Birding Jewels of Ecuador
DAY 1: Arrive in Quito
We will welcome and transfer you to our hotel selected. Night in Quito
DAY 2: Birding through Yanacocha
Early start our birding tour up to Yanacocha Reserve with a stop at Zuro Loma Reserve for Chestnut-naped and Ecuatorial Antpittas, Sword-billed Hummingbird, and several other species at the feeders, then Yanacocha for the rest of the morning. Afternoon birding drive along the old road to Tandayapa. Night in Tandayapa Bird Lodge
DAY 3: Morning birding to Mindo
Morning watches the Insect trap for several species arriving to feed on some of the moths and other insects at the first light of the day. After breakfast, we will see the hummingbirds at the feeders and we will visit Alambi and the Cafe Restaurant Guaycapi feeders for more species for the end of the day Mindo. Night in Sachatamia Lodge
DAY 4: Birding day along the Mindo area
Early watch the Insect Trap at the lodge and the hummingbird feeders and for the rest of the day we will visit Rio Blanco and San Tadeo feeders for Collared Toucanet, Crimson Toucanet, Red-headed Barbet, and more species. Night in Sachatamia Lodge
DAY 5: Birding day along the Mindo area
Early drive to Rio Silanche Reserve for choco specialist species and birding at the Tower. Then we will visit Millpe Reserve for hummingbirds & Club-winged Manakin. Night in Sahatamia Lodge
DAY 6: Birding Angel Paz Reserve
Early visit Refugio Paz de la Aves where we will visit an Andean Cock of the Rock Lek, then Giant, Moustached, Ochre-breasted, Yellow-bellied, Chestnut-crowned Antpittas, Zeledons Antbird, Rufous-breasted Antthrush, and some other species. Then we will “Vinicios” place for Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, Georgeted Sunangel, and then drive to the spot for Long-wattled Umbrelabird ( Km 23 ). Night in El Toro
DAY 7: Long-wattled Umbrellabird / Guango
Early visit a lek for Long-wattled Umbrellabird and we hope to watch the good. Then we will start our drive to the south of Quito. Night in Guango Lodge
DAY 8: Birding to San Isidro Lodge
Morning watches Insect traps for woodcreepers, warblers, flycatchers, and several species attracting this amazing idea. Watch the hummingbird feeders and explore some of the trails. After lunch, we will go to our next birding spot. Night in San Isidro Lodge
DAY 9: Full day of birding
Today we will have a full birding day at lodge trails and surroundings. Night in San Isidro Lodge
DAY 10: Birding to Foothill forest
Morning birding & then we will head to our next birding lodge. Night in Wildsumaco Lodge
DAY 11: Full day of birding
Today we will have a full birding day at lodge trails and surroundings. Night in Wildsumaco Lodge
DAY 12: Birding in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Morning birding and then we will drive to Francisco Orellana-Coca where our boat will transfer us to our next birding Lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Night in Sani Lodge
DAY 13-14: Full days of birding
Canopy birding at the observation tower and some trails for the rest of the morning. On the second day, we will have a full birding day at the lodge trails and surroundings. nights in Sani Lodge
DAY 15: Birding back to Quito
We will visit a small Parrot Clay Lick early morning and we will start our birding back to Quito. Night in Quito
DAY 16: Morning birding - Flight Home
Early visit Antizana Reserve for Andean Condors and Mica Lagoon for Many-stripe Canastero, Andean Tit-Spinetail, and Tawny Antpitta and after a nice morning we will go to Papallaqta Park for Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Giant Conebill and some other specialist species found there. After a full day of birding, we will transfer to the airport for your international flight or if you stay in Quito to your hotel.
TOUR TIME | 16 DAYS & 15 NIGHTS |
GROUP SIZE | From 2 to 6 people + Guide |
TOUR DATES | Tour Calendar & Custom dates at any time |
GROUP PRICE | USD 4,500 |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | USD 500 |
ESTIMATE # SPECIES | 300-400 |
ACCOMMODATION | Comfortable places with private services |
EASY OF BIRDING | Easy to moderate with some challenging species |
PHOTOGRAPHY CHANCE | Excellent |
INCLUDE | Hotel, lodges, full meals, entrance fee, private transport, driver and guide |
NOT INCLUDE | International, and domestic flights, any alcoholic drinks, laundry, tips, extra activities |