Antisana Volcano Birding & Natural History Condor Tour PRIVATE, all included

● 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

1. 1

   Quito

   5 min

   We start early with a pick up from your hotel in Quito or the airport area.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   35 min

   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

3. 3

   Antisana Ecological Reserve

   2 min

   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.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   45 min

   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

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1.5 hours

   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.

6. 6

   Quito

   5 min

   Return to Quito in the afternoon, drop off at your hotel

• 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

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