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Ecuador’s Hidden Birding Gems: 15 Days Cloud Forests & Limoncocha Lagoon
Possible 300 - 500 Bird Species
Tailor-Made Focus at your own pace and flexible!
Expert Birding Guides – over 25 years of birding experience
Luxury & Comfort in Nature – Overnight in top birding lodges
Top Birding Hotspots – Includes iconic locations like Antisana Condor Observatory, San Isidro Reserve and and Limoncocha Birding Lagoon
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
West Slope Cloud Forest
W1: Guaycapi Lodge
W2: Sachatamia Lodge
East Slope Cloud Forest
E1: San Isidro Lodge
E2: Wild Sumaco Lodge
E3: Grand Hotel Lago Shushufindi
E4: Hotel Auca Coca
Itinerary
Day
01
ARRIVAL TO ECUADOR.
Private Transfer in to our Birding Lodge, Hacienda Jimenita, located 15 minutes from the airport. No meals included.
Crimson-mantled Woodpecker
Cotopaxi Volcano
Golden-rumped Euphonia
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
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe
Spectacled Bear
Purple-backed Thornbill
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
Andean Condor
Ecuadorian Hillstar
Great Horned Owl
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
Ocellated Tapaculo
Sword-billed Hummingbird
Andean Guan
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
Andean Cock of the Rock
Golden-headed Quetzal
Toucan Barbet
Day
6
RIO SILANCHE TOWER LOWLANDS, FRUTY TRAIL & MILPE TOUCAN BIRDING ROAD AND NIGHT REPTILES
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 visit Woodpecker Feeders and continue to Milpe Birding Road. Afternoon arrival to Sachatamia Lodge.
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
Hook-billed Kite
Pale-mandibled Aracari
Yellow-throated Toucan
Day
7
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
Black Solitaire
Rose-faced Parrot
Moss-backed Tanager
Day
8
PAPALLACTA PASS-CUYUJA ROAD AND QUIJOS MOTMOT 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 Quijos Reserve, we’ll explore temperate the river trails and possible Torrent Duck and Andean Motmot near the feeders. After lunch, continue birding in the feeders and then San Isidro Lodge.
Targets: Andean Motmot, Torrent Duck, Pale-naped Brush-Finch, Buff-tailed Coronet, Collared Inca, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Russet-backed Oropendola, Mountain Cacique, Inca Jay, Gorgeted Sunangel, Andean Cock of the Rock and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight San Isidro Lodge, Double Room
Andean Cock of the Rock
Black-banded Owl
Torrent Duck
Day
9
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
Band-bellied Owl
Military Macaw
Many-banded Aracari
Day
10
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
Foothill Screetch Owl
Goulds Jewelfront
Peruvian Warbling Antbird
Day
11
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
Birding Canoe in Limoncocha
Cream-coloured Woodpecker
Laughing Falcon
Day
12
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
White-lored Antpitta
Limoncocha Lagoon
White-eared Jacamar
Day
13
FULL DAY YASUNI NATIONAL PARK, MACAWS LICKS, OBSERVATION TOWER
Early in the morning, transfer to Pompeya Norte to board a private canoe and journey into Yasuní National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking sunrise over the Amazon rainforest as you navigate the scenic waterways. Begin birding at the Napo River Clay Licks, then continue to the Napo Wildlife Center’s Scarlet Macaw Lick for spectacular sightings and 8 possible types of parrots. Next, visit the Anangu Observation Tower for panoramic views and explore the bird-rich trails of the Pilche Community. After lunch, return to Limoncocha, birding along the Napo River Islands. Arrive at Coca Hotel late afternoon.
Targets: Hoatzin, Crane Hawk, White-throated Toucan, Orange-crowned Manakin, Gilded Barbet, Green Kingfisher, Tufted Woodpecker, Plum-throated Cotinga, Flame-crested Tanager, Ivory-billed Aracari, 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, Orange-cheeked Parrot, Blue-headed Parrot, Yellow-crowned Amazon, and others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Auca Hotel in Coca, Double Room
Wire-tailed Manakin
Scarlet Macaws
Red-howler Monkey
Day
14
RETURN TO QUITO and VISIT GUANGO TORRENT DUCK RESERVE
After breakfast return to Quito with stop at Guango Torrent Duck Reserve for possible Grey-beasted mountain Toucan and other hummingbird specialties from the East Slope Cloud Forest. Along the way possibe to observe again the Spectacled Bear. Arrival to our lodge late afternoon and farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Overnight Jimenita Lodge, King with chimney
Targets: Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan, Grass-green Tanager, Masked Trogon, Turquoise Jay, Torrent Duck and Spectacled Bear.
Day
15
TRANSFER OUT TO QUITO AIRPORT
24/7 Transfer out to Quito Airport after breakfast. End of Services or request an EXTENSION to Galapagos Islands. Check our Galapagos Promotions.
Our Birding Lodges
We will overnight in the following lodges:
Hacienda Jimenita
King Size Suite with chimney
Guaycapi Lodge
Double Room with Balcony
Sachatamia Lodge
Double Room Cabin
San Isidro Lodge
King Room with Balcony
Wild Sumaco Lodge
Double Room
Auca Hotel Coca
Double Room
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
Ebird Online Birding Report
Quality Services
Souvenir Ecuador Birds Tours Cup and Buff
WePersonal Expenses
Alcoholic and Soft Drinks
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Laundry
Tips
Birding and Wildlife
Private Birding Canoe
Hiking
Observation Tower
Parrot Clay Licks
Antpitta Photography Hides
Moth and Insect Feeders
Spectacled Bear Viewing Point
Waterfall Landscapes
Trip Reports
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Limoncocha Report - 502 Birds!
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Limoncocha Report - 587 Birds!
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Limoncocha Report - 462 Birds!
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Limoncocha Report - 335 Birds!
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Limoncocha Report - 395 Birds!
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Limoncocha Report - 348 Birds!
2025
Birding Report Ecuador: 15 Days Andes, West, East Limoncocha Report - 384 Birds!
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