Tailor-made Birding Photography and Wildlife Tours in Ecuador

Highlights of the Andes: The Antisana region in Ecuador is an Andean landscape that consists of the snow-capped Antisana Volcano, páramo grasslands, and high-altitude wetlands. This area is one of the best places in the country to observe iconic high-Andean species, including Andean Condor, Carunculated Caracara, and Silvery Grebe with top mountain scenery.

Its mosaic of lakes, marshes, and open plains supports a unique assemblage of birdlife adapted to extreme elevations, making it a key destination for birders seeking specialized species. Easily accessible from Quito, our reserve Antisana Condor Observatory offers a rewarding combination of breathtaking scenery and andean birding experiences.

The Chocó region of Ecuador is a lush, humid biodiversity hotspot along the western slopes of the Andes, famed for its exceptional species richness and high level of endemism. Its dense cloud forests and tropical lowlands host an incredible variety of birdlife of 550+ bird species, including colorful toucanets, barbets, tanagers, antbirds, and hummingbirds, often seen in active mixed flocks or at feeders.

The East Slope cloud forests of Ecuador, including Papallacta Pass, San Isidro Reserve, and the Baeza Valley, form a highly diverse transition zone between the high Andes and the Amazon basin. This region is characterized by steep, forested slopes, moss-covered cloud forest, and fast-flowing rivers, creating ideal conditions for an exceptional variety of birdlife of 300+ possible bird species. Birders can encounter a rich mix of Andean and subtropical species, including tanagers, hummingbirds, flycatchers, and antpittas, with highlights such as Mountain-Toucans, Torrent Ducks, and numerous mixed-flock species.

The Upper Amazon Basin of Ecuador, including Wild Sumaco Reserve and the Wayra feeders, is a rich foothill rainforest zone where Andean slopes transition into the Amazon. This highly biodiverse region offers excellent birding, with species such as antbirds, manakins, tanagers, flycatchers, and numerous hummingbirds frequently seen at feeders and along forest trails. With the best birding lodges and birding trails, it provides an outstanding introduction to Amazonian birding.

The Lower Amazon Basin of Ecuador, including Misahuallí, Limoncocha, Yasuní National Park, and the Cuyabeno region, represents one of the most biodiverse rainforest in the world with 550+ bird species. This vast lowland jungle is characterized by primary rainforest, oxbow lakes, rivers, and flooded forests that support an extraordinary diversity of birdlife and wildlife. Birders and Photographers can expect a wide range of Amazonian specialties such as macaws, toucans, cotingas, hoatzin, river-edge species, and countless antbirds and flycatchers, often observed from our private canoes, canopy towers, and forest trails.

The Southern Andean slope of Ecuador is a remote and highly diverse birding region where dry inter-Andean valleys transition into humid cloud forests and subtropical foothills. This mosaic of habitats supports a unique mix of species, including many regional endemics and localized specialties such as hummingbirds, tanagers, antpittas, and raptors adapted to drier and more varied conditions. With fewer visitors and excellent birding sites, the southern slope offers an off-the-beaten-path experience.

The Galápagos Islands are a world-famous volcanic archipelago known for their unique wildlife and exceptional endemism, including Darwin’s finches, Blue-footed Boobies, frigatebirds, and the flightless cormorant. Our extensions combine land-based stays and cruises, allowing an easy and smooth transition between the mainland tour and galapagos. Some of the key islands like Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Isabela, San Cristóbal, and Española, offer a diverse range of ecosystems and iconic wildlife encounters across the archipelago.