Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
● Make the most of your day in a unique ecosystem, away from crowded destinations, just 90 minutes away form Quito.
● Explore the Andean Highlands in the company of a specialized guide, while enjoying breathtaking landscapes, searching for unique flora and fauna, including the emblematic Andean Condor.
● Hike around La Mica Lake and discover the biodiversity that this place holds. Explore the reserve in search for species such as the Spectacled Bear, Andean Fox, and many avian high altitude species.
● Observe different hummingbird species such as the Giant Hummingbird and the stunning
Ecuadorian Hillstar
● Support local development and conservation with your visit.
● Let us know if your main interest is birdwatching, we will run the tour accordingly with the right guide for you
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National Park fees
Lunch with soft drink
Private transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
All activities
Certified, bilingual naturalist & birding guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Quito and airport area. Please provide your accommodation address in case it is not listed in the hotels above.
Quito, Quito, Ecuador We start early with a pick up from your hotel in Quito or the airport area. 5 minutes
GMRH+RVH, Pintag, Ecuador As we drive towards the entrance to Antisana Reserve, our first stopis at Mirador del Isco, a lookoutthat is part of Chakana Reserve. This is one of the best places for Condor sightings 35 minutes
Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuador Then we continue towards the western entrance of Antisana Ecological Reserve. As we start exploring, we search for high altitude and local wildlife specialties- fox, deer and with some luck the Spectacled Bear may be part of our experience, as well as the Ecuadorian Hillstar visiting the Chuquiragua bushes, Tawny Antpitta, Tufted tit-Tyrant, Carunculated Caracaras, among many others. 2 minutes
Secas, Ecuador A delicious lunch is included at Tambo Condor reserve, enjoy the grounds of this beautiful property with a privileged view to the Andean Condors nesting sites and admire hummingbirds flying around the flowers and feeders at the garden. 90 minutes
Quito, Quito, Ecuador Return to Quito in the afternoon, drop off at your hotel 5 minutes
Laguna de Mica, Ecuador Arriving at Lake "La Mica", you'll scan the lake shore for aquatic species. If you are up for it, you can take a hike thourgh a trail for a chance of breathtaking landscapes 45 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A small amount of walking is involved along trails with irregular terrain although if participants require longer hiking trails are available.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Copy of passport of one of the group members is required for billing purposes (local tax exemption)
Let us know if you are prone to altitude sickness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Sandra S
05 Apr 2025
Our trip was amazing! Santiago was the best guide. He made sure we saw everything we wanted and so much more. Every day was packed with adventure and opportunities to see the best birds and wildlife. Santiago is very knowledgeable about the area and has a deep connection to nature. Additionally, he made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip and made adjustments for our capabilities as needed. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience. We can’t wait for our next adventure.
F1340PIjaniced
24 Jun 2024
After Chakana we went to Antisana Reserve, which was close by. While it feels remote, it is actually quite close to Quito. The views from the pass of the High Andes and in particular the snow covered Artisan Volcano are spectacular. The landscape includes glacial terrain, moors, swamps and lakes, making it idea for waterbirds. It was great for bird spotting and we saw over 40 species including Andean Teal, Duck and Ibis, Carcara, Cinclodes, Tyrants, wrens, finches and more. Again this was all due to our amazing guide Santiago from Neotropical, who is expert at hearing and spotting birds. He was also super helpful in assisting us to see them. And then there were the plants. So much to see in this conservation area.
SusanY163
31 May 2024
We had a fabulous day with Santiago on this day tour. We were successful viewing Condors and so much more. The landscape and birding above timberline was unlike any I have seen. It was so beautiful I cried. We enjoyed a tasty lunch. My husband experienced some high altitude sickness and Santiago drove us to lower elevation quickly where he recovered nicely. Thank you, Santiago!! We will join you again in the future.
This tour in
Quito
is organized by
Neotropical Nature and Birding Trips
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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