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Wings of the Andes: 9-Day Ecuador Birdwatching Adventure

9 days

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Start and end in Quito

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Operator: Authentic Ecuador
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Quito
Start point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Pick up from Quito airport or hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (3.5-star comfortable hotel)
Day 2
Quito - Yanacocha Reserve
Quito - Yanacocha Reserve
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (3.5-star comfortable hotel)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching at Yanacocha Reserve
- Guided tour of Quito's historic center
Landmarks
Yanacocha Reserve
Pichincha Volcano
Quito Historic Center
Day 3
Chakana Reserve
Chakana Reserve
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (3.5-star comfortable hotel)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching at Chakana Reserve
Landmarks
Chakana Reserve
Antisana Volcano
Day 4
Quito - Mitad del Mundo - Alambi - Cloud Forest
Quito - Mitad del Mundo - Alambi - Cloud Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (3-star Cloud Forest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Mitad del Mundo monument
- Birdwatching at Alambi Reserve
- Guided tour of Tulipe Archaeological Site
Landmarks
Mitad del Mundo
Alambi Reserve
Tulipe Archaeological Site
Day 5
Piripe Lodge - Cloud Forest
Piripe Lodge - Cloud Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (3-star Cloud Forest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching around Piripe Lodge
- Yumbo cultural experience with indigenous community
- Traditional plant and fruit harvesting demonstration
Landmarks
Piripe Lodge
Day 6
Mashpi Reserve
Mashpi Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (3-star Cloud Forest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching at Mashpi Reserve
Optional Activities
- Relaxation at lodge
- Optional rainforest activities
Landmarks
Mashpi Reserve
Day 7
Mashpi - Mindo
Mashpi - Mindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (3-star Cloud Forest Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Visit butterfly garden
- Waterfall hike
- Chocolate/cacao tour
Landmarks
Mindo
Day 8
Mindo - Quito
Mindo - Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (3.5-star comfortable hotel)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching in Mindo cloud forest
Landmarks
Mindo Cloud Forest
Day 9
Quito
Quito
End point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Drop off at Quito airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Yanacocha Reserve
Pichincha Volcano
Quito Historic Center

Landmarks
Chakana Reserve
Antisana Volcano

Landmarks
Mitad del Mundo
Alambi Reserve
Tulipe Archaeological Site

Landmarks
Piripe Lodge

Landmarks
Mashpi Reserve

Landmarks
Mindo

Landmarks
Mindo Cloud Forest

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

3.5-star comfortable hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3, 8
3-star Cloud Forest Lodge
Lodge
Days 4, 5, 6, 7

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Authentic Ecuador

Rating: 5(16 reviews)
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Response rate: 100%
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Tour Operator
5.0

Robin
May 27th, 2026
Our experience with TourRader was great. Even before our trip Paul was readily available to answer all my questions....
Our experience with TourRader was great. Even before our trip Paul was readily available to answer all my questions. They were very flexible, I did not think I would be able to climb Cotopaxi. Our tour guide was able to develop an alternative day. It was one of the best of our 4 week trip. At the end of our tour we found ourselves we hour between flights. Paul was able to find us a guide to tak us around. The second part of our trip we spent in the Yasuni National Park were we saw a great variety of animals and flora. We really appreciated that we were able to stay in the Kichwa Aňague Community and learn about their culture. Knowing that they are using ecotourism to help preserve their culture as well as the rainforest made us feel good about spending our vacation with them. The lodge, food and staff including the guides were great. On this trip we always felt we were being cared for even with multiple flights and boat rides. To top it off I had left my hat in a guides car. I had it returned to me before we flew home.Show more
Maria
April 1st, 2026
Good balance of activities. Great tour guide. Very original and unique ideas to explore. Excellent insight into...
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Chien
March 17th, 2026
I went on this tour with my wife and two other couples. Ariel was very communicative and helpful as I added one...
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Wings of the Andes: 9-Day Ecuador Birdwatching Adventure

Itinerary

Quito

Quito - Yanacocha Reserve

Included Activities

Chakana Reserve

Included Activities

Quito - Mitad del Mundo - Alambi - Cloud Forest

Included Activities

Piripe Lodge - Cloud Forest

Included Activities

Mashpi Reserve

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mashpi - Mindo

Optional Activities

Mindo - Quito

Included Activities

Quito

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