Yanacocha Reserve / Tandayapa

Ecuador

Featured in: Pajarero

From $594

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Days available

Every day

Schedule

5:30AM

Languages offered

English & Spanish

Duration

11 hrs

Transportation

Available

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Included

El tour comienza a las 5:30 a.m. desde su hotel en Quito; partirá hacia la reserva de Yanacocha donde se desarrollan actividades de avistamiento de aves y fotografía; al igual que la eco-ruta Nono-Mindo. Para esta primera parte del tour contaremos con un almuerzo empacado. Por la tarde, llegaremos al Tandayapa Bird Lodge donde visitaremos las famosas fuentes bebederas para colibríes, para después volver a su hotel.

What to Bring

Camera, repelent, rain coat and water bottle.

What's included

Bird guide, breakfast, lunch and transport.

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