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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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    Contact Information

    Barrio Andrango, Quito, Ecuador
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    +593 99 373 2879

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    Our Birding Map

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    Andes (Our Base)

    HJ: Hacienda Jimenita

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    West Slope Cloud Forest

    W1: Guaycapi Lodge
    W2: Sachatamia Lodge

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    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

    Private Transfer in to our Birding Lodge, Hacienda Jimenita, located 15 minutes from the airport. No meals included.
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    Vermillion Flycatcher
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    Red of Quito
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    Mountain
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador rainbow bearded thornbill papallacta pass
    Rainbow-bearded Thornbill
    20 days birding in ecuador spectacled bear papallacta pass
    Spectacled Bear
    20 days birding in ecuador rufous bellied seedsnipe in papallacta pass
    Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe
    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
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    Andean Condor
    20 days birding in ecuador giant hummingbird in antisana condor observatory
    Giant Hummingbird
    20 days birding in ecuador red crested cotinga in antisana condor observatory
    Red-crested Cotinga
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador sword billed hummingbird in zuro loma feeders
    Sword-billed Hummingbird
    20 days birding in ecuador chestnut naped antpitta in zuro loma feeders
    Chestnut-naped Antpitta
    20 days birding in ecuador scarlet breasted mountain tanager in yanacocha reserve
    Scarlet-breasted Mountain Tanager
    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
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    Andean Cock of the Rock
    20 days birding in ecuador crested quetzal in tandayapa valley
    Crested Quetzal
    20 days birding in ecuador plate billed mountain toucan
    Plate-billed Mountan Toucan
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador long wattled umbrellabird in 23 junio community
    Long-wattled Umbrella Bird
    20 days birding in ecuador pale mandibled aracari in mindo valley
    Pale-mandibled Aracari
    20 days birding in ecuador scaled fruiteater in rio silanche reserve
    Scaled Fruiteater
    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
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    Plumbeous Hawk
    20 days birding ecuador yellow throated toucan in rio silanche observation tower
    Yellow-throated Toucan
    20 days birding in ecuador beryl spangled tanager in mindo valley
    Beryl-spangled Tanager
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador amagusa reserve
    Andean Cock of the Rock
    20 days birding ecuador oil bird in el chontal
    Black-banded Owl
    20 days birding in ecuador tyra in amagusa reserve
    Torrent Duck
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador grey breasted mountain toucan in guango reserve
    Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan
    20 days birding in ecuador turquoise jay in guango reserve
    Turquoise Jay
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    Torrent Duck
    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
    20 days birding ecuador andean motmot in rio quijos reserve
    Andean Motmot
    20 days birding ecuador black banded owl in san isidro reserve
    Black-banded Owl
    20 days birding in ecuador gorgeted sunangel in quijos reserve
    Gorgeted Sunangel
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador inca jay in san isidro reserve
    Inca Jay
    20 days birding in ecuador mountain tapir in san isidro reserve
    Mountain Tapir
    20 days birding in ecuador golden headed quetzals in san isidro reserve
    Golden headed Quetzals
    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
    20 days birding ecuador collared trogon in sumaco reserve
    Collared Trogon
    20 days birding ecuador white tailed hillstar ollin waterfall
    White-tailed Hillstar
    20 days birding ecuador yellow tufted woodpecker
    Yellow-tufted Woodpecker
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador golden collared toucanet in wild sumaco reserve
    Golden-collared Toucanet
    20 days birding in ecuador lined antshrike in wild sumaco reserve
    Lined Antshrike
    20 days birding in ecuador thrush like antpitta
    Thrush-like Antpitta
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador hoatzins in limoncocha reserve
    Hoatzins
    20 days birding ecuador andean cock of the rock in amarupakcha reserve
    Andean Cock of the Rock Peruvian Subspecie
    20 days birding in ecuador harpy eagle in limoncocha reserve
    Harpy Eagle
    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
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    Cream-coloured Woodpecker
    20 days birding in ecuador birding in limoncocha lagoon
    Biding in Limoncocha Lagoon
    20 days birding ecuador blue and yellow macaws
    Blue and Yellow Macaws
    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
    20 days birding in ecuador paradise tanager in sacha lodge
    Paradise Tanager
    20 days birding in ecuador green and gold tanager in sacha lodge
    Green and Gold Tanager
    20 days birding in ecuador giant otters in napo wildlife center
    Giant Otter
    20 days birding in ecuador two toed sloth in napo wildlife center
    hree-toed Sloth
    20 days birding ecuador red howler monkey in napo wildlife center
    Red Howler Monkey
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    Canopy Bridge in Sacha Lodge
    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
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    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.
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    Our Birding Lodges

    We will overnight in the following lodges:
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    Hacienda Jimenita
    King Size Suite with chimney
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    Guaycapi Lodge
    King Bed with Balcony
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    Sachatamia Lodge
    Double Room Cabin
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    Quijos Lodge
    Double Room
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    San Isidro Lodge
    King Bed Suite with Balcony
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    Wild Sumaco Lodge
    Double Room
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    Grand Hotel Shushufindi Lago
    Double Room
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    Napo Wildlife Center or Sacha Lodge
    King or Double 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.

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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:
    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

    Trip Reports

    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Report - 485 Birds!
    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: 23 Days Andes, West, East Report - 544 Birds!
    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: 17 Days Andes, West, East Report - 395 Birds!
    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: 20 Days Andes, West, East Report - 535 Birds!
    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: 20 Days Andes, West, East Report - 462 Birds!
    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Report - 309 Birds!
    2025
    Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Report - 587 Birds!
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    Birding Species: 300 - 400
    Location: Andes, Choco Andino, Cloud Forest and Galapagos
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    12 Days 11 Nights
    East Slope & Yasuni Rainforest: 12 Days Luxury Birding Paradise
    Type: Private Birding & Photography Tour
    Birding Species: 200 - 350
    Location: Andes, East Cloud Forest, Upper Amazon, Limoncocha and Yasuni National Park
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    16 Days 15 Nights
    Southern Ecuador Birding: 16 Days Tumbesian Endemics
    Type: Private Birding & Photography Tour
    Birding Species: 300 - 600
    Location: Marshes, Cloud Forests, Tumbesian Dry-forests, Subtropical Forest, Highlands
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    1 to 40 Days
    Tailor-made Birding and Wildlife Tours in Ecuador
    Type: Private Birding & Photography Tour
    Birding Species: 100 - 700
    Location: Andes, Choco Andino, Cloud Forest, Upper and Lower Amazon Basin, Limoncocha, Misahualli, Southern Ecuador and Galapagos
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    Available all year round