Andes Condor Flight

Mountain & Alpine Birds Intermediate Peru — Colca Canyon Year-round

Overview

Watch Andean condors soar on thermals at one of the world's deepest canyons.

Equipment

  • Binoculars
  • Sun protection
  • Altitude medicine
  • Warm layers

Safety Notes

  • Canyon rim has no barriers — stay back from edges
  • Altitude 3,400m — acclimatize before visiting

Identification Tips

1

Condors launch from cliffs as morning thermals develop — arrive by 8 AM

2

Wingspan up to 3.2m — largest flying bird

3

Juveniles are brown, adults black and white

Species Checklist

Species Likelihood Tip
Andean Condor common Cruz del Condor viewpoint 8-11 AM
Mountain Viscacha common Rocky outcrops near viewpoint
Giant Hummingbird uncommon Flowering plants in canyon
Andean Ibis common Agricultural terraces