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.
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