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.
VISIT 5 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 5 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + NUMEROUS DESTINATIONS
Visit 9 different eco-systems with new birds every few days!
DAY ONE - Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito (Andes High Barren Plains) day of leisure on own, overnight at San Jorge Quito Lodge. Dinner is included for flights arriving by 5:30 pm.
DAY TWO - Bird Photo Lomo feeders & San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito—feeders and gardens (possible Sword-billed Hummingbird). Overnight at San Jorge Quito Lodge, including 3 meals.
DAY THREE - Bird Photo San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (Cloud Forest West). Morning moth feeders/hide. Active Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, outstanding observation decks, and trail walking. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY FOUR - Andean Red Cock of the Rock & Upper Tandayapa. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY FIVE - Birds Photo San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve (Subtropical Rainforest West). Active Hummingbird, Tanager & Toucan natural feeders, observation decks, tower over canopy, and trail walking. Overnight San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge includes 3 meals per day.
DAY SIX - Birds Photo Nanagalito feeders & San Jorge Milpe Reserve. Overnight San Jorge de Milpe Forest Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY SEVEN - Bird Photo Umbrellabird LEK. In the afternoon, return to San Jorge Quito. Overnight at San Jorge Quito Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY EIGHT - Bird Photo Antisana National Park Reserve by vehicle (Paramo). Feeders, possible Andes Condor, scenic landscapes. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY NINE - Bird Photo Papallacta Pass (Paramo) and Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight at the new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY TEN - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve (Sub-tropical Cloud Forest East). San Jorge private Cock of the Rock Lek Orange color. Numerous observation decks, and trail walking. Overnight San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY ELEVEN - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Tropical Amazonian Rainforest East). The new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge includes 3 meals and overnight accommodations.
DAY TWELVE - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve - 65-foot high spacious covered tower, 360-degree views. A variety of observation decks, wildlife surrounding the lodge and lagoon, frog pond, and various monkeys. Overnight San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY THIRTEEN - Bird Photo Lemoncocha Lake Reserve by boat. Overnight brand new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FOURTEEN - early am Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve. Return drive to Quito. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals.