Half-Day Birdwatching Santiago: Wetland or Mountain
Discover the rich birdlife surrounding Santiago on this private half-day birdwatching experience.
Choose between two unique routes: explore Batuco Wetland, a haven for migratory and aquatic species, or head into the Andes to spot high-mountain birds like the majestic Andean Condor.
Your expert naturalist guide will provide binoculars, field guides, and a checklist to help you identify and learn about the behavior, habitats, and calls of local birds.
Enjoy a Chilean picnic with cheese, fruit, and wine in a peaceful natural setting before returning to the city.
This flexible experience is ideal for travelers who want to connect with nature, photograph local wildlife, or simply enjoy a few hours discovering the unique avifauna of Central Chile.
Choose Ecordua for authentic, small-scale experiences guided by passionate naturalists committed to sharing Chile’s biodiversity in a warm, personal way.
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Half-Day Birdwatching Santiago: Wetland or Mountain
Pickup included
What's included in Half-Day Birdwatching Santiago: Wetland or Mountain
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Humedal de Batuco
Located just 30 minutes from Santiago, Batuco Wetland is one of the most important freshwater wetlands in Central Chile. It is home to over 100 bird species, including coots, herons, and the colorful Many-colored Rush Tyrant. Its lagoons and reed beds offer excellent opportunities to observe migratory and resident waterbirds. You can choose to visit Batuco if you’d like to focus on aquatic and freshwater birds, or Farellones if you prefer a variety of high Andean species and contrasting mountain landscapes.
Farellones
Farellones is a mountain village in the Andes, about an hour from Santiago, surrounded by high-altitude landscapes. It’s a unique habitat where you can spot iconic Andean birds like the Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Southern Caracara, and, with luck, the majestic Andean Condor soaring above the cliffs. You can choose to visit Batuco if you’d like to focus on aquatic and freshwater birds, or Farellones if you prefer a variety of high Andean species and contrasting mountain landscapes.
Inclusions
- Bilingual professional guide
- Accident insurance
- 19% VAT
- Bird identification guides
- Private transportation from your hotel
- Binoculars
- Picnic with cheese, fruit, and wine
- Species checklist
- Entrance fees to birdwatching sites
- Gratuities (optional)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
The rate includes transportation from hotels in Santiago’s eastern area, specifically within a 5 km radius of the Costanera Center. For other locations, additional charges apply.
