Ecuador Birdwatching: Spot 50 Species in One Day

Embark on a birdwatching tour in Cajas Park and Tamarindo Tropical Forest area from Cuenca. Discover Ecuador’s diverse avifauna and spot endemic species in stunning ecosystems.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Calle Larga 628 - This is a tour designed for lovers of birds and nature in general, the guide will take you to different ecosystems to observe the birds of each place. You will visit Cajas National Park and the tropical forest of the coast region.
What's Included
  • Pickup service from hotels or apartments
  • Binoculars available upon request
  • Private transportation for the tour
  • Comprehensive bird list of the region
  • Included box lunch
  • Expert bilingual birdwatcher as your guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Nothing that is not detailed in the program
Additional Information

Ecuador’s birdlife, comprising over 1660 different species, ranks amongst the world’s top destinations for birdwatching enthusiasts. The high concentration of unique, indigenous birds in the Choco and Tumbesian regions provides an unparalleled birdwatching experience in this compact nation.

Our guided tours grant you the opportunity to witness up to 50 distinct bird species in a single day, as you explore diverse ecosystems including the Cloud Forest, Tropical Forest, Andean Mountain Forest, and Andean Dry Forest, among others.

During our day tours in the southern part of Ecuador, you’ll have the chance to observe some of the indigenous species of this region.

Allow us to introduce you to the fascinating birdlife of Ecuador.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Minimum 1 adult to book this tour
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Edna_h
Dec 21, 2023
Great birdwatching in Cajas and tropical forests - Loved our guide, Andras, who knew just where to go for great birdwatching and also could identify and provide information about each species. He is soooo knowledgeable! Thank you for a great experience!
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717kristinac
Dec 21, 2023
Incredible experience - It was outstanding!!! Andres was so knowledgeable about all facets of nature, and also had an incredible history lesson on the drive between sites. He was kind and very attentive to our needs, even having coffee and snacks available. We could not recommend him more or this tour more!
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Khlyzov
Jul 22, 2021
Marvelous bird watching - Birdwatching with Polylepis Tours and Edison as our guide was wonderful! We took 2 tours with them: 1) 100 birds in one day. In this trip we went to the Cajas National Park (~3200 meters above sea level) to see highland birds and then to the tropical lowlands (~200 meters), so we were able to see many species in different environments! We saw many types of hummingbirds, tyrants, tanagers, seedeaters, ibis, anis, ducks, swallows, and many others. 2) Reserva Buenaventura. In this 2 day trip we went south to the province of El Oro in the tropical region and made a few beautiful stops such as in the desert of Jubones (I didn't realize Ecuador had a desert as well!). After staying for a night in the hotel at 6 am in the morning we went to the Reserva Buenaventura where we saw many birds such as toucans, aracaris, honeycreepers, trogons, manakins, jacobines, and many others. And most of all, hummingbirds at an arm distance! Edison is a great bird watching guide, he recognized the birds instantly, was very accommodating to our needs, and an interesting person to talk to! If you go, bring with you a camera with a good zoom to take great pictures! If we go back to Cuenca, we'll definitely look for more tours by Polylepis tours!
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Muttonbird2015
Mar 5, 2024
Great birding! - We had a great time with Andres birdwatching, especially the first stop at the Laguna Mailas with many paramo specialties and colourful mountain-tanagers. Andres was very attentive to our needs and is a keen birder himself. A great day with lots of new birds.
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