Public Multi-Day International Tour in Ecuador
Ecuador: Mountains of Magic
Explore the cloud forests & Andean highlands of Ecuador, where exotic, rare birds thrive in one of the most biodiverse birding habitats.
Price Per Person:
$3,400.00 USD
Tour Features
Length:
Group Size:
Highlights:
Multi-Day Tour / Sept 21 to 30, 2025
Five To Ten Persons
Rare Birds ● Mountain Landscapes ● Birdwatching ● Photography ● Nature Hike
Length: Multi-Day Tour / Sept 21 to 30, 2025
Group Size: Five To Ten Persons
Highlights: Rare Birds ● Mountain Landscapes ● Birdwatching ● Photography ● Nature Hike
About Ecuador: Mountains of Magic Multi-Day International Tour
Renowned for its abundance of colorful tanagers, hummingbirds, toucans, and antpittas, Ecuador hosts a myriad of diverse habitats and landscapes that will astound you. On this wonderful 11-day expedition, Birding Man Adventures and several local guides will introduce you to Ecuador’s central highlands, western and eastern Andean slopes. The perfect tour for the “relaxed birder,” we’ll provide you every opportunity to find your target birds while also giving you the option to lay back and explore on your own. You can also feel good about supporting community-based organizations on this adventure of a lifetime. Follow up your time on the mainland with a 10-day excursion to the Galápagos Islands.
Tour Itinerary & Details
Pricing Information
$3400/person double occupancy
$600 single supplement
September 21 to 30, 2025
Meeting Point
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport
Participation Requirements
This tour is designed for intermediate to advanced birders and photographers. We consider the difficulty level to be moderate, with most of the birding being close to roadsides and trails with slight uphill’s and downhills. Expect early morning starts, but we will allow plenty of time for rest and relaxation at the lodges.
What’s Included
Ten nights accommodation at 4 different eco-lodges, in-country transportation, professional guides, most meals (see not included below), water, and snacks.
What’s NOT Included
International flights, alcoholic drinks, two dinners in Mindo, trip insurance, souvenirs, and personal services (laundry, minibar expenses, phone calls, massages, etc.)
What To Bring
A packing list will be provided for all trip participants.
Altitude
Quito is located at 9,350 ft; 2,850 m above sea level). Highest elevations will be reached at Papallacta Pass (14,700 ft; 5400 m above sea level) on Day 3. Please consult with your doctor if you have medical conditions that may be exacerbated at high elevations. You may experience some minor irritations such as a slight headache and mild dizziness, but symptoms should disappear as we descend to lower elevations. You may consider taking Diamox (Acetazolamide) and/or Acetaminophen before traveling to higher elevations, but please consult your doctor. Eat a lighter meal before heading to higher altitude, stay well-hydrated, and try to avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Safety
Ecuador is generally a safe country to visit. However, it has recently been in the news due to increased gang-related activity near Guayaquil and several coastal cities. The US Department of State currently designates Ecuador as Level 2: Exercise increased caution. We have been actively communicating with Ecuadorian residents and friends currently living in Ecuador are confident that the areas we will visit on this trip remain safe. We continue to be vigilant regarding safety, as it is our utmost priority, and if at any point in time safety conditions change and we deem them to be unsafe in the areas we will travel to, we will cancel the trip immediately. Please familiarize yourself with our Terms and Conditions.
Nature & Wildlife On This Tour
Some of the wildlife living in the areas explored during this tour:
Birds: Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, Andean Condor, Giant Hummingbird, Giant Antpitta, Golden-headed and Crested Quetzals, Toucan Barbet, Torrent Duck, Black-and-chestnut Eagle, Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, White-booted and Peruvian Racket-tails, Long-wattled Umbrellabird, Club-winged Manakin
Mammals: Spectacled Bear, Andean Fox, Andean Tapeti, Kinkajou, Olinguito, Red-tailed Squirrel, Agouti, Neotropical Otter, White-tailed Deer, Tayra
Reptiles & Amphibians: Glass Frogs (Centrolenidae), Rain Frogs (Pristimantis), Tree Frogs (Hylidae), Cat-eyed Snakes (Leptodeira spp.), Vine Snakes (Oxybelis spp.), Anoles (Anolis spp.), Geckos
Insects: Blue Morpho Butterfly, Owl Butterfly, Harlequin Beetle, Bullet Ant, Lantern Fly, Orchid Bee
Ecuador: Mountains of Magic Tour Reviews
This tour is a MUST DO! Ryan is such an accommodating and salt of the earth kind of human. He did not disappoint! We hiked out to an amazing vista with breathtaking views all around for a wonderful picnic, stopping to appreciate the abundance of wildlife the Rocky Mountains has to offer along the way.
This is hands down the best guided tour our family
has ever been on. Ryan’s personality, charisma and abundant kindness made it feel as though we were all family.
Best bird tour we ever took. Ryan’s knowledge is unsurpassed. We saw Golden eagles, Swainson’s, Red tail, Burrowing Owls, waterfowl, and loads of songbirds…52 species in one day. Thanks!
My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic experience on the Beak and Talon tour! Ryan helped us learn SO much in just the one adventure. Aside from getting us so close to six species of mesmerizing raptors, Ryan is such an experienced, fun, informative, and hospitable guide. Usually the thought of spending the entire day in the car with a complete stranger would make us shy away from an experience like this, but Ryan was so genuine and interesting to speak with the time truly flew by.
Any adventure with Birding Man I would confidently say is an experience you wouldn’t want to miss!
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