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Mindo & Sumaco Reserve
6 Day / 5 Night
 

✓ 3 Distinct Ecosystems

✓ 200+ Bird Species

✓ Unique Landscapes

✓ Expert Birdwatching Guide

✓ All Inclusive Tour

Ecuador Birding Route Across Elevationsg

Cloud Forest ▪ Andes ▪ Amazon Rainforest

Mindo & Sumaco

$1590

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DAY 1: ZUROLOMA – ALAMBI – MINDO CLOUD FOREST

  • 6:00 AM: Depart Quito to the old road to Mindo.

  • Zuroloma (3,500m): High-altitude grassland forest. Perfect for birdwatching and photography.

    • Iconic species: Sword-billed Hummingbird, Chestnut-naped Antpitta, Mountain Velvetbreast, Green-tailed Trainbearer.

  • Alambi Reserve (1,500m): The Hummingbird Sanctuary. Get ultra-close shots of unique species like the Booted Racket-tail.

  • Late Afternoon: Drive to Mindo for check-in.

  • Overnight: Cozy Airbnb or similar.

  • Meals: Lunch included.

DAY 2: FRUTITOUR TRAIL – RÍO SILANCHE BIRD SANCTUARY

  • Early Morning: Explore the Frutitour Trail, an amazing lowland forest path famous for its vibrant biodiversity and fruit-eating birds.

  • Río Silanche Sanctuary: Visit the premier birding canopy tower (altitude approx. 300m–500m). Excellent for Chocó endemic species and tropical photography.

    • Iconic species: Chocó Trogon, Purple-throated Fruitcrow, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, and various colorful Tanagers.

  • Late Afternoon: Return to Mindo for relaxation and free evening.

  • Overnight: Cozy Airbnb or similar.

  • Meals: Breakfast and Box Lunch included.

DAY 3: MINDO – PAZ DE LAS AVES – PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS

  • 5:30 AM: Early departure to Paz de las Aves Reserve, a world-famous sanctuary for elusive Andean birds.

    • Iconic species: Andean Cock-of-the-rock (lek experience), Giant Antpitta, and Moustached Antpitta.

  • Late Morning: Scenic drive climbing from the Cloud Forest up across the Andes toward the eastern range.

  • Afternoon: Arrive at Papallacta (3,300m). Check-in and afternoon at leisure to soak in the therapeutic, volcanic hot springs.

  • Overnight: Pampallacta or similar in a double room

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included.

DAY 4: PAPALLACTA – GUANGO RESERVE – EL QUETZAL PROTECTED FOREST

  • Morning: Short exploration around Papallacta's high-altitude ecosystem, followed by a visit to Guango Reserve (2,700m), a paradise for mountain hummingbirds.

    • Iconic species: Tourmaline Sunangel, Sword-billed Hummingbird, and Mountain Avocetbill.

  • Afternoon: Hike through El Quetzal Protected Forest, entering the lush subtropical cloud forest of the Amazonian slopes.

  • Late Afternoon: Drive to the foothills to check in at your jungle lodge.

  • Overnight: Amarun Pakcha Lodge (or similar).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

DAY 5: AMARUN PAKCHA – WILDSUMACO FOOTHILLS

  • Morning: Early birding around the lush trails and waterfalls of Amarun Pakcha, exploring the rich foothills of the Amazonian slopes.

  • Afternoon: Excursion to the world-renowned Wildsumaco Reserve (approx. 1,400m–1,500m), an exceptional hotspot for rare subtropical species and stunning photography.

    • Iconic species: Coppery-chested Jacamar, Military Macaw, Many-spotted Hummingbird, and Gould's Jewelfront.

  • Late Afternoon: Return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner and free evening.

  • Overnight: Amarun Pakcha Lodge (or similar).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

DAY 6: AMARUN PAKCHA – RETURN TO QUITO

  • Morning: Enjoy a final early morning birding session or a relaxing breakfast surrounded by the sounds of the Amazonian foothills.

  • Midday: Farewell lunch at the lodge before checking out.

  • Afternoon: Scenic drive climbing back up the Andes, returning to Quito (or direct airport drop-off).

  • Late Afternoon: Arrival in Quito. End of our premium 6-day Ecuador birding adventure.

  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.

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