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Nature and Birding Experience in Yanachocha Reserve
Quito, Ecuador
$440
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Yanacocha Reserve features a high-altitude cloud forest at 10,500 ft a.s.l. and spans 964 hectares of lush evergreen forest, primarily known for its diverse hummingbird population.
- 🌿 Home to many avian specialties, including the critically endangered Black-breasted Puffleg, which faces threats from habitat loss.
- 📸 An ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers seeking breathtaking views and outstanding biodiversity.
- 🍽️ A delicious lunch will be served at the reserve's restaurant during your visit.
- 🌱 Support conservation efforts aimed at resisting agricultural conversion and habitat degradation while enjoying this tranquil environment.
- 🏞️ Just 1 hour away from the city, it offers an escape into nature without straying too far from urban life.
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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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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!
Nature and Birding Experience in Yanachocha Reserve
Quito, Ecuador
$440
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!