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Birding Tours Ecuador

Tailor-made Birding and Wildlife Tours in Ecuador

 Please let us know the following information: 

Single or Double Occupancy?
Main Interests? Birding, Wildlife, Nature, Hiking, Photography, Culture, etc.
Number of approximate Travel Days?
Extensions to the Amazon Rainforest or Galapagos Islands?
Any special requests?

    Ecuador Birds Tours Birding Map

    1. Andes 
    2. West Slope Cloud Forest 
    3. East Slope Cloud Forest 
    4. Upper Amazon Basin 
    5. Limonococha
    6. Misahualli
    7. Lower Amazon Basin 
    8. Southern Ecuador 
    9. Galapagos Islands
    10. Pacific Coast

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    BEST BIRDING IN ECUADOR - TOP LODGES & RESERVES

    Please let us know your prefer number of days for Birding, Wildlife, Nature and Culture Tours. We will prepare the best itinerary that fits your interests. Below you will find a sample birding photos of each region and other specialties. 

    We look forward to hearing from you and thanks for choosing Ecuador Birds Tours. 

    Ecuador has over 1,650 Bird Species and is one of the highest bird diversity in the world per square kilometer. 

    • Andean Birding Region: we visit Antisana Paramo, Yanacocha, Zuro Loma, Old Nono Mindo Road, Penas Blancas Road, Papallacta Pass, Cotopaxi National Park.
    • West Cloud Forest: Tandayapa Valley, Choco Foothills, Mindo Valley with over 500 bird species.
    • East Cloud Forest: Guango, San Isidro, Cosanga, around 300-500 bird species.  
    • Upper and Lower Amazon Basin: there are between 550 and 650 bird species. This area is rich in diversity because its a mix of foothill and lowland species and the different habitats like terra-firme forest, flooded forests, swamps, river islands and canopy make a paradise for birding. 
    • South part of Ecuador: is a mega diverse birding setting that includes Tumbesian Region like Jorupe, Buenaventura, Manglares Churute, Utuana and others. Over 200 to 300 new bird species which most are endemic species. 
    • Galapagos Islands: we have around 25 endemic, over 45 bird species that are resident or sea birds like Galapagos Penguin and Waved Albatrosses and around 120 bird species that are migratory or occasionally.  

    Owls of Ecuador - Best Birding in Ecuador 

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    Andes & Upper Foothills Birding - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    West Slope Cloud Forest - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    East Slope Cloud Forest  - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    Upper Amazon Basin & Sumaco Wildlife Reserves - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    Limoncocha Lower Amazon Basin - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    Misahualli Lower Amazon Basin - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    Yasuni National Park Lower Amazon Basin - Best Birding in Ecuador  

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    Southern Ecuador - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    Galapagos Islands - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    Pacific Slope - Best Birding in Ecuador

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    All photos are taken during Ecuador Birds Tours; special thanks to Diego Cruz, Chris Nenov, Craig Hedlund, Neil Wiken, Chuck Carney and our guides. 

    Our Birding Lodges

    Depending in the itinerary you choose we will overnight in different  birding lodges with private birding reserves

    Andes Lodge

    Hacienda Jimenita

    West Slope Cloud Forest

    Guaycapi Lodge

    West Slope Cloud Forest

    Sachatamia Lodge

    East Slope Cloud Forest

    San Isidro Lodge

    Upper Amazon Basin

    Wild Sumaco Lodge

    Yasuni National Park

    Sacha Amazon Lodge

    Limoncocha Amazon Basin

    Grand Hotel Lago Shushufindi

    Misahualli Amazon Basin

    Ama Eco Lodge

      Dates & Prices

      Please request special pricing for your PRIVATE Birding Tour. 

      DeparturesAvailabilityPrice per Person

      All Year Round Private Tours

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      Tour Inclusions

      Depending in your birding itinerary there are several differences in our tour inclusions, check accordingly. 

      Included

      Welcome Drink
      24/7 Private Airport Transfers
      Excellent Accommodations
      Entrance Fees to Reserves, Hides, Feeders, Observation Towers
      Delicious and Healthy Meals
      Specialized English-speaking Birding Guide
       Private Canoe in Limoncocha, Yasuni, Segua Marshes
       Extension to Sacha or Napo Wildlife Center Lodges, Misahualli or Limoncocha Amzon Basin
       Extension to Galapagos Island Hopping or Cruises
       Quality Services  
      Souvenir Ecuador Birds Tours Cup and Buff

      Not Included

      ✘ Personal Expenses
      ✘ Alcoholic & Soft Drinks
      ✘ Meals not listed in the itinerary
      Tips

      Activities

      • Birding and Wildlife 
      • Hiking 
      • Antpitta, Tanager, Hummingbirds Photography Hides 
      • Observation Tower Spectacled Bear Viewing Point 
      • Waterfall Landscapes
      • Private Canoe in Limoncocha and Amazon Basin 
      • Canopy Bridges
      • Observation Towers 
      • Galapagos Cruises 

      Testimonials

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: BRILLIANT BIRDING!

      ★★★★★

      "We enjoyed a wonderful three week trip to Ecuador, experiencing over 500 species as we travelled from Quito to the Mindo area and then east through a variety of elevations and forests until seeing the Napo river region of the Amazon. Fantastic birds and Harpy Eagle! An awesome enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, Miguel, Carlos, and Marcelo. Looking forward already to return to enjoy great birding. The lodges were all excellent and great food." Ken from Australia

       

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: An extraordinary memorable experience

      ★★★★★

      "I participated in a 3 week experience organized with Diego and Ecuador Birding Tours. The trip was well planned and I loved the Condor lookout where there have identified 48 perching sites and we counted six birds flying. I liked how they partnered with other local residents to see their hummingbirds and ant wrens, toucons etc and the choice of hotels was first class. Diego is committed to reforestation and protecting the environment. It was a memorable trip thanks to Diego and Birding Ecuador" Diane from Australia

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Andean Cock of the Rock Tour!

      ★★★★★

      "Fantastic day trip on the Cock-of-the-Rock tour. Saw lots of birds, including the cock-of-the-rock lek, multiple antpitta species, and quetzals. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the included meals were delicious." Stuart Masson from USA

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Wonderful birding trip! 204 bird species photographed in 7 days!!

      ★★★★★

      "Such a great experience. Our personal guide loves his work and was very resourceful at getting us and the birds together. He has 20+ years experience. Plus - he's a knowledgeable photographer and knows about lighting, angles, and other necessary details! Diego went above and beyond what was required. Thank you Diego and Ecuadorbirdstours.com!" Bobby and family from USA

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Amazing Hummingbird Tour

      ★★★★★

      "Amazing trip set up by Diego, I did four days of "Hummingbirding" and saw 38 species of hummers. The food was delicious with good sized portions at the lodges and at the restaurants we stopped at for lunch along the way. Overall a great experience with Ecuador Birds tours and I'm already booking my next trip to return only 7 weeks after I left Ecuador on the first trip. I highly recommend Ecuador Birds Tours! Thank you Diego and Miguel!! Chris Drakis from USA

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Antisana Condor Tower Highly Recommended!

      ★★★★★

      "Excellent couple of day tours booked prior to a trip to the Galapagos. Can not say enough good things about Ecuador Birds Tours. Communication pre, during and post trip with Diego was fantastic. Miguel was an excellent guide and kept an ebird list for the group, allowing us to focus more on the birds and behavior. I cannot wait to return to Ecuador and book a longer tour" Nick Hammil group from USA

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Beautiful Ecuador with Ecuador Bird Tours, wonderful!!!

      ★★★★★

      "We experienced an amazing Birdwatching Tour seeing over 250 species including all of the iconic species including Condor, 'Andean Cock of the Rock', Torrent Duck, Trogons, Antpitas and so much more, thanks to our excellent guides Jorge and Daniel. We even saw Spectacled Bear and Mountain Tapir!!!" Steve Akers from UK

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Ecuador amazing experience!

      ★★★★★

      "Our trip for 8 days was arranged by Diego Cruz, the owner of Ecuador Birds Tours. We spent 3 days in the Amazon forest , a day in Quito visiting historic sites, a day in the cloud forest and a day up in the Andean highlands on the slopes of the Antisana Volcano. Highlights included seeing an anaconda, black caimans, giant river otters, sloths feeding, parrots at clay licks, several monkey species, Andean cock-of-the-rock, antpittas, Andean Condors, Andean fox and many amazing birds". Sukumar from USA

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Amazing from start to finish!

      ★★★★★

      "Ecuador Birds Tours helped organize, plan, and implement a perfect short birding trip for me. They helped pick out the best locations to find my targets and Miguel was an amazing guide. Everything was coordinated smoothly from start to finish including transport between the lodge and the airport. The food was amazing and the birds were incredible! I hope to visit again!" Ben Zerante from USA

      2025 – Birding Report Ecuador: Best Birding with Ecuador Birds Tours

      ★★★★★

      "For birding in Ecuador, these are the guys to go to. Why? 1. Years of experience with a focus solely on Ecuador. 2. Outstanding guides who can lead you to the rare birds. 3. Beautiful host hotel in close proximity to the airport and with outstanding birding 4. Most reasonable pricing I’ve found in Ecuador. Thanks Diego from Ecuador Birds Tours for arranging this amazing birding photography tour". Randall Finley from USA

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