サンティアゴ半日バードウォッチング：湿地か山か

We were met by Joaquin exactly on time. He was so knowledgeable and had many years experience of the Andes and wildlife. He gave a very interesting and informative talk throughout the experience and we learned such a lot. The hairpin bends on the roads were hairy but Joaquin was a great driver and looked after us extremely well, especially as I was carrying a knee injury and needed to be careful. The scenery was fantastic and there were wonderful views throughout the afternoon, especially as we reached over 3000metres. We saw a few birds and even saw a Condor albeit from a distance. On the way down, Joachin and his wife prepared a picnic off the road in the most beautiful spot, right by a waterfall and with incredible views across the Andes. The picnic was lovely, with cheese, crackers, cold meats, fresh strawberries and crisps. It was a wonderful experience, the highlight of our entire trip and we really couldn’t have had a better time and with such warm, friendly and knowledgeable guides. I highly recommend this tour, it’s a must. We hope to return to Santiago and will be sure to book any future tours with this company. First class!

I had the best time with Ecordua. The booking process was extremely easy. The birdwatching trip was well planned with meticulous service. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner bird watcher or an expert, you will see soooo many birds of Chile like I did.

Magical day at Batuco wetlands. We saw countless bird species, all identified by our incredible guide. We also got to see many Nutria, which was a highlight! I would do this tour again.

I benefited from Josefina’s expert ornithological guidance in the swamps of northern Santiago and the Andes. The guide was adorable, expert, alert, good driver and helped me see all the birds I hoped for while listening to me at all times. Her English is perfect, she spared no effort to make this day an unforgettable moment and I can only recommend. I had the pleasure of joining Josefina for expert birdwatching in the marshes north of Santiago and in the Andes. She was absolutely wonderful: knowledgeable, attentive, kind, and an excellent driver. Thanks to her expertise, I was able to see all the birds I had hoped for, and she was always attentive to my interests and pace. Her English is excellent, and she went above and beyond to make the day truly unforgettable. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

My husband and I had the most delightful day in the Farellones area. We were in town for a wedding and wanted to do something outside of Santiago. We found this company and Camila and she showed us beautiful rustic wild landscapes. After driving roads with Switchback curves and snow-covered mountains we wound up in a field having a memorable picnic. Highly recommend

We refer to Joaquín as the ‘mountain goat’. He ascends the mountainside lickety split. Then he kindly waits when he realizes we are not ascending at his speed. He is patient and very thoughtful, expounding on his local beloved flora and fauna. The vegetarian snack was delicious: tea sandwiches, strawberries, and hot mint tea, from his garden!

Booking and communication went absolutely smoothly. Camila and Josefine picked us up on time. Both speak excellent English, are very friendly and communicative. Birdwatching in the wetlands was great: lots of different species, the landscape and vegetation beautiful! Our highlight was the know-how of our two guides - they really had a profile ready for each bird, just as we wanted. The picnic was perfectly prepared and a small feast for the eyes against a beautiful natural backdrop. A runum successful day - unqualified recommendation from us!

We had a very enjoyable and fruitful morning birding with Joaquin at the Batuco wetland. A good diversity of water birds and bush birds, including a Burrowing Owl that was a highlight and several sightings of the Many-colored Rush-Tyrant. Joaquin was well prepared and very knowledgeable to identify the birds. We didn’t get to go to the mountains in the afternoon due to the weather, but Camila at Ecordua was very flexible on the day converting our full day booking into a half day and promptly refunding the difference. We can highly recommend Ecordua