Antisana Ecological Reserve

Early departure from Quito to the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Enjoy this wild ecosystem from high mountain forests to the paramo grasslands. A wide variety of flora and fauna inhabit this area. The spectacular Andean scenery with its changing landscapes provide great photographic opportunities.

Birding at the Antisana reserve is one of its highlights. You don’t need to be an expert to spot and enjoy many of its local species of birds: from the majestic Andean Condor, hawks, buzzard-eagles, falcons, ground tyrants, cinclodes to the rare Black Faced Ibis are some of the long list of birds frequently seen in the area.

The Mica Lake provides habitat to Andean Gulls, Coots and Teals as well as many ground birds. Among the mammals present are the Andean Fox, White Tailed Deer, Dwarf Deer, rabbits and the elusive pumas, Spectacled Bears and Mountain Tapirs By the middle of the day we find a sheltered place to enjoy our picnic lunch before returning to Quito.

Note:  This tour could be ideally combined with an overnight at the nearby hotel of Termas de Papallacta where we could enjoy a relaxing bath in the thermal hot springs before bed or at Guango Lodge in the Andean Cloud Forest area of Cuyuja which will create an attractive option for the more serious bird-watchers.

Please check with our office staff for the Antisana bird list, additional information and prices for possible overnight options and extension tours.

• Location: Nature and Wildlife Tours
• Duration:1 day
• Start / End: Quito / Quito
• Activities: Great photography, walking/trekking.
• Highlights: High mountain forest, paramo landscape, wildlife viewing
• Season: All year
• Included: Box-lunch, private transportation and bilingual guide.
• Not Included: Personal expenses, tips, drinks, meals not mentioned. Entrance fees to private reserves
• Prices: Please contact us for prices