Destinations: Quito, Región Nor Occidente, Santo Domingo & La Región Amazónica
Length: 10 Days / 9 Nights


For bird watching fans, Ecuador is a paradise and we can take you to the most spectacular places accompanied by expert naturalist guides and ornithologists. Ecuador is home to approximately 1600 species of birds, being the first country in the world in biodiversity of birds per km2. In its small territory, Ecuador is home to two times more species across North America and twp times more species of birds from all over Europe and half of bird species in South America. One sixth of all the world's bird species live in Ecuador.


Detailed Itinerary:


Day 1 
Arrival  Quito – Panoramic City Tour by Night  (-)

Upon arrival at Mariscal Sucre International airport in Quito, you will be received by the friendly staff of Condor Travel, who will be ready to assist and provide you with a transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon you will have time at leisure to rest and get used to the altitude.  Quito is located at 2800 meters above sea level.

At night, a wonderful scenic tour through the old colonial churches, historic houses, squares and convents bathed with excellent lighting, highlighting the most beautiful architectural elements of the city. A magical kingdom of domes and stories that venerate the city.

A private visit to the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo are part of this spectacular journey. The best examples of architecture and religious art in a single destination.

Overnight at selected hotel in Quito


Day  2 
Quito -  The Cloud Forrest in the North West   (B,L)

Departure from Quito early in the morning to start our tour of the Eco Route "The Quinde Route" considered as one of the most important areas for bird watching in Ecuador.
The geographic and weather in the area allow it to enjoy a lush vegetation with countless numbers of mosses, bromeliads, and orchids.

On this route, the visitor will have the opportunity to  visualize dozens of species of colibríes like the Black-breasted Puff leg, endangered species, and other birds like the Toucan Barbet, the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan, the Giant Antpitta, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Orange-breasted Fruit eater, Club-winged Manakin, among others. Between the stranger species are the Tanager Finch and the Moss-backed Tanager.

Lunch at restaurant on route

The Tandayapa Forrest has been recognized by “Birdlife International” as one of the most important bird watching areas in the World with about 300 different species of birds in which we can include the Beautiful Jay, Andean Cock of the Rock, Violet – tailes Sylph, Brown Inca, Purple – bided White tip, and many more.

Overnight in the North Western region


Day 3 
Silanche River Bird Sanctuary  &  Protector la Perla Forrest  (B,L)

This day passengers will visit the Silanche River Reserve, which in addition to the paths has an observation tower 15 meters high.  The Reserve encourages endemic species from the Choco forrest, the bird activity in this area is high and continuous.  Among the species that we see in the area are: the Purple-chested Hummingbird; Black-tipped Coting, Slate-throated Gnatcatcher; Scarlet-breasted Dacnis, Blue-whiskered Tanager  among others.

In the afternoon, we continue our journey through this tropical zone to the province of Santo Domingo.

In the area of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, we find the Protector La Perla forrest with approximately 250 species of birds, 3600 species of trees and a variety of small mammals such as agoutis, armadillos and cuchuchos. Among the bird species that can be found in the forest are the Ecuadorian Ground-dove, White-whiskered Hermit, Red-rumped Woodpecker, among others.

Overnight at selected Hotel in Santo Domingo de los Colorados


Day  4 
Tinalandia   (B,L)

Known worldwide Tinalandia is one of the best spots in the southern Chocó region for bird watching. In Tinalandia, 350 species of birds have been recorded, some examples are: the Snowy Egret, the Plain-breasted Hawk, the Pallid Dove, the Bronze-winged Parrot and the Red-headed Barbet.

Lunch in Tinalandia

Overnight in Santo Domingo de Colorados


Day  5 
Santo Domingo – Reserva Ecológica del Antisana – Quito  (B,L)

Early departure in the morning to return to Quito, on the way we visit the Antisana Ecological Reserve.

The ecological reserve, serves as a bridge that connects the area, as an ecological corridor between the Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve and National Park Sumaco Napo-Galeras, thus forming, between the three, one of the 10 hot spots in Biodiversity in the world.

Enter the Antisana ecological reserve, with its lakes turned into huge mirrors and misty high forest-covered gorges.  This is a great chance to see a unique landscape that is gradually turning into jungle.

In this reserve, that extends for 120,000 hectares, is the Antisana volcano (5,758 meters) which has three peaks and is very difficult to climb. The lakes that surround it reflect the peaks. You will find indescribable beauty, ideal to be photographed.
Types of birds found in the reserve are the Andean Gull, the Shining Sunbeam Hummingbird, the Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, the Black-capped Tyrannulet, the Common bar-winged Cinclodes, as well as many others.

Overnight at selected hotel in Quito


Day 6 - 9
Quito –   Amazonic Region ( 4 days &  3 nights Program)  (B,L,D)

Your adventure in the Amazon begins with a 25-minute flight over the mountains of the Andes from Quito, Ecuador´s capital, to the town of Puerto Francisco de Orellana. Here a motorized covered canoe awaits to navigate 80 kilometers downstream on the Napo river, a tributary of the Amazon, for about 2 hours. Upon arrival at the private reserve of 2000 acres, you will take your first walk along a raised platform through a dense forest of palms, where very often we find different species of monkeys. The trail leads to Pilchicocha Lake where paddle canoes will be waiting to cross over to the hotel.

Activities are spread over a wide area, allowing visitors to explore different fascinating habitats. Several trails lead through forest land, where ceibo trees grow to 50 feet and their huge aerial roots provide them with support. Others follow strategically raised boardwalks over the flooded forest, where walking on the ground would be nearly impossible during most of the year due to water. One trail many choose to follow even leads across fallen trees and through a swamp.

For the adventurous souls, the day does not necessarily end with dinner. Trekking and canoeing at night, with the aid of flashlights, often reveal creatures difficult to see during the day. You will see that the caiman and giant insects dominate the jungle after sunset ... Will you dare see for yourself?

Overnight at Sacha Lodge


Day 9  
Amazon Region   - Quito  (B)

After breakfast we return to the Napo River for the trip to Puerto Francisco de Orellana and the flight back to Quito.

Upon arrival to Quito, assistance and transfer to your Hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure in Quito

Overnight at selected Hotel in Quito


Day 10 
International Departure (B)

At the appropriate time, assistance and transfer to the airport for your international departure flight.


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