Birdwatching Tour in Giron and Yunguilla Jocotoco Reserve from Cuenca
Description
With more than 1660 species, Ecuador´s avifauna is considered one of best places in the world to practice birdwatching. The high percentage of endemic birds found in both Choco and Tumbesian regions invite birdwatchers to enjoy a really amazing experience in this small country!! Our trips offer the possibility to see around 50 species in only one day, while you visit different ecosystems like: the Cloud Forest, Tropical Forest, Andean Mountain Forest, Andean Dry Forest, etc. In our daily tours in the south of Ecuador, you will have the chance to spot some of the Southern Endemic birds.
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Pick up at hotels or apartment
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- Enrance fee only included in private option.
- Minimum 1 adult to book this tour
Reviews(5)
Edison is everything you’d want in a guide. For birder’s, he knew locations and songs. He worked hard for us to see every bird we heard. He is pleasant and knowledgeable and has the contacts needed to get into the reserve for the endemic Pale-headed Brushfinch. Highly recommend
Dear Friends Thank you very much for your comment. It was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours team and our birdwatcher guide Edison Juca to help you with this birdwatching tour in Yunguilla and Giron area. Always at your service. Greetings from Polylepis Tours
We spent four days birding with Edison around Cuenca. Today was our last day and Edison did not disappoint us. Many new birds were seen including great looks at the rediscovered Pale-Headed Brushfinch. We highly recommend Edison if you are looking for a birding guide.
Dear Friend. Thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours Ecuador and our guide Edison Juca, to help you with your 4 days birdwatching tour from Cuenca. Thank you for enjoying the Ecuadorian nature, culture and people. We are at your service for whatever you need. Greetings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
Amazing day birding in Giron and Yunguilla. We chose this trip specifically for the chance to see and photograph the Pale-Headed Brushfinch, specifically protected by Yunguilla Reserve. Not only did we see and get fabulous photos of the Pale-Headed Brushfinch, we added over a dozen additional hard to find species, including the Slaty-backed Thrush, Black-lored Yellowthroat, Pacific Elaenia, Rufous-browed Peppershrike, Purple-collared Woodstar and more. This was our second Ecuadorian trip to the Cuenca area that we have used Edison and Polyepsis Tours and will absolutely use him again in the future. A must for any birder seeking to add some of these species!! Thank you Edison!
We had an excellent birdwatching day with Andres in Girón and the Jocotoco Reserve. The highlight was seeing two uncommon endemic brush-finches at Jocotoco, but all of the birding was great. Andres is a very knowledgeable guide, not only about the birds but also about Cuenca, the southern Andes, and Ecuador in general. I learned so much during the tour. The "picnic" breakfast and restaurant lunch were very good too. I highly recommend this tour if you're a birdwatcher.
Dear Friends Thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours Ecuador and our guide Andres Rivera, to help you with this Birdwatching tour in Yunguilla Valley. Thank you for enjoying the Ecuadorian nature, culture and people. We are at your service for whatever you need. Greetings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
We had a great day trip from Cuenca to the Yunguilla reserve. The trip was easy to organise and fairly priced. Edison was really friendly and helped us find birds for our life list. Most importantly, we saw the endemic Pale-headed Brush-finch which can only be seen at this reserve. I would highly recommend taking a day trip if you are in Cuenca and want to spend an easy and fun day birdwatching!
Dear friends, thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours Ecuador and our guide edison to help you with this BIrdwatching tour in Yunguilla Valley, we wish you the best in your future trips, and if you need something in the future, it will be a pleasure to help you. Grettings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
