Birding Lodges in Ecuador
✅ Exclusive Birding Lodges surrounded with nature and private birding reserves
✅ Hummingbird, Tanager, Toucan and Antpitta feeders
✅ Scenic Landscapes and stunning views of the Andes, Cloud Forests, Amazon Basin
✅ Comfort: Where nature meets comfort, excellent accommodations with expert birding guides*
✅ 24/7 Customer Support and Personalized attention to details!
Jimenita Birding Lodge is our main Lodge for all our Birding Tours in Ecuador. It is strategically located only 15 minutes from Quito Airport but yet with a Private Birding Reserve with more than 123 bird species. It is located about 30 minutes from Quito and close to 11 Birding Destinations, including Penas Blancas Birding Road, Antisana Condor Observatory, Cotopaxi Natinal Park and others. .It features:
- Accommodation: Excellent Suites with chimney and exceptional views to the Andes
- Private Birding Reserve: A Private 15 Hectares Birding Reserve with over 123 registered bird species
- Restaurant: On-site with delicious Ecuadorian Meals, Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
- Facilities: Main House, Exterior Restaurant Deck, Hummingbird and Tanager Feeders, Bar & Cocktails Area, Gardens
- Activities: A Private Observation Birding Tower, Llama Feeding, Plant a Endemic Tree Projects, Archeological Pre-Inca Tunnel, Ecological Trails, Massages upon request, Exterior Jacuzzi
- Services: Laundry Services, Wi-Fi in all Rooms
- Elevation: 2,500mts or 8,200ft
Left to Right: Historic King Size Suite, Pre-Inca Archeological Tunnel and Balcony Panoramic King Suite
Guaycapi Lodge is one of our partnet lodges that has extraordinary views to the Cloud Forest. It is located in the Upper Tandayapa Valley and strategically located in the heart of the Andean cloud forest, it offers great hospitality, tucan feeders right in front of the restaurant, and only 90 minutes from Quito.
Accommodation: Comfortable rooms with private balconies and stunning views of the cloud forest
Private Birding Reserve: A 20-hectare protected reserve with excellent trails and diverse birdlife over 150 bird species
Restaurant: On-site dining with delicious Ecuadorian cuisine, as well as vegetarian and vegan options
Facilities: Spacious main house, outdoor dining deck, hummingbird and toucan feeders
Services: Wi-Fi in Rooms
Elevation: 1,900m or 6,200ft
Left to Right: Outside Restaurant Deck with views to the Cloud Forest, Private Balcony Room and Double Room
In the West Slope Cloud Forest one of our partner lodges is Sachatamia Lodge. The Lodge is strategically located close to Milpe and Mindo Valley, Tandayapa Valley, and Rio Silanche Lowlands. Some of the highlights include extensive Birding Trails, an observation tower, hummingbirds and Umbrellabird Feeders.
- Accommodation: Excellent Cabins for our Clients with great views to the Cloud Forest
- Reserve: A Private Birding Reserve with over 399 registered bird species
- Restaurant: On-site with delicious Ecuadorian Meals, Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
- Facilities: Main House, Exterior Restaurant Deck, Hummingbird and Tanager Feeders, Bar & Cocktails Area, Gardens
- Activities: A Private Observation Deck, Tilapia Pond, Insect and Amphibian Night Tours, Ecological Trails, Long-wattled Umbrellabird Photography Hide, Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
- Services: Laundry Services, Wi-Fi in all Rooms
- Elevation: 1,717mts or 5,600ft
Left to Right: Double Room Cabin, Sachatamia Main House, and Swimming Pool
Another of our Birding Lodges in the East Slope Cloud Forest is Rio Quijos Lodge located near Baeza and Cosanga Valley. Some of the highlights include Andean Motmot Feeders, Hummingbirds and Oropendolas Feeders, Torrent Duck at Quijos River, and Birding Trails. The lodge features:
- Accommodation: Double Rooms with optional balcony
- Reserve: A Private Birding Reserve with over 258 registered bird species
- Restaurant: On-site with delicious Ecuadorian Meals, Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
- Facilities: Main House, Exterior Restaurant Deck, Hummingbird and Tanager Feeders
- Activities: Ecological Trails and Photography Feeders
- Services: Laundry Services, Wi-Fi in all Rooms
- Elevation: 1,900mts or 6,200ft
Left to Right: Rio Quijos Lodge Main House and Double Rooms
Another of our Top Birding Lodges in the East Cloud Forest Slope is Cabanas San Isidro Lodge. This excellent lodge is located near Cosanga Valley and close to Guacamayos Ridge Trail. One of the specialities is their Mountain Tapir Feeder and White-bellied Antpitta Hide. The lodge also features:
- Accommodation: Excellent Suites with views to the Cloud Forest
- Reserve: A Private Birding Reserve with over 300 registered bird species
- Restaurant: On-site with delicious Ecuadorian Meals, Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes, and also Amazonian Cuisine upon request
- Facilities: Main House, Observation Deck, Hummingbird and Tanager Feeders, Mountain Tapir Feeder
- Activities: Observation Deck, Owl-night Observation, River Trails, Cloud Forest Trails, Swimming Pool
- Services: Laundry Services, Wi-Fi in all Rooms
- Elevation: 2,000mts or 6,800ft
Left to Right: Double Room San Isidro Lodge, Swimming Pool and Balcony Room
Our Birding Lodge in the Upper Amazon is Wild Sumaco Lodge. The lodge is located between Sumaco National Park and Narupa Valley, a transition tropical zone towards the Lower Amazon Basin. We have a Private birding reserve with several pristine trails, hummingbirds and antwren feeders, toucan trails and night Owl Observation. The Lodge features:
- Accommodation: Excellent Double Rooms
- Reserve: A Private Birding Reserve with 628 registered bird species
- Restaurant: On-site with delicious Ecuadorian Meals, Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
- Facilities: Main House, Exterior Observation Deck, Hummingbird and Tanager Feeders, Bar, Gardens
- Activities: Ecological Trails, Private Birding Reserve
- Services: Laundry Services, Limited Wi-Fi in Restaurant (when it rains, no Wi-Fi available)
- Elevation: 1,480 mts or 4,800 ft
Left to Right: Main Lodge Wild Sumaco, Antwreen Photo Feeders, and Double Room
Ojo de Agua Hostería Lodge is another option for our Upper Amazon Basin Reserves. It is conveniently located near Coca City, in Loreto Town, and it offers access to a rich variety of Amazonian bird species in a lush tropical setting. The lodge is just 2.5 hours from Coca and is close to prime birding destinations, including Sumaco Reserve, Narupa Reserve, and the Loreto Road which is good for birding.
Accommodation: Comfortable rooms overlooking tropical gardens
Private Birding Reserve: A 30-hectare protected rainforest reserve with diverse Amazonian bird species and 2 species of monkeys
Restaurant: On-site dining with good Ecuadorian Meals plus vegetarian and vegan options
Facilities: Main lodge, outdoor dining area, hummingbird and fruit feeders, swimming pool
Services: Laundry services, Wi-Fi in common areas
Elevation: 600m or 1,970ft
Left to Right: Double Room, Ojo de Agua Lodge Drone View and Matrimonial Room
One of our partner Hotels in the Lower Amazon Basin near Limoncocha Reserve is Gran Hotel del Lago located in Shushufindi. The Hotel is approximately 40 minutes from Limoncocha Reserve. We use this location because there are no lodges in Limoncocha Area. The Hotel features:
- Accommodation: Excellent Double Rooms
- Restaurant: On-site with delicious Ecuadorian Meals, Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
- Facilities: Main Lodge, Bar & Cocktails Area, Swimming Pool, Interior Sauna and Jacuzzi
- Services: Laundry Services, Wi-Fi in all Rooms
- Elevation: 200 mts or 800 ft
- Location: close to Limoncocha Reserve and Harpy Eagle Reserve
Left to Right: Double Twin Room, Lago Shushufindi Hotel, Matrimonial Room
Another of our Top Birding Lodes in the Lower Amazon Basin is Sacha Lodge. This lodge has a Pristine protected reserve of 2000 Hectare with more than 590 registered bird species. The Lodge features:
- Accommodation: Excellent Suites and Double Rooms with private balcony
- Reserve: A Private 2000 Hectare Birding Reserve with over 590 registered bird species
- Restaurant: On-site with delicious Ecuadorian Meals, Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
- Facilities: Main House, Exterior Restaurant Deck, Bar & Cocktails Area, Swimming Lake Pool
- Activities: A Private Observation Birding Tower, Suspended Canopy Bridge, Kapok Towers, Amazon Trails, River paddle canoes
- Services: Laundry Services, Wi-Fi in all Rooms
- Elevation: 227 mts or 745 ft
Left to Right: Sacha Lodge, Double Room Cabins, Suspension Canopy Bridge
One of our Partners Birding Lodge located in the Heart of Yasuni National Park is Napo Wildlife Center. This luxury amazon lodge offers Birding, Wildlife and Naturalist Tours. To access this lodge requires a 2hr motor canoe from Coca and 2hr paddle canoe in Anangu Creek. This Lodge features:
- Accommodation: Excellent Panoramic Suites and Standard Cabins with views to the lake and amazon rainforest
- Reserve: A Private Birding Reserve with over 550 registered bird species
- Restaurant: On-site with delicious Ecuadorian Meals, Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes, Buffet or served meals
- Facilities: Main House, Exterior Restaurant Deck, Observation Towers, Bar & Cocktails Area
- Activities: 3 Observation Birding Towers, Amazon Trails, Giant Otter Observation, Paddle Canoe, Birding Hides, Parrot Clay Licks, Community Dances
- Services: Laundry Services, Wi-Fi in all Rooms
- Elevation: around 200mts or 600ft
Left to Right: Napo Wildlife Center Lodge, Double Room Standard Cabin and Paddle Canoe in Anangu Creek
Sani Amazon Lodge is a premier eco-lodge offering an immersive birding experience in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Nestled along the banks of the Napo River and surrounded by pristine rainforest, it provides opportunities to observe over 550 bird species. The lodge is located between Yasuni National Park and the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, making it one of the richest birding areas in the Amazon.
Accommodation: Comfortable cabins and New suites with private balconies overlooking the lagoon and rainforest.
Private Birding Reserve: A 42,000-hectare community-owned reserve with unparalleled biodiversity
Restaurant: On-site dining with traditional Amazonian cuisine, plus vegetarian and vegan options
Facilities: Main lodge, outdoor dining deck, bar & lounge area, cultural center
Activities: Exclusive canopy observation tower, guided birdwatching, canoe excursions, night walks, cultural interactions with the Sani indigenous community, photography hides, rainforest trekking
Services: Laundry services, Wi-Fi in designated areas
Elevation: 250m or 820ft
Left to Right: Sani Lodge Aerial View, Double Room Cabin and Paddle Canoe in Lagoon
Sacha Nampi Basic Lodge is a rustic yet immersive lodge offering more wildlife and birding in remote location of the Amazon Rainforest. It is located in the border with Peru alongside river Napo and one of the highlights are the Pink Dolphins Observation.
Accommodation: Simple but comfortable wooden cabins and hammocks
Private Reserve: A community-managed protected area rich in Amazonian wildlife, including pink river dolphins, monkeys, and over 500 possible bird species
Restaurant: Traditional Amazonian meals
Facilities: Main lodge, open-air dining area, riverfront hammocks spots, cultural meeting space
Activities: Dolphin-watching boat excursions, guided rainforest hikes, canoeing through flooded forests, night wildlife spotting, cultural experiences with local indigenous communities
Services: Basic amenities, solar-powered electricity, Wi-Fi not available (perfect for disconnecting)
Elevation: 200m or 656ft
Left to Right: Rustic Cabin in Sacha Nampi Lodge, Pink Dolphin Feeders and Rustic Matrimonial Room
Ama Eco Lodge is another Amazon Lodge but in the Misahualli Area, opposite direction from Yasuni National Park. It is located near Misahuallí, it provides easy access to the Napo River and surrounding tropical forests, home to an incredible variety of bird species and wildlife. The lodge is just 30 minutes from Tena and close to top birding reserves like Paikawee Lagoon, Misahuallí Monkey Beach, Jatun Sacha Reserve and in season Fiery Topaz Feeders.
Accommodation: Cozy eco-cabins with private balconies
Private Reserve: A 25-hectare protected jungle reserve with diverse Amazonian flora and fauna
Restaurant: On-site dining with delicious local and international cuisine, including vegetarian and vegan options
Facilities: Main lodge, open-air dining area, hammock lounge, bird feeders, observation deck
Activities: Parrot Napo River Lek, Night walks, Waterfall hikes, cultural experiences with Kichwa communities, wildlife observation
Services: Wi-Fi in common areas
Elevation: 450m or 1,475ft
Left to Right: Ama King Room
