Andes to Amazon: 9 Days Intro Iconic Birds and Amazonian Wildlife

Private Transfer in to our Birding Lodge, Hacienda Jimenita, located 15 minutes from the airport. No meals included.

Pick up from our lodge at 5:30 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 Jimenita Birding Lodge, King Suite with chimney

Early morning pick up around 530am to visit the Refugio Paz de las Aves 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 Jimenita Birding Lodge, King Suite with chimney

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. Afternoon return to our lodge.

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 Jimenita Birding Lodge, King Suite with chimney

Tranfer to the airport and 30 minutes flight to Coca City Included, followed by a transfer to the dock and a motorized canoe ride along the Napo River to the interpretation center. Continue by paddle canoe for about 2 hours through flooded forest, with chances to spot herons, potoos, cormorants, hawks, and possibly Giant Otters. Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy a short briefing and explore the surrounding trails and observation tower. Yasuni National Park has more than 500 possible bird species, offering excellent birding and wildlife opportunities.

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, Great Potoo, Crane Hawk, Three-toed Sloth, Giant Otter and Anaconda. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight Napo Wildlife Center, Standard Cabin Double Room

Early morning paddle canoe excursion to the Tiputini Observation Tower in search of the elusive Harpy Eagle. A short walk leads to the 36-meter tower, offering exceptional canopy-level views and opportunities to observe toucans, tanagers, raptors, and mammals such as sloths. Continue to Black-necked Red Cotinga Lek in Terra-firme Forest and return to the lodge.

In the afternoon, explore the lodge’s creeks by wildlife paddle canoe, with chances to spot Anacondas, Giant Otters, Caimans and other aquatic wildlife. Enjoy the sunset from the lodge. After dinner, an optional night walk offers the chance to discover nocturnal species in the surrounding rainforest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner

Overnight Napo Wildlife Center, Standard Cabin Double Room

Targets: Gilded Barbet, Lettered Aracari, White-throated Toucan, Yellow-tufted Woodpecker, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Blue-headed Parrot, Mealy Amazon, Orange-winged Parrot, Dusky-headed Parakeet, Red-bellied Macaw, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Blue and Yellow Macaw, Wire-tailed Manakin, Purple-throated Fruitcrow, Turquoise Tanager, Paradise Tanager, Green and Gold Tanager and others.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight Napo Wildlife Center, Standard Cabin Double Room

Early morning transfer by motorized canoe to Coca. Flight to Quito Included. Transfer in to our Jimenita Lodge and leisure afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight Jimenita Birding Lodge, King Suite with chimney

24/7 Private transfer out to the airport. End of services or request extension to Galapagos Islands.