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 9 different eco-systems with new birds every few days!
DAY ONE - Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito day of leisure on own, overnight at San Jorge Quito Lodge. Dinner included for flights arriving by 5:30 pm.
DAY TWO - Bird Photo Lomo feeders and San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito—feeders and gardens. Overnight at San Jorge Quito Lodge, including 3 meals
DAY THREE & FOUR - Bird Photo San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary – over 450 possible bird species & 28 Hummingbird species. Early morning Moth feeders, hide, active Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, observation decks, and trail walking. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge includes 3 meals per day.
DAY FIVE - Andean Cock of the Rock, Red color & Upper Tandayapa. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY SIX - Birds Photo San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve. Active Hummingbird, Tanager & Toucan natural feeders, observation decks, a 45-foot high spacious tower over the canopy, and trail walking. Overnight San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY SEVEN - Birds Photo Nanagalito feeders and San Jorge Milpe Reserve. Overnight San Jorge de Milpe Forest Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY EIGHT - Bird Photo San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve – over 500 possible bird species. Active Hummingbird, Tanager & Toucan natural feeders, observation decks, 45-foot high canopy tower, trail walking, waterfalls. Overnight San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge includes 3 meals per day.
DAY NINE - Early am Bird Photo Umbrellabird LEK. Afternoon at leisure; return to San Jorge Quito Lodge after lunch. Overnight at San Jorge Quito Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY TEN - Bird Photo Antisana National Park Reserve by vehicle. Feeders, possible Andes Condor, scenic landscapes. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY ELEVEN - Bird Photo Papallacta Pass (Paramo) and Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight at the new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY TWELVE & THIRTEEN - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve (Sub-tropical Cloud Forest – East). Early morning Moth feeders, San Jorge private Cock of the Rock Lek, Orange color, a variety of observation decks, and trail walking. Overnight San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge includes 3 meals per day.
DAY FOURTEEN - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Tropical Amazonian Rainforest East). Overnight at the new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY FIFTEEN - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve - 65’ 65-foot high spacious covered tower, 360-degree views. A variety of observation decks, wildlife surrounding the lodge and lagoon, a frog pond, and various monkeys. Overnight San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY SIXTEEN - Bird Photo Macaws Boulevard - 4 species Macaws & 12 species Parrots. Afternoon trail walking, Overnight San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY SEVENTEEN - Photography boating Napo River - Parrot Clay Lick. After lunch, boat back to San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve. optional swimming at our beach on the river. Overnight San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge includes 3 meals.
DAY EIGHTEEN - early am Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve. Return drive to Quito. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals.
DAY NINETEEN - am airport transfer