Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL TO ECUADOR.  

• Private Transfer in to our Birding Lodge, Hacienda Jimenita, located 15 minutes from the airport. No meals included. 

Birding Photos: Golden Grossbeak, Black-tailed Trainbearer and Western Emerald by Tom Mcinstosh and Diego Cruz. 

Day 2

ANTISANA CONDOR OBSERVATORY & WILDLIFE RESERVE 

• Pick up from our lodge at 6:30 am and drive towards the Upper Andean Valleys near Antisana Volcano. The Antisana Condor Observatory is the most impressive Andean Mount near Quito and Sanctuary of Wild Andean Condor. Upon arrival to the reserve we will observe the Condors from our Tower and other Hawks, Flowerpiercers, and Hummingbirds with an splendid view to the Waterfall. Continue to Antisana National Park making strategic stops to observe different bird species. We will have lunch viewing Secas Lagoon. After lunch, return to our Lodge surrounded with nature and birding reserve. 
• Targets: Andean Condor, Shining Sunbeam, Red-Crested Cotinga, Spectacled Redstart, Ecuadorian Hillstar, Caranculated Cara-Cara, Black-chested Buzzard Eagle, Variable Hawk, Black Flowerpiercer, Andean Ibis, Andean Lapwing, Many-striped Canastero, Tawny Antpitta, Giant Hummingbird, Tyrian Metaltail, Andean Duck and others. 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 
• Overnight Hacienda Jimenita, King Suite with chimney

Birding Photos: Andean Condor, Giant Hummingbird and Golden-breasted Puffleg by Diego Cruz. 

DAY 3

PENAS BLANCAS ROAD, QUIJOS RESERVE AND SAN ISIDRO NIGHT OWL OBSERVATION

• Pick up at 7:00 am for the East Slope Cloud Forest, passing through dry valleys, agricultural lands, and native polylepis forests before ascending into the high páramo, where we may spot a Spectacled Bear. At Papallacta Pass, a key transition zone, we’ll search for mixed flocks and high-altitude hummingbirds if the weather permits. Then, continue to Quijos Reserve in Baeza Valley for possible Torrent Duck, Hummingbird feeers and Lunch. Afternoon continue to San Isidro Reserve and night owl observation.  
• Targets: Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Purple-backed Thornbill, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant, Giant Conebill, Black-capped and Black-eared Hemispingus, Slaty and Pale-naped Brush-Finch, Buff-tailed Coronet, Collared Inca, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Mountain Cacique, Inca Jay, Torrent Duck and others.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• Overnight San Isidro Lodge, Double Room 

Birding Photos: Torrent Duck, Glowing Puffleg and Spectacled Bear by Chris Nenov and Diego Cruz.

Day 4

WAYRA QUAIL FEEDERS, OLLIN WATERFALL AND SUMACO BIRDING ROAD

• In the morning birding at Wayra Quail Feeders located in the Upper Amazon Basin, a prime birding location with several hides for Quails, Monkeys, Parrots and Hummingbird Feeders. After lunch continue to Ollin Waterfall for other Hummingbird species and Parrots. Continue to Wild Sumaco Birding Road, for other lowland and foothill birds, making it a perfect spot for birding and photography.
• Possible Night Owl in the surroundings of the lodge
• Targets: Green-and-black Fruiteater, Handsome Flycatcher, Rufous Wren, Grass-greenTanager, Northern Mountain-Cacique, Greater Scythebill, Dusky Piha, Cliff flycatcher, Southern Mealy Amazon, Bay-headed Tanager, Black-faced Dacnis, Collared Trogon, Dusky-headed Parakeet, Black-billed Mountain-Toucan, Magpie Tanager and others.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge, Double Room 

Birding Photos: White-chested Puffbird, Band-bellied Owl and Magpie Tanager by Diego Cruz.

Day 5

WILD SUMACO RESERVE 

• Wild Sumaco Reserve is a birding paradise located in the foothills of the eastern Andes, offering access to a remarkable diversity of ecosystems. This reserve is renowned for its incredible birdlife, including both Amazonian lowland species and Andean foothill specialties. The mix of cloud forest, subtropical habitats, and nearby lowland rainforest makes Wild Sumaco a prime destination for spotting trogons, tanagers, antpittas, antwrens, owls and other elusive birds. We wull explore the different trails in the reserve, hummingbird and jacamar feeders, antpitta hides and toucanet trails. 
• Possible Night Owl in the surroundings of the lodge
• Targets: Linated Woodpecker, Many-banded Aracari, White-tipped Sicklebill, Green Hermit, Wire-crested Thorntail, Goulds Jewelfront, Grey-headed Kite, Green-backed Trogon, Coppery-chested Jacamar, Channel-billed Toucan, Yellow-throated Toucan, Lined Antshrike, Blue-headed Parrot, White-backed Fire-eye, Peruvian-warbling Antbird, Musician Wren, Golden-collared Toucanet, Amazonia Motmot and others. 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge, Double Room 

Birding Photos: Dusky-headed Parakeet, Plain-backed Antpitta and Common Scaled-backed Antbird by Diego Cruz and Neil Wiken.  

Day 6

AMARUPAKCHA COCK OF THE ROCK LEK AND LIMONCOCHA LAGOON

• Early morning transfer to Amarupakcha Reserve for Andean Cock of the Rock Lek - Eastern Subspecie and other lowland specialties. Boxed Lunch along the way and arrival to Limoncocha Biological Reserve and its lagoon that are the best birding paradise in the Lower Amazon Basin. Limoncocha is located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, this protected area is teeming with biodiversity, offering a haven for a wide range of species, including rare and endemic birds like the new registered Eastern Meadowlark that was spotted January 2025 by our guide Miguel Hipo. The Limoncocha Lagoon, with its serene waters and lush surroundings, is a prime spot for observing Amazonian wildlife. The reserve’s diverse habitats, including wetlands, flooded forests, and tropical rainforest, provide excellent birding opportunities and photography from our private canoe.
• Targets: Yellow-breasted Crake, Purple Gallinule, Zigzag Heron, Straited Heron, Tiny Hawk, Southern Lapwing, Swallow-tailed Kite, Snail Kite, Squirrel Cuckoo, Yellow-rumped Cacique, Striped Owl, Red-capped Cardinal, Common Potoo, Greater Ani, White-eared Jacamar, Limpkin, Cocoi Heron, Purple Gallinule, Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Plain-brown woodcreeper, Wattled Jacana, Crested Owl, Guilded Barbet, White-throated Toucan, Eastern Meadowlark, Harpy Eagle and others.  
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• Overnight Grand Hotel Lago Shushufindi, Double Room 

Birding Photos: Harpy Eagle, Hoatzins, and Tawny Screetch Owl by Dave Parmente and Diego Cruz. 

Day 7

LIMONCOCHA; WHITE-LORED ANTPITTA FEEDER, CEIBO FOREST TRAIL, AND AFTERNOON PRIVATE CANOE LIMONCOCHA LAGOON 

• Morning transfer to Limoncocha to start birding at the White-lored Antpitta Feeder, then continue to Ceibo Trail for Amazonian Specialties and afternoon Private Canoe in Limoncocha Lagoon.
• Targets: Striated Heron, Boat-billed Heron, Green Ibis, Red-throated Cara Cara, White-lored Antpitta, Yellow-headed Cara Cara, Black-banded Crake, Red and Green Macaw, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Red-bellied Macaw, Tawny-bellied Screetch Owl, Crested Owl, Striped Owl, Tropical Screetch Owl, Spectacled Owl, Amazonian Kingfisher, Ringed Kingfisher, White-eared Jacamar and others. 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• Overnight Hotel el Auca Coca, Double Room 

Birding Photos: King Vulture, Limoncocha Lagoon and Crested Owl by Diego Cruz. 

Day 8, 9, 10 

LUXURY AMAZON LODGE EXPERIENCE IN NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER OR SACHA LODGE 

• After breakfast, transfer to Coca Dock, where your adventure into Yasuní National Park begins. From there, embark on a scenic motorized boat ride along the Napo River, arriving at the Amazon Lodge Interpretation Center. Your private birding tour includes a personalized canoe excursion with a local expert English-speaking birding guide, exploring the lodge surroundings, the reserve, the canopy tower, and more. With over 550 recorded bird species, this area offers incredible opportunities to spot Amazonian specialties. Activities will vary depending on the lodge you choose, ensuring a unique and immersive birding experience.
• Sacha Lodge: Canopy Bridge, Kapok Observation Tower, Danta Tower, Crane Lift, Paddle Canoe, Butterfly Farm, Lake Pool, Terra-firme Forest, River Parrot Clay Lick, and Pirahna Fishing.
• Napo Wildlife Center: Observation Towers, Paddle Canoe, Terra-firme forest, Napo Parrot Clay Lick, Scarlet Macaws NWC Parrot Clay Lick, Paddle Canoe, Terra-firme forest.
• Bird Targets: Hoatzin, Crane Hawk, White-throated Toucan, Orange-crowned Manakin, Gilded Barbet, Green Kingfisher, Tufted Woodpecker, Plum-throated Cotinga, Sungrebe, Flame-crested Tanager, Ivory-billed Aracari, Dot-backed Antbird, Wire-tailed Manakin, Green and Gold Tanager, Agami Heron, Leterred Aracari, Yellow-bellied Dacnis, Blue and Yellow Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Red and Green Macaw, Chestnut fronted Macaw, Dusky-headed Parakeet, Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet,  Black-headed Parrot, Orange-cheeked Parrot, Blue-headed Parrot, Yellow-crowned Amazon, and others.
• Mammal Target: Two and Three-toed Sloth, Pygmy Marmoset, Red-mantled Sadle-back Tamarin, Golden-mantled Tamarin, White-fronted Capuchin, Ecuadorian Squirrel Monkey, Noisy Night Monkey, Red-crowned Titi, Napo Saki, Red-howler Monkey, Spider Monkey, Woolly Monkey, Black Agouti, Capybara, Jaguar, Giant Otter, Collared Peccary, Caiman, Caiman-Lizard and others
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• Overnight Napo Wildlife Center or Sacha Lodge, Double Room  

Photos: Black Caiman, Caiman Lizard, Lettered Aracari, Rufous-headed Woodpecker, Sacha Caopy Bridge, and Green Anaconda by Michelle Reach and Diego Cruz. 

Day 11

RETURN TO QUITO. LOCAL FLIGHT INCLUDED. LEISURE AFTERNOON IN JIMENITA RESERVE.  

Early morning transfer by shared motor boat to Coca and continue by flight to Quito. Arrival and transfer to our lodge. Leisure afternoon in our Birding Reserve.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner 
• Overnight Jimenita Lodge, King with chimney   

Day 12

TRANSFER OUT TO QUITO AIRPORT 

24/7 Transfer out to Quito Airport after breakfast. End of Services or request an EXTENSION to Galapagos Islands either Galapagos Cruises or Galapagos Island Hopping.