HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITION - Searching for the cloud forest jewels.
Wake up with some of the most fabulous views, as the sun rises over the western Andean slopes. Your specialized guide will share their vast knowledge in natural history, birdwatching, culture and photography to make the most of your experience today! Once you arrive in the unique tropical Andean ecosystem, hummingbirds will take your full attention. You'll visit 3 reserves located at different altitudes. Bird feeders will bring otherwise elusive species to very close distances, allowing you to photograph them and enjoy their unmatched beauty.
You'll be able to watch up to 15 different species of hummingbirds, many of them endemic to this Bio-region, such as the stunning Velvet-purple Cornet, Purple- bibbed Whitetip, Brown Inca, Empress Brillant and Gorgeted Sunangel.
The cloud forest offers an amazing mixed setting from waterfalls and hikes through lush green forests that will allow you to have a day of deep connection with nature.
Options
Cock of the Rock Lek extension
Andean Cock of the Rock Lek: Add a visit to the Andean Cock of the Rock Lek to admire their courtship ritual in the afternoon!
Pickup included
What's included in HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITION - Searching for the cloud forest jewels.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
After an early pick up we head towars the cloud forest: start your day with some of the most fabulous views over the western Andean slopes. Our first stop is Alambi reserve, a hummingbird paradise located only 1h15m from Quito. Here feeders and garden flowers attract several hummingbird species, allowing visitors to sometimes see over 10 species in a day at surprisingle short distance!! The conditions here provide great opportunities for bird photography, to get a first taste of the wonderful diversity that the clud forest hosts, and to relax and take in the unmatched beauty of these winged jewels.
Our next stop is San Tadeo Reserve.
Mindo
Next, we move on to Mindo, for a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.
Inclusions
- Coffee and tea at Alambi and Santadeo
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch with soft drink
- Private transportation
- Certified Naturalist & Birding guide
- All activities
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Personal expenses
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Copy of passport of one of the group members is require for billing purposes (local tax exemption)
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Pick up from Quito and airport area is included. Please provide hotel name, or exact address if you are not staying in a hotel.
