Quito Volcanic Highlands Birdwatching Private Tour

Quito Volcanic Highlands Birdwatching Private Tour

By Israel alejandro Peña solano

Free cancellation available

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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

8h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€68.81 x 1 Adult€68.81

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Entrance fee
Snacks
Soft drink/Pop
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
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

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

- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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