Full-Day Birding Tour – East Slope of the Andes
Join us for an unforgettable full-day birding adventure on the eastern slope of the Andes, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. This tour is perfect for birdwatchers and nature lovers of all levels, from beginners to experienced birders.
We will explore a variety of habitats, including Andean highlands, cloud forest, and upper tropical rainforest, where you can observe an incredible diversity of bird species in their natural environment.
Tour Highlights
- Birding in world-renowned hotspots on the eastern Andes slope
- Opportunity to see a wide variety of hummingbirds, tanagers, antpittas, and more
- Visit to scenic locations such as Papallacta Pass and surrounding areas
- Ideal conditions for bird photography
- Guided by experienced local birding experts
Typical Species
Depending on weather and conditions, we may observe species such as:
- Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe
- Rainbow-bearded Thornbill
- Viridian Metaltail
- Mountain Tanager species
- Torrent Duck (along rivers)
Detailed Itinerary
Early Morning Departure
We depart early from Quito and head toward Papallacta Pass. Along the way, we will stop at key birding locations to observe high-Andean species.
Morning Birding Session
At higher elevations, we will search for species such as:
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Viridian Metaltail, and many others.
Midday
We continue birding around lakes and páramo habitats, where aquatic and high-altitude species can be observed.
Afternoon Session
We descend toward the cloud forest and upper Amazon slope, where we will encounter a completely different set of species, including tanagers, flycatchers.
Return to Quito
In the late afternoon, we return to Quito after a full day of birding.
End Of Itinerary
Additional Offers: Please ask for further information on additional activities and destinations to extend your trip.
Trip Information
Length: full day birding plus any pre-and post-tour extensions
Starting city: Quito
Ending city: Quito
Physical difficulty: Moderate
Focus: Birding and bird photography
Group size: All groups will be to limited to a maximum of 8 participants.
-Naturalist & birding Guide
-Private Transportation
-Box lunch
-Coffee and tea
-All Excursions and entrance fees to the reserves
-Tips
-Alcoholic beverages
-Any other item not specified
Experienced Bird Guide: All of our guides have over 20 years of experience as birdwatching and bird photo guides in Ecuador.
Your guide’s equipment:Binoculars, spotting scope, laser pointer & field-guide