Birding Northwest Ecuador Jewels of the Choco

Overview

Birding Northwest Ecuador Jewels of the Choco
Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 8 days
Group size: 2 - 8
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$2,550
Deposit: $1,275

About this trip

This Birding Northwest Ecuador, Jewels of the Choco, The Western Slope & Pacific Basin tour from Quito focuses on the northwest region, including part of the Antisana – East Slope of the Andes, for the Andean Cóndor and other specialties, and particularly the Pichincha volcano, from the Andean forests towards the Cloud and Tropical Rain Forests of the Pacific watershed, starting from Quito city outskirts towards the internationally renowned birding route of the Old Road Nono - Mindo.

What's included

Private transportation

Adequate private transportation, a 4-wheel drive vehicle for 2 participants, open mileage, fuel and tolls

Birding Guide

A dedicated guide-driver – certified professional birding guide and photographer, equipped with high quality optics, including spotting telescope

Airport hotel transfers

Including transfers and drop off from – to your hotel in Quito

Lodging Accommodation

Lodging and accommodation according to itinerary and program for 8 days – 7 nights, based on double rooms

Full board

Pure water at all times, full board meals from breakfast of day 2 until lunch of day 8

Entrance fees

Entrance fees to all private reserves and spots for bird observation and photography

Taxes

Local taxes - VAT at %15

What's not included

International airfares

International flights from home and back

Alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks and other personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs

Gratuities

Gratuities - tips to driver -guide, lodge and restaurant staff

Travel Insurance

Travel and medical insurance. Any other item not specified in what is included

Map of the trip locations

A. Quito, Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador

About your organizer

BE

Norby and Susy are cofounders of Biotropica Expeditions, offering tailor-made natural history, birding, wildlife, nature photography and cultural tours in Ecuador and other biodiverse destinations in South America including, Panama, Guyana, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. We craft unforgettable journeys and adventures through the natural wonders and cultural treasures of Ecuador and South America. Our team is driven by a deep passion for sustainable travel, indigenous empowerment, education and nature conservation

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