HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITION - Söker efter molnskogens juveler.
Beskrivning
Vakna upp med några av de mest fantastiska vyerna när solen går upp över de västra Andinska sluttningarna. Din specialiserade guide kommer att dela med sig av sin stora kunskap inom naturhistoria, fågelskådning, kultur och fotografi för att få ut det mesta av din upplevelse idag! När du väl anländer till det unika tropiska Andinska ekosystemet kommer kolibrier att ta din fulla uppmärksamhet. Du kommer att besöka 3 reservat som ligger på olika höjder. Fågelmatare kommer att föra annars svårfångade arter till mycket nära avstånd, så att du kan fotografera dem och njuta av deras oöverträffade skönhet. Du kommer att kunna titta på upp till 15 olika arter av kolibrier, många av dem endemiska för denna bioregion, som den fantastiska sammetslila kornetten, lila-bibbed White tip, Brown Inca, Empress Brillant och Gorgeted Sunangel. Molnskogen erbjuder en fantastisk blandad miljö från vattenfall och vandringar genom frodiga gröna skogar som gör att du kan ha en dag av djup kontakt med naturen.
Turalternativ
Resplan
Efter en tidig upphämtning beger vi oss mot molnskogen: börja din dag med några av de mest fantastiska vyerna över de västra Andinska sluttningarna. Vårt första stopp är Alambi-reservatet, ett kolibriparadis som ligger bara 1h15m från Quito. Här lockar matare och trädgårdsblommor flera kolibriarter, vilket gör att besökare ibland kan se över 10 arter på en dag på överraskande kort avstånd!! Förhållandena här ger stora möjligheter för fågelfotografering, att få ett första smakprov på den underbara mångfald som klungskogen är värd för, och att koppla av och ta in den oöverträffade skönheten hos dessa bevingade juveler.
Vårt nästa stopp är San Tadeo Reserve.
Därefter går vi vidare till Mindo, för en utsökt lunch på en lokal restaurang.
När vi utforskar området runt Mindo kan vi hitta flera reservat som erbjuder chanser att träffa nya fågelarter. Den subtropiska regnskogen är hem för ett enastående antal orkidéer, fåglar, däggdjur, insekter och reptiler. Dessutom inbjuder vattenfall och floder dig att testa detta orörda uppfriskande vatten. Prata med din guide om dina intressen (vandring, fågelskådning, fotografering, allmän natur) så tar de dig till den bästa destinationen för att få ut det mesta av din dag!
Om du väljer att ta turnéns förlängning kommer vårt sista stopp att vara vid Andean Cock of the Rock lek. Denna färgglada, ikoniska art uppvisar markant sexuell dimorfism, hanen har en stor skivliknande krön och en mycket unik livlig scharlakansröd fjäderdräkt. Samlingar av hanar tävlar om att avla honor med varje hane som visar sin färgglada fjäderdräkt, guppar och hoppar och gör strida samtal. Om du väljer denna förlängning kan du förvänta dig att vara tillbaka på ditt hotell i Quito sent på eftermiddagen.
Denna turné avslutas med en naturskön bilresa tillbaka och släpp av på ditt hotell i Quito eller flygplatsområdet.
Höjdpunkter
Vad som ingår
Upphämtningsplatser och tider
Hämtning från Quito och flygplatsområdet ingår. Ange hotellnamn eller exakt adress om du inte bor på hotell.
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Resenärer bör ha medelgod fysisk kondition
- Vänligen meddela eventuella särskilda kostbehov vid bokningstillfället
- Vegetariskt alternativ är tillgängligt, var vänlig informera vid bokningstillfället om det behövs
- En liten mängd promenader är involverad längs spår med oregelbunden terräng, men om deltagare behöver längre vandringsleder finns tillgängliga.
- Kopia av pass för en av gruppmedlemmarna krävs för faktureringsändamål (lokal skattebefrielse)
Recensioner(37)
Pure magic! The group's leadership by Santiago Salazar was excellent!!!! Santiago makes one fall in love with the place, its history, and its future! It makes you want to return!
Nos llena de alegría saber que vivieron una experiencia tan mágica y que pudieron conectar profundamente con los lugares, su historia y su esencia. Para nosotros es especial poder compartir estos momentos con ustedes y transmitirles el amor que sentimos por la naturaleza y la conservación. Comentarios así nos motivan muchísimo y nos recuerdan por qué hacemos lo que hacemos. Será un honor volver a recibirlos cuando quieran regresar para seguir descubriendo juntos más rincones increíbles de Ecuador y Sudamérica.
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,
