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14-Day Birding and Wildlife Photography in Ecuador

14 days
From Quito to Guayaquil
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 20+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Pick-up from Quito airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star Mid-Range Hotel)
  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    Amagusa Reserve to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    Antisana Ecological Reserve to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  8. Day 8

    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
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  9. Day 9

    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
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  10. Day 10

    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
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  11. Day 11

    Yasuni National Park to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchbox)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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)
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  12. Day 12

    Quito to Cajas National Park to Guayaquil

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  13. Day 13

    Manglares Churute to Guayaquil

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  14. Day 14

    Guayaquil

    End point
    Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador (Drop off at Guayaquil airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Authentic Ecuador. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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