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Condor Sanctuary in Antisana Park and Hummingbird Observatory
Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Pifo, Ecuador
$210.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Visit a birdwatching premier place. Explore this nature reserve located above 9,843 feet. Admire highest peaks. Contemplate the Andean Condor who is the largest flying bird on earth. Capture with your camera playful hummingbirds like the Shining Sunbeam, Ecuadorean Hillstar, Black-Faced Ibis, Variable Hawk, Many-Striped Canastero, Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle, Paramo pipit, Tawny Antpitta, Plumbeous Sierra Finch, Black Flowerpiercer and other species. Follow up Humboldt's footsteps. Drive by the old house area where the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt stayed in 1802. After Humboldt, other famous explorers arrived such as James Orton, Theodore Wolf and Edward Whimper. Also, it is possible to spot Andean Duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Silvery Grebe, Andean Coot. For having a great experience on this trip, bring your photography and birdwatching equipment. If it is your lucky day, not only will you see Condors but you will also be able to spot the famous Andean Spectacled Bear.
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Condor Sanctuary Antisana
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Professional Guide with private transportation
- Birdwatching for enthusiastic travelers
- Interpretation of the ecosystem
- Lunch
- Tips
- Travel insurance
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QuitoYou will be picked up from the hotel. After several minutes of travelling, we reach out a small neighborhood that contrasts with the big city since it is a quiet place where people get income from small businesses and agriculture activities. Continue driving in the middle of the parish town to access in a sinuous sandy road. See green pasturelands, burley fields, livestock and Andean Cowboys that begins their work day. All the way, you can enjoy the high mountains of the Eastern Andes. Antisana National Park is a haven for wildlife lovers, hikers, and those seeking stunning landscapes and challenging climbs.
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Antisana Condor ObservatoryThe Andean condor is a magnificent bird known for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 3.3 meters (10.8 feet). They are also remarkable for their longevity, with some individuals living up to 79 years, according to some sources. The Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world. Their massive wingspan allows them to glide effortlessly for long distances. They are masters of soaring, spending much of their flight time gliding without flapping their wings. Condors are known for their long lifespans. Andean condors are scavengers, feeding primarily on carrion, but they are also known to harass pumas after they make a kill, according to the Reserve. The male condor has a distinctive comb on its head, a feature the females lack. They are the national bird of Ecuador. They are protected and even considered a natural monument in some areas. The Andean Condor, the living legend of SouthAmerica.
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Volcan AntisanaThe volcano was first visited by the naturalist explorer Alexander Von Humbolt in 1802. The volcano tops out 18,713 feet high being the fourth highest peak on the Middle of the World country. The last eruptive process occurred between 1590 to 1600. The area is dominated by the imposing Antisana Volcano, offering panoramic views and a dramatic backdrop to the landscapes. The diverse ecosystems within the reserve, including páramos and glaciers, create a visually striking experience
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On the way back, we can take a break to have lunch at Tambo Condor. This place has a viewpoint from where you can see the Andean Condor's nest. At least 3 and 5 Condors can be seen from here. Also, there are feeders which are frequently visited by different species of hummingbirds such as the Shining Sunbeam, Giant Hummingbird or rarely the place is visited by the Black Tailed Trainbearer and the Andean-Tit spaintail. After this, we will return to Quito city.
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Antisana Ecological ReserveWatch the Andean Condor in its natural habitat from the viewpoint that is located at the Isco Condor Sanctuary Observatory . Spot a great Andean scenery during the journey until you arrive in the lagoon entrance. Some wildlife could be spotted on the distance by the road. Start the walk along the trails near the lagoon to watch from the top the entire extension of the lacustrine complex, if weather allows, you can see the Colossus Antisana Volcano, the fourth highest pick in Ecuador Andes. If it is your lucky day, not only will you see Condors but you will also be able to see the famous Andean Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus). Our visit to this natural sanctuary helps preserve the Andean Condor.
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Condor Sanctuary in Antisana Park and Hummingbird Observatory
Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Pifo, Ecuador
$210.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!