Birdwatching Yanacocha from Quito

5.0 (1 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration8h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

We invite you to discover with us a little bit of the diversity of birds in Ecuador on this immersive birdwatching tour very close to the city of Quito; perfect for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts, in a guided tour where one of our expert bird guides will accompany you to experience a unique and unforgettable experience.

What's included

  • Admission fee
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses

What to expect

  1. 3h · Admission ticket included
    Zuro Loma has 8 ha 19 ac. It is a new small private reserve that has a beautiful garden, hummingbird feeders that will be very good for people who enjoy photography. We will look for some types of birds like the sword-billed hummingbird, the sapphire-vented puffleg, the mountain velvetbreast, the tyrant metaltail, the chestnut-naped antpitta, the rufous antpitta, and many more birds while we spend time in that place. Normally, the visit to Zuro Loma lasts around 3 to 4 hours just to enjoy that beautiful place and have the chance to help the local people, because the boys in this place do a very good job of conservation with the idea of showcasing the species that they have in that area.
  2. Yanacocha Reserve
    4h · Admission ticket included
    This reserve is located at an altitude of 3200-4400 meters above sea level, 10498-14435 feet. The Yanacocha Reserve has 1079 hectares, 2667 acres. It belongs to the Jocotoco Foundation, features a beautiful forest with many bird species, and the landscape is astonishing. The activity will be to enjoy the hummingbird feeders and take a walk while enjoying this enchanted forest. There are some birds like the Black-chested Mountain-tanager, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-tanager, Hooded Mountain-tanager, Spectacled Redstart, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Blue-Backed Conebill, Pearled Treerunner, Masked Flowerpiercer, Glossy Flowerpiercer, and some other difficult birds like the Ocellated Tapaculo, Andean Pygmy-owl, and Purple-backed Thornbill. Furthermore, the idea of creating this reserve was to protect the habitat of a highly endangered hummingbird species, the Black-breasted Puffleg.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The pick up will be coordinated with the passengers.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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