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Private 12-Day Ecuador Andes to Amazon Birding Expedition

A flexible 12-day Peregrinus birding expedition from Quito through Ecuadorian paramo, cloud forest, eastern foothills and Amazonian habitats.

  • Ecuador Show on map
  • 12 days
  • Group 4-8 people
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Price on request
  • Dates on request
  • Private tour
  • Pace: moderate
  • Language: English
  • City: Quito
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Private 12-Day Ecuador Andes to Amazon Birding Expedition
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Hummingbird in Ecuador — © Peregrinus Expeditions

About this tour

Travel from Quito across Ecuador's remarkable elevation gradient with Peregrinus Expeditions, linking high Andean paramo, western cloud forest, eastern montane forest, subtropical foothills and Amazonian lowlands.

The final 12-day route is adapted to weather, access and the group's priorities. Potential highlights include western cloud-forest reserves and Andean Cock-of-the-rock display sites, Antisana and Papallacta, the eastern slope around San Isidro and Wildsumaco, and productive Amazonian forest reached through the Napo region.

Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Ecuador.

Guides

Cristhian Urena
Peregrinus Expeditions birding guide

Itinerary

Day 1
Quito and high-Andean introduction
Quito
Roadside viewpoints and high-elevation paths
Meet in Quito and begin with birding suited to arrival times and high-Andean conditions.
Day 2
Western cloud forest birding
Western Andean cloud forest
Cloud-forest roads, trails and observation areas
Explore western Andean forest, hummingbird-rich gardens and productive mixed-flock habitat, with an opportunity to visit a Cock-of-the-rock display area when conditions allow.
Day 6
Crossing the eastern Andes
Eastern Andean slope and Amazon
Mountain roads and forest trails
Cross toward Antisana, Papallacta and the eastern slope, adapting stops to weather and target activity.
Day 9
Foothill and Amazonian birding
Eastern Andean slope and Amazon
Foothill and lowland forest trails and observation points
Continue through eastern foothill and Amazonian habitats for a different mix of forest birds before returning according to the confirmed itinerary.

Locations & map

  • Quito - Pichincha Ecuador (Arrival hub and route starting point.)
  • Western Andean cloud forest - Pichincha Ecuador (Cloud forest, hummingbird gardens and lekking sites west of Quito.)
  • Eastern Andean slope and Amazon - Napo Ecuador (Montane, foothill and lowland Amazonian forest habitats.)

3 stops in itinerary order. Select a marker for its name.

Availability & pricing

Availability: Available on request · Season: December departures and other dates on request; exact availability is confirmed after inquiry.

Price: Price on request

Transport & stays

  • Private expedition transport Road transport and any lodge transfers are confirmed in the final itinerary. | Meet: Quito or confirmed arrival hotel | Pickup: Airport or hotel pickup is confirmed with the booking proposal.

Policies & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and rescheduling terms are confirmed with the booking proposal.

Payment Terms

Current price and payment schedule are confirmed after inquiry.

Insurance & Safety

Participants should arrange appropriate personal travel and activity cover.
Follow guide instructions for altitude, weather, road transfers, forest trails and wildlife observation.
Are December places available?

Peregrinus reported limited space for the upcoming December departure. Exact dates and remaining places are confirmed after inquiry.

Is the itinerary fixed?

The expedition follows an Andes-to-Amazon birding plan, with the exact sequence adapted to current access, weather and group priorities.

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Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.

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