Birding in the Ecuadorian Andes
11 days
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Go off the beaten path to explore the pristine environments of the Ecuadorian Andes, where you’ll join experts to spot a wealth of rare birds, including the stunning Cock-of-the-Rock!
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- View an amazing variety of bird species across Ecuador’s different climatic zones and altitude ranges
- Enjoy lectures by experts who are part of the Ecuadorian Association of Ornithology, Aves & Conservacion and the Mindo Cloudforest Foundation
- Meet with members of local bird-watching clubs to learn how they are preserving the birding habitats
What's this trip about?
Go off the beaten path to explore the pristine environments of the Ecuadorian Andes, where you’ll join experts to spot a wealth of rare birds, including the stunning Cock-of-the-Rock!
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- 10 nights of accommodations
- 28 meals (10B, 9L, 9D)
- 2 expert-led lectures
- 12 expert-led field trips
- 1 hands-on experience
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
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Itinerary
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1
In Transit to Program, Arrive Quito
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San Isidro Reserve
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11
Program Concludes, In Transit from Program
In Flight B
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Last Updated: 2/24/2020
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Meals Included
- 28 Meals
- 10 Breakfasts
- 9 Lunches
- 9 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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