San Jorge Eco-Lodges & Botanical Reserves of Ecuador
The Magic Birding & Photography Circuit
We own and operate 6 Eco-Lodges & 7 private Nature Reserves and offer the most extensive all-inclusive birding tours in Ecuador. Visit up to 9 different eco-systems.
Visit our own Cock of the Rock Lek
June 12, 2022 - ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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Entry requirements for all incoming travelers arriving to Ecuador, effective June 12, 2022:
- All travelers who enter mainland Ecuador by international air travel must fill out a Traveler’s Health Declaration, which will be sent to you from your airline carrier via email. It must later be delivered to personnel of the Ministry of Public Health at the entry point to the country.
- All travelers must present an original copy of vaccination certification card with full COVID19 doses at least two weeks given before arrival. Or, you may provide the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours prior to boarding to Ecuador. Any passenger under 3 years old will not present these requirements.
- Please read & monitor Quito Airport travel protocols before traveling: https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/en/covid-19-protocol.html
Re-entry requirements to fly to US: International travelers will no longer need to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding flights to the United States
- As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.
Note: Both travel Insurance & International Health Insurance are required for visitors to enter Ecuador. When you arrive to Quito Airport, the Immigration Staff will ask to see a copy of your insurance policy or official documentation as proof, which needs to state your name(s) and travel dates in Ecuador
With more than 20% of the world’s bird species, Ecuador has more bird diversity in less space than any other country in the world. Our private nature reserves offer up to 1,600 possible bird species, 100 Hummingbird species, 25 running waterfalls, ponds, lagoons, rivers, wild orchids in natural habitat, medicinal plants, seasonal butterflies, mammals & a wide variety of diverse flora & fauna. Our all-inclusive Ecuador Tours include airport transfers or pick up from downtown Quito, delicious meals, lodging, specialized English speaking native guides and private transportation throughout the reserves. We bird our way from reserve to reserve eliminating unnecessary driving. Our 6 Eco-Lodges in Ecuador are rustic and environmentally friendly and offer quality service with comfortable well-appointed rooms furnished in typical décor. Optional room upgrades are available with balconies and best views. The opportunities are endless, viewing wildlife at our 65-foot high observation tower and decks overlooking the Amazonian canopy, seeing rare and exotic birds, or photography from our hides, swimming at the cascading waterfalls / Amazonian rivers with a picnic lunch, or selecting one of our Ecuadorian cultural tours. We offer something for everyone!
Ecuador Hummingbirds
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~ 2 BRAND NEW ECUADOR ECO-LODGES NOW OPEN AT SAN JORGE ~
Grand Opening! San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo NEW Deluxe Eco-Lodge has opened in March, 2023! San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary is located on 400 acres in the Tropical Amazonian Rainforest and is new to our collection of private reserves in Ecuador. It's new aquatic Eco-Lodge overlooks our Lagoon with gorgeous spacious rooms with balconies, high vaulted ceilings and large windows for viewing wildlife from your room, all with stunning views overlooking the water. The upcoming new open-air restaurant will be situated on an Island in the middle of the lagoon with 360-degree views, the second floor offers an open-air bar with observations deck, and the third floor is a spacious covered tower situated 65-foot high over the water, overlooking the Amazonian canopy, and offers an enormous amount of new birds and wildlife.
This private reserve is a paradise for birdwatchers, photographers and nature lovers. You will enjoy a variety of walking trails, hundreds of tropical birds, streams, river swimming, 8 Manikin Leks, 12 species of Parrots, 4 Macaw species, along with a 60-foot-high spacious observation tower which overlooks the Amazonian canopy and is perfect for birdwatching and photography. Our new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Eco-Lodge is now open and included in all of our East Andes tours.
Ecuador Eco-Lodge San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Lodge Tropical Amazonian Rainforest @George Cruz
Grand Opening! San Jorge de Guacamayos NEW Eco-Lodge has opened in late 2022. San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise Reserve, located in the Sub-tropical Cloud Forest on the East Andes Slope offers 6 spacious rooms, a large open-air restaurant with vast mountain views, a spacious observation deck overlooking the canopy with a network of trails. Its Solar panel system provides the electricity for the complex. The nature reserve is surrounded by Antisana National Park, Sumaco NP, Napo Galeras NP and Cayambe Coca NP making it the largest and most protected natural area in Ecuador. San Jorge de Guacayamos Bird Paradise Reserves offers hundreds and hundreds of bird species, many rare and uncommon, plus, its own Cock of the Rock Lek, colorful butterflies, possible Spectacled bears, Tapirs, Pumas, Tyra’s, deer and Jaguar, including numerous wild orchids, plants and flowers. Our new San Jorge de Guacamayos Eco-Lodge is now open and included with all of our East Andes tour schedules.
San Jorge de Guacamayos Eco-Lodge – Sub-tropical Cloud Forest in the East Andes Slope
San Jorge de Guacamayos new Restaurant offers observation decks & vast views @Luis Cruz Alcivar
Bird List_San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Tropical Rainforest
Birds at The Magic Birding Circuit
Photos by George Cruz
San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito Birding Center - 18th Century Spanish Hacienda located in the Andes Highlands 45 minutes from Quito Airport and 25 minutes from downtown Quito. Start birding as soon as you arrive to Quito!
Enjoy our mountain lodge in the Pichincha Foothills and situated on 230 acres inside Bosque Pichincha consisting of 10,000 hectares of protected land. We are the only private native reserve near Quito that offers birdwatching tours, bird photography tours, many species of Hummingbirds, hiking trails, wild orchids, medicinal plants and a wide array of flora and fauna. The exotic Sword-billed Hummingbird frequents our feeders along with 90 possible Highland species. A variety of cultural day tours are available from this lodge such as: the Andes Chocolate & Coffee - San Jorge Ecuadorian Cooking Class; Medicinal Plants & Sacred Waterfalls, Mountain Biking, Old Colonial Quito, Middle of the World Equator, Otavalo Indian Market and Cotopaxi Volcano.
San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary & Lodge are located in the Cloud Forest on 150 acres of prime birding. A gorgeous mountain top lodge in Tandayapa Valley with pristine birding and hiking trails, beautiful open-air Hummingbird Restaurant with observations decks overlooking spectacular Cloud Forest views, natural active Hummingbird, Tanager & Toucan feeders, wild orchids in their natural habitat, seasonal butterflies, pristine trails, running rivers and ponds. Accommodations include rooms with private bath and optional upgraded spacious vaulted ceiling rooms with balconies/patio and views. Located just one hour from San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito, it is part of the Choco Bird Area of N.W. Ecuador where as many as 500 species live, offering superb photography options as well.
San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve is Home of the Banded-ground Cuckoo (one of the 50 most rare birds in the world)
With 8 comfortable bungalow rooms, this reserves offers over 500 possible bird species, a 45-foot-high covered observation tower overlooking the Upper Tropical Rainforest canopy, a spacious open-air restaurant surrounded by Hummingbird, tanager and toucan feeders, and miles of pristine birding trails, gardens, butterflies, mammals and wild orchids.
Forest Lodge at San Jorge Milpe Reserve offers 8 comfortable deluxe and spacious rooms with large windows and optional balconies. The reserve offers over 500 possible bird species, a 45-foot-high covered observation tower overlooking the Upper Tropical Rainforest canopy, a large open-air restaurant surrounded by active Hummingbird, tanager and toucan feeders, miles of pristine birding trails, with gardens, butterflies, mammals and wild orchids growing in their natural state.
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Magic Birding Circuit 17 NIGHTS/18 DAYS
VISIT 6 SAN JORGE LODGES + 6 SAN JORGE PRIVATE BIRDING RESERVES
East & West Andes Slopes: ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FOREST, UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST, SUBTROPICAL RAINFOREST. EASTERN SUBTROPICAL CLOUD FOREST, TROPICAL AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST, PARAMO, COCO CORRIDOR
Day One - Evening airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, no meals included
Day Two - Birding San Jorge Reserve/Quito Birding Center - Upper Farm Road & Yanacocha old road, Alambi Road & Nono Tandayapa Road (ANDES HIGHLANDS/UPPER CLOUD FOREST) feeders, gardens, road walking. Feeders at the lodge are visited by the Black-tailed Trainbearer, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Tyrian Metaltail, Shining Sunbeam, and, the tiny White-bellied Woodstar. The Trail around the lodge offers possible Tufted Tit-tyrant, Rufous-naped Brush-Finch, Azara's Spinetail, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Blue-and-yellow Tanager, Southern Yellow Grosbeak, Red-crested Cotinga, and the Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Three & Four - Birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (CLOUD FOREST) Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, bird walks on pristine trails, Canopy Islands Observation decks, ponds, streams.  Multi-colored bird species like the Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Red-headed Barbet, Three-striped Warbler, White-winged Becard, Metallic-green Tanager, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Pale-mandibled Aracari, Golden-naped Tanager, Golden Tanager, Flame-faced Tanager, Orange-bellied Euphonia, along with the Masked Trogon, Squirell Cuckoo, Slate-throated Whitestar, Streak-capped Treehunter, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner, Black-chested Tanager, and, with a bit of luck, the Ochre-breasted Antpitta. Additionally, our feeders are visited by abounding hummingbird species including the iconic Booted Racket-tail and the Violet-tailed Sylph. Seasonal visits by the iconic Toucan Barbet, and, the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan along with the Crested Quetzal, and, the Golden-headed Quetzal. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
Day Five - Birding Upper San Jorge Tandayapa, Bellavista & San Tadeo road (CLOUD FOREST/UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) A second chance at the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan and Toucan Barbet along the road of San Tadeo. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six - Birding San Jorge Milpe Reserve (UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) home of the Banded-ground Cuckoo! (One of the 50 rarest birds in the world). feeders, trails. Endemic Choco Toucan, Esmeraldas Antbird, Bicolored Antbird, Choco Warbler, Streaked Xenops, Glistening-green Tanager, Blue-tailed Trogon, Black-throated Trogon, Gartered Trogon, Collared Trogon, White-tailed Trogon, Striped Woodhaunter, Black-headed Antthrush, Scaly-throated Foliage-Gleaner, Buffy Tuftedcheek, Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, Crismon-bellied Woodpecker, Guayaquil Woodpecker, Red-Rumped Woodpecker, Emerald Tanager, Choco Toucan, White-bearded Manakin, Club-winged Manakin, Northern Schiffornis, Golden-winged Manakin, Purple-throated Fruitcrow and with some luck the Lanceolated Monklet, Berlepsch's Tinamou. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Seven - Birding Rio Chaguaryacu feeder and trails; exploring Mashi area. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Cliff Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Eight - Birding Rio Tatal trails, Milpe road, Forest Lodge observatory & towers.  Return to Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Nine - Old Colonial Quito City Tour. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Ten - Birding Antisana National Park by vehicle - Andes Condor Reserve (PARAMO/HIGH BARREN PLAINS) feeders, scenic views. Ecuadorian Hillstar, Andean Teal, Andean Lapwing, Black-faced Ibis, Giant Hummingbird, Andes Condor. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eleven - Birding Papallacta Pass, Cayambe Coca (PARAMO/EAST ANDES) Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, White-chinned Thistletail, White-browed Spinetail, Many-stripped Canastero, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Viridian Metaltail, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Giant Conebill, Paramo Seedeater, Paramo Tapaculo, and many more. Overnight brand new San Jorge/Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals                                                                                                   Â
Days Twelve & Thirteen - Birding at San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (EASTERN SUB-TROPICAL CLOUD FOREST). Visit our private Cock of the Rock Lek. Possible Blue-headed Hummingbird, Bat Falcon, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Cliff Flycatcher, Bronze Inca, Flame-faced Tanager, Andean Cock of the Rock (m) Rupicola Peruviana, Golden-collared Honeycreeper, Fork-tailed Honeycreeper, Northern-mountain Cacique, Sunbittern, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, White-tailed Hillstar, Slate-crowned Antpitta, Emerald Toucanet, Berryl-spangled Tanager, Black and Chestnut Eagle, Streaked Tuffedcheck, White-capped Tanager, Yellow-throated Tanager,Wire-crested Thorntail, Violet-fronted Brilliant, White-tailed Hillstar, Mountain Velvetbreast, Bronzy Inca, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Tourmaline Sunangel, Emerald-bellied Puffleg, Long-tailed Sylph and Wedge-billed Hummingbird, after lunch birding San Jorge Guacamayos Low area offers different species possible Deep blue-flower Piecer, Golden eared Tanager, Paradise Tanager, Amazon Umbrella Bird, Mani-banded Acari. Overnight brand new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Fourteen - Birding Hollin, High Sumaco Road. Feeders, road walking. Overnight Loreto Lodge or new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge when completed, includes 3 meals                                         Â
Day Fifteen - Birding San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary (TROPICAL AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST) Macaws Boulevard (12 species Parrots & 4 Macaw species); 60-foot-high spacious covered Observatory Tower over canopy, (optional afternoon river swim). Overnight Loreto Lodge or new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge when completed, includes 3 meals. Blue headed Parrot, Chestnut fronted Macaw, Tawny bellied Owl, Dusky headed Parakeet; Harpy Eagle, and numerous more.                                                                                                                                                                Â
Day Sixteen - Birding San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary. Visit Manikin Lek, up to 8 species - trail walking in the jungle for long distant active walkers, rivers, streams. Possible Wire tailed Manakin, Golden-winged, Striped Manakin, Blue-crowned, Dwarf-tyrant, Club-winged & White-bearded. Wing-banded Piprites Overnight Loreto Lodge or new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge when completed, includes 3 meals                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Â
Day Seventeen - early AM stop at San Jorge de Cosanga-Yanayuca Bird & Wildlife Reserve, return drive to Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eighteen - am airport transfer or to downtown Quito
Magic Birding & Photography Circuit MAP
We own and operate 7 private birding reserves and 6 birding Eco-Lodges in Ecuador with up to 1600 possible bird species + 100 Hummingbirds, wild orchids, butterflies, mammals and beautiful flora and fauna. Our lodges are comfortable with quality services and delicious Ecuadorian cuisine. The reserves offer miles of pristine bird trails, Hummingbird/Tanager/Toucan feeders, 25 waterfalls, rivers, ponds, spacious covered observation decks and covered towers overlooking the canopy + bird hides. Our tours are guided by native bird guides and birding is fabulous! The diversification of our expeditions offer new birds in each new eco-system visited. Our brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Lodge located in the Subtropical Cloud Forest on the East Andes Slope is now open! It even has its own Cock of the Rock Lek! Our 2nd new bird lodge, San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo in the Tropical Amazonian Rainforest on the East Andes Slope is projected to open Spring, 2023.
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive, including round trip airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, daily guided bird walks with specialized native bird guides to the region, inter-lodge private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine with top quality service. Our West Andes Lodges & Reserves visited on this tour are located in the Coco Corridor which has the most concentrated amount of birds in Ecuador as this area was never hit by the ice age. This tour is for active birders without physical limitation who can walk and bird steadily for approximately 3 hours in the morning and also the afternoon.
Magic Birding Circuit Tour - 11 Nights/12 Days
VISIT UP TO 5 SAN JORGE LODGES + 4 SAN JORGE PRIVATE BIRDING RESERVES
East & West Andes Slopes: ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FOREST, UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST, SUBTROPICAL RAINFOREST. EASTERN SUBTROPICAL CLOUD FOREST, PARAMO, COCO CORRIDOR
Day One – Evening Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito; overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, no meals included
Day Two – Birding San Jorge Reserve/Quito Birding Center - Upper Farm Road & Yanacocha old road, Alambi Road & Nono Tandayapa Road (ANDES HIGHLANDS/UPPER CLOUD FOREST) feeders, gardens, road walking. Feeders at the lodge are visited by the Black-tailed Trainbearer, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Tyrian Metaltail, Shining Sunbeam, and, the tiny White-bellied Woodstar. The Trail around the lodge offers possible Tufted Tit-tyrant, Rufous-naped Brush-Finch, Azara's Spinetail, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Blue-and-yellow Tanager, Southern Yellow Grosbeak, Red-crested Cotinga, and the Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals (boxed lunch)
Day Three - Birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (CLOUD FOREST) Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, bird walks on pristine trails, Canopy Islands Observation decks, ponds, streams.  Multi-colored bird species like the Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Red-headed Barbet, Three-striped Warbler, White-winged Becard, Metallic-green Tanager, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Pale-mandibled Aracari, Golden-naped Tanager, Golden Tanager, Flame-faced Tanager, Orange-bellied Euphonia, along with the Masked Trogon, Squirell Cuckoo, Slate-throated Whitestar, Streak-capped Treehunter, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner, Black-chested Tanager, and, with a bit of luck, the Ochre-breasted Antpitta. Additionally, our feeders are visited by abounding hummingbird species including the iconic Booted Racket-tail and the Violet-tailed Sylph. Seasonal visits by the iconic Toucan Barbet, and, the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan along with the Crested Quetzal, and, the Golden-headed Quetzal. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals                                                                                                                            Â
Day Four - Birding Upper San Jorge Tandayapa, Bellavista & San Tadeo road (CLOUD FOREST/UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) A second chance at the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan and Toucan Barbet along the road of San Tadeo. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals (boxed lunch)
Day Five - Birding San Jorge Milpe Reserve (UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) home of the Banded-ground Cuckoo! (One of the 50 rarest birds in the world). feeders, trails. Endemic Choco Toucan, Esmeraldas Antbird, Bicolored Antbird, Choco Warbler, Streaked Xenops, Glistening-green Tanager, Blue-tailed Trogon, Black-throated Trogon, Gartered Trogon, Collared Trogon, White-tailed Trogon, Striped Woodhaunter, Black-headed Antthrush, Scaly-throated Foliage-Gleaner, Buffy Tuftedcheek, Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, Crismon-bellied Woodpecker, Guayaquil Woodpecker, Red-Rumped Woodpecker, Emerald Tanager, Choco Toucan, White-bearded Manakin, Club-winged Manakin, Northern Schiffornis, Golden-winged Manakin, Purple-throated Fruitcrow and with some luck the Lanceolated Monklet, Berlepsch's Tinamou. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six – Birding Rio Chaguaryacu feeder and trails; exploring Mashi area. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Cliff Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Seven – Birding Rio Tatal trails, Milpe road, Forest Lodge observatory Return to Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eight – Birding Papallacta Pass, Cayambe Coca (PARAMO/EAST ANDES) Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, White-chinned Thistletail, White-browed Spinetail, Many-stripped Canastero, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Viridian Metaltail, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Giant Conebill, Paramo Seedeater, Paramo Tapaculo, and many more. Overnight brand new San Jorge/Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Days Nine & Ten - Birding at San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (EASTERN SUB-TROPICAL CLOUD FOREST). Visit our private Cock of the Rock Lek. Possible Blue-headed Hummingbird, Bat Falcon, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Cliff Flycatcher, Bronze Inca, Flame-faced Tanager, Andean Cock of the Rock (m) Rupicola Peruviana, Golden-collared Honeycreeper, Fork-tailed Honeycreeper, Northern-mountain Cacique, Sunbittern, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, White-tailed Hillstar, Slate-crowned Antpitta, Emerald Toucanet, Berryl-spangled Tanager, Black and Chestnut Eagle, Streaked Tuffedcheck, White-capped Tanager, Yellow-throated Tanager,Wire-crested Thorntail, Violet-fronted Brilliant, White-tailed Hillstar, Mountain Velvetbreast, Bronzy Inca, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Tourmaline Sunangel, Emerald-bellied Puffleg, Long-tailed Sylph and Wedge-billed Hummingbird, after lunch birding San Jorge Guacamayos Low area offers different species possible Deep blue-flower Piecer, Golden eared Tanager, Paradise Tanager, Amazon Umbrella Bird, Mani-banded Acari.
Day Nine Overnight brand new San Jorge/Guacamayos Lodge. Day Ten afternoon drive back to Quito, overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge , includes 3 meals per day Â
Day Eleven - Birding Antisana National Park by vehicle - Andes Condor Reserve (PARAMO), feeders, Ecuadorian Hillstar, Andean Teal, Andean Lapwing, Black-faced Ibis, Giant Hummingbird, overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Twelve – am airport transfer
Magic Birding & Photography Circuit MAP
We own and operate 7 private birding reserves and 6 birding Eco-Lodges in Ecuador with up to 1600 possible bird species + 100 Hummingbirds, wild orchids, butterflies, mammals and beautiful flora and fauna. Our lodges are comfortable with quality services and delicious Ecuadorian cuisine. The reserves offer miles of pristine bird trails, Hummingbird/Tanager/Toucan feeders, 25 waterfalls, rivers, ponds, spacious covered observation decks and covered towers overlooking the canopy + bird hides. Our tours are guided by native bird guides and birding is fabulous! The diversification of our expeditions offer new birds in each new eco-system visited. Our brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Lodge located in the Subtropical Cloud Forest on the East Andes Slope is now open! It even has its own Cock of the Rock Lek! Our 2nd new bird lodge, San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo in the Tropical Amazonian Rainforest on the East Andes Slope is projected to open Spring, 2023.
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive, including round trip airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, daily guided bird walks with specialized native bird guides to the region, inter-lodge private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine with top quality service. Our West Andes Lodges & Reserves visited on this tour are located in the Coco Corridor which has the most concentrated amount of birds in Ecuador as this area was never hit by the ice age. This tour is for active birders without physical limitation who can walk and bird steadily for approximately 3 hours in the morning and also the afternoon.
Magic Birding Circuit 7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS
VISIT 4 SAN JORGE LODGES + 3 SAN JORGE PRIVATE BIRDING RESERVES
ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FOREST, UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST, SUBTROPICAL RAINFOREST, COCO CORRIDOR
Day One - Evening Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito; overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, no meals included
Day Two - Birding San Jorge Reserve/Quito Birding Center - Upper Farm Road & Yanacocha old road, Alambi Road & Nono Tandayapa Road (ANDES HIGHLANDS/UPPER CLOUD FOREST) feeders, gardens, road walking. Feeders at the lodge are visited by the Black-tailed Trainbearer, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Tyrian Metaltail, Shining Sunbeam, and, the tiny White-bellied Woodstar. The Trail around the lodge offers possible Tufted Tit-tyrant, Rufous-naped Brush-Finch, Azara's Spinetail, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Blue-and-yellow Tanager, Southern Yellow Grosbeak, Red-crested Cotinga, and the Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals (boxed lunch)
Day Three - Birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (CLOUD FOREST) Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, bird walks on pristine trails, Canopy Islands Observation decks, ponds, streams.  Multi-colored bird species like the Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Red-headed Barbet, Three-striped Warbler, White-winged Becard, Metallic-green Tanager, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Pale-mandibled Aracari, Golden-naped Tanager, Golden Tanager, Flame-faced Tanager, Orange-bellied Euphonia, along with the Masked Trogon, Squirell Cuckoo, Slate-throated Whitestar, Streak-capped Treehunter, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner, Black-chested Tanager, and, with a bit of luck, the Ochre-breasted Antpitta. Additionally, our feeders are visited by abounding hummingbird species including the iconic Booted Racket-tail and the Violet-tailed Sylph. Seasonal visits by the iconic Toucan Barbet, and, the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan along with the Crested Quetzal, and, the Golden-headed Quetzal. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Four - Birding Upper San Jorge Tandayapa, Bellavista & San Tadeo road (CLOUD FOREST/UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) A second chance at the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan and Toucan Barbet along the road of San Tadeo. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals (boxed lunch)
Day Five - Birding San Jorge Milpe Reserve (UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) home of the Banded-ground Cuckoo! (One of the 50 rarest birds in the world). feeders, trails. Endemic Choco Toucan, Esmeraldas Antbird, Bicolored Antbird, Choco Warbler, Streaked Xenops, Glistening-green Tanager, Blue-tailed Trogon, Black-throated Trogon, Gartered Trogon, Collared Trogon, White-tailed Trogon, Striped Woodhaunter, Black-headed Antthrush, Scaly-throated Foliage-Gleaner, Buffy Tuftedcheek, Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, Crismon-bellied Woodpecker, Guayaquil Woodpecker, Red-Rumped Woodpecker, Emerald Tanager, Choco Toucan, White-bearded Manakin, Club-winged Manakin, Northern Schiffornis, Golden-winged Manakin, Purple-throated Fruitcrow and with some luck the Lanceolated Monklet, Berlepsch's Tinamou. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six - Birding Rio Chaguaryacu feeder and trails; exploring Mashi area. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Cliff Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Seven - Birding Rio Tatal trails, Milpe road, Forest Lodge observatory Return to Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eight - am airport transfer
Magic Birding & Photography Circuit MAP
We own and operate 7 private birding reserves and 6 birding Eco-Lodges in Ecuador with up to 1600 possible bird species + 100 Hummingbirds, wild orchids, butterflies, mammals and beautiful flora and fauna. Our lodges are comfortable with quality services and delicious Ecuadorian cuisine. The reserves offer miles of pristine bird trails, Hummingbird/Tanager/Toucan feeders, 25 waterfalls, rivers, ponds, spacious covered observation decks and covered towers overlooking the canopy + bird hides. Our tours are guided by native bird guides and birding is fabulous! The diversification of our expeditions offer new birds in each new eco-system visited. Our brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Lodge located in the Subtropical Cloud Forest on the East Andes Slope is now open! It even has its own Cock of the Rock Lek! Our 2nd new bird lodge, San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo in the Tropical Amazonian Rainforest on the East Andes Slope is projected to open Spring, 2023.
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive, including round trip airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, daily guided bird walks with specialized native bird guides to the region, inter-lodge private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine with top quality service. Our West Andes Lodges & Reserves visited on this tour are located in the Coco Corridor which has the most concentrated amount of birds in Ecuador as this area was never hit by the ice age. This tour is for active birders without physical limitation who can walk and bird steadily for approximately 3 hours in the morning and also the afternoon.
Magic Birding Circuit 4 NIGHTS/5 DAYS
ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FOREST, UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST, WEST ANDES SLOPE, COCO CORRIDOR
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive, including airport/hotel transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, guided tours with specialized English speaking native bird guides and inter-lodge private transportation. Added features while at San Jorge’s Reserves include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality service.
Day One - Evening airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge (ANDES HIGHLANDS) overnight San Jorge de Quito Lodge
Day Two - Birding Yanacocha old road, Nono Tandayapa Road (HIGHLAND RAINFOREST/CLOUD FOREST), overnight San Jorge de Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Three - Birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (CLOUD FOREST) overnight San Jorge de Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Four - Birding Milpe Road, overnight San Jorge de Milpe Cliff Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Five - Birding San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve (UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) later afternoon transfer to downtown Quito, includes breakfast & lunch
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT TOUR - 8N/9D EAST ANDES
VISIT 3 SAN JORGE LODGES + 4 SAN JORGE PRIVATE BIRDING RESERVES
ANDES HIGHLANDS, EAST ANDES SLOPE, PARAMO, CLOUD FOREST, TROPICAL AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST
Day One - Evening airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, no meals included
Day Two - Birding Papallacta Pass, Cayambe Coca (PARAMO/EAST ANDES)Â Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, White-chinned Thistletail, White-browed Spinetail, Many-stripped Canastero, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Viridian Metaltail, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Giant Conebill, Paramo Seedeater, Paramo Tapaculo, and many more. Overnight brand new San Jorge/Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Three & Four - Birding at San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (EASTERN SUB-TROPICAL CLOUD FOREST). Visit our private Cock of the Rock Lek. Possible Blue-headed Hummingbird, Bat Falcon, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Cliff Flycatcher, Bronze Inca, Flame-faced Tanager, Andean Cock of the Rock (m) Rupicola Peruviana, Golden-collared Honeycreeper, Fork-tailed Honeycreeper, Northern-mountain Cacique, Sunbittern, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, White-tailed Hillstar, Slate-crowned Antpitta, Emerald Toucanet, Berryl-spangled Tanager, Black and Chestnut Eagle, Streaked Tuffedcheck, White-capped Tanager, Yellow-throated Tanager,Wire-crested Thorntail, Violet-fronted Brilliant, White-tailed Hillstar, Mountain Velvetbreast, Bronzy Inca, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Tourmaline Sunangel, Emerald-bellied Puffleg, Long-tailed Sylph and Wedge-billed Hummingbird, after lunch birding San Jorge Guacamayos Low area offers different species possible Deep blue-flower Piecer, Golden eared Tanager, Paradise Tanager, Amazon Umbrella Bird, Mani-banded Acari. Overnight brand new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Â
Day Five - Birding Hollin, High Sumaco Road. Feeders, road walking. Overnight Loreto Lodge or new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge when completed, includes 3 meals                                         Â
Day Six - Birding San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary (TROPICAL AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST) Macaws Boulevard (12 species Parrots & 4 Macaw species); 60-foot-high spacious covered Observatory Tower over canopy, (optional afternoon river swim). Overnight Loreto Lodge or new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge when completed, includes 3 meals. Blue headed Parrot, Chestnut fronted Macaw, Tawny bellied Owl, Dusky headed Parakeet; Harpy Eagle, and numerous more.
Day Seven- Birding San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary. Visit Manikin Lek, up to 8 species - trail walking in the jungle for long distant active walkers, rivers, streams. Possible Wire tailed Manakin, Golden-winged, Striped Manakin, Blue-crowned, Dwarf-tyrant, Club-winged & White-bearded. Wing-banded Piprites Overnight Loreto Lodge or new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge when completed, includes 3 meals
Day Eight - early AM stop at San Jorge de Cosanga-Yanayuca Bird & Wildlife Reserve, return drive to Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
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Day Nine - am airport transfer or to downtown Quito
Magic Birding & Photography Circuit MAP
We own and operate 7 private birding reserves and 6 birding Eco-Lodges in Ecuador with up to 1600 possible bird species + 100 Hummingbirds, wild orchids, butterflies, mammals and beautiful flora and fauna. Our lodges are comfortable with quality services and delicious Ecuadorian cuisine. The reserves offer miles of pristine bird trails, Hummingbird/Tanager/Toucan feeders, 25 waterfalls, rivers, ponds, spacious covered observation decks and covered towers overlooking the canopy + bird hides. Our tours are guided by native bird guides and birding is fabulous! The diversification of our expeditions offer new birds in each new eco-system visited. Our brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Lodge located in the Subtropical Cloud Forest on the East Andes Slope is now open! It even has its own Cock of the Rock Lek! Our 2nd new bird lodge, San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo in the Tropical Amazonian Rainforest on the East Andes Slope is projected to open Spring, 2023.
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive, including round trip airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, daily guided bird walks with specialized native bird guides to the region, inter-lodge private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine with top quality service. Our West Andes Lodges & Reserves visited on this tour are located in the Coco Corridor which has the most concentrated amount of birds in Ecuador as this area was never hit by the ice age. This tour is for active birders without physical limitation who can walk and bird steadily for approximately 3 hours in the morning and also the afternoon.
Magic Birding Circuit Tour – 9N/10D
East Andes Slope, Upper & Lower Amazon regions
Includes: Airport transfers, inter-lodge transportation, lodging, 3 meals per day, specialized English speaking bird guide & entrance fees to all reserves
DAY 1 -
Evening airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge, overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito, no meals included
DAY 2 - Birding Papallacta Pass, Velma feeders, Cock of the Rock Lek Peruvian sub-species Cosanga (Paramo & East Andes) Hummingbird feeders, trails Overnight Baeza. Includes: 3 meals
DAY 3 - Birding NEW San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (Eastern Andes Cloud Forest) Feeders & trails Overnight Loreto. Includes: 3 meals
DAY 4 - Birding High Sumaco (Upper Amazon) Overnight Loretto, includes 3 meals
DAY 5 - Birding NEW San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary (Amazonian Tropical Rainforest) Road & forest trails at the reserve Overnight Loreto. Includes: 3 meals
Possible Harpy Eagle, Blue headed Parrot, Tawny bellied Owl, Dusky headed Parakeet, Wire tailed Manakin, Chestnut fronted Macaw
DAY 6 - Birding NEW - San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary (Amazonian Tropical Rainforest) Forest trails at the reserve Overnight Loreto. Includes: 3 meals
DAY 7 - Limoncocha Ecological Reserve (Lower Amazon – Amazon Rainforest) Birding by boat Overnight Limoncocha. Includes: 3 meals
DAY 8 - Napo River, Islands, Parrot Licks, Yusuni National Park Tower (Lower Amazon Basin – Amazon Rainforest) Birding by boat Overnight Loreto, includes 3 meals
DAY 9 - AM San Jorge de Cosanga-Yanayuca Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Eastern Andean Cloud Forest) Birding at San Jorge de Cosanga-Yanayuca Bird & Wildlife Reserve & Guacamayos Afternoon drive to Quito. Overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge Quito, includes 3 meals
DAY 10 -AM airport transfer
The Magic Birding Circuit Photo Tours are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, native bird guide and inter-lodge private transportation. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges & Private Reserves include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality service. This tour is for photographers without physical limitation who can trail walk steadily.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
ITINERARY: 18 Nights/19 Days
EAST & WEST ANDES SLOPES & AMAZON JUNGLE - Andes Highlands, Cloud Forests, Upper Tropical Rainforest, Paramos, Tropical Amazonian Rainforest & Amazon Jungle
VISIT 5 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 5 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + NUMEROUS DESTINATIONS
ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FORESTS, TROPICAL Â & AMAZONIAN RAINFORESTS Â - COCO CORRIDO PARAMO, EAST & WEST ANDES SLOPES & AMAZON JUNGLE
Visit 9 different eco-systems with new birds every few days!
DAY ONE - Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito, day to relax and acclimate. Feeders - possible Sword-billed Hummingbird. Overnight SJ Quito Lodge, no meals included
DAY TWO - Bird Photo San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito (Andes Highlands) - feeders, gardens, trails, visit Zuri feeders. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY THREE & FOUR - Bird Photo San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (Cloud Forest). Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, expansive observation decks, trail walking, Moth feeder with hide for rare species, rivers, ponds. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FIVE - Bird Photo Pena, afternoon Quinde or similar. Overnight San Jorge de Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIX - Bird Photo San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve (Upper Tropical Rainforest). Hummingbird, Tanager & Toucan feeders, expansive observation decks, 45’ high covered tower over canopy, trail walking, waterfalls. Overnight San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVEN - Bird Photo Nan feeders and San Jorge Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve. Overnight San Jorge de Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY EIGHT - Bird Photo Umbrellabird LEK, afternoon return to San Jorge Quito. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY NINE - Bird Photo Antisana National Park Reserve by vehicle (Paramo). Feeders, possible Andes Condor. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY TEN - Bird Photo Papallacta Pass-Cayambe Coca National Park. Afternoon Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY ELEVEN & TWELVE - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve (Eastern Sub-tropical Cloud Forest). Private Cock of the Rock Lek. Observation decks & platforms, trail walking. Overnight new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
DAY THIRTEEN - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Tropical Amazonian Rainforest). Overnight brand new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FOURTEEN - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve - Observation decks, 65’ high tower over canopy; pristine trails; gardens, 4 Monkey species. Afternoon aquatic observations decks, surrounding of lodge, ponds and lagoon. Overnight new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FIFTEEN - Photo Coca Oxbow Lake by motorized canoe, afternoon to Amazon Jungle Lodge (Amazon Jungle). Overnight Amazon Jungle Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIXTEEN - Photo Parrot & Macaw Hide & Amazon Jungle. Overnight Amazon Jungle Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVENTEEN - Photography boating Napo River - Parrot Clay Lick. After lunch, boat back to San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve. Overnight new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3
meals
DAY EIGHTEEN - am San Jorge Sumaco Bajo photography, return drive to San Jorge Quito, overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY NINETEEN - am airport transfer
Optional: Multi-flash set up while at our 3 West Slope lodges
The Magic Birding Circuit Photo Tours are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, native bird guide and inter-lodge private transportation. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges & Private Reserves include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality service. This tour is for photographers without physical limitation who can trail walk steadily.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
14 Nights/15 Days
EAST & WEST ANDES SLOPES - Andes Highlands, Cloud Forests, Upper Tropical Rainforest, Paramos, Tropical Amazonian Rainforest
VISIT 5 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 5 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + NUMEROUS DESTINATIONS
Visit 9 different eco-systems with new birds every few days!
Pre-scheduled tour dates for 2025
DAY ONE - Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito, day to relax and acclimated. Feeders - possible Sword-billed Hummingbird. Overnight SJ Quito Lodge, no meals included
DAY TWO - Bird Photo San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito (Andes Highlands) - feeders, gardens, trails, visit Zuri feeders. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY THREE & FOUR - Bird Photo San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (Cloud Forest). Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, expansive observation decks, trail walking, Moth feeder with hide for rare species, rivers, ponds. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FIVE - Bird Photo Pena Tanai, afternoon Quinde. Overnight San Jorge de Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIX - Bird Photo San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve (Upper Tropical Rainforest). Hummingbird, Tanager & Toucan feeders, expansive observation decks, 45’ high covered tower over canopy, trail walking, waterfalls. Overnight San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVEN - Bird Photo Nan feeders and San Jorge Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve. Overnight San Jorge de Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY EIGHT - Bird Photo Umbrellabird LEK, afternoon return to San Jorge Quito. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY NINE - Bird Photo Antisana National Park Reserve by vehicle (Paramo). Feeders, possible Andes Condor. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY TEN - Bird Photo Papallacta Pass-Cayambe Coca National Park. Afternoon Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY ELEVEN & TWELVE - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve (Eastern Sub-tropical Cloud Forest). Private Cock of the Rock Lek. Observation decks & platforms, trail walking. Overnight new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
DAY THIRTEEN - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Tropical Amazonian Rainforest). Overnight brand new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FOURTEEN - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve - Observation decks, 65’ high tower over canopy; pristine trails; gardens, 4 Monkey species. Afternoon aquatic observations decks, surrounding of lodge, ponds and lagoon. Overnight new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
Optional: Multi-flash set up while at our 3 West Slope lodges
The Magic Birding Circuit Photo Tours are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, native bird guide and inter-lodge private transportation. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges & Private Reserves include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality service. This tour is for photographers without physical limitation who can also trail walk steadily.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTO TOUR - 10N/11D
EAST ANDES SLOPE & AMAZON JUNGLE - Andes Highlands, Sub-tropical Cloud Forest, Paramo, Tropical Amazonian Rainforest & Amazon Jungle
VISIT 3 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 3 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + NUMEROUS OUTSIDE DESTINATIONS
Visit 5 different eco-systems with new birds every few days!
DAY ONE - Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito, day to relax and acclimate. Feeders - possible Sword-billed Hummingbird. Overnight SJ Quito Lodge, no meals included
DAY TWO - Bird Photo Papallacta Pass-Cayambe Coca National Park. Afternoon Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY THREE & FOUR - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve (Eastern Sub-tropical Cloud Forest). Private Cock of the Rock Lek. Observation decks & platforms, trail walking. Overnight new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
DAY FIVE - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Tropical Amazonian Rainforest). Overnight brand new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIX - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve - Observation decks, 65’ high tower over canopy; pristine trails; gardens, 4 Monkey species. Afternoon aquatic observations decks, surrounding of lodge, ponds and lagoon. Overnight new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVEN - Photo Coca Oxbow Lake by motorized canoe, afternoon to Amazon Jungle Lodge. Overnight Mandi, includes 3 meals
DAY EIGHT - Photo Parrot & Macaw Hide & Amazon Jungle. Overnight Mandi, includes 3 meals
DAY NINE - After breakfast, boating Napo River - Parrot Clay Lick. After lunch, boat back to San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve. Overnight San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY TEN - am San Jorge Sumaco Bajo photography, return to San Jorge Quito, overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY ELEVEN - am airport transfer
The Magic Birding Circuit Photo Tours are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, native bird guide and inter-lodge private transportation. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges & Private Reserves include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality service. This tour is for photographers without physical limitation who can also trail walk steadily.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTO TOUR – 9N/10D
West
West Andes Slope - Andes Highlands, Cloud Forest, Upper Tropical Rainforest, Paramo
VISIT 3 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 3 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + OUTSIDE DESTINATIONS
Visit 5 different eco-systems with new birds every few days!
DAY ONE – Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito, day to relax and acclimate. Feeders – possible Sword-billed Hummingbird. Overnight SJ Quito Lodge, no meals included
DAY TWO – Bird Photo San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito (Andes Highlands) – feeders, gardens, trails, visit Zuri feeders. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY THREE & FOUR - Bird Photo San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (Cloud Forest). Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, expansive observation decks, trail walking, Moth feeder with hide for rare species, rivers, ponds. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FIVE – Bird Photo Pena Tanai, afternoon Quinde. Overnight San Jorge de Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIX – Bird Photo San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve (Upper Tropical Rainforest). Hummingbird, Tanager & Toucan feeders, expansive observation decks, 45’ high covered tower over canopy, trail walking, waterfalls. Overnight San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVEN – Bird Photo Nan feeders and San Jorge Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve. Overnight San Jorge de Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY EIGHT – Bird Photo Umbrellabird LEK, afternoon return to San Jorge Quito. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY NINE – Bird Photo Antisana National Park Reserve by vehicle (Paramo). Feeders, possible Andes Condor. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY TEN – am airport transfer
The Magic Birding Circuit Photo Tours are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, native bird guide and inter-lodge private transportation. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges & Private Reserves include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality service. This tour is for photographers without physical limitation who can also trail walk steadily.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
6 Nights/7 Days
EAST ANDES SLOPE - Andes Highlands, Sub-tropical Cloud Forest, Paramo & Tropical Amazonian Rainforest
VISIT 3 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 2 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + OUTSIDE DESTINATIONS
Visit 5 different eco-systems with new birds every couple of days!
DAY ONE - Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito, day to relax and acclimate. Feeders - possible Sword-billed Hummingbird. Overnight SJ Quito Lodge, no meals included
DAY TWO - Bird Photo Papallacta Pass-Cayambe Coca National Park. Afternoon Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY THREE & FOUR - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve. Private Cock of the Rock Lek. Observation decks, trail walking. Overnight San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
DAY FIVE - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve. Overnight new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIX - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo 65’ tower over canopy. Afternoon aquatic observations decks, surrounding of lodge, pond and lagoon. Overnight San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVEN - am airport transfer to Coca Airport (fly Coca to Quito Airport - purchase air ticket on own - Latham Airlines 50min. flight departs Coca 10:15 am)
MAGIC ECO-TOURS FOR NATURE LOVERS – 11N/12D
~ VISIT both the East & West Andes Slopes - 6 SAN JORGE LODGES & PRIVATE NATURE RESERVES IN THE ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FORESTS & AMAZONIAN TROPICAL RAINFOREST~
GORGEOUS SCENERY & PRISTINE HIKING TRAILS - HANDS ON ANDES ECUADORIAN COOKING CLASS – DINE WITH THE HUMMINGBIRDS – 2 NIGHT WALKS - SWIM IN THE CASCADING WATERFALLS & AMAZONIAN RIVERS, EXOTIC BIRDS & HUMMINGBIRDS – FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHY OPTIONS - WILD ORCHIDS & BUTTERFLIES
San Jorge’s Magic Eco-Tour Nature packages are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, guided tours with specialized native guides, private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge’s Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality services.
Day One - Evening airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito, overnight lodging San Jorge/Quito, no meals
Day Two - Eco-Tour for nature lovers - San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito - Walk the pristine highland humid forest, volcanic walls and sightseeing overlooking Quito from a distance on pre-Inca trails. Great explanation of archeology, medicinal plants and folklore. After lunch, hands on Cooking Class learning how to make dark Andes chocolate, Andes Coffee and empanadas. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Three - Visit the middle of the world museum and original equator monument at Cala Cali. Continue on to San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary in the Cloud Forest checking for Hummingbirds and Tanagers at the feeders. Excellent for wild photography. After lunch, a guided hike on our pristine well designed trails viewing birds and exotic flora and fauna. Overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals Â
Day Four - Early morning sightseeing and animal observation at the reserve. After breakfast guided Orchid Tour at our orchidairy and trails with orchids and bromeliads in their natural habitat. Afternoon at leisure on own. Overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Five - After breakfast depart for San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve in the Upper Tropical Rainforest. Afternoon bird and canopy observation at our 45-foot high spacious observation tower and decks overlooking the canopy. After dinner, partake in a Night Walk looking for owls, potoos, different frogs and insects. San Jorge Milpe Reserve has an upper tropical forest, which is even more diverse than our Cloud Forest at San Jorge de Tandayapa. Totally different eco-systems, only 1 hour drive part! Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Cliff Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six - After breakfast get ready for a hike in the Tropical Forest, visiting several waterfalls all pristine! Enjoy swimming in the cascading waterfalls at one of the last preserved and purest forests in the world! The stunning upper tropical rainforest surrounding the lodges feature well-kept pristine hiking trails, with 8 different trails to explore the different features of the reserve, with 11 spring fed waterfalls, crossed by the large Chaguaryacu River. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Seven - Day of leisure at San Jorge/Milpe paradise to explore on own. After lunch, transfer to San Jorge/Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Eight & Nine- San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve in the Eastern Andes Cloud Forest. View beautiful vistas of Antisana and Sumaco Volcanos a and gorgeous scenery when hiking the trails in the clouds. Observe beautiful Hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and fauna. Overnight new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day.
Days Ten & Eleven- AM departure with a stop at Ollin Waterfalls and Hummingbird feeders. Continue on to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Reserve in the Amazonian Tropical Rainforest. Hiking trails, Macaws, Parrots and elaborate birds, monkeys, butterflies, dragonflies and wildlife. Swimming in our crystalline river and streams. Wildlife observation and photography from our observation decks overlooking the Amazonian canopy and new observation decks. Partake in a guided Night Walk looking for lizards, different frogs and insects, caimans, night monkeys and ocelots. Overnight new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
Day Twelve - 7:30 AM airport transfer to Coca Airport (AM flight purchased on own from Coca Airport to Quito Airport) includes breakfast
Optional: Extra days/cultural tours at the beginning of the tour: Old Colonial Quito City Tour, Medicinal Plants, Otavalo Indian Market & Surrounding Villages, Pappallacta Hot Springs, Cotopaxi Volcano – inquire for pricing
MAGIC ECO-TOURS FOR NATURE LOVERS – 7N/8D
– WEST SLOPE
~ VISIT THE ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FOREST & UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST ~
GORGEOUS SCENERY & PRISTINE HIKING TRAILS - HANDS ON ANDES COOKING CLASS - MIDDLE OF THE WORLD MONUMENT ON THE EQUADOR, NIGHT WALK - SWIMMING IN THE CASCADING WATERFALLS - DINE WITH THE HUMMINGBIRDS
San Jorge’s Magic Eco-Tour Nature packages are all-inclusive, including airport transfers or pick up from downtown Quito, comfortable lodging accommodations, meals, guided tours with native guides, private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge’s Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine and quality services.
Day One - Evening airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito, overnight lodging San Jorge/Quito, no meals
Day Two - Eco-Tour for nature lovers - San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito - Walk the pristine highland humid forest, volcanic walls and sightseeing overlooking Quito from a distance on pre-Inca trails. Great explanation of archeology, medicinal plants and folklore. After lunch, hands on Cooking Class learning how to make dark Andes chocolate, Andes Coffee and empanadas. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Three - Visit the middle of the world museum and original equator monument at Cala Cali. Continue on to San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary in the Cloud Forest checking for Hummingbirds and Tanagers at the feeders. Excellent for wild photography. After lunch, a guided hike on our pristine well designed trails viewing birds and exotic flora and fauna. Overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Four - Early morning sightseeing and animal observation at the reserve. After breakfast guided Orchid Tour at our orchidairy and gorgeous trails with orchids and bromeliads in their natural habitat. Afternoon at leisure on own. Overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Five - After breakfast depart for San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve in the Upper Tropical Rainforest. Afternoon bird and canopy observation at our 45 foot high spacious covered tower overlooking the canopy. After dinner, partake in a Night Walk looking for owls, potoos, different frogs and insects. San Jorge Milpe Reserve has an upper tropical forest, which is even more diverse than our Cloud Forest at San Jorge de Tandayapa. Totally different eco-systems, only 1 hour drive part! Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six - After breakfast get ready for a hike in the Tropical forest, visiting several waterfalls all pristine! Enjoy swimming in the cascading waterfalls at one of the last preserved and purest forests in the world! The stunning upper tropical rainforest surrounding the lodges feature well-kept pristine hiking trails, with 8 different trails to explore the different features of the reserve, with 11 spring fed waterfalls, crossed by the large Chaguaryacu River. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Cliff Lodge, includes 3 mealsÂ
Day Seven - Day of leisure at San Jorge/Milpe paradise to explore on own. Later afternoon, transfer to San Jorge/Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eight - AM airport transfer
Optional Extra days/cultural tours:Â Old Colonial Quito City Tour, Medicinal Plants, Otavalo Indian Market & Surrounding Villages, Pappallacta Hot Springs, Cotopaxi Volcano.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT SENIOR TOUR – East & West Andes Slope & Tropical Amazon Rainforest – 17 Nights/18 Days
Would you like to see the special birds of Ecuador, but without too much exertion? This relaxed birding package is specially designed for the senior traveler, or those who do not prefer to involve long or strenuous walks. Includes ½ day guided birding with afternoons at leisure on own.
Itinerary:Â 17N/18D
Day One - Evening Airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito; overnight San Jorge/Quito Eco-Lodge, no meals included
Day Two - Day of leisure on own at San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve, overnight San Jorge/Quito Eco-Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Three - Morning guided birding at San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito Birding Center - Â gardens & feeders (ANDES HIGHLANDS); overnight San Jorge/Quito Eco-Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Four - Morning guided birding world famous Nono-Mindo Road (HIGHLAND RAINFOREST/CLOUD FOREST) continue on to San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary, overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Eco-Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Five & Six -Morning guided birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary gardens, feeders, easier trails surrounding the lodge & Canopy Islands Bird Observation Center (CLOUD FOREST) overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Eco-Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
Day Seven -Morning guided birding at Amaguza Reserve: Observe endemic birds at feeders not found in Tandayapa or Milpe – feeders & bird walk. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Eco-Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Eight & Nine - Morning guided birding at San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve (UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) gardens, feeders and easier trails surrounding the lodge. Overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
Day Ten - Morning guided San Tadeo feeders. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Eco-Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eleven - 1/2 day guided birding Antizana National Park by vehicle - Andes Condor Reserve (PARAMO), overnight San Jorge/Quito Eco-Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Twelve - Morning guided birding Papallacta Pass & Papallacta Lake (PARAMO/EAST ANDES), overnight Quijos, includes 3 meals
Days Thirteen & Fourteen - Morning guided birding at NEW San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (EASTERN SUBTROPICAL CLOUD FOREST), overnight Loreto, includes 3 meals per day
Days Fifteen & Sixteen – Morning guided birding at NEW San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Reserve (Amazonian Tropical Rainforest) NEW 60 foot high spacious bird observation tower overlooking the canopy, Macaws Boulevard, gardens and trails. Overnight Loreto, includes 3 meals per day
Day Seventeen – early AM stop at San Jorge de Cosanga-Yanayuca Bird & Wildlife Reserve, continue return drive to Quito - overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eighteen - AM transfer to Quito Airport
Optional side tours: Old Colonial Quito City Tour, Middle of the World Equator Monument, Otavalo Indian Market & surrounding villages; Cotopaxi Volcano, Papallacta Hot Springs; Medicinal Plants, Andes Chocolate, Coffee & Empanadas - Hands on Cooking Lesson; Galapagos Islands Cruise extension
SENIOR BIRDWATCHING TOURS WITH EASIER TRAILS
14 NIGHTS/15 DAYS
EAST & WEST ANDES SLOPE
Would you like to see the special birds of Ecuador, but without too much exertion? This relaxed birding package is specially designed for the senior traveler, or those who do not prefer to involve long or strenuous walks.
The Magic Birding Circuit Senior Tours are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, lodging (rooms with easy accessibility) meals, ½ day guided birding tours on flatter terrains, specialized birding guides, private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Itinerary includes morning bird walks with free time in afternoon to relax or bird on own while at our private birding reserves.
Itinerary:
14 Night/15 Day - Magic Circuit Senior Pre-scheduled Tour
Day One - Evening Airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito; overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, no meals included
Day Two - Day of leisure on own at San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve, overnight San Jorge/Quito, includes 3 meals
Day Three - Morning guided birding at San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito Birding Center - Â gardens & feeders (ANDES HIGHLANDS); overnight San Jorge/Quito, includes 3 meals
Day Four - Morning guided birding world famous Nono-Mindo Road (HIGHLAND RAINFOREST/CLOUD FOREST), continue on to San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary, overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa, includes 3 meals
Day Five - Morning guided birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary gardens, feeders, easier trails surrounding the lodge & NEW Canopy Islands Photo & Observation Center (CLOUD FOREST) overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six - Morning Birding at Amaguza Reserve: Observe endemic birds at feeders not found in Tandayapa or Milpe - feeders & bird walk; overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Seven & Eight - Morning guided birding San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge gardens, feeders and easier trails surrounding the lodge (UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST), overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
Day Nine - Morning visit to San Tadeo feeders; afternoon transfer to San Jorge/Quito, overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Ten - Old Colonial Quito City Tour with lunch at typical restaurant, overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eleven - 1/2 day Birding Antizana National Park by vehicle - Andes Condor Reserve (HIGH BARREN PLAINS/PARAMO), overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Twelve - Morning Birding Papallacta Pass & Papallacta Lake (PARAMO/EAST ANDES SLOPE), overnight Quijos, includes 3 meals
Day Thirteen - Morning feeders & Birding San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (Eastern Cloud Forest), overnight Quijos, includes 3 meals
Day Fourteen - Morning Birding San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (Eastern Cloud Forest), overnight San Jorge/Quito Eco-Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Fifteen - AM airport transfer
Optional side tours: Middle of the World Equator Monument, Otavalo Indian Market & surrounding villages; Cotopaxi Volcano, Papallacta Hot Springs; Medicinal Plants, Andes Chocolate, Coffee & Empanadas - Hands on Cooking Lesson; Galapagos Islands Cruise extension
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT SENIOR TOUR – West Andes Slope – 7 Nights/8 Days
Would you like to see the special birds of Ecuador, but without too much exertion? This birding package is specially designed for the 'active' senior traveler, or those who do not prefer to involve long or walks. Includes ½ day guided birding with afternoons at leisure on own.
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive, including round trip airport transfers, lodging, meals, ½ day guided birding tours on easier trails, private transportation and reserve entrance fees.
Itinerary - 7 Nights/8 days
Day One - Evening Airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito; overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge
Day Two - Morning guided birding at San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito gardens & feeders (HIGH BARREN PLAINS); overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Three - Morning guided birding world famous Nono-Mindo Road (HIGHLAND RAINFOREST/CLOUD FOREST), overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Four - Morning guided birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary -  gardens, feeders, easier trails surrounding the lodge & Canopy Islands Bird Photo & Observation Center (CLOUD FOREST) overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Five - Morning Birding at Amaguza Reserve: Observe endemic birds at feeders not found in Tandayapa or Milpe - feeders & bird walk; overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six - Morning guided birding San Jorge de Milpe Lodge gardens, feeders and easier trails surrounding the lodge (TROPICAL RAINFOREST), overnight San Jorge/Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Seven - Morning guided visit to San Tadeo feeders; afternoon transfer to San Jorge/Quito, overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Eight - AM transfer to Quito Airport
Optional side tours: Old Colonial Quito City Tour, Middle of the World Equator Monument; Otavalo Indian Market & surrounding villages; Cotopaxi Volcano, Papallacta Hot Springs; Medicinal Plants & Sacred Waterfalls, Andes Chocolate & Coffee - Hands on Cooking Lesson; Galapagos Islands Cruise extensions
Magic Birding Circuit Senior Tour - West Andes Slope
Would you like to see the special birds of Ecuador, but without too much exertion? This relaxed birding package is specially designed for the senior traveler, or those who do not prefer to involve long or strenuous walks. You may choose your own travel dates.
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive, including airport transfers, lodging (rooms with easy accessibility, meals, ½ day birding tours on flatter terrains, specialized birding guides, private transportation and reserve entrance fees. Itinerary includes morning bird walks with free time in afternoon to relax or bird on own while at our private birding reserves.
4 nights/5 days
Day One - Evening Airport transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito; overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge
Day Two - Morning birding at San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito surroundings & feeders ANDES HIGHLANDS); overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Three - Morning birding world famous Nono-Mindo Road (HIGHLAND RAINFOREST/CLOUD FOREST), overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Four - Morning birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary surroundings & feeders (CLOUD FOREST), overnight San Jorge/Tandayapa Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Five - Day at leisure for birding/photography on own, afternoon transfer to downtown Quito, includes breakfast & lunch
Optional side tours: Old Colonial Quito City Tour, Middle of the World Equator Monument; Otavalo Indian Market & surrounding villages; Cotopaxi Volcano, Papallacta Hot Springs; Medicinal Plants, Andes Chocolate & Coffee - Hands on Cooking Lesson; Galapagos Islands Cruise extension
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Our all-inclusive tours include airport transfers, delicious fresh meals, lodging, specialized English-speaking native bird guides and private inter-lodge transportation. San Jorge Eco-Lodges are rustic and environmentally friendly and offer top quality service with comfortable well-appointed rooms. You can even see birds from your room!
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 San Jorge/Tandayapa Eco-Lodge deluxe, magnificent views, private patio |
San Jorge/Milpe Forest Eco-Lodge - private balcony & views |
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Cheryl Korowotny - International Director
San Jorge Eco-Lodges & Botanical Reserves
The Magic Birding & Photography Circuit
Reserves are located in Quito-Tandayapa-Milpe-Cosanga-Yanayacu-Estero Hondo-Guacamayos &Sumaco Bajo
Ecuador – South America
Email: birdwatching@eco-lodgesanjorge.com
877. 565.2596 Toll Free USA & Canada.
THE MAGIC BIRDING & PHOTOGRAPHY CIRCUIT
owns & operates 7 Private Bird Reserves & 6 Eco-Lodges in Ecuador
SAN JORGE Eco-lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito
KM 4 VÍA ANTIGUA A NONO (CONT. CALLE MACHALA)
Andes Highlands/High Barren Plains/Highland Rainforest
Altitude: 3,000 - 3,100 m (9,580 - 10,500 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE TANDAYAPA Hummingbird Sanctuary & Lodge
Coud Forest
KM 3,5 PARTIDERO ANTIGUO A TANDAYAPA
Altitude: 1,700 m. (5,600 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE MILPE Bird & Orchid Reserve
San Jorge Forest Lodge & San Jorge Cliff Lodge
Upper Tropical Rainforest
KM 3,7 CAMINO A MILPE
Altitude: 900 m. (3,000 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE SUMACO BAJO Bird Reserve & Lodge
Tropical Amazonian Rainforest
Altitude: 500 m. (1,600 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE GUACAMAYOS Bird Paradise & Lodge
East Andes Sub-tropical Cloud Forest
Altitude: (4,200 ft. 5,100 ft. O.S.L.)
SAN JORGE DE COSANGA - YANAYACU Wildlife & Bird Reserves
East Andes Cloud Forest
KM3,6 CAMINO A LAS CAUCHERAS
Altitude: 2,500 m. (8,000 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE ESTERO HONDO Botanical Reserve
PACIFIC COASTAL LOWLANDS
Altitude: 200 m. (600 ft. o.s.l.)
