Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
Quito- Start point
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Pick-up from Quito airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (3-star Mid-Range Hotel)
- Day 2
Zuro Loma Reserve - Mindo Area
Zuro Loma Reserve - Mindo Area- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (3-star Cloud Forest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching at Zuro Loma Reserve
- Bird feeding observation
- Photography of Sword-billed Hummingbird, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Mountain Velvetbreast, Sapphire Vented Puffleg, Tyrian Metaltail, and Black-tailed Trainbearer
Landmarks Zuro Loma Reserve - Day 3
Cloud Forest - Mindo Area
Cloud Forest - Mindo Area- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (3-star Cloud Forest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Moth hide birdwatching
- Photography of Masked Trogon, Russet-crowned Warbler, Turquoise Jay, and Slate-throated Redstart
- Breakfast at lodge
- Endemic Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan photography
- Gorgeted Sunangel observation
- Hummingbird species photography (15+ species)
- Golden-headed Quetzal, Green and Black Fruiteater, and tanager species observation
Landmarks Mindo Cloud Forest - Day 4
Amagusa Reserve
Amagusa Reserve- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (3-star Lodge/Hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning lodge birdwatching
- Andean Cock of the Rock lek observation
- Transfer to Amagusa Reserve
Landmarks Amagusa Reserve - Day 5
Amagusa Reserve to Quito
Amagusa Reserve to Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (3-star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Amagusa Reserve feeder photography
- Moth hide birdwatching
- Endemic tanager species observation
- Velvet-purple Coronet, Orange-breasted Fruiteater, and Crimson-rumped Toucanet photography
- Rose-faced Parrot observation
Landmarks Amagusa Reserve - Day 6
Cosanga
Cosanga- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (3-star Lodge/Hotel)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching in Cosanga cloud forest
- Hummingbird species observation
- Tanager, antpitta, and Andean Cock-of-the-Rock viewing
Landmarks Cosanga - Day 7
Antisana Ecological Reserve to Quito
Antisana Ecological Reserve to Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (3-star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning birdwatching at San Isidro Lodge
- Antisana Ecological Reserve high-altitude birding
- Andean Condor and Giant Hummingbird observation
- Wildlife viewing (Andean foxes, rabbits, spectacled bears)
Landmarks Antisana Ecological Reserve - Day 8
Quito to Yasuni National Park
Quito to Yasuni National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mid-range 3-star Amazon Lodge)
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe ride to Napo Cultural Center
- Observation tower hike for wildlife viewing (optional activity choice)
- Sunset kayak trip on Napo River (optional activity choice)
Landmarks Yasuni National Park Napo River 
- Day 9
Yasuni National Park - Amazon Adventure
Yasuni National Park - Amazon Adventure- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mid-range 3-star Amazon Lodge)
Included Activities
- Amazon forest trail excursions
- Wildlife observation (antbirds, toucans, monkeys, agoutis, tapirs)
- Parrot clay lick visit
Landmarks Yasuni National Park 
- Day 10
Yasuni National Park - Amazon Adventure
Yasuni National Park - Amazon Adventure- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mid-range 3-star Amazon Lodge)
Included Activities
- Canoe trip on Anangu Lake
- River bird species observation
- Monkey species viewing
- Giant River Otter observation
Landmarks Anangu Lake Napo River 
- Day 11
Yasuni National Park to Quito
Yasuni National Park to Quito- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchbox)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (3-star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guayusada ritual with Kichwa Añangu community (optional early morning activity)
Optional Activities
- Guayusada ritual with Kichwa Añangu community (4:30 am start with dream interpretation by mamakuna)
- Day 12
Quito to Cajas National Park to Guayaquil
Quito to Cajas National Park to Guayaquil- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (3-star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- El Cajas National Park birdwatching
- Toreadora Lake observation at 12,000 ft
- High-altitude bird species photography (Tit-like Dacnis, Violet-throated Metaltail, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Cinclodes species, Giant Conebill, Ecuadorian Hillstar)
- Andean waterfowl observation (Andean Ruddy Duck, Andean Coot, Andean Teal)
- Andean Condor viewing (weather dependent)
Landmarks El Cajas National Park Toreadora Lake - Day 13
Manglares Churute to Guayaquil
Manglares Churute to Guayaquil- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (3-star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Manglares Churute birdwatching
- Horned Screamer observation
- Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Least Grebe, Snail Kite, Savannah Hawk, Wattled Jacana observation
- White-throated Crake, Masked Water-Tyrant, Peruvian Meadowlark, Pacific Pygmy-Owl viewing
Landmarks Manglares Churute - Day 14
Guayaquil
Guayaquil- End point
- Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador (Drop off at Guayaquil airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
