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HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITION - Searching for the cloud forest jewels.

By Neotropical Nature and Birding Trips
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $445 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Alambi Reserve
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Alambi Reserve
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Early Pick up + Lek visit
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Cock of the Rock Lek: Adds a visit to the Andean Cock of the Rock lek in the afternoon
Duration: 2 hours: Early pick up at 5:30 am addst about 2 hours to regular tour duration. Ideal for Birdwatchers
Pickup included

Starting time: 5:30am
Price details
$445.00 x 1 Adult$445.00
Total
Price is $445.00
Until Thu, Jun 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and tea at Alambi and Santadeo
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch with soft drink
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified Naturalist & Birding guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses

Know before you book

  • 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)

Activity itinerary

Alambi Reserve
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
San Tadeo Birding
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Our next stop is San Tadeo Reserve.
Mindo
  • 1h
Next, we move on to Mindo, for a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Exploring the area around Mindo we can find several reserves that offer chances to encounter new bird species. The subtropical rain forest is home to an outstanding number of orchids, birds, mammals, insects and reptiles. In addition, waterfalls and rivers invite you to test theis pristine refreshing waters. Talk to your guide about your interests (hiking, birdwatching, photography, general nature) and they will take you to the best destination to make the most out of your day!
Finca La Victoriana
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
If you chose to take the tour extension, our last stop will be at the Andean Cock of the Rock lek. This colorful, iconic species exhibits marked sexual dimorphism, the male has a large disk-like crest and a very unique vivid scarlet plumage. Gatherings of males compete for breeding females with each male displaying its colorful plumage, bobbing and hopping, and making strident calls. If you chose this extension, you can expect to be back at your hotel in Quito late in the afternoon.
Quito (Pass by)
This tour ends with a a scenic drive back and drop off in your hotel in Quito or the airport area.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAlambi Reserve
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAlambi Reserve
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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