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PAPALLACTA PASS-GUANGO LODGE
ITINERARY
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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. |
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
1 pax $ 255
2-3 pax $ 165
4-6 pax $125
INCLUDED:
- Naturalist & Birding Guide
-Private transportation
-Lunch and soft drinks
-All excursions and entrance fees to the reserves
NOT INCLUDED:
-International airfare
-Alcoholic beverages
-Any other item not specified
ADDITIONAL DAY(S):
PLEASE ASK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DESTINATIONS TO EXTEND YOUR TRIP.
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
1 pax $ 255
2-3 pax $ 165
4-6 pax $125
INCLUDED:
- Naturalist & Birding Guide
-Private transportation
-Lunch and soft drinks
-All excursions and entrance fees to the reserves
NOT INCLUDED:
-International airfare
-Alcoholic beverages
-Any other item not specified
ADDITIONAL DAY(S):
PLEASE ASK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DESTINATIONS TO EXTEND YOUR TRIP.
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