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Birding Photography Tours
East Slope & Yasuni Rainforest: 12 Days Luxury Birding Paradise
Possible 200 - 300 Bird Species
Tailor-Made Focus at your own pace and flexible!
Visit Antisana Condors, East Slope Cloud Forest, Limoncocha and Luxury Amazon Lodge
Expert Birding Guides: over 25 years of birding experience
Top Birding Lodges and Private Canoe in Limoncocha
Top Birding Reserves: Includes iconic locations like Antisana Condor Observatory, Wild Sumaco Reserve and Yasuni National Park Parrots Clay Licks
Private Birding Reserves – with tanagers and hummingbird feeders, hides, observation towers for better birdwatching and photography.
Top Logistics – 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
East Slope Cloud Forest
E1. San Isidro Lodge
E2. Wild Sumaco Lodge
E3. Grand Hotel Lago Shushufindi
E4. Hotel Auca Coca
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.
Golden Grossbeak
Black-tailed Trainbearer
Western Emerald
Day
2
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 Welcome Dinner
Overnight Hacienda Jimenita, King Suite with chimney
Andean Condor
Giant Hummingbird
Golden-breasted Puffleg
Day
3
PENAS BLANCAS ROAD, QUIJOS RESERVE AND SAN ISIDRO NIGHT OWL OBSERVATION
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. Then, continue to Quijos Reserve in Baeza Valley for possible Torrent Duck, Hummingbird feeers and Lunch. Afternoon continue to San Isidro Reserve and night owl observation.
Targets: Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Purple-backed Thornbill, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant, Giant Conebill, Black-capped and Black-eared Hemispingus, Slaty and Pale-naped Brush-Finch, Buff-tailed Coronet, Collared Inca, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Mountain Cacique, Inca Jay, Torrent Duck and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight San Isidro Lodge, Double Room
Torrent Duck
Glowing Puffleg
Spectacled Bear
Day
4
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
White-chested Puffbird
Band-bellied Owl
Magpie Tanager
Day
5
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
Dusky-headed Parakeet
Plain-backed Antpitta
Common Scaled-backed Antbird
Day
6
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
Harpy Eagle
Hoatzins
Tawny Screetch Owl
Day
7
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
King Vulture
Limoncocha Lagoon
Crested Owl
Day
8.10
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.
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
Black Caiman
Caiman Lizard
Lettered Aracari
Rufous-headed Woodpecker
Sacha Caopy Bridge
Green Anaconda
Day
11
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
12
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:
Hacienda Jimenita
King Size Suite with chimney
San Isidro Lodge
King Room with Balcony
Wild Sumaco Lodge
Double Room
Grand Hotel Lago Shushufindi
Double Room Suite
Auca Hotel Coca
Double Room
Sacha Lodge
Double Room Cabin
Napo Wildlife Center
Double Room Cabin
Testimonials
BRILLIANT BIRDING!
2025
Australia
“We enjoyed a wonderful three week trip to Ecuador, experiencing over 500 species as we travelled from Quito to the Mindo area and then east through a variety of elevations and forests until seeing the Napo river region of the Amazon. Fantastic birds and Harpy Eagle! An awesome enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, Miguel, Carlos, and Marcelo. Looking forward already to return to enjoy great birding. The lodges were all excellent and great food.” Ken.
An extraordinary memorable experience
2025
Australia
“I participated in a 3 week experience organized with Diego and Ecuador Birding Tours. The trip was well planned and I loved the Condor lookout where there have identified 48 perching sites and we counted six birds flying. I liked how they partnered with other local residents to see their hummingbirds and ant wrens, toucons etc and the choice of hotels was first class. Diego is committed to reforestation and protecting the environment. It was a memorable trip thanks to Diego and Birding Ecuador” Diane.
Andean Cock of the Rock Tour
2025
EEUU
“Fantastic day trip on the Cock-of-the-Rock tour. Saw lots of birds, including the cock-of-the-rock lek, multiple antpitta species, and quetzals. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the included meals were delicious.” Stuart Masson.
Wonderful birding trip! 204 bird species photographed in 7 days!!
2025
EEUU
“Such a great experience. Our personal guide loves his work and was very resourceful at getting us and the birds together. He has 20+ years experience. Plus – he’s a knowledgeable photographer and knows about lighting, angles, and other necessary details! Diego went above and beyond what was required. Thank you Diego and Ecuadorbirdstours.com!” Bobby and family.
Amazing Hummingbird Tour
2025
EEUU
“Amazing trip set up by Diego, I did four days of “Hummingbirding” and saw 38 species of hummers. The food was delicious with good sized portions at the lodges and at the restaurants we stopped at for lunch along the way. Overall a great experience with Ecuador Birds tours and I’m already booking my next trip to return only 7 weeks after I left Ecuador on the first trip. I highly recommend Ecuador Birds Tours! Thank you Diego and Miguel!! Chris Drakis.
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
Specialized English-speaking Birding Guide
Entrance Fees to Reserves, Hides, Feeders, Observation Towers
Delicious and Healthy Meals
Private Canoe in Limoncocha Lagoon and Yasuni
4 Days 3 Nights All Inclusive Amazon Lodge with Private Birding Guide
Flight One Way Coca-Quito
Ebird Online Birding Report
Quality Services
Souvenir Ecuador Birds Tours Cup and Buff
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
Trip Reports
2025
irding Report Ecuador: 12 Days Andes, East Slope Report - 359 Birds!
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 10 Days Andes, East Slope Report - 243 Birds!
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 11 Days Andes, West, East Report - 290 Birds!
2024
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Report - 536 Birds!
2024
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Report - 462 Birds!
2023
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Report - 270 Birds!
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