Alex was my birding guide and Coco was the driver, both were very pleasant and good at their jobs and I would highly recommend them. Alex is a superb spotter and identifier of birds and truly skilled at helping you actually spot the birds yourself. He really knows the birds, the English names for them, where to find them - all the skills! He's determined that you see as many birds as possible and he's devoted to this work. My only suggestion for you in choosing Kolibri would be not to leave anything undecided. For instance Gunnar left our choice of lunch options completely up to Alex, who was in a dilemma between finding something "Safe" for a non-Peruvian to eat (to avoid traveler's tummy) and something affordable for himself and Coco. I ended up nibbling on a cheese empanada in the back seat of the van, while they later had soup in a restaurant. I was not at all happy with this, but I perfectly understood Alex's dilemma. The sensible thing would have been for Gunnar to tell us all to bring our own lunch to be eaten together, picnic style, for instance, under the shelter at the Sacred Garden, one of our hummingbird stoops. All tourists can get a box lunch from the hotel, and Alex and Coco were coming from home, so they could have easily brought something. In addition, even though no decision had been made as to actual number of birders participating and therefore final payment due (this problem was at my end, not Kolibri's), Gunnar was unavailable to discuss these things until the very last minute because it was the weekend. I perfectly understand that family takes priority, but when such important details are pending, it also makes sense to at least check your messages occasionally. THANK YOU, Alex, for an excellent birding experience! I saw some amazing birds because of your skills and dedication. And thank you, Gunnar, for choosing Alex as my birding guide!

I enjoyed the trip immensely. The birding was fantastic, the guides were world class, and the landscape was gorgeous. I took three short trips with Kolibri. First along the coast south of Lima. Second to the highlands and paramo east of Lima, and the third to the Satipo road on the eastern slopes of the Andes. So many marvelous birds! Gunnar was great at preparing me for the altitude and I had no altitude sickness. The accommodations were spartan but there are not really any other options. No heat, no hot water. It was cold in the mountains and the food was not great.

Great day birding with Gunnar to Chilca, Pucusana and Pantanos de Villa wetlands. Very responsive guide not least when I booked at quite short notice due an unplanned business trip. Thoroughly recommend Kolibri - the lucuma icecream and little Green men in Chilca were a cultural novelty!