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Birding Photography Tours
Ecuador’s Birding Treasures: 20 Days of Iconic & Exotic Birds
Possible 500 - 700 Bird Species
Tailor-Made Focus at your own pace and flexible!
Wildlife Specialties: Spectacled Bear, +6 species of Monkeys, Giant Otters, Sloths, Tapir and more.
Top Birding Lodges: Amazon Luxury Napo or Sacha Lodge
Private Birding Reserves: like Antisana Condor Observatory, Mindo Cloud Forest, Limoncocha Lagoon and Yasuni National Park.
Photography: Tanagers, Hummingbirds, Toucans Feeders, Anpitta Hides, Observation Towers
All Inclusive Packages: Includes Airport Transfers, Private transportation, Meals, Entrance Fees, Top Birding Guides, Accommodation and more!
24/7 Customer Support – We will ensure your trip goes smoothly and can be reached anytime via whatsapp at +593 99 373 2879.

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Andes (Our Base)
HJ: Hacienda Jimenita
West Slope Cloud Forest
W1: Guaycapi Lodge
W2: Sachatamia Lodge
East Slope Cloud Forest
E1. Quijos Lodge
E2. San Isidro Lodge
E3. Wild Sumaco Lodge
E4. Shushufindi Hotel
E5. Napo Wildlife Center or Sacha Lodge
Itinerary
Day
01
ARRIVAL TO ECUADOR.
Private Transfer in to our Birding Lodge, Hacienda Jimenita, located 15 minutes from the airport. No meals included.
Day
2
PENAS BLANCAS RAINBOW-BEARDED THORNBILL ROAD & JIMENITA BIRDING TRAILS
Morning birding at Penas Blancas Birding Road near Papallacta Pass, a special location for High Andean Species and Hummingbirds. Other specialties like the elusive Spectacled Bear can be observed. In the afternoon visit Jimenita Reserve to explore the main feeders and viewing point for local specialities. Rest of the afternoon relax in our natural paradise.
Targets: Black-tailed Trainbearer, Sparkling Violetear, Western Emerald, Saffron Finch, Vermillion Flycatcher, Hooded Siskin, White-bellied Woodstar, Great Thrush, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Rusty Flowerpiercer, Harris Hawk, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Purple-backed Thornbill, Giant Conebill, Tawny Antpitta and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Welcome Dinner
Overnight Hacienda Jimenita, King Suite with chimney
Day
3
ANTISANA CONDOR OBSERVATORY & WILDLIFE RESERVE
Pick up from our lodge at 6:30 am and drive towards the Upper Andean Valleys near Antisana Volcano. The Antisana Condor Observatory is the most impressive Andean Mount near Quito and Sanctuary of Wild Andean Condor. Upon arrival to the reserve we will observe the Condors from our Tower and other Hawks, Flowerpiercers, and Hummingbirds with an splendid view to the Waterfall. Continue to Antisana National Park making strategic stops to observe different bird species. We will have lunch viewing Secas Lagoon. After lunch, return to our Lodge surrounded with nature and birding reserve.
Targets: Andean Condor, Shining Sunbeam, Red-Crested Cotinga, Spectacled Redstart, Ecuadorian Hillstar, Caranculated Cara-Cara, Black-chested Buzzard Eagle, Variable Hawk, Black Flowerpiercer, Andean Ibis, Andean Lapwing, Many-striped Canastero, Tawny Antpitta, Giant Hummingbird, Tyrian Metaltail, Andean Duck and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight Hacienda Jimenita, King Suite with chimney
Day
4
ZURO LOMA ANTPITTAS, OLD-NONO MINDO ROAD and ALAMBI HUMMINGBIRD PARADISE
Early pick up at 530am from our lodge. Drive towards Zuro Loma located in the Pichincha Foothills. We will visit the Antpitta Hides and Sword-billed Hummingbird in Zuro Loma Feeders. Continue birding in Old-Nono Mindo Road towards Tandayapa Valley and lunch at Alambi Hummingbird Paradise. Late afternoon arrival to our lodge in Upper Tandayapa Valley and possible Plate-billed Mountain Toucans at the feeders.
Targets: Sword-billed Hummingbird, Equatorial Antpitta, Chestnut-naped Antpitta, Ocellated Tapaculo, Golden-breasted Puffleg, Great Sapphirewing, Blue-backed Conebill, Burrowing Owl, White-throated Screech Owl, Cloud-Forest Pigmy Owl, Black-chested Mountain Tanager, Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager, Plate-billed Mountain Toucan and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Guaycapi Lodge, Double Room with Balcony
Day
5
ANGEL PAZ ANDEAN COCK OF THE ROCK LEK AND TOUCAN HIDES
Early morning pick up around 530am to visit the Andean Cock of the Rock Lek and photography hides of Antpittas, Tanagers, Toucan-Barbets, Quails, Hawks, and other exotic choco endemic bird species. Continue for Lunch in our Lodge and afternoon explore the Choco Toucan Hides. Afternoon continue to our lodge in Mindo Valley.
Targets: Andean Cock of the Rock, Masked Trogon, Dark-backed Wood-Quail, Violet-tailed Sylph, Velvet-Purple Coronet, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Red-billed Parrot, Bronze-winged Parrot, Moustached Antpitta, Chestnut-crowned Antpitta, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Ochre breasted Antpitta, Scaled Antpitta, Golden Tanager, Golden-naped Tanager, Orange-bellied Euphonia, Flame-faced Tanager, Toucan Barbet, Sunbittern, Beryl-spangled Tanager and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge, Double Room Cabin
Day
6
LONG-WATTLED UMBRELLABIRD LEK, WOODPECKER FEEDERS AND SUNBITTERN RESERVE
In the morning, we will visit the 23 de Junio Community in the Chocó Lowlands, a prime location for spotting the elusive Long-wattled Umbrellabird. We’ll then continue to Fruty Trail, where we aim to observe an array of woodpeckers, oropendolas, and hummingbirds, providing excellent opportunities for bird photography. After lunch, we will return to Mindo Valley to explore the Sunbittern Reserve, a diverse habitat that offers chances to observe toucans, aracaris, colorful tanagers, and the iconic Sunbittern.
Night Tour Reptiles and Insects in Sachatamia Reserve
Targets: Double-banded Graytail, Scarlet-breasted Dacnis, Scarlet-and-white Tanager, Blue-whiskered Tanager, Plumbeous Hawk, Masked Tityra, Blue-necked Tanager, Green Honeycreeper, Orange-breasted Barbet, Choco Toucan, Scarlet-browed Tanager, Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher, Double-toothed Kite and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge, Double Room Cabin
Day
7
RIO SILANCHE TOWER LOWLANDS & MILPE TOUCAN BIRDING ROAD AND NIGHT OLINGUITO
Birding cant get any better at the Rio Silanche Observation Tower that offers a spectacular vantage point to observe mixed-species flocks moving through the lush Chocó lowland canopy. This prime location provides opportunities to spot Toucans, Tanagers and Flycatchers among others. In the afternoon explore Milpe Birding Road and return to Sachatamia Lodge.
Night visit to Olinguito and Kinkajou Feeder in Mindo Valley.
Targets: Double-banded Graytail, Scarlet-breasted Dacnis, Scarlet-and-white Tanager, Blue-whiskered Tanager, Plumbeous Hawk, Masked Tityra, Blue-necked Tanager, Green Honeycreeper, Orange-breasted Barbet, Choco Toucan, Scarlet-browed Tanager, Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher, Double-toothed Kite and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge, Double Room Cabin
Day
8
AMAGUSA MASHPI RESERVE & OIL BIRDS CAVE
Pick up at 5:30 am for a full-day birding adventure at Amagusa Mashpi Reserve, one of the world’s premier hotspots for biodiversity. This reserve protects one of the last remaining foothill forests seamlessly connected to the lower subtropical western forests of Ecuador, making it an essential destination for birders seeking Chocó endemics. After lunch continue to El Chontal to visit the Oilbird Caves, where these nocturnal frugivores can be observed in their roosting sites. In the afternoon, return to Quito.
Targets: Glistening-green tanager, Moss-backed Tanager, Black-chinned Mountain Tanager, Orange-breasted Fruiteater, Choco Vireo, Empress Brilliant, Green Thorntail, Rose-faced Parrot, Spinetails, Chlorophonias, Rufous- throated Tanager, Broad-billed Motmot, Indigo Flowerpiercer, Oil Birds and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Hacienda Jimenita, King Suite with chimney
Day
9
PAPALLACTA PASS-CUYUJA ROAD AND GUANGO TORRENT DUCK RESERVE
Pick up at 7:00 am for the East Slope Cloud Forest, passing through dry valleys, agricultural lands, and native polylepis forests before ascending into the high páramo, where we may spot a Spectacled Bear. At Papallacta Pass, a key transition zone, we’ll search for mixed flocks and high-altitude hummingbirds if the weather permits. Continuing to Guango Reserve, we’ll explore temperate forest trails and possible Torrent Duck and Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan. After lunch, we continue to Río Quijos Lodge, arriving by late afternoon and birding in the surroundings.
Targets: Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Gray-hooded Bush-Tanager, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant, Giant Conebill, Black-capped and Black-eared Hemispingus, Slaty and Pale-naped Brush-Finch, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Buff-tailed Coronet, Collared Inca, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan, Mountain Cacique, Inca Jay, Torrent Duck, Turquoise Jay and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Rio Quijos Lodge, Double Room
Day
10
ANDEAN MOTMOT RESERVE, CONCIERTO DE AVES FEEDERS AND SAN ISIDRO OWL OBSERVATION
We’ll start the morning with birding around Río Quijos Lodge, exploring nearby trails before breakfast. Continue birding at the main trails for Andean Motmots, Torrent Duck and other mixed flocks. After lunch, continue to Concierto de Aves in Borja Valley for other Hummingbird Specialties and possible Andean Cock of the Rock - East Subspecie. Continue to San Isidro Reserve, surrounded by lush cloud forest and vibrant mixed-species flocks.
Night Owl Observation and possible Mountain Tapir.
Targets: Andean Motmot, Andean Cock of the Rock, Montane and Olive-backed Woodcreepers, Golden-crowned Flycatcher, Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher, Black-billed Peppershrike, Inca Jay, Subtropical Cacique, White-bellied Antpitta, Long-tailed Antbirds, Plain-tailed Wrens and Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonias, Andean Potoo and Black-banded Owl.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at Cabanas San Isidro Lodge, Double Room
Day
11
WHITE-BELLIED ANTPITTA FEEDER, MOTH FEEDERS AND SAN ISIDRO RESERVE
Morning birding at the Moth Feeders and White-bellied Antpitta Feeder. San Isidro Reserve is nestled in the heart of Ecuador’s lush cloud forest, offering exceptional birding opportunities. The reserve’s diverse habitats, from moss-covered forests to high-altitude ridges, attract vibrant mixed-species flocks, making it a paradise for birders and photographers alike. It’s also a prime location for spotting the elusive Mountain Tapir and various nocturnal species. We will explore the main trails of the reserve during the day.
Night Owl Observation and possible Mountain Tapir.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Targets: Southern Emerald Toucanet, Yellow-throated Tanager, Grass-green Tanager, Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant, Black-billed Peppershrike, Masked Trogon, Golden-headed Quetzal, Long-tailed Sylph, Bronzy Inca, White-tailed Antpitta, Azara's Spinetail, Inca Jay, Spotted Barbtail, Speckled-faced Parrot and others.
Overnight at Cabanas San Isidro Lodge, Double Room
Day
12
WAYRA QUAIL FEEDERS, OLLIN WATERFALL AND SUMACO BIRDING ROAD
In the morning birding at Wayra Quail Feeders located in the Upper Amazon Basin, a prime birding location with several hides for Quails, Monkeys, Parrots and Hummingbird Feeders. After lunch continue to Ollin Waterfall for other Hummingbird species and Parrots. Continue to Wild Sumaco Birding Road, for other lowland and foothill birds, making it a perfect spot for birding and photography.
Possible Night Owl in the surroundings of the lodge
Targets: Green-and-black Fruiteater, Handsome Flycatcher, Rufous Wren, Grass-greenTanager, Northern Mountain-Cacique, Greater Scythebill, Dusky Piha, Cliff flycatcher, Southern Mealy Amazon, Bay-headed Tanager, Black-faced Dacnis, Collared Trogon, Dusky-headed Parakeet, Black-billed Mountain-Toucan, Magpie Tanager and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge, Double Room
Day
13
WILD SUMACO RESERVE
Wild Sumaco Reserve is a birding paradise located in the foothills of the eastern Andes, offering access to a remarkable diversity of ecosystems. This reserve is renowned for its incredible birdlife, including both Amazonian lowland species and Andean foothill specialties. The mix of cloud forest, subtropical habitats, and nearby lowland rainforest makes Wild Sumaco a prime destination for spotting trogons, tanagers, antpittas, antwrens, owls and other elusive birds. We wull explore the different trails in the reserve, hummingbird and jacamar feeders, antpitta hides and toucanet trails.
Possible Night Owl in the surroundings of the lodge
Targets: Linated Woodpecker, Many-banded Aracari, White-tipped Sicklebill, Green Hermit, Wire-crested Thorntail, Goulds Jewelfront, Grey-headed Kite, Green-backed Trogon, Coppery-chested Jacamar, Channel-billed Toucan, Yellow-throated Toucan, Lined Antshrike, Blue-headed Parrot, White-backed Fire-eye, Peruvian-warbling Antbird, Musician Wren, Golden-collared Toucanet, Amazonia Motmot and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge, Double Room
Day
14
AMARUPAKCHA COCK OF THE ROCK LEK AND LIMONCOCHA LAGOON
Early morning transfer to Amarupakcha Reserve for Andean Cock of the Rock Lek - Eastern Subspecie and other lowland specialties. Boxed Lunch along the way and arrival to Limoncocha Biological Reserve and its lagoon that are the best birding paradise in the Lower Amazon Basin. Limoncocha is located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, this protected area is teeming with biodiversity, offering a haven for a wide range of species, including rare and endemic birds like the new registered Eastern Meadowlark that was spotted January 2025 by our guide Miguel Hipo. The Limoncocha Lagoon, with its serene waters and lush surroundings, is a prime spot for observing Amazonian wildlife. The reserve’s diverse habitats, including wetlands, flooded forests, and tropical rainforest, provide excellent birding opportunities and photography from our private canoe.
Targets: Yellow-breasted Crake, Purple Gallinule, Zigzag Heron, Straited Heron, Tiny Hawk, Southern Lapwing, Swallow-tailed Kite, Snail Kite, Squirrel Cuckoo, Yellow-rumped Cacique, Striped Owl, Red-capped Cardinal, Common Potoo, Greater Ani, White-eared Jacamar, Limpkin, Cocoi Heron, Purple Gallinule, Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Plain-brown woodcreeper, Wattled Jacana, Crested Owl, Guilded Barbet, White-throated Toucan, Eastern Meadowlark, Harpy Eagle and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Grand Hotel Lago Shushufindi, Double Room
Day
15
LIMONCOCHA; WHITE-LORED ANTPITTA FEEDER, CEIBO FOREST TRAIL, AND AFTERNOON PRIVATE CANOE LIMONCOCHA LAGOON
Morning transfer to Limoncocha to start birding at the White-lored Antpitta Feeder, then continue to Ceibo Trail for Amazonian Specialties and afternoon Private Canoe in Limoncocha Lagoon.
Targets: Striated Heron, Boat-billed Heron, Green Ibis, Red-throated Cara Cara, White-lored Antpitta, Yellow-headed Cara Cara, Black-banded Crake, Red and Green Macaw, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Red-bellied Macaw, Tawny-bellied Screetch Owl, Crested Owl, Striped Owl, Tropical Screetch Owl, Spectacled Owl, Amazonian Kingfisher, Ringed Kingfisher, White-eared Jacamar and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Hotel el Auca Coca, Double Room
Day
16.18
LUXURY AMAZON LODGE EXPERIENCE IN NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER OR SACHA LODGE
After breakfast, transfer to Coca Dock, where your adventure into Yasuní National Park begins. From there, embark on a scenic motorized boat ride along the Napo River, arriving at the Amazon Lodge Interpretation Center. Your private birding tour includes a personalized canoe excursion with a local expert English-speaking birding guide, exploring the lodge surroundings, the reserve, the canopy tower, and more. With over 550 recorded bird species, this area offers incredible opportunities to spot Amazonian specialties. Activities will vary depending on the lodge you choose, ensuring a unique and immersive birding experience.
Sacha Lodge: Canopy Bridge, Kapok Observation Tower, Danta Tower, Crane Lift, Paddle Canoe, Butterfly Farm, Lake Pool, Terra-firme Forest, River Parrot Clay Lick, and Pirahna Fishing.
Napo Wildlife Center: Observation Towers, Paddle Canoe, Terra-firme forest, Napo Parrot Clay Lick, Scarlet Macaws NWC Parrot Clay Lick, Paddle Canoe, Terra-firme forest.
Bird Targets: Hoatzin, Crane Hawk, White-throated Toucan, Orange-crowned Manakin, Gilded Barbet, Green Kingfisher, Tufted Woodpecker, Plum-throated Cotinga, Sungrebe, Flame-crested Tanager, Ivory-billed Aracari, Dot-backed Antbird, Wire-tailed Manakin, Green and Gold Tanager, Agami Heron, Leterred Aracari, Yellow-bellied Dacnis, Blue and Yellow Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Red and Green Macaw, Chestnut fronted Macaw, Dusky-headed Parakeet, Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet, Black-headed Parrot, Orange-cheeked Parrot, Blue-headed Parrot, Yellow-crowned Amazon, and others.
Mammal Target: Two and Three-toed Sloth, Pygmy Marmoset, Red-mantled Sadle-back Tamarin, Golden-mantled Tamarin, White-fronted Capuchin, Ecuadorian Squirrel Monkey, Noisy Night Monkey, Red-crowned Titi, Napo Saki, Red-howler Monkey, Spider Monkey, Woolly Monkey, Black Agouti, Capybara, Jaguar, Giant Otter, Collared Peccary, Caiman, Caiman-Lizard and others
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Napo Wildlife Center or Sacha Lodge, Double Room
Day
19
RETURN TO QUITO. LOCAL FLIGHT INCLUDED. LEISURE AFTERNOON IN JIMENITA RESERVE.
Early morning transfer by shared motor boat to Coca and continue by flight to Quito. Arrival and transfer to our lodge. Leisure afternoon in our Birding Reserve.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Overnight Jimenita Lodge, King with chimney
Day
20
TRANSFER OUT TO QUITO AIRPORT
24/7 Transfer out to Quito Airport after breakfast. End of Services or request an EXTENSION to Galapagos Islands either Galapagos Cruises or Galapagos Island Hopping.
Our Birding Lodges
We will overnight in the following lodges:
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Tour Inclusions
The following outlines whats Included and Not Included in our Day Tours:
Welcome Drink
24/7 Private Airport Transfers Airport-Hotel-Airport
Excellent Accommodations
Entrance Fees to Reserves, Hides, Feeders, Observation Towers
Specialized English-speaking Birding Guide
Delicious and Healthy Meals
Private Canoe in Limoncocha Lagoon and Yasuni
4 Days 3 Nights All Inclusive Amazon Lodge with Private Birding Guide
Local Flight One Way Coca-Quito
Ebird Online Birding Report
Quality Services
Personal Expenses
Alcoholic and Soft Drinks
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Community Amazon Entrance Fee $10pp
Tips
Birding and Wildlife
Private Birding Canoe
Hiking
Canopy Bridge
Parrot Clay Licks
Antpitta Photography Hides
Moth and Insect Feeders
Observation Tower
Spectacled Bear Viewing Point
Waterfall Landscapes
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Birding Report Ecuador: 20 Days Andes, West, East Report - 535 Birds!
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