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    Birding Tour Ecuador: Andean Condor Observatory and Hummingbirds

    Possible 20-40 Bird Species including the iconic Andean Condor and Ecuadorian Hillstar
    Tailor-made Experience: Birding or Photography at your own pace.
    Visit our Antisana Condor Observatory Tower
    Delicious Ecuadorian Lunch with Hummingbirds view
    Conservation-Oriented: Supporting our Reforestation Projects
    Ecuador Birds Tours Souvenir Cap
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    Contact Information

    Barrio Andrango, Quito, Ecuador
    sales@ecuadorbirdstours.com
    +593 99 373 2879

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    1. Pick up 6:00 to 6:30am from Quito
    2. Visit Antisana Condor Observatory
    3. Visit Antisana National Park
    4. Visit Andean Ibises Grasslands
    5. Lunch Tambo Condor Hummingbirds

    Itinerary

    Antisana National Park is one of Ecuador’s top birding destinations, offering breathtaking landscapes and abundant birding wildlife. The National Park spans 120,000 hectares of páramo (high-altitude grasslands), glacial lagoons, and rugged cliffs, making it a sanctuary for Andean Condors, Carunculated Caracaras, Hawks, Ecuadorian Hillstar and mammals like the Spectacled Bear.
    Our Antisana Condor Tour from Quito is perfect for Birders or Photographers that would like to observe the Andean Condor from our Antisana Condor Observatory Tower, 10 species of Hummingbirds including the Giant Hummingbird and Ecuador Hillstar, to enjoy the Andes Landscapes, and possible Spectacled Bear with a delicious Ecuadorian lunch overviewing Secas Lagoon and to support our conservation reforestation projects planting native trees.
    Early in the morning we will start our Top Birding Tour in the Ecuadorian Andes, a magestic day await us to observe one the endangered species like the Andean Condor in its natural habitat. We will pick you up between 6:00 and 6:30am from your hotel in Quito and drive towards the Upper Andean Valleys near Antisana Volcano.
    Our first stop is the Antisana Condor Observatory, located on the border with Antisana National Park. Our private condor reserve has a prime location for observing the mighty Andean Condor. This site offers panoramic views of the cliffs and condors nest, providing one of the best opportunities Ecuador to observe this iconic species. There are only around 120 Condors in Ecuador and we have observe around 40 of them in Antisana.
    Target Birds: Andean Condor, Shining Sunbeam, Giant Hummingbird, Black Flowerpiercer, Caranculated Cara Cara, Variable Hawk, Black-chested Buzzard Eagle, Andean Coot, Andean Teal, Ruddy Duck, Andean Gull, Many-striped Canastero, Tyrian Metaltail, American Kestrel, Brown-backed Chat Tyrant, Red-crested Cotinga, Ecuadorian Hillstar, Spectacled Redstart, Andean Ibises, Paramo Pipit and if we are lucky possible the Spectacled Bear!
    If the weather permits, we can see also observe the top-three volcanoes including Cotopaxi, Sincholagua and Antisana. We will enjoy a delicious ecuadorian Lunch surrounded with an incredible mountain scenery and overviewing Secas Lagoon and Hummingbird feeders. Afternoon return to Quito.
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Tour Inclusions

    The following outlines whats Included and Not Included in our Day Tours:
    Pick up from Quito Hotel
    Drop off at Quito Hotel or Quito Airport
    Private English Speaking Birding Guide with Transportation
    Entrance Fees to Antisana Condor Observatory, National Park and Tambo Condor Hummingbirds
    Lunch Menu with soft drink
    Souvenir Birding Cap
    Ebird Online Birding List
    Personalized Services
    Personal Expenses
    Alcoholic and Soft Drinks
    Meals not listed in the itinerary
    Other entrance fees
    Tips
    Birding and Photography of the Andean Condor
    Observation Tower
    Hummingbird Feeders
    Short walk in our Birding Trails
    Visit Antisana National Park

    Trip Reports

    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Antisana Condor Reserve Birding Tour Report - 26 Birds!
    2024
    Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Antisana Condor Reserve Birding Tour Report - 35 Birds!
    2023
    Birding Report Ecuador: Full Day Antisana Condor Reserve Birding Tour Report - 33 Birds!
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