Embark on an unforgettable birding adventure to Reserva Chakana and Antisana National Park, home to the towering Antisana Volcano and a remarkable diversity of avian life.

This tour offers high-altitude birding, stunning landscapes, and close encounters with rare Andean species across varied habitats. —all within a short drive from Quito

Location & Overview:

• Highlights: High-altitude ecosystems, rare birds, and conservation highlights, offering a unique wildlife experience near Quito.
• Habitats: Highland Humid Forest, High-altitude Grassland/Páramo and High-altitude Lagoon.
• Location: Northeast Andes (~1.5 hours from Quito). Elevation ranges from 9,570 to 13,200 feet above sea level.
• Biodiversity: ~ 240 bird species, including the iconic Andean Condor (National Bird of Ecuador).

KEY BIRDING SPOTS:

1. Main entrance (Lava spill) to Antisana National Park

• Target birds: Red-crested Cotinga, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Andean Guan, Spectacled Redstart, Yellow-breasted Brushfinch, Tufted Tit-Tyrant and much more.

2. Reserva Chakana-Mirador del Cóndor andino (Andean Condor Lookout)

• Close-up Andean Condor sightings.
• Target birds:  Andean Condor, Ecuadorian Hillstar, Paramo Pipit, Tawny Antpitta, Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant, Variable Hawk.

3. Antisana National Park General Area

• Target birds:  Andean Ibis, Carunculated Caracara, Many-striped and Streak-backed Canastero, Stout-billed and Chestnut-winged Cinclodes, Andean Tit-Spinetail, Andean Lapwing and others.

4. La Mica Lagoon

• Target birds: Silvery Grebe, Andean Duck, Andean Teal, Slate-colored Coot, Yellow-billed Pintail, Andean Gull and others.

5. Tambo Condor

• Hummingbird hotspot: Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Great Sapphirewing, Shinning Sunbeam, Tyrian Metaltail.