Birdwatching: 5 Days | 4 Nights

With over 600 different species of birds present throughout the reserve, Yasuní Biological Reserver is one of the most biodiverse places on planet Earth. We have created an unparalleled experience to give bird lovers and watchers the opportunity to see them up close and in their natural habitat. We travel trails through the jungle, navigate lagoons and streams, ascend to the canopy heights in order to maximize your bird watching experience.

Day 1

After a 30-minute commercial flight, our specialized bird guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the Hotel el Auca where you will receive instructions for the start of your trip with a good Amazonian coffee. From there, we’ll head to the port and then downriver to the lodge. Upon arrival you’ll be shown to your rooms and have time to settle in before lunch.
In the afternoon we’ll take our first short walk along the nearby trails and canoe ride to start off our birding watching.
Upon return to the lodge, our chef will be happy to offer a wide variety of national and international cuisine catering, including vegetarian and vegan options.

Day 2

Breakfast will be served at 4:30 am after which we’ll depart for the Napo River to visit the clay licks in the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve for a wonderful view of hundreds of parrots in search of mineral-rich clay to aid in their digestion. Here you’ll have the chance to see Mealy Amazon parrots, Yellow-crowned parrot, Blue-headed parrot, dusky-headed parakeet.

We’ll continue with a walk to the Papagayos clay licks where these beautiful birds come down to drink the water rich in mineral earth. Here you can see scarlet macaws, Orange-cheeked parrots, Cobalt-winged parakeets. Lunch and rest.

During the afternoon we’ll visit the southern part of the reserve and experience a bird eye view in the treetops from the 40-meter (132-foot) observation tower. To date, more than 565 species of birds have been recorded here, including colorful birds such as macaws, toucans, honeycreepers, tanagers, flycatchers, hummingbirds and more.

Return to the lodge and dinner.

Day 3

After breakfast we will travel by canoe to Limoncocha Biological Reserve. As we travel the tributaries of the Napo River we’ll be on the lookout for different species of river birds such as flycatchers, Aracaris, Anís, Woodpeckers, Woodcreeper and more. Return and lunch.

During the afternoon we’ll spend our time in the famous Limoncocha lagoon with more than 280 species sighted daily, Limoncocha is considered one of the most prominent wetlands in the region and paradise for lagoon birds such as Herons, Cardinal, Flycatchers, Tanagers, Toucans and more.

Return and dinner.

Day 4

After breakfast we’ll return to the Napo River to visit the islands of the River to see the species that inhabit these ecosystems. It is very important that you bring your binoculars to see them.

After lunch, our afternoon will be filled with more bird watching, and after dinner we’ll take a short hike to see some of our nocturnal species such as owls.

Day 5

Breakfast at 05:30 am before beginning our return trip back to El Coca and arriving around 09:00 am. Once in Coca we’ll facilitate transportation to the airport for your flight back to Quito

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IMPORTANT

• The activities in this package are designed for bird watchers
• If you have a target species, you should discuss it with your sales agent, so that it is taken into account in the planning of your tour by your guide.
• Children under 12 years old get a 50% discount.
• The observer responsible for providing their own equipment such as tripod, telescope, binoculars, camera, waterproof covers.
• Prices are subject to change. Amazon Travel is not responsible for cancellations or delays made by the airline that could affect our itineraries.
• The package may change due to weather conditions, these changes are to prioritize your safety and maximize your bird watching opportunities.
• This tour is public and open to a maximum of 12 persons. If you would like a private guide, please contact us prior to booking your tour.