A complete, two-week birding swing across the south that visits the major hot spots, comfortable lodges, and most important reserves… and how about Jocotoco Antpittas practically at your feet!?
This well-rounded tour is the perfect way to make a near complete birding sweep through Ecuador’s fascinating south, staying at the best nature lodges right in the middle of the most interesting habitats. You will be amazed at the diversity of habitats, including the deciduous Tumbes zone, isolated foothill cloud forests of the southwest, remote Andean highlands, as well as the diverse eastern foothills, all with their distinct set of birds. Some of the major targets include Pale-browed and Gray Tinamous, Henna-hooded Foliage-gleaner, Coppery-chested Jacamar, Jocotoco Antpitta, El Oro and White-breasted Parakeets, Long-wattled and Amazonian Umbrellabirds, endless hummingbirds and tanagers, and so many more, so don’t miss this bird-packed trip!
Summarized itinerary
Day-by-day tour activities
| Day | Itinerary | Included |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early morning flight from Quito to Guayaquil. Drive to Buenaventura with birding and lunch along the way. Night Umbrellabird Lodge. | Flight, A, L, D |
| 2 | All day birding Buenaventura reserve. Night Umbrellabird Lodge. | A, B, L, D |
| 3 | All day birding Buenaventura reserve. Night Umbrellabird Lodge. | A, B, L, D |
| 4 | Morning birding/drive to Macará. Night Urraca Lodge. | A, B, L, D |
| 5 | All day birding at Jorupe. Night Urraca Lodge. | A, B, L, D |
| 6 | All day birding at Jorupe. Night Urraca Lodge. | A, B, L, D |
| 7 | Morning Utuana Reserva. Afternoon birding/drive to Tapichalaca. Night Casa Simpson. | A, B, L, D |
| 8 | Morning visit to the Jocotoco Antpitta feeder. Rest of the day birding at Tapichalaca. Night Casa Simpson. | A, B, L, D |
| 9 | Birding/drive to Zamora. Night Copalinga. | A, B, L, D |
| 10 | All day birding at Copalinga and the Bombuscaro sector of the Podocarpus National Park. Night Copalinga. | A, B, L, D |
| 11 | Morning birding at Copalinga, afternoon flight back to Quito. | B, L. Flight |
Key for services included
A: Accomodation B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner E: Entrance Fee
Also included: Private bilingual guide all days and transportation when required
