Chakana Reserve: Unique Andean Wildlife, Condors, Ecuadorian Hillstar & Bears

5.0 (33 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
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Duration8h - 10h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

● Antisana and Chakana reserve hosts the largest Andean Condor population in Ecuador.
● Search for the emblematic Spectacled Bear in its natural habitat.
● Observe different species of hummingbirds including the outstanding Ecuadorian Hillstar.
● Visit Chakana reserve and access to the best lookout to the Condor’s nesting and roosting sites. Watch them flying at eye level and admire their greatness.
● Support local development and conservation by visiting one of Jocotoco Foundation’s Reserve,and Tambo Condor Reserve
● Enjoy the day at your own pace in the company of an experienced, specialized guide
● Take unforgettable shots of magnificent landscapes and fauna.
● For the best chances for condor sightings and pictures, chose the early start at 5:00 am

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Chakana Reserve: Early Start

Early start at 5:00 am: Starting at 5:00 am provide the best chances for closer condor sightings and better photo opportunities
Pickup included

Chakana Reserve: Unique Andean Wildlife, Condors, Ecuadorian Hillstar & Bears

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Specialized naturalist guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at Tambo Condor Reserve. Special diets can be accommodated
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. 6h · Admission ticket included
    Pick-up from your hotel at 6:00 am. This trip will take you through a great scenery in the Ecuadorian Andes. Visit Hacienda Antisanilla – Chakana Reserve, a 7,000-acre conservation land to safeguard Ecuador’s most important population of Andean Condors. The altitudinal range covered is from 10.000 to 12.000 ft asl . We'll spend the entire day in the area, watching for Andean condors (should be easy!) and other beautiful birds like the Ecuadorian Hillstar feeding on unique flowers of the Chuquiraga shrub, we even have to keep our eyes open for Spectacled Bears. The paramo is rich in important food sources for the bears’ mostly herbivorous diet; The Andean Bear's main food source in the area is a type of ground paramo bromeliad Puya sp. which is pretty abundant in this ecosystem and has a sweet juice heart. The area has a road system and trails of varying difficulty, allowing you to cover big extensions of territory in a short period of time.
  2. 2h · Admission ticket included
    After exploring the reserve you’ll have a well deserved break and lunch at Tambocondor where you can also observe different species of hummingbirds like the Giant Hummingbird, Shining Sunbeam, Black-tailed Trainbearer and other species at the surrounding native flora and feeders. You’ll return to your hotel in Quito in the afternoon.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from your hotel in Quito and Airport area. Make sure you share your accommmodation details with us.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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