Antisana Volcano Birding & Natural History Condor Tour PRIVATE, alles inbegrepen
Beschrijving
● Haal het meeste uit uw dag in een uniek ecosysteem, weg van drukke bestemmingen, op slechts 90 minuten van Quito. ● Verken de Andes-hooglanden in het gezelschap van een gespecialiseerde gids, terwijl je geniet van adembenemende landschappen, op zoek naar unieke flora en fauna, waaronder de emblematische Andes-condor. ● Wandel rond het La Mica-meer en ontdek de biodiversiteit die deze plek herbergt. Verken het reservaat op zoek naar soorten zoals de brilbeer, de Andesvos en vele vogelsoorten op grote hoogte. ● Observeer verschillende soorten kolibries zoals de gigantische kolibrie en de verbluffende Ecuadoraanse Hillstar ● Ondersteun lokale ontwikkeling en natuurbehoud met uw bezoek. ● Laat het ons weten als uw grootste interesse vogels kijken is, we zullen de tour dienovereenkomstig uitvoeren met de juiste gids voor u
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
We beginnen vroeg met een pick-up van uw hotel in Quito of het luchthavengebied.
Als we richting de ingang van het Antisana-reservaat rijden, is onze eerste stop bij Mirador del Isco, een uitkijkpunt dat deel uitmaakt van het Chakana-reservaat. Dit is een van de beste plaatsen voor het spotten van Condor
Daarna gaan we verder richting de westelijke ingang van Antisana Ecological Reserve. Terwijl we beginnen met verkennen, zoeken we naar grote hoogte en lokale natuurspecialiteiten - vossen, herten en met een beetje geluk kan de brilbeer deel uitmaken van onze ervaring, evenals de Ecuadoraanse Hillstar die de Chuquiragua-struiken, Tawny Antpitta, Tufted tit-Tyrant bezoekt , Karunculated Caracaras, onder vele anderen.
Aangekomen bij het meer "La Mica", scan je de oever van het meer op in het water levende soorten. Als je er zin in hebt, kun je een wandeling maken door een pad voor een kans op adembenemende landschappen
Een heerlijke lunch is inbegrepen in het Tambo Condor-reservaat, geniet van het terrein van dit prachtige pand met een bevoorrecht uitzicht op de nestplaatsen van de Andescondors en bewonder kolibries die rond de bloemen en voeders in de tuin vliegen.
Keer 's middags terug naar Quito en zet je af bij je hotel
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Ophalen en afzetten bij uw accommodatie in Quito en op de luchthaven. Geef uw accommodatie-adres op als dit niet in de bovenstaande hotels staat.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Gelieve tijdens het reserveren uw specifieke dieetwensen te vermelden
- Er is een vegetarische optie beschikbaar, informeer op het moment van reserveren indien nodig
- Een kleine hoeveelheid van het lopen is betrokken langs paden met onregelmatig terrein, hoewel als deelnemers langere wandelpaden nodig hebben beschikbaar zijn.
- Kinderen moeten worden begeleid door een volwassene
- Kindertarief is alleen van toepassing bij het delen met 2 betalende volwassenen
- Kopie paspoort van een van de groepsleden is vereist voor facturering (lokale belastingvrijstelling)
- Laat het ons weten als je vatbaar bent voor hoogteziekte
Beoordelingen(40)
Oscar was a very good guide and Luis did a nice job driving us. We saw condors in flight and resting on the cliffs, numerous hummingbirds and other birds like a Cara-cara and ibis. It was raining pretty hard when we arrived at the lagoon so we didn’t spend much time there but it looked nice. Finally, our lunch was outstanding - terrific local cuisine served ina. Very cozy atmosphere with a clear view of the cliffs and condors.
We had a great day. We must have seen over 30 different types off birds, if not more. Gabriel was so knowledgeable, answered all our questions and was able to identify everything we saw incredibly quickly. Thanks to his experience we saw everything we wanted to see! Great day!!
We had a fabulous day with Santiago on this day tour. We were successful viewing Condors and so much more. The landscape and birding above timberline was unlike any I have seen. It was so beautiful I cried. We enjoyed a tasty lunch. My husband experienced some high altitude sickness and Santiago drove us to lower elevation quickly where he recovered nicely. Thank you, Santiago!! We will join you again in the future.
Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We’re truly touched to hear how meaningful the experience was for you — nature has a way of stirring deep emotions, and we’re honored to have shared such a beautiful day with you. Santiago is deeply committed to both wildlife and guest care, and I’m glad he was able to help your husband feel better so quickly. From the landscapes above the timberline to the condors soaring overhead, it sounds like a truly unforgettable adventure. We’ll be thrilled to welcome you back anytime for more memorable moments in nature! Warm regards, Gabriela General Manager Neotropical Nature and Birding Trips
What an excellent trip to Antisana. A national park rich in wildlife. We were incredibly grateful to have Santiago as our guide. He has an unmatched level of bird knowledge and was so passionate about the abundant and diverse bird life not only on Ecuador, but throughout South America. He had an incredible spotting scope that allowed us to observe birds as if they were right in front of us but he knew what birds were around simply from a quick flash in the sky. He really was a pro!! Thanks to him, we saw so many humming birds. These are such SPECTACULAR birds and we managed to get really wonderful photos. Santiago really does have telescopes for eyes, because as we were driving he managed to spot an Andean Bear, across the other side of a ridge on the mountain. How he managed to spot it I will never know! But we were privileged enough to see the bear settling down for a nap. To top it off, we saw 2 pairs of condors in flight and then saw a condor nesting and a juvenile fledgling from the balcony at Tambor Lodge. It was an exceptional visit and he is an exceptional guide! Just on a side note, the food at Tambor Lodge was wonderful and I had the BEST Locro here, it was DELICIOUS!
Our birdwatching tour through the Antisana highlands and park was the perfect finale to our Ecuador vacation. Santiago Salazar has an expert level of knowledge of all of the local avian species both by eye and ear which enabled us to ultimately view many bird species that we would have otherwise passed by. We were able to see a pair of Andean Condors to finish the tour, and recommend this tour to any wildlife, bird, or park enthusiast coming through Quito with a day to spare. A truly wonderful day!
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your birdwatching tour through the Antisana highlands and park was the perfect conclusion to your Ecuador vacation. Our guide expertise in identifying local bird species, both visually and audibly, undoubtedly enriched your experience and allowed you to observe many bird species that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. Seeing a pair of Andean Condors to conclude the tour must have been truly remarkable. We greatly appreciate your recommendation of this tour to fellow wildlife, bird, and nature enthusiasts. Here's to more wonderful days of exploration and discovery in the future!
What a great experience. This was a really fun excursion. I’ve never did bird watching or animal observations before. It turned out to be very fun. We had the pleasure to have Santiago as our guide. He was so nice and is really experienced in this field. His educational background really shined through which allowed us to learn a lot about the animals throughout our joirney. What I liked about the company as well is that they contact you prior to find out what was your interest is to customize your experience. I will definitely be using them again for their tours in other areas besides Ecuador. Money well spent.
We're thrilled to hear that your bird watching and wildlife experience turned out to be such a great and enjoyable excursion! We're pleased to know that our guide contributed to enhance your adventure in the Andes. It's fantastic to know that our pre-trip communication to customize your experience based on your interests was appreciated. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're delighted to have met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you on our tours in other areas besides Ecuador in the future. Thank you for choosing us, and we're thrilled that you consider it money well spent. Until next time, happy travels!
Santiago was a great guide providing lots of info about local life as well as the animas and nature of the area. Great for helping spot those small special animals trying to get pictures of. He had sounds of different animals he can play to try to attract birds to come near by to photograph. Lunch stop was delicious and local cuisine. Overall had a great day out and he does other tours as well. Definitely will be booking another trip with him in the future.
Our excellent guide Santiago of Neotropical Nature & Birding gave us a grand tour of the Antisana that included a stop for a good sighting of the Andean Condor, Andean Lapwings, Ibis and Caracaras. A Giant Hummingbird was a highlight at our lunch stop, which included Tyrian metaltail, Shining Sunbeams, Sapphirewings, Hillstars and Violetears. He knew exactly where to find the Red-crested Cotinga. His deep knowledge of the natural history of this beautiful country gave a rich dimension to our tour. I can’t recommend Neotropical and Santiago highly enough.
This was a wonderful day-trip out of Quito! Santiago was our guide for the trip and we had an amazing day of birding. Santiago was very knowledgeable about the bird species we saw along the way and made sure we had plenty of opportunities to stop for photos. He also shared his knowledge of the various volcanos we saw during our journey and answered all of our questions about the area. The included lunch was tasty and provided an additional opportunity to try to spot more birds. We did the trip on a Tuesday and we saw hardly anyone else during the day. All-in-all it was an incredible day and I would definitely recommend this tour!
Santiago Salazar of Neotropical Nature and Birding Trips opened our eyes to the beauty and biodiversity that Antisana national Park holds! After two years of no travel due to COVID, my husband and I took the leap and embarked on our long-planned, bucket-list trip to mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands in April. Our first stop took us to Quito and the Antisana National Park—in search of the Andean Condor. Throughout our entire tour Santiago’s innate and extensive knowledge of the micro-Andean ecosystems allowed us to understand why certain birds flocked to specific areas, leading us to observe more than 35 species in a few short hours, including 7 distinct types of amazing hummingbirds! On our very first stop at Chakana Reserve, Santiago explained that the white guano stains on the cliffs indicated where the Condors nested, we spotted our first adult and juvenile condor on the wing. Then, entirely unexpectedly, on our drive to the Mica Lagoon in Antisana, off to the side of the road a deer had died in a field. Bad for the deer, but good for us as we watched for quite a while as 15 or more Condors came to feed—about a third of the condor population in this region. And soon after, we were awed by the subtle beauty of half a dozen Andean Ibis and several other species we would never have seen without Santiago knowing their favorite flora. Santiago’s lunch plan at was perfect. There we caught our breath, refueled, and saw/photographed several species of shimmering hummingbirds up close. We rounded out the day with a few stops where Santiago knew to stop and coax out a Paramo Pipit and a Red-crested Cotinga. Santiago proved the perfect guide for us. He listened to understand what we hoped to see and did everything in his power to make sure we did, all the while keeping our tour on schedule. His in-depth knowledge of the unique ecosystems left none of our questions unanswered. Because neither my husband nor I speak Spanish, we really appreciated Santiago’s command of English. Even after the tour, he provided us the complete list of birds we’d seen, so we didn’t forget a single one and could look them up in greater detail at our leisure. Santiago’s love for the Ecuadorian landscape was infectious—we would take another tour with him in a heartbeat!
