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Nature and Birding Experience in Yanachocha Reserve
Quito, Ecuador
$440.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Yanacocha Reserve is a high-altitude cloud forest located 10,500 ft a.s.l. that 964 hectares of lush evergreen forest; home to many avian specialties but is noted primarily for its hummingbirds.
Among these, is the highly endangered Black-breasted Puffleg, which was nearly driven to extinction due to habitat loss. The reserve was established in the early 1990s by the Jocotoco Foundation, one of Ecuador’s most recognized conservation organizations: an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers!
The breathtaking views, the tranquil environment, and the outstanding biodiversity make it hard to believe you are only 1 hour away from the city!
A delicious lunch will be served at the reserve's restaurant.
Support conservation by visiting this reserve that fights to resist the
the pressure for agricultural conversion and other ways of habitat degradation.
Among these, is the highly endangered Black-breasted Puffleg, which was nearly driven to extinction due to habitat loss. The reserve was established in the early 1990s by the Jocotoco Foundation, one of Ecuador’s most recognized conservation organizations: an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers!
The breathtaking views, the tranquil environment, and the outstanding biodiversity make it hard to believe you are only 1 hour away from the city!
A delicious lunch will be served at the reserve's restaurant.
Support conservation by visiting this reserve that fights to resist the
the pressure for agricultural conversion and other ways of habitat degradation.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Early pickup 5:30am
Early start w/ breakfast: Arrive to the Reserve at sunrise to make the most of the early bird activity. Pick up at 5:30 am includes box breakfast.
Pickup included
Early start w/ breakfast: Arrive to the Reserve at sunrise to make the most of the early bird activity. Pick up at 5:30 am includes box breakfast.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All activities
- Certified, bilingual naturalist & birding guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch with soft drink
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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QuitoPick up from your accommodation at 5:30 am. Your private guide will give you a briefing of the wonderful day you have ahead and answer any questions you have before you start your way towards Yanacocha.
- Yanacocha Reserve is located on the slopes of the Pichincha Volcano about 1 hour northwest of Quito. After arriving at the reserve you’ll hike on the main trail that extends for more than 2 km through the stunning lush montane humid forest, with flocks of birds being regularly encountered, with species like Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Black-chested Mountain-Tanager, Blue-backed Conebill, Golden-crowned Tanager, Superciliared Hemispingus and more. Several stations with multiple hummingbird feeders are situated at various spots, and visitors can obtain point-blank views of the many species that regularly arrive to feed here and in the surrounding flora, including Great Sapphirewing, Sapphire-vented, and Golden-breasted Pufflegs, Tyrian Metaltail, Buff-winged Starfrontlet and the outstanding Sword-billed hummingbird! Enjoy lunch at the reserve. After lunch and a last glance at the wonderful cloud forest, you'll start your way back to Quito. (pass by)
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Nature and Birding Experience in Yanachocha Reserve
Quito, Ecuador
$440.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!