The itineraries we offer are flexible and can be adapted to suit, both the time available to you and your preferences for the type of bird you would like to see.
Overview: Condensed Birding Itinerary – Eastern Slope of Ecuador (8 Days)
A day-by-day summary of key birding locations, target species, and accommodations.
Day 1: Quito – Antisana Ecological Reserve – Guango Lodge
Morning pickup in Quito.
Birding in Antisana Ecological Reserve (Andean Condor, Carunculated Caracara, Giant Hummingbird, etc.).
Transfer to Guango Lodge for overnight stay.
Day 2: Guango Lodge – Papallacta Pass
Birding in high-altitude páramo (White-chinned Thistletail, Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Spectacled Bear possibility).
Visit Papallacta Lagoon.
Return to Guango Lodge for second overnight.
Day 3: Guango – Quetzal Eco Lodge – San Isidro
Morning birding at Guango Lodge (Torrent Duck, Mountain-Toucan, many hummingbirds).
Transfer to San Isidro Lodge.
Afternoon birding in the cloud forest.
Day 4: San Isidro Lodge
Full day birding in San Isidro area.
Key species: Black-and-chestnut Eagle, Quetzals, “San Isidro Owl”, Andean Potoo.
Possible mammal sightings (Mountain Tapir, Black Agouti, Giant Anteater).
Overnight at San Isidro Lodge.
Day 5: San Isidro – Guacamayos Ridge – Wildsumaco Lodge
Birding at Guacamayos Ridge (Mountain Toucan, Greater Scythebill, Fruiteaters, etc.).
Flexible lunch.
Evening arrival at Wildsumaco Lodge.
Day 6: Wildsumaco Lodge
Morning: Antpitta Trail (Plain-backed & Ochre-breasted Antpittas).
Afternoon: Lodge grounds (hummingbirds, toucanets, screech-owls).
Night walk: Possible sightings of Margay, Kinkajou, Night Monkey.
Overnight at Wildsumaco Lodge.
Day 7: Wildsumaco Area
Full day birding in eastern foothills.
Target species: Yellow-throated Toucan, Fiery-throated Fruiteater, Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater, Antbirds, Antshrikes, Manakins.
Final night at Wildsumaco Lodge.
Day 8: Wildsumaco – Quito
Morning birding.
Return to Quito (hotel or airport drop-off).
Optional farewell gathering with Birding Explore team.
For more detailed information, please refer to the full itinerary PDF.
EASTERN_SLOPE_OF_ECUADOR_BIRDING_TOUR.pdf
TOUR INCLUDES:
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- Private transportation with a dedicated driver from the first to the last day of the tour
- Three meals per day throughout the tour (starting with breakfast on Day 1 and ending with lunch on the final day)
- Expert bilingual birding guide from Day 1 through Day 8
- Accommodation at all lodges and hotels during the tour
- All applicable VAT (Value Added Tax).
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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- Accommodation in Quito on the first night (we can arrange this upon your selection of a preferred hotel)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Dinner on the final day
Species you could observe
- Andean Ibis
- Giant Hummingbird
- Ecuadorian Hillstar
- Andean Pygmyowl
- Crescent - faced Antpita
- Torent Duck
- Coppery- chested Jacamar
- Ochre-breasted Antpita
- Harpy Eagle Nest
- Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper
- Red -throated Caracara
- Hoatzin, Black - banded Crake, among other
Comfortable and Safe Accommodation
Bilingual Bird Guide
Food (3 Daily Meals)
Transfer to the Different Destinations
Transfer from Airport to Hotel & back
