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Quito Volcanic Highlands Birdwatching Private Tour

By Israel alejandro Peña solano
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$112 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Quito is a paradise for birders, especially in the Chocó del Atacazo and Rucu Pichincha. At Atacazo, at 3,500 metres, you can find highly sought-after species such as the Black-breasted Puffleg (endangered), Crested Quetzal, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Chimborazo Hillstar, and Chocó Andean tanagers. On Rucu Pichincha, highlights include the Andean Ibis, Giant Hummingbird, Andean Thrush, Tyrian Metaltail, Andean Caracara, and high-elevation raptors.

Two ecosystems, one unforgettable experience: unique biodiversity, spectacular landscapes, and world-class birding. Book your trip and experience Quito the way true bird lovers do.

Activity location
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Quito Volcanic Highlands Birdwatching Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$112.40 x 1 AdultAU$112.40
Total
Price is AU$112.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Soft drink/Pop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    WiFi on board

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Atacazo (Pass by)
The Chocó del Atacazo, located at 3,500 metres above sea level on the western slopes of Quito, is a cloud forest and páramo ecosystem with high biodiversity. This area is ideal for birdwatching, as it is home to emblematic species such as the Black-breasted Puffleg, which is endangered, along with hummingbirds, tanagers, Andean toucans, and other native birds. The combination of altitude, humid climate, and native vegetation makes Atacazo a key site for conservation, environmental education, and responsible tourism.
Rucu Pichincha (Pass by)
Pichincha Volcano, located in Quito’s western cordillera, hosts Andean forest, cloud forest, and páramo ecosystems with a rich diversity of birdlife. It is an ideal place to observe species such as the Andean Ibis, high-altitude hummingbirds, Andean thrushes, plovers, tanagers, and Andean raptors. The variety of ecological zones, cold climate, and native vegetation make Pichincha a key area for wildlife conservation, scientific research, environmental education, and responsible tourism.

Location

Activity location
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    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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