HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITIE - Op zoek naar de nevelwoudjuwelen.
Beschrijving
Word wakker met enkele van de meest fantastische uitzichten, terwijl de zon opkomt boven de westelijke hellingen van de Andes. Uw gespecialiseerde gids zal hun enorme kennis op het gebied van natuurlijke historie, vogels kijken, cultuur en fotografie delen om het meeste uit uw ervaring vandaag te halen! Zodra je aankomt in het unieke tropische ecosysteem van de Andes, zullen kolibries je volledige aandacht trekken. Je bezoekt 3 reservaten op verschillende hoogtes. Vogelvoeders brengen anders ongrijpbare soorten naar zeer korte afstanden, zodat u ze kunt fotograferen en kunt genieten van hun ongeëvenaarde schoonheid. Je kunt tot 15 verschillende soorten kolibries zien, waarvan vele endemisch zijn voor deze bio-regio, zoals de prachtige fluwelen-paarse kornet, paars-slabbede witpunt, bruine inca, keizerin Brillant en Gorgeted Sunangel. Het nevelwoud biedt een verbazingwekkende gemengde omgeving van watervallen en wandelingen door weelderige groene bossen waarmee je een dag van diepe verbinding met de natuur kunt hebben.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Na een vroege pick-up gaan we richting het nevelwoud: begin je dag met een aantal van de meest fantastische uitzichten over de westelijke Andes-hellingen. Onze eerste stop is het Alambi-reservaat, een kolibrieparadijs op slechts 1u15m van Quito. Hier trekken voeders en tuinbloemen verschillende soorten kolibries aan, waardoor bezoekers soms meer dan 10 soorten op een dag kunnen zien op verrassende korte afstand!! De omstandigheden hier bieden geweldige mogelijkheden voor vogelfotografie, om een eerste indruk te krijgen van de prachtige diversiteit die het dichtbegroeide bos herbergt, en om te ontspannen en te genieten van de ongeëvenaarde schoonheid van deze gevleugelde juwelen.
Onze volgende stop is het San Tadeo-reservaat.
Vervolgens gaan we verder naar Mindo, voor een heerlijke lunch in een lokaal restaurant.
Als we het gebied rond Mindo verkennen, kunnen we verschillende reservaten vinden die kansen bieden om nieuwe vogelsoorten te ontmoeten. Het subtropische regenwoud herbergt een opmerkelijk aantal orchideeën, vogels, zoogdieren, insecten en reptielen. Bovendien nodigen watervallen en rivieren u uit om het ongerepte verfrissende water te testen. Praat met je gids over je interesses (wandelen, vogels kijken, fotografie, algemene natuur) en zij zullen je naar de beste bestemming brengen om het meeste uit je dag te halen!
Als je ervoor kiest om de tourverlenging te nemen, is onze laatste stop bij de Andes Cock of the Rock lek. Deze kleurrijke, iconische soort vertoont duidelijk seksueel dimorfisme, het mannetje heeft een grote schijfachtige kuif en een zeer uniek levendig scharlaken verenkleed. Bijeenkomsten van mannetjes strijden om het fokken van vrouwtjes, waarbij elk mannetje zijn kleurrijke verenkleed laat zien, dobbert en springt, en schelle telefoontjes maakt. Als je voor deze verlenging hebt gekozen, kun je laat in de middag weer terug zijn in je hotel in Quito.
Deze tour eindigt met een mooie rit terug en drop-off in je hotel in Quito of het luchthavengebied.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Ophalen bij Quito en luchthaven is inbegrepen. Geef de hotelnaam of het exacte adres op als u niet in een hotel verblijft.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- 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.
- Kopie paspoort van een van de groepsleden is vereist voor factureringsdoeleinden (lokale belastingvrijstelling)
Beoordelingen(36)
We had a great guide for a day of bird watching and photography. He was on time for our early morning pick up, took us to three sites to photograph birds, including hummingbirds, toucan, and more. He was SUPER helpful showing us how to adjust our camera settings for the best shots. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re very happy to hear you had a great day of birdwatching and photography with us. It’s wonderful to know that the guide could help you not only find amazing species like hummingbirds and toucans, but also assist with camera settings to make the most of the experience. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you again in Ecuador or on one of our other wildlife and birding adventures across South America in the future! Safe travels and happy bird photography!
Neotropical showed us some of the jewels of that beautiful country (Ecuador) The scenery, the company, the food... everything excellent
¡Muchísimas gracias por tan lindo comentario! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaron de las joyas naturales de Ecuador y que la experiencia haya sido tan especial para ustedes. Para nosotros es un gusto compartir estos paisajes, la biodiversidad y también crear un ambiente agradable durante todo el viaje, así que nos hace muy felices saber que disfrutaron de la compañía, la comida y cada momento de la aventura. ¡Los estaremos esperando con mucho gusto para su próxima visita a Ecuador y para seguir descubriendo más rincones increíbles juntos!
We did a 2-day private tour with Neotropical Nature and Birding that involved visiting several reserves and focused on birds and other wildlife. Early planning of the trip was easy with fast responses from Gaby. Sebastian, our guide, was excellent! He knew his birds but also general natural history. He was also very patient with us given we frequently got the various hummingbird species mixed up! A landslide happened on the road we were supposed to take on the first morning, but Sebastian, in connection with Neotropical Nature, quickly changed the itinerary to avoid the blocked road. All locations we went to were fantastic with the variety and diversity of birds amazing. The first afternoon we visited the cock-of the rock lek which was very interesting. We spent the night at Sachatamia: nice trail system, bird feeders, and the early morning moth/bird blind was great! We highly recommend Neotropical Nature and Birding and hope to do a future trip with them.
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your 2-day Cloud Forest experience in Mindo and that the trip planning process with Gaby was smooth and helpful from the beginning. We also greatly appreciate your kind words about Sebastian. Having passionate guides with strong natural history knowledge and patience for every traveler’s learning process is something we value deeply as a company. We’re glad he could help make the experience both enjoyable and informative, even with the challenge of distinguishing the many hummingbird species of the Chocó cloud forest! Nature always brings surprises, and we’re pleased that despite the landslide, our team was able to quickly adapt the itinerary so the experience continued smoothly and safely. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the reserves, the incredible diversity of birds, the Cock-of-the-rock lek, and your stay at Sachatamia with its trails, feeders, and early morning blind activity. Thank you again for your recommendation and trust in Neotropical Nature & Birding Trips. We would love to welcome you back in the future for another wildlife and birding adventure in Ecuador or elsewhere in South America!
A lot of humming birds on two locations. Batteries too and observation of thé cocktail of thé rock. Gabriel thé guide very efficient and has a very good knowledge of nature
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased you enjoyed the hummingbirds and the Cock of the Rock display, and that Gabriel’s guiding contributed to a memorable tour. If you ever return to Ecuador or explore more of South America, we would be happy to share another adventure with you.
My daughter and myself both felt that the tour surpassed our expectations of what we could expect. It was a first class experience of seeing wild birds up close and having the pleasure of Santiago to answer all our questions and much more. The tour was customised to our interests and planned in advance with Santiago. This led an earlier start to see birds just after dawn. Santiago had so much experience, knowledge and skills and was flexible and able to adapt to a changing situation so we could see and hear a wide range of birds, over 60 different species in the day. We got to visit a number of reserves and the tour was not rushed and Santiago was always on the lookout for new sightings and it was incredible what it could see and hear to then direct us to see/hear the same. Santiago had a great understanding of the habitats were visiting and also on the lookout for other wildlife such as reptiles. Santiago was well equipped with telescope and other equipment to see and hear birds real close up. It was truly magical day and it was fantastic that Santiago recorded all the birds we had seen/heard and sent us the list. We would highly recommend Santiago for any wild life tours In South America, check out their website you won’t disappointed.
Reading your review absolutely made our day! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful account of your time in the cloud forest with Santiago. He’s passionate about creating meaningful experiences in nature, and it’s very rewarding to know that his knowledge and passion for nature helped make your tour so memorable. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to have the joy of exploring more of South America’s wild places with you in the future!
Dario was prompt in the pick up time. He was fairly quiet during the drive, but was very knowledgeable on the birds and cameras (both pro settings and camera phones). Alambi hummingbird reserve was great. Many feeders and many birds per feeder. Sachatamia had a cute set up for hummingbirds as well as a lookout into the valley. A short 300 meter walking path was cut into the grounds. We also had lunch here which was fine. They attempted to work with a dietary restriction, but missed with dessert. Mindo Loma was a great ending to the day. The hummingbirds were super active and friendly. We were able to sit under a covered area so the rain was not an issue. We even got to hand feed them at all locations! After this one day tour, we ended up with over 2000 hummingbird photos… we just couldn’t stop taking pictures of the cute lil birds. Truly an amazing experience!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and had such a great time photographing the birds and enjoying the cloud forest. We’d love to have you join us on another adventure soon!
This tour was absolutely the highlight of our trip. Gabriel was our guide for a fabulous tour of the cloud forest in Mindo with incredible bird sightings. After picking us up early in the morning from our hotel, we headed to the cloud forest. Along the way we stopped at several different spots to see vast numbers of bird species. Gabriel was an expert in identifying the different birds for us. The shear number of different hummingbirds and tangiers that we saw was unbelievable. We also took a cable ride across the Mindo valley for spectacular views followed by a nice hike to a beautiful waterfall with many more bird sightings along the way. We had a most delicious lunch at a local restaurant. We then headed in search of the Andean Cock of the Rock and were able to see several in a remote area. This was such an awesome experience. Gabriel took such great care of us and made sure we had plenty of time for photography. If you love birdwatching and/or bird photography, then this tour is a must with the best guide ever, Gabriel.
Hello Cheryl, Thank you so much for choosing us and for your kind words! Feedback like yours is our greatest incentive to keep working hard to provide unforgettable experiences for our travelers. We would be delighted to welcome you again whenever you are ready for a new wildlife and photography adventure in South America
Outstanding tour! The various locations we visited were a treasure trove of hummingbirds, birds, flora and fauna. Our guide Dario taught us so much about the area, hummingbirds and on top of that helped me understand and use my camera to its optimum, capturing amazing images. We can't stop talking about the tour now that we are home. The highlight of our trip!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that the tour was a highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed the incredible diversity of the cloud forest. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Dario — we’re thrilled he could make the experience memorable, while also helping you capture amazing images. We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re ready for another unforgettable wildlife and photography adventure in South America!
We were very disappointed. We booked this excursion at the start of our holiday. We got up at 5.30. No one arrived to collect us . After 20 minutes we messaged to ask if the excursion had been cancelled- the person answering the message said they had received no notification that this was the case. After an hour, we messaged again and were asked if we had phoned. When we did phone we were told the excursion had indeed been cancelled. It’s a shame no one contacted us at any point.
Good morning Richard, I'm truly sorry for the frustration and disappointment caused by the cancellation of your tour. The assigned guide had a traffic incident that morning and was unable to notify us in time, which unfortunately delayed our response. We immediately issued a full refund and sent a written explanation via email — though I understand from your review that the message may not have reached you in time. I also realize that your initial messages came through the booking platform rather than to us directly, which may have further delayed our ability to communicate the situation promptly. I completely understand how upsetting it must have been not to receive timely information. This situation was not up to the standards we work hard to uphold, and I deeply regret that this unforeseen event disrupted your plans. Although the full refund was processed, we’d still like to make it up to you: if you or a friend or family member visits Ecuador in the future, I’d be happy to offer this tour at no cost. Just reach out directly — it would be a pleasure to show you what we’re truly about. Sincerely,
Santiago is a wonderful guide! He took us to some of the most accessible spots in the Choco cloud forest where we saw dozens of hummingbird species, tanagers, aracari, umbrellabird, Andean cock-of-the-rock and many more species. He made sure we got the best look possible, while still ensuring the birds were not disturbed and the reserves we visited used ethical measures to protect the birds. We would highly recommend Santiago for your birding adventures!
Dear Janet, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing us as part of your Ecuador experience. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with us – it truly motivates us to continue sharing our favorite destinations. We hope to welcome you again soon!
