Birding Ecuador's Andes & Amazon

Introduction

This is a great introduction to birdwatching in South America covering exciting birding habitat in Ecuador from the alpine paramos all the way down to the evergreen rainforest of the Amazon. we will make use of great well established birding lodges with acces to trails and very active bird feeders

Target Species

  • Andean Condor
  • Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
  • Giant Antpitta
  • Hoatzin
  • Paradise Tanager

Itinerary

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Quito

Welcome at airport and private transfer to nearby hotel, conviently located at only 30 minutes from the airport. In the gardens you can expect some common andean bird species like Sparkling Violetear, Vermillion Flycatcher and Great Thrush.

Day 2+3: Mindo

Prepare to be overwhelmed with colorful hummingirds and Tanagers at the hotels feeders. Visit the world famous Angel Paz for up to 5 species of Antpittas and Rufous-breasted Antthrush...have a chance for the unique Long-wattled Umbrellabird at the hotels hide...

Day 4+5: Bellavista Cloudforest Lodge

Next days enjoy a remote and exclusive ecolodge in the middle of the lush cloudforest surrounded by spectacular birds. There is easy birding and photography at the hotels feeders. Walk the trails to look for local specialties like Grass-green Tanager, Plate-billed Mountain-toucan and Toucan Barbet

Day 6+7: Zuro Loma + Antisana Reservearea

Visit Zuro Loma Reserve; reliable place for Sword-billed Hummingbird and Black-tailed Trainbearer and Chestnut-naped Antpitta. On day 7 enjoy the vast wilderness of the Antisano Volcano with paramos, highland lakes and view of the snow-covered Antisano Volcano. Look for Andean Condor, Giant Hummingbird, Anean Gull and more...

Day 8: Papallacta pass & Guango Lodge

Visit the Papallacta pass to try for the mythical Rufous-bellied seedsnipe and with chances for Tawny Antpitta and Rainbow-bearded Thronbill . In Guango Lodge look for the iconic Torrent Duck at the Papallacta River and bird the surroundings with Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan, Chesnut-breasted Coronet and many more...

Day 9+10: Rio Quijos

From a relaxed chair see and photograph a lot of birds at the feeders in Quijos Lodge; from Gorgeted Woodstar to Green-backed Hillstar, White-throated Quail-dove and the beautiful Inca Jay. Go bird the surrounding Sarindas areas to look for White-capped Tanager, Saffron-crowned Tanager and the rare Black-and-chestnut Eagle

Day 11+12+13: Amazon Basin

At an oxbow lake in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon, a biodiveristy hotspot you that should be on any's birders bucket list. Enjoy eye level views with the treetops at a canopy tower to scan for Masked and Paradise Tanager, White-throated Toucan and with some luck even Harpy Eagle. Visit clay lick for several parrot species...

Day 14+15: Quito

By boat and plane you will return to the city equipped with great memories and impressions of tons of beautiful birds. On day 15 transfer to airport.

Price Per Person
staying in double / twin rooms
number of poarticipants Price 2025 price 2026
2 participants
5400 usd
6050 usd
3 participants
5100 usd
5650 usd
4 participants
5100 usd
5650 usd
5 participants
4700 usd
5300 usd
6 participants
4700 usd
5300 usd

if you have questions about this itinerary or would like to make changes to it; please contact us 

Whats Included?

  • All accommodations in double rooms with private bathrooms
  • 3 meals a day starting from breakfast day 2 until breakfast day 15 
  • Activities / tours as described above, including all entrance fees
  • private English speaking birdguide from start to finish 
  • private land transfers by comfortable airconditioned vehicle
  • shared boattransfer to and from lodge in Amazon
  • Local flight Amazon – Quito
  • Detailed  information package. 

Extra costs

  • International flight
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips 
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