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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
● Make the most of your day in a unique ecosystem, away from crowded destinations, just 90 minutes away form Quito.
● Explore the Andean Highlands in the company of a specialized guide, while enjoying breathtaking landscapes, searching for unique flora and fauna, including the emblematic Andean Condor.
● Hike around La Mica Lake and discover the biodiversity that this place holds. Explore the reserve in search for species such as the Spectacled Bear, Andean Fox, and many avian high altitude species.
● Observe different hummingbird species such as the Giant Hummingbird and the stunning
Ecuadorian Hillstar
● Support local development and conservation with your visit.
● Let us know if your main interest is birdwatching, we will run the tour accordingly with the right guide for you
What's included
National Park fees
Lunch with soft drink
Private transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
All activities
Certified, bilingual naturalist & birding guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
What to expect
Quito
5m
We start early with a pick up from your hotel in Quito or the airport area.
35m
As we drive towards the entrance to Antisana Reserve, our first stopis at Mirador del Isco, a lookoutthat is part of Chakana Reserve. This is one of the best places for Condor sightings
Antisana Ecological Reserve
2m · Admission ticket included
Then we continue towards the western entrance of Antisana Ecological Reserve. As we start exploring, we search for high altitude and local wildlife specialties- fox, deer and with some luck the Spectacled Bear may be part of our experience, as well as the Ecuadorian Hillstar visiting the Chuquiragua bushes, Tawny Antpitta, Tufted tit-Tyrant, Carunculated Caracaras, among many others.
45m
Arriving at Lake "La Mica", you'll scan the lake shore for aquatic species. If you are up for it, you can take a hike thourgh a trail for a chance of breathtaking landscapes
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
A delicious lunch is included at Tambo Condor reserve, enjoy the grounds of this beautiful property with a privileged view to the Andean Condors nesting sites and admire hummingbirds flying around the flowers and feeders at the garden.
Quito
5m
Return to Quito in the afternoon, drop off at your hotel
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Quito and airport area. Please provide your accommodation address in case it is not listed in the hotels above.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A small amount of walking is involved along trails with irregular terrain although if participants require longer hiking trails are available.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Copy of passport of one of the group members is required for billing purposes (local tax exemption)
Let us know if you are prone to altitude sickness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
