and the Marvelous Spatuletail Refuge, antpitta worm feeders, and a large wooden blind for understory birds at Arena Blanca. A Machu Picchu extension is offered.

Open months

Peru Photo Tour (Northern Peru) by month
MonthPresence
JanOutside the window
FebOutside the window
MarOutside the window
AprOutside the window
MayOutside the window
JunOutside the window
JulOutside the window
AugOutside the window
SepOutside the window
OctOutside the window
NovOutside the window
DecIn season

Light on 15 December

Clear sky

Light through the day, 15 December, local time, America/Lima
FromToLight
00:0005:24Night
05:2405:42Blue hour
05:4206:09Golden hour
06:0907:10Soft
07:1009:00Medium
09:0015:07Harsh
15:0716:56Medium
16:5617:58Soft
17:5818:25Golden hour
18:2518:43Blue hour
18:4324:00Night

2.9 hours of golden and soft light.

Light by month

Hours a day

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
MonthGolden hourSoftMediumHarsh
Jan0.9 h2.0 h3.6 h6.2 h
Feb0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h6.1 h
Mar0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h5.9 h
Apr0.8 h2.0 h3.7 h5.2 h
May0.9 h2.1 h4.1 h4.4 h
Jun0.9 h2.2 h4.4 h3.8 h
Jul0.9 h2.1 h4.2 h4.1 h
Aug0.8 h2.0 h3.8 h5.0 h
Sep0.8 h1.9 h3.5 h5.7 h
Oct0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h6.1 h
Nov0.9 h2.0 h3.5 h6.2 h
Dec (window)0.9 h2.0 h3.6 h6.1 h

The trip

Length
10 days
Group size
Up to 6 people
Led by
Not stated
Route
Starts and ends in Lima
Language
English

Route

  1. Tarapoto
  2. Waqanki Lodge
  3. Owlet Lodge (Abra Patricia)
  4. Alto Nieva
  5. Pomacochas
  6. Marvelous Spatuletail Refuge
  7. Arena Blanca
  8. Moyobamba

What the price covers

Included
Not stated

Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.

Ethics

  • Feeding
  • Baiting
  • Captive Animals Unverified

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Light and conditions

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Light through the year

Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Lima time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.

Light by month at Peru Photo Tour (Northern Peru), in Lima time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
Jan05:59–06:2518:10–18:3612h 45m81°
Feb06:11–06:3618:08–18:3312h 29m90°
Mar06:15–06:4017:54–18:1812h 10m80°
Apr06:17–06:4217:34–17:5911h 50m68°
May06:21–06:4717:21–17:4811h 34m59°
Jun06:30–06:5717:21–17:4811h 25m55°
Jul06:33–07:0017:28–17:5511h 29m57°
Aug06:25–06:5017:35–18:0111h 43m64°
Sep06:06–06:3017:36–18:0112h 2m75°
Oct05:46–06:1117:37–18:0112h 22m87°
Nov05:36–06:0217:43–18:0912h 40m83°
DecIn season05:42–06:0917:58–18:2512h 50m79°

Getting there

Nearest airport
Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026