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Begin your birding adventure as soon as you arrive to Ecuador with San Jorge's prime trails, specialized guides and lots of birding options. The Magic Birding Circuit offers over 1,700 species and 65 Hummingbirds.
Photography Circuit
7 PRIVATE RESERVES &
4 ECO-LODGES
SAN JORGE eco-lodge & botanical reserve/quito
KM 4 VÍA ANTIGUA A NONO (CONT. CALLE MACHALA)
andes highlands/high barren plains/highland rainforest
Altitude: 3,000 - 3,100 m. (9,580 - 10,500 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE TANDAYAPA hummingbird sanctuary & lodge
cloud forest
KM 3,5 PARTIDERO ANTIGUO A TANDAYAPA
altitude: 1,700 m. (5,600 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE MILPE BIRD & orchid reserve
San Jorge cliff lodge & san jorge forest lodge
upper tropical rainforest
KM 3,7 CAMINO A MILPE
altitude: 900 m. (3,000 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE COSANGA -YANAYACU WILDLIFE & BIRD RESERVEs
andes highland cloud forest
KM3,6 CAMINO A LAS CAUCHERAS
altitude: 2,500 m. (8,000 ft. o.s.l.)
SAN JORGE DE ESTERO HONDO botanical reserve
PACIFIC COASTal LOWLANDS
altitude: 200 m. (600 ft. o.s.l.)
san jorge de sumaco bird sanctuary
lower amazon basin
altitude: 500 m. (1,600 ft. o.s.l.)
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The Magic Birding Circuit
ecuador birdwatching tours ~ bird & wildlife photography
OFFERING THE BEST BIRDING LODGES & TOURS IN ECUADOR
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The Magic Birding & Photography Circuit is the first of its kind in South America, We own 7 private Birding Reserves and 4 Eco-Lodges in Ecuador, most within a two hour radius of Quito. Experience our Ecuador Birdwatching Tours & Bird & Wildlife Photography Tours and Eco-Tours for nature lovers, visiting up to 13 diverse eco-systems throughout the Andes Highlands, Cloud Forests, Upper Tropical Rainforest, East & West Andes Slope, Paramo, Amazon Tropical Rainforest & Pacific Lowlands. We have recently have added two NEW private nature reserves to The Magic Circuit collection, introducing San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary in the Amazon Tropical Rainforest, and the NEW San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise in the Eastern Andes Cloud Forest.
Our private nature reserves offer up to 1,600 possible bird species and 100 Hummingbird species, 15 running waterfalls, 2 ponds, rivers, wild orchids in natural habitat, medicinal plants, butterflies, mammals & diverse flora & fauna. Our all-inclusive Ecuador Tours include airport transfers or pick up from downtown Quito, delicious meals, lodging, specialized English speaking native bird guides and private transportation throughout the reserves. We bird our way from reserve to reserve eliminating unnecessary driving. Our 4 Ecuador Eco-Lodges are rustic and environmentally friendly and offer quality service with comfortable well-appointed rooms furnished in typical décor with optional upgrades for private balcony and stunning views or rustic bungalow rooms. Enjoy nature and wildlife from our 60 foot high spacious observation tower overlooking the Amazonian canopy and our 45 foot high tower in the Upper Tropical Rainforest. Swim at the cascading waterfalls with a picnic lunch, or selecting one of our Ecuadorian cultural tours..
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Our Ecuador Birdwatching Tours
- Magic Birding & Photography Circuit Map
18-Day West Andes Birdwatching Tour in Ecuador
Magic Birding Circuit 17 NIGHTS/18 DAYS
VISIT 6 SAN JORGE LODGES + 6 SAN JORGE PRIVATE BIRDING RESERVES
East & West Andes Slopes: ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FOREST, UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST, SUBTROPICAL RAINFOREST. EASTERN SUBTROPICAL CLOUD FOREST, TROPICAL AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST, PARAMO, COCO CORRIDOR
Itinerary – 17N/18D - E & W Andes Slope & Tropical Amazonian Rainforest
Day One - Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito Lodge. Day of leisure on own.
Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge(optional meals)
Day Two – Birding San Jorge Reserve/Quito Birding Center, Upper San Jorge Farm Road, Yanacocha old road, Alambi Road & Nono Tandayapa Road (ANDES HIGHLANDS/UPPER CLOUD FOREST), feeders, gardens, road walking. The Black-tailed Trainbearer, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Tyrian Metaltail, Shining Sunbeam, and the tiny White-bellied Woodstar visit feeders at the lodge. The Trail around the lodge offers possible Tufted Tit-tyrant, Rufous-naped Brush-Finch, Azara's Spinetail, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Blue-and-yellow Tanager, Southern Yellow Grosbeak, Red-crested Cotinga, and the Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant.
Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge includes 3 meals.
Days Three & Four– Birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (CLOUD FOREST) Active Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, bird walks on pristine trails, Canopy Islands Observation decks, ponds, streams. Multi-colored bird species - Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager, Red-headed Barbet, Three-striped Warbler, White-winged Becard, Metallic-green Tanager, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Pale-mandible Aracari, Golden-naped Tanager, Golden Tanager, Flame-faced Tanager, Orange-bellied Euphonia, along with the Masked Trogon, Squirrel Cuckoo, Slate-throated Whitestar, Streak-capped Treehunter, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner, Black-chested Tanager, and, with a bit of luck, the Ochre-breasted Antpitta. Additionally, abounding hummingbird species visit our feeders, including the iconic Booted Racket-tail and the Violet-tailed Sylph. Seasonal visits by the iconic Toucan Barbet, the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, the Crested Quetzal, and the Golden-headed Quetzal.
Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge includes 3 meals per day.
Day Five – Birding Upper San Jorge Tandayapa, Bellavista & San Tadeo road (CLOUD FOREST/UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) A second chance at the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan and Toucan Barbet.
Overnight San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals.
Day Six – Birding San Jorge Milpe Reserve (UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) BIRDING feeders, trails. Active Hummingbird, Tanager and Toucan feeders, Canyon waterfall feeders. Endemic Choco Toucan, Esmeraldas Antbird, Bicolored Antbird, Choco Warbler, Streaked Xenops, Glistening-green Tanager, Blue-tailed Trogon, Black-throated Trogon, Gartered Trogon, Collared Trogon, White-tailed Trogon, Striped Woodhaunter, Black-headed Antthrush, Scaly-throated Foliage-Gleaner, Buffy Tuftedcheek, Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, Crismon-bellied Woodpecker, Guayaquil Woodpecker, Red-Rumped Woodpecker, Emerald Tanager, Choco Toucan, White-bearded Manakin, Club-winged Manakin, Northern Schiffornis, Golden-winged Manakin, Purple-throated Fruitcrow and with some luck the Lanceolated Monklet, Berlepsch's Tinamou.
Overnight San Jorge Milpe Cliff Lodge includes 3 meals (picnic lunch at waterfalls)
Day Seven: Birding Rio Chaguaryacu feeders and trails; exploring Rio Blanco or Masphi area, depending on the climate.
Overnight at San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge includes 3 meals.
Day Eight – Birding Rio Tatal trails, Milpe Road, Forest Lodge observatory & tower. After lunch, return to Quito.
Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge includes 3 meals
Day Nine - Old Colonial Quito City Tour with lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge includes 3 meals
Day Ten - Birding Antisana National Park by vehicle - Andes Condor Reserve (PARAMO/HIGH BARREN PLAINS) feeders, scenic views. Ecuadorian Hillstar, Andean Teal, Andean Lapwing, Black-faced Ibis, Giant Hummingbird, Andes Condor.
Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge includes 3 meals.
Day Eleven - Birding Papallacta Pass, Cayambe Coca (PARAMO/EAST ANDES) Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, White-chinned Thistletail, White-browed Spinetail, Many-stripped Canastero, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Viridian Metaltail, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Giant Conebill, Paramo Seedeater, Paramo Tapaculo, and many more.
Overnight at the new San Jorge/Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Twelve & Thirteen - Birding at San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (EASTERN SUB-TROPICAL CLOUD FOREST). Observation decks, trails, visit our Cock of the Rock LEK. Possible Blue-headed Hummingbird, Golden-headed Quetzal, Bat Falcon, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Cliff Flycatcher, Bronze Inca, Flame-faced Tanager, Andean Cock of the Rock (m) Rupicola Peruviana, Golden-collared Honeycreeper, Fork-tailed Honeycreeper, Northern-mountain Cacique, Sunbittern, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, White-tailed Hillstar, Slate-crowned Antpitta, Emerald Toucanet, Berryl-spangled Tanager, Black and Chestnut Eagle, Streaked Tuffedcheck, White-capped Tanager, Yellow-throated Tanager, Wire-crested Thorntail, Violet-fronted Brilliant, White-tailed Hillstar, Mountain Velvetbreast, Bronzy Inca, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Tourmaline Sunangel, Emerald-bellied Puffleg, Long-tailed Sylph and Wedge-billed Hummingbird.
Day Thirteen – after lunch, birding San Jorge Guacamayos low area for different species - possible Deep blue-flower Piecer, Golden eared Tanager, Paradise Tanager, Amazon Umbrella Bird, Mani-banded Acari.
Overnight at the new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge includes 3 meals per day.
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Day Fourteen: Hollin Hummingbird station, High Sumaco Road. Feeders and road walking.
Overnight at the new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes three meals
Day Fifteen – San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary (TROPICAL AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST) Observation Decks over the canopy on the lagoon. Birding at the reserve – trails. Visit the Macaws Boulevard (12 species of Parrots & 4 Macaw species) Blue-headed Parrot, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Tawny bellied Owl, Dusky headed Parakeet, plus numerous more.
Overnight at the new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge includes 3 meals
Day Sixteen – San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary. Birding at our 65’ high Observation Tower overlooking the canopy. Long range vistas watching flocks come thru. Trail walking the reserve (optional afternoon river swim).
Overnight at the new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge includes 3 meals.
Day Seventeen – AM birding San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary, return drive to Quito.
Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge includes 3 meals
Day Eighteen - am airport transfer
Magic Birding & Photography Circuit MAP
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive and include round-trip airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, daily bird walks, inter-lodge private transportation, and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine with top-quality service. Our West Andes Lodges & Reserves visited on this tour are located in the Coco Corridor, which has the most concentrated number of birds in Ecuador, as this area was never hit by the ice age. This tour is for active birders without physical limitations who can walk and bird steadily for approximately 3 hours in the morning and afternoon.
8-Day West Andes Birdwatching Tour in Ecuador
Magic Birding Circuit Birdwatching Tour 7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS
VISIT 4 SAN JORGE LODGES + 3 SAN JORGE PRIVATE BIRDING RESERVES
ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FOREST, UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST, SUBTROPICAL RAINFOREST, COCO CORRIDOR
Day One – Airport transfer to San Jorge Quito Lodge. Day of leisure on own. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge (optional meals)
Day Two – Birding San Jorge Reserve/Quito Birding Center, Upper San Jorge Farm Road, Yanacocha old road, Alambi Road & Nono Tandayapa Road (ANDES HIGHLANDS/UPPER CLOUD FOREST), feeders, gardens, road walking. The Black-tailed Trainbearer, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Tyrian Metaltail, Shining Sunbeam, and the tiny White-bellied Woodstar visit feeders at the lodge. The Trail around the lodge offers possible Tufted Tit-tyrant, Rufous-naped Brush-Finch, Azara's Spinetail, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Blue-and-yellow Tanager, Southern Yellow Grosbeak, Red-crested Cotinga, and the Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge includes 3 meals.
Days Three & Four– Birding San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary (CLOUD FOREST) Active Hummingbird & Tanager feeders, bird walks on pristine trails, Canopy Islands Observation decks, ponds, streams. Multi-colored bird species - Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager, Red-headed Barbet, Three-striped Warbler, White-winged Becard, Metallic-green Tanager, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Pale-mandible Aracari, Golden-naped Tanager, Golden Tanager, Flame-faced Tanager, Orange-bellied Euphonia, along with the Masked Trogon, Squirrel Cuckoo, Slate-throated Whitestar, Streak-capped Treehunter, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner, Black-chested Tanager, and, with a bit of luck, the Ochre-breasted Antpitta. Additionally, abounding hummingbird species visit our feeders, including the iconic Booted Racket-tail and the Violet-tailed Sylph. Seasonal visits by the iconic Toucan Barbet, the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, the Crested Quetzal, and the Golden-headed Quetzal. Overnight San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge includes 3 meals per day.
Day Five – Birding Upper San Jorge Tandayapa, Bellavista & San Tadeo road (CLOUD FOREST/UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST) A second chance at the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan and Toucan Barbet. Overnight San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge, includes 3 meals
Day Six – Birding San Jorge Milpe Reserve (UPPER TROPICAL RAINFOREST)
BIRDING feeders, trails. Active Hummingbird, Tanager and Toucan feeders, Canyon waterfall feeders. Endemic Choco Toucan, Esmeraldas Antbird, Bicolored Antbird, Choco Warbler, Streaked Xenops, Glistening-green Tanager, Blue-tailed Trogon, Black-throated Trogon, Gartered Trogon, Collared Trogon, White-tailed Trogon, Striped Woodhaunter, Black-headed Antthrush, Scaly-throated Foliage-Gleaner, Buffy Tuftedcheek, Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, Crismon-bellied Woodpecker, Guayaquil Woodpecker, Red-Rumped Woodpecker, Emerald Tanager, Choco Toucan, White-bearded Manakin, Club-winged Manakin, Northern Schiffornis, Golden-winged Manakin, Purple-throated Fruitcrow and with some luck the Lanceolated Monklet, Berlepsch's Tinamou. Overnight San Jorge Milpe Cliff Lodge includes 3 meals (picnic lunch at waterfalls)
Day Seven: Birding Rio Chaguaryacu feeders and trails; exploring Rio Blanco or Masphi area, depending on the climate. Overnight at San Jorge Milpe Forest Lodge includes 3 meals
Day Eight – Birding Rio Tatal trails, Milpe Road, Forest Lodge observatory & tower. After lunch, return to Quito. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge includes 3 meals
Day Nine – am airport transfer
Magic Birding & Photography Circuit MAP
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive and include round-trip airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, daily bird walks, inter-lodge private transportation, and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine with top-quality service. Our West Andes Lodges & Reserves visited on this tour are located in the Coco Corridor, which has the most concentrated number of birds in Ecuador, as this area was never hit by the ice age. This tour is for active birders without physical limitations who can walk and bird steadily for approximately 3 hours in the morning and afternoon. Thank you for considering our 8 day West Andies Tour!
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT TOUR - 8N/9D EAST ANDES
VISIT 3 SAN JORGE LODGES + 4 SAN JORGE PRIVATE BIRDING RESERVES
ANDES HIGHLANDS, EAST ANDES SLOPE, PARAMO, CLOUD FOREST, TROPICAL AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST
Itinerary: 8N/9D – E Andes Slope & Tropical Amazonian Rainforest
Day One – Airport transfer to San Jorge Quito Lodge. Day of leisure on own. Overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge (optional meals)
Day Two - Birding Papallacta Pass, Cayambe Coca (PARAMO/EAST ANDES) Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, White-chinned Thistletail, White-browed Spinetail, Many-stripped Canastero, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Viridian Metaltail, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Giant Conebill, Paramo Seedeater, Paramo Tapaculo, and many more.
Overnight at the new San Jorge/Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
Days Three & Four - Birding at San Jorge de Guacamayos Bird Paradise (EASTERN SUB-TROPICAL CLOUD FOREST). Observation decks, trails, visit our Cock of the Rock LEK. Possible Blue-headed Hummingbird, Golden-headed Quetzal, Bat Falcon, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Cliff Flycatcher, Bronze Inca, Flame-faced Tanager, Andean Cock of the Rock (m) Rupicola Peruviana, Golden-collared Honeycreeper, Fork-tailed Honeycreeper, Northern-mountain Cacique, Sunbittern, Ochre-breasted Antpitta, White-tailed Hillstar, Slate-crowned Antpitta, Emerald Toucanet, Berryl-spangled Tanager, Black and Chestnut Eagle, Streaked Tuffedcheck, White-capped Tanager, Yellow-throated Tanager, Wire-crested Thorntail, Violet-fronted Brilliant, White-tailed Hillstar, Mountain Velvetbreast, Bronzy Inca, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Tourmaline Sunangel, Emerald-bellied Puffleg, Long-tailed Sylph and Wedge-billed Hummingbird.
Day Three – after lunch, birding San Jorge Guacamayos low area for different species - possible Deep blue-flower Piecer, Golden eared Tanager, Paradise Tanager, Amazon Umbrella Bird, Mani-banded Acari.
Overnight at the new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge includes 3 meals per day.
Day Five - Hollin Hummingbird station, High Sumaco Road. Feeders and road walking. Overnight at the new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes three meals
Day Six – San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary (TROPICAL AMAZONIAN RAINFOREST) Observation Decks over the canopy on the lagoon. Birding at the reserve – trails. Visit the Macaws Boulevard (12 species of Parrots & 4 Macaw species) Blue-headed Parrot, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Tawny bellied Owl, Dusky headed Parakeet, plus numerous more.
Overnight at the new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge includes 3 meals
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Day Seven – San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary. Birding at our 65’ high Observation Tower overlooking the canopy. Long range vistas watching flocks come thru. Trail walking the reserve (optional afternoon river swim).
Overnight at the new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge includes 3 meals.
Day Eight – AM birding San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird Sanctuary, return drive to Quito. Overnight San Jorge/Quito Lodge includes 3 mealsÂ
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Day Nine – am airport transfer.
Magic Birding & Photography Circuit MAP
The Magic Birding Circuit Tours are all-inclusive and include round-trip airport transfers, comfortable lodging accommodations, daily bird walks, inter-lodge private transportation, and reserve entrance fees. Added features while at San Jorge Lodges include delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine with top-quality service. Our West Andes Lodges & Reserves visited on this tour are located in the Coco Corridor, which has the most concentrated number of birds in Ecuador, as this area was never hit by the ice age. This tour is for active birders without physical limitations who can walk and bird steadily for approximately 3 hours in the morning and afternoon. Thank you for considering our Tours!
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.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTO TOUR – 9N/10D
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West Andes Slope - Andes Highlands, Cloud Forest, Upper Tropical Rainforest, Paramo
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
19-Day Ultimate Ecuador Bird & Wildlife Photography Tour
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.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
ITINERARY: 18 Nights/19 Days
EAST & WEST ANDES SLOPES & AMAZON JUNGLE - Andes Highlands, Cloud Forests, Upper Tropical Rainforest, Paramos, Tropical Amazonian Rainforest & Amazon Jungle
VISIT 5 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 5 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + NUMEROUS DESTINATIONS
ANDES HIGHLANDS, CLOUD FORESTS, TROPICAL Â & AMAZONIAN RAINFORESTS Â - COCO CORRIDO PARAMO, EAST & WEST ANDES SLOPES & AMAZON JUNGLE
Visit 9 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, afternoon Quinde or similar. 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 - Bird Photo Papallacta Pass-Cayambe Coca National Park. Afternoon Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY ELEVEN & TWELVE - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve (Eastern Sub-tropical Cloud Forest). Private Cock of the Rock Lek. Observation decks & platforms, trail walking. Overnight new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
DAY THIRTEEN - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Tropical Amazonian Rainforest). Overnight brand new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FOURTEEN - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve - Observation decks, 65’ high tower over canopy; pristine trails; gardens, 4 Monkey species. Afternoon aquatic observations decks, surrounding of lodge, ponds and lagoon. Overnight new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FIFTEEN - Photo Coca Oxbow Lake by motorized canoe, afternoon to Amazon Jungle Lodge (Amazon Jungle). Overnight Amazon Jungle Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIXTEEN - Photo Parrot & Macaw Hide & Amazon Jungle. Overnight Amazon Jungle Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVENTEEN - Photography boating Napo River - Parrot Clay Lick. After lunch, boat back to San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve. Overnight new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3
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DAY EIGHTEEN - am San Jorge Sumaco Bajo photography, return drive to San Jorge Quito, overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY NINETEEN - am airport transfer
Optional: Multi-flash set up while at our 3 West Slope lodges
15-Day Ecuador Bird & Wildlife Photography Tour
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.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT ECUADOR PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
14 Nights/15 Days
EAST & WEST ANDES SLOPES - Andes Highlands, Cloud Forests, Upper Tropical Rainforest, Paramos, Tropical Amazonian Rainforest
VISIT 5 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 5 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + NUMEROUS DESTINATIONS
Visit 9 different eco-systems with new birds every few days!
Pre-scheduled tour dates for 2025
DAY ONE - Airport transfer to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve/Quito, day to relax and acclimated. 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 - Bird Photo Papallacta Pass-Cayambe Coca National Park. Afternoon Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY ELEVEN & TWELVE - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve (Eastern Sub-tropical Cloud Forest). Private Cock of the Rock Lek. Observation decks & platforms, trail walking. Overnight new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
DAY THIRTEEN - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Tropical Amazonian Rainforest). Overnight brand new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY FOURTEEN - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve - Observation decks, 65’ high tower over canopy; pristine trails; gardens, 4 Monkey species. Afternoon aquatic observations decks, surrounding of lodge, ponds and lagoon. Overnight new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
Optional: Multi-flash set up while at our 3 West Slope lodges
11-Day Ecuador Wildlife & Bird Photography Tour
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.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTO TOUR - 10N/11D
EAST ANDES SLOPE & AMAZON JUNGLE - Andes Highlands, Sub-tropical Cloud Forest, Paramo, Tropical Amazonian Rainforest & Amazon Jungle
VISIT 3 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 3 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + NUMEROUS 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 Papallacta Pass-Cayambe Coca National Park. Afternoon Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight brand new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY THREE & FOUR - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve (Eastern Sub-tropical Cloud Forest). Private Cock of the Rock Lek. Observation decks & platforms, trail walking. Overnight new San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
DAY FIVE - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve (Tropical Amazonian Rainforest). Overnight brand new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIX - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve - Observation decks, 65’ high tower over canopy; pristine trails; gardens, 4 Monkey species. Afternoon aquatic observations decks, surrounding of lodge, ponds and lagoon. Overnight new San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVEN - Photo Coca Oxbow Lake by motorized canoe, afternoon to Amazon Jungle Lodge. Overnight Mandi, includes 3 meals
DAY EIGHT - Photo Parrot & Macaw Hide & Amazon Jungle. Overnight Mandi, includes 3 meals
DAY NINE - After breakfast, boating Napo River - Parrot Clay Lick. After lunch, boat back to San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Reserve. Overnight San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY TEN - am San Jorge Sumaco Bajo photography, return to San Jorge Quito, overnight San Jorge Quito Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY ELEVEN - am airport transfer
7-Day East Ecuador Bird & Wildlife Photography Tour
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.
MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
6 Nights/7 Days
EAST ANDES SLOPE - Andes Highlands, Sub-tropical Cloud Forest, Paramo & Tropical Amazonian Rainforest
VISIT 3 SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & 2 PRIVATE BIRD RESERVES + OUTSIDE DESTINATIONS
Visit 5 different eco-systems with new birds every couple of 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 Papallacta Pass-Cayambe Coca National Park. Afternoon Coca-Cuyuja River. Overnight new San Jorge de Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY THREE & FOUR - Bird Photo San Jorge de Guacamayos Reserve. Private Cock of the Rock Lek. Observation decks, trail walking. Overnight San Jorge Guacamayos Lodge, includes 3 meals per day
DAY FIVE - Bird Photo Wayra, continue to San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Bird & Wildlife Reserve. Overnight new San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Aquatic Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SIX - Bird Photo San Jorge Sumaco Bajo 65’ tower over canopy. Afternoon aquatic observations decks, surrounding of lodge, pond and lagoon. Overnight San Jorge Sumaco Bajo Lodge, includes 3 meals
DAY SEVEN - am airport transfer to Coca Airport (fly Coca to Quito Airport - purchase air ticket on own - Latham Airlines 50min. flight departs Coca 10:15 am)
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Cheryl Korowotny
International Director
The Magic Birding & Photography Circuit
SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & BOTANICAL RESERVES
Quito – Tandayapa – Milpe - Cosanga - Estero Hondo-Sumaco Bajo-Guacamayos
Ecuador – South America
Email: birdwatching@eco-lodgesanjorge.com
(877) 565-2596 Toll Free USA & Canada.
San Jorge has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for the past 11 consecutive years!