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Ecuador Birdwatching Adventure
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Ecuador Birdwatching Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable birdwatching journey through Ecuador’s stunning cloud forests and Amazon rainforest. This adventure takes you from the high-altitude reserves near Quito to the rich, vibrant jungles of the eastern slopes and Amazon Basin. Experience some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, home to an incredible array of bird species. Along the way, explore serene cloud forests, pristine reserves and the wild beauty of the Amazon.

Tour Nights

  • Mindo: 2 nights
  • Cosanga/Eastern slope: 2 nights
  • Guamani: 2 nights
  • Coca: 1 night
  • Amazon: 4 nights

Tour At a Glance

  • High Cloud Forest Birdwatching: Spot species like the Sword-Billed Hummingbird and Scarlet-Bellied Mountain-Tanager
  • Santa Rosa & Bellavista Reserves: See the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan and vibrant hummingbirds
  • Milpe Reserve & Eastern Slope: Enjoy birdwatching with species like the Golden-headed Quetzal
  • Amazon at Wildsumaco: Discover Amazon birds like the Golden-collared Toucanet and Napo Sabrewing
  • La Selva Jungle Lodge: Explore the rainforest and spot birds like the Violet-fronted Brilliant
  • Tour code: STEC01
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Private Tour

12 Days / 11 Nights Guide Price from £7119 pp

Ecuador Birdwatching Adventure Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 High Elevation Cloud Forest – Quito to Mindo
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    High Elevation Cloud Forest – Quito to Mindo

    The adventure begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Quito. Travel down the western slope toward the Mindo area, with a stop for coffee before reaching the high-altitude Zuruloma Reserve for birdwatching. Enjoy sightings of species like the Sword-Billed Hummingbird, Scarlet-Bellied Mountain-Tanager, Sapphire-Vented Puffleg, and Shiny Sunbeam Hummingbirds. Continue to the Yanacocha Reserve for lunch, and then proceed along the eco route to Mindo, stopping for birdwatching opportunities along the way.
    Arrive at your accommodation in Mindo for dinner and overnight stay.  Read More

  • Day 2 Santa Rosa – Bellavista
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    Santa Rosa – Bellavista

    Head to the Reserve Birdwatcher’s House, located at an elevation of 2000 metres. Spot the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan and various hummingbirds, such as the Gorgeted Sun Angel, Collared Inca and Hoary Puffleg. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the reserve before continuing your birdwatching to observe species like the Black-capped and Blue-capped Tanagers. In the afternoon, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. 

  • Day 3 Milpe Reserve – Eastern Slope
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    Milpe Reserve – Eastern Slope

    Begin early with a visit to the Milpe Reserve, which is managed by a local conservation foundation and offers easy, flat trails. Enjoy a picnic breakfast and observe hummingbirds and tanagers, along with species like the Club-winged Manakin, Golden-headed Quetzal and Collared Aracari. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch and check out. Depart for the Eastern Slope, arriving at a cloud forest reserve.
    Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in the lower elevation cloud forest. After dinner, join a search for the elusive San Isidro Owl.  Read More

  • Day 4 San Isidro Lodge
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    San Isidro Lodge

    Start the day with birdwatching in the lower elevation cloud forest reserve, followed by breakfast at the lodge. Look for species such as the Green Jay, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Long-tailed Sylph, and Black-eared Hemispingus as you explore the trails. Enjoy meals and overnight accommodation at the lodge. 

  • Day 5 San Isidro Lodge – Wildsumaco
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    San Isidro Lodge – Wildsumaco

    After an early birdwatching session in the cloud forest reserve, return to the lodge for breakfast. Afterward, continue your journey to the final cloud forest lodge, located where the subtropical humid forest meets the upper Amazon. In the afternoon, observe hummingbirds at the reserve feeders, including species like the Wire-crested Thorntail, Napo Sabrewing and Violet-headed Hummingbird.
    Dinner and overnight stay at the Wildsumaco Lodge. 

  • Day 6 Full Day at Wildsumaco
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    Full Day at Wildsumaco

    Spend the entire day exploring the Upper Amazon Reserve. There are numerous trails to explore, where you can see species such as the Golden-collared Toucanet, Coppery-chested Jacamar, White-chested Puffbird, and Peruvian Warbling-Antbird. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the lodge and after dark, search for the Band-bellied Owl. 

  • Day 7 Upper Amazon – Coca
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    Upper Amazon – Coca

    Start with breakfast followed by birdwatching at the Upper Amazon Reserve. Expect to see species like the Violet-fronted Brilliant, Golden-tailed Sapphire, and Gould’s Jewelfront Hummingbirds, along with the Plain-backed Antpitta and other exciting birds. After lunch, it's time to leave the cloud forest and head toward the lower Amazon. Arrive in Coca for dinner and overnight accommodation. 

  • Days 8-11 La Selva Jungle Lodge
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    La Selva Jungle Lodge

    The next stage of your adventure takes you on a canoe ride to the La Selva Jungle Lodge, where you will meet your native guide. You’ll embark on excursions into the Amazon rainforest and visit the observation tower, all while accompanied by your private birdwatching guide and a native guide. Activities will take place in the mornings, afternoons and evenings.
    Meals and overnight accommodations are provided at the lodge. 

  • Day 12 Amazon – Quito – End of Tour
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    Amazon – Quito – End of Tour

    On the final day, depart early and return to Coca by canoe, then transfer to the Coca airport for your flight back to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, say goodbye, marking the end of your unforgettable tour. 

Dates & Guide Prices

01 May - 07 Sep

Superior (pp)

from
£7459

08 Sep - 15 Dec

Superior (pp)

from
£7119

Hotels

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Casa Divina Eco Lodge
Superior

Casa Divina Eco Lodge Mindo

Situated just outside of the town of Mindo, in the Pichincha province, Casa Divina Eco Lodge offers elegant, environmentally conscious accommodations nestled in the pristine Ecuadorian cloud forest.

San Isidro Lodge
Superior

San Isidro Lodge Cosanga/Eastern slope

San Isidro Lodge is surrounded by a large cloud forest reserve in the mountains on the east slope of the Andes, and is a one-of-a-kind experience that blends own brand of comfort and relaxation, and fabulous food, combined with a magnificent and genu

WildSumaco Lodge
Superior

WildSumaco Lodge Guamani

There’s a road in Ecuador that winds out of Quito, moving southeast across the Papallacta Pass, and over and through the Andes’ beautiful eastem foothills. From this road a few hours out of Quito, the cone of a volcano can sometimes be se

What's Included?

  • Return International flight from UK.
  • Meet and greet services at airport.
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary.
  • Accommodation at hotels on sharing basis as per the itinerary.
  • Meals; Full Board.
  • Local, licensed, English-speaking bird-watching and naturalist guide.
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Purified drinking water.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Any tips and gratuities.
  • Personal items (beverages, cigarettes, telephone calls, room service, laundry and other extras).
  • Pick holiday season supplements if any.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.
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