Itinerary

Day 1

ANTISANA CONDOR OBSERVATORY & WILDLIFE RESERVE 

• Pick up from your hotel at 5:30 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 our Condor Tower we will aim to observe the Condors waking up from their sleeping grounds. Its also possible to observe Hawks, Flowerpiercers, and Hummingbirds with an splendid view to the our Andean Waterfall. Continue to Antisana National Park making strategic stops to observe different bird species. We will have lunch viewing Secas Lagoon and Hummingbird Feeders. 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: Boxed reakfast, Lunch and Dinner 
• Overnight Hacienda Jimenita Lodge, King Suite with chimney

Birding Photos: Andean Condor, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker and Giant Hummingbird by Diego Cruz.   

Day 2

ANGEL PAZ ANDEAN COCK OF THE ROCK LEK AND ALAMBI HUMMINGBIRD PARADISE

• Early morning pick up at 4:00 am to visit the Andean Cock of the Rock Lek and photography hides of Antpittas, Tanagers, Toucan-Barbets, Quails, Hawks, and other exotic choco endemic bird species. Continue for Lunch and afternoon explore the Alambi Hummingbird Paradise in Tandayapa Valley. Late afternoon return to our lodge.  
• Targets: Andean Cock of the Rock, Masked Trogon, Dark-backed Wood-Quail, Violet-tailed Sylph, Velvet-Purple Coronet, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Red-billed Parrot, Bronze-winged Parrot, Moustached Antpitta, Chestnut-crowned Antpitta, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Ochre breasted Antpitta, Scaled Antpitta, Golden Tanager, Golden-naped Tanager, Orange-bellied Euphonia, Flame-faced Tanager, Toucan Barbet, Beryl-spangled Tanager, Violet-tailed Sylph, Green-crowned Woodnymph and others.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight Jimenita Lodge, King Room with chimney

Birding Photos: Green-crowned Woodnymph, Golden-headed Quetzal and Pale-mandibled Aracari by Diego Cruz and Craig Hedlund. 

Day 3

PENAS BLANCAS BIRDING ROAD AND GUANGO TORRENT DUCK RESERVE 

• We’ll start the morning with birding in Penas Blancas Road for possible Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill and Purple-backed Thornbill. Then continue to Guango Reserve to explore the trails and waterfalls. There could be mixed flocks near the lodge of Tanagers, Jays and Guans. After lunch visit the Hummingbird feeders and return to Quito. Possible to observe the Spectacled Bear along the way. Drop off at your selected hotel or Quito Airport. End of Services. 
• Targets:  Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Purple-backed Thornbill, Tyrian Metaltail, Mountain Velvetbreast, Montane and Olive-backed Woodcreepers, Golden-crowned Flycatcher, Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher, Black-billed Peppershrike, Turquoise Jay, Andean Potoo, Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan and others.  
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Birding Photos: Torrent Duck, Long-tailed Sylph, White-capped Dippepr by Diego Cruz and Chris Nenov.