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PAPALLACTA PASS-GUANGO LODGE
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Pick-up at 7:30 am. Some 65 km (41 miles) East of Quito the road brings us into the high elevation paramo at Papallacta, a very tundra-like habitat. On clear days the views of the surroundings and various volcanoes are breath-taking; a stop right up at the pass is one of the best spots  to photograph the snow-capped Antisana Volcano as it towers over the mountains below.
If weather allows, from this point on we should start scanning the sky from time to time for the Andean Condor,  Variable Hawk,  Carunculated  Caracara  and Black-chested  Buzzard-Eagle, that may soar overhead.
We’ll check stands of Polylepis woodland for Giant Conebill , Black-backed Bush Tanager, White-chinned Thistletail, Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager, Pearled Treerunner, Golden-crowned Tanager, Pale-naped Brush-Finch and the scarce Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant.
At the highest elevations we’ll seek out  the secretive and cryptic  Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe.
In the afternoon we’ll drive to Guango Reserve, where  we will embark on a hike along the trails  around the lodge to get a taste of the beautiful Andean temperate forests. 
​Colorful mixed flocks with  birds such as Lacrimose and Hooded Mountain Tanagers, Blue-backed Conebill,  Black-capped Hemispingus can be seen around the lodge.  Here we have possibilities for rare and very local birds like the Mountain Avocetbill, the stunning Gray Breasted Mountain-Toucan, Andean Guan, and  Northern Mountain Cacique. Along the Papallacta River we’ll try to find a unique resident of fast flowing mountain rivers, a powerful swimmer and diver: the Torrent Duck. This could definitely be one of our day highlights!I 
We'll drive back to Quito late in the afternoon. 
An early pick-up can be arranged  if you want to experience the best bird activity and light.


Available add-on option: visit the Hots Springs Complex

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Add a visit to the best thermal water complex in Ecuador, relax and absorb the benefits of the therapeutic waters. The  richness of the hydro thermal waters in Papallacta is due its location: a  volcanic complex with more than 3 million years of persistent activity  called Chacana.  The hot springs that feed Termas Papallacta arise from deep geological  layers through fissures, up to the surface, loaded with minerals and  potential for health benefits.
If you take this trip extension you'll be dropped off  in your hotel around 6:30  - 7 pm. 



TRIP CONSIDERATIONS

PLEASE NOTE: 
This is a sample itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions, safety, and particular interests of guests and groups. Changes and additions are made in order to maximize birding, wilderness enjoyment.


PRICE PER PERSON  Private Tour
1 pax $ 370
2 pax $ 210
3 pax $ 175

4-6 pax $150
7-10 pax $110

*Optional early pick-up from 5 am to 6am depending on your interest
$40  USD per person in groups of 1 to 3  includes breakfast
$20 USD per person in groups of 4 or more includes breakfast

*Add- on visit to the Hot Springs Complex: $30.00 per person


INCLUDED: 
-Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Quito

-Private transportation
- Bilingual, naturalist/ birding guide
-Lunch and soft drinks
-All excursions and entrance fees to the reserves


NOT INCLUDED: 
-Tips
-Alcoholic beverages
-Personal expenses


​ADDITIONAL DAY(S): 
PLEASE ASK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON  ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DESTINATIONS TO EXTEND YOUR TRIP.

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • OUR TOURS
    • DAY TRIPS CLOSE TO QUITO >
      • ANTISANA
      • HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITION
      • YANACOCHA
      • BELLAVISTA CLOUD FOREST RESERVE
      • REFUGIO PAZ DE LA AVES
      • PAPALLACTA PASS - GUANGO LODGE
      • MINDO
      • MASHPI - AMAGUSA NATURE & BIRDING
      • HORSEBACK RIDING ANTISANILLA RESERVE
      • PAPALLACTA
      • QUILOTOA
      • COTOPAXI
    • HUMMINGBIRD ROUTE & WESTERN SLOPES
    • AMAZON RAINFOREST & EASTERN SLOPES
    • BIRDING SOUTHERN ECUADOR
    • GALAPAGOS ISLANDS >
      • GALAPAGOS ON A BUDGET
      • SAN CRISTOBAL - ESPAÑOLA - SANTACRUZ 6D/5N
      • FINCH BAY BY LAND & SEA 5D/4N
      • GALAPAGOS 9D / 8N
      • GALAPAGOS DAY TRIPS
    • PHOTO TOURS
    • TIPUTINI BIODIVERSITY STATION
    • YASUNI NATIONAL PARK NWC
    • BIRDS & MAMMALS OF THE ANDES
    • ADVENTURE TRIPS >
      • TIPUTINI SAFARI CAMP MANDARIPANGA
      • CAMPING TRIP NARUPA
      • WANDERBUS ECUADOR
      • MOUNTAIN BIKING
    • AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES
    • CUYABENO WILD LIFE
  • BOOK A TOUR
  • OUTDOOR GEAR STORE