Zuroloma Reserve and Tandaypa Old Route to Alambi Reserve

Zuroloma Birding - Begin the morning by heading to the high regions of the cloud forest in the Ecuadorian Andes, where you will be captivated by the incredible species available for photography, such as the Sword-billed Hummingbird, Rufous Antpitta, Chestnut-naped Antpitta, Ocellated Tapaculo, Golden-breasted Puffleg, Great Sapphirewing, Blue-backed Conebill, Burrowing Owl, White-throated Screech Owl, Cloud-Forest Pygmy Owl, Black-chested Mountain Tanager, and Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager.

Alambi Reserve - Explore this reserve, a garden perfect for observing hummingbirds in the central part of the cloud forest, where you can showcase your skills in capturing birds in motion.

Nanegalito - In this area, visit a site where you can closely observe and photograph the stunning Andean Cock-of-the-rock.

Mashpi Amagas Reserve and Sacha Guaguas Reserve

Reserva Mashpi Amagusa - The Amagusa Mashpi Reserve is one of the world’s premier locations for biodiversity and birding. It is one of the last foothill forests that directly connects to the lower subtropical western forest of Ecuador. Its unique location makes it particularly appealing for birders seeking regions with the highest biodiversity, featuring Choco endemic birds. It’s an excellent place to photograph remarkable species such as the Glistening-green 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, and Indigo Flowerpiercer.

Milpe Sanctuary and Sendero Frutitour

Milpe Bird Sanctuary - Birding reaches its peak at the Umbrella Bird Lek in the Choco Lowlands. This significant site is one of the last accessible forest remnants in this vital life-zone, located in hilly lowland forest. In this reserve, mixed species foraging flocks are encountered, filled with many important Chocó regional endemic species. The goal is to observe both male and female Long-wattled Umbrella Birds. In the afternoon, visit Milpe Birding Sanctuary for specialties like Toucans, Hummingbirds, Kites, and Hawks.

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve - Here, there is an optional macro photography activity, offering the chance to capture images of amphibians and insects.

Paz de las Aves and Intiñan Museum

Paz de las Aves Bird Refuge - Visit this iconic location for bird watchers, where you will have a productive day photographing unique bird species such as the antpittas, elusive birds that can be seen up close here.

Intiñan Museum - Take a slight detour on the way back to Quito to visit the famous city located at the middle of the world.

Antisana Reserve Condor Watching

Antisana Ecological Reserve - Visit the highlands of Ecuador and explore one of its active volcanoes, Antisana, the best place to photograph the renowned and majestic Andean Condor and other endemic highland species.

Papallacta Pass, Guango Lodge, and Rio Quijos Lodge

Papallacta - Visit the highlands of eastern Ecuador to see high-altitude species such as the Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Red-crested Cotinga, and Blue-mantled Thornbill.

Guango Lodge - This location is a strategic point on the west side of Ecuador in the cloud forest area, where unique species such as the Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan, Torrent Duck, various hummingbirds, and some Jays can be observed.

Rio Quijos Andean Cock-of-the-rock and San Isidro Feeders

Rio Quijos Eco Lodge - Start the day by observing the famous Andean Cock-of-the-rock and other species like toucans, then proceed to the middle area of the cloud forest in the Amazon, which is San Isidro, where you will visit their feeders and, at night, the owl base.

San Isidro, Wayra Reserve, and Sumaco Route

Wayra Reserve - This is a location with feeders for unique birds from the upper part of the Amazon Cloud Forest.

Wild Sumaco and Transfer to Limoncocha Biological Reserve

Full Day Limoncocha Reserve and Surroundings

Limoncocha National Biological Reserve - Visit this Amazonian location in Ecuador, favored by bird enthusiasts, where unique and endemic birds can be seen. There will be an opportunity to photograph at Limoncocha Lake by boat, capturing exotic species like the Zigzag Heron, Striated Heron, Tiny Hawk, Roadside 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, Gilded Barbet, Scarlet Macaw, White-throated Toucan, and others. In the late afternoon, visit the Scarlet Ibis and Cattle Egret overnight grounds. Return to Limoncocha.

Flight from Coca Airport to Quito End of the Tour

Francisco de Orellana Airport - This marks the conclusion of the tour through Ecuador, capturing the country’s rich biodiversity. However, if time permits, inquire about extending the journey to the central Amazon part of Ecuador and stay in one of the country’s largest national parks, Yasuni National Park. For more information, ask the guide at the end of the tour.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Accommodation for all the tour
• Naturalist Photographer guide for all the tour
• Fees for the different National parks and natural reserves

• Flight Coca to Quito
• Tips
• Extra expenses

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.