Galapagos

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Amazon

Client Comments

I could really recommend Andean Birding which has Skilled and very nice guides and excellent knowledge. Furthermore You'll have no problem with language or logistics whatsoever with them.
Anders Jihmanner
July 2008

…the trip was terrific… we cleaned up and exceeded our own expectations. Boris' knowledge was very impressive. Thanks for organizing a wonderful trip - everyone was kind and friendly, and our guides know an amazing amount about the birds of Ecuador. I got 315 lifers out of the trip, which just blows my mind!
Jim McCoy July 2008

Roger did a superb job finding specialities and making sure we saw them (he was outstanding at that!). My friend, a neophyte birder, came away totally committed to birding. Roger was also an agreeable companion, and we learned a lot from him. Thank you!
Ricky Fortune
June 2008

Great birds, long bird list, exciting bird watching, beautiful scenery, very accessible …
Per Ovin April 2008

We will certainly be recommending Andean Birding to all our friends. Letters of commendation and bird images for your website will follow! We are already thinking of a return trip. I was completely overwhelmed by the species diversity! Thanks again and good birding!
Dave Hawkins Apr 2008

“Extremely interesting itinerary, super accommodation, nearly all the ‘super-star birds seen, crafts and culture aspects much enjoyed, guiding could not have been bettered. Tremendous a massive thank-you to Charlie for his dedication and professionalism We would recommend Charlie, unreservedly, to anyone.”
Ben Turner, Jan 2008

“Thoroughly enjoyable -- personal contact - small party - company - consequent comfort in travel… well nurtured by Charlie and Wilson and well supported by Sole - Thank you very much.” Peter Symmonds
Mar 2008

“The itinerary was well planned delivering a greater variety of habitats and birds than I had expected. It exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Charlie.I had a really enjoyable trip, with good company, and look forward to the next time!”
Simon Mair, Mar 2008

“Thanks for a terrific trip. The itinerary was awesome and the the way the whole thing came together was really great. The memories of those antpittas will stay with me for along time to come and just make me want to visit the north!”
Jeremy Hickman
Mar 2008

"Thank you for everything, we had a great time! What can I say? Wow! Tropical Doradito, Seedsnipe, Cock of the Rock, Lance bill, Hill star, Noble snipe and many tanagers beyond my imagination. We will definitely be back! Thank you, thank you!"
Juan Carlos Villa & Laura Venegas 2/08

“You are lucky to have Boris- he is very professional and very knowledgeable.”
John Strow 1/08

“The overall birding: It was very good. I … am amazed at the numbers…really did not expect to see 550 species just in the Andes more than 225 are new, that figure represents a great job on your (Charlie’s) part. ...the itinerary was great. Having looked at several itineraries in Ecuador I think yours is the best. The dips into the lower foothills really do give added value. As for the guiding we liked the pace and your attention to species we wanted to see. We saw a lot of really fine birds and are grateful.”Paul Prevett & Candy MacManiman 11/07

"We were very happy with Andean Birding… and I will be happy to spread the word about Andean Birding"
Marci Fuller 6/07

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We arrange Custom tours to meet your needs!

Andean Birding is a birdwatching tour company providing top bird guides, customized itineraries and logistics for your visit to the Andes, Amazon and Galapagos in Ecuador, as well as Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Mexico. In addition, we conduct bird conservation and ornithological research.

Andean Birding is based in Quito, Ecuador; a spectacular country with a birdlist of 1676 (including Galapagos) and has the highest concentration of bird species in the world.

We deliver the birds!

 

Our Tours

Eastern Slope
8 day Páramo, Cloud Forest and Foothills
22-30 Nov 2008, 20-27 Jun 2009 

Western Slope
8 day Cloud Forest to Lowland Rainforest
27 Dec 2008 - 3 Jan 2009, 4-11 July 2009 

Amazon to the Andes
11 day Eastern Extravaganza
22 Dec 2008 - 1 Jan 2009, 3-13 Jul 2009 

Amazon Delight
8 days of Amazing Amazonia
16-23 Feb 2009, 3-10 Aug 2009 

Northwestern Lowlands
7 days on Lowland Chocó endemics
21-27 Dec 2008, 20-26 July 2009 

Antisana
Antisana 1-day trip for great páramo birding
Add on to any Ecuadorian tour 

Cotopaxi Volcano
Cotopaxi Volcano 1-day trip
Add on to any Ecuadorian tour 

Mythical Volcano
7 day Expeditionary Adventure to Sumaco
6-12 Nov 2007, 6-12 April 2008 

Northern Peru
16 days Through the World's Most Endemic Rich Areas
24 Jan-10 Feb 2009, 19 April-6 May 2009 

Southern Ecuador
12 days in Tumbesian Heaven
1-13 Mar (extension 13-21 Mar) 2009 

Coastal Ecuador
7 days Birding off-the-Beaten path
21-27 Sep 2008, 15-21 Mar 2009 

Galapagos Islands
8-Day Bird Cruise to Galapagos Islands
12-19 Aug 2008 

West Mexico Endemics
4-17 Oct (extension 18-24 Oct) 2008
1-14 Mar (extension 15-21 Mar) 2009 

Northern Argentina Tour
15-30 Nov 2008 

From Top:

Marvelous Spatuletail
Photo by Roger Ahlman

White-winged Guan
Photo by Roger Ahlman

Agami Heron
Photo by Pete Oxford

White-throated Toucan
Photo by Roger Ahlman

 

Left:
Pale-mandibled Araçari
Photo by Pete Oxford

Tour Announcements

OILBIRD CAVE
Andean Birding now offers a visit to a very accessible Oilbird cave. About 1 ½ hour drive from either Mindo or Paz de las Aves, this makes a wonderful midday jaunt when the light is better, to see the Oilbirds close-up in a deep chasm. [Read On]

NEW AMAZON TO ANDES TOUR - 11 Days w/ Wildsumaco
We have lengthened our Amazon to Andes tour to allow 2 nights at the new Wildsumaco lodge run by Jonas and Bonnie & Jim Olson. The lodge protects 130Ha of eastern foothill forest with great birding trails for wonderful views of hard-to-get specialties. The tour begins at Napo Wildlife Center for great amazonian birding and also includes a night at Orchid's Paradise for a morning at El Para, see birdlist. San Isidro and Guango as always wind up a rewarding and bird-packed tour!

NEW SITE in Ecuador for Orange-throated Tanager
We are visiting a new site in SE Ecuador for Orange-throated Tanager which has a much higher probability and dependable access than in N Peru. This is a 3-day add-on to our southern Ecuador tour. It is a breathtaking boatride up the Rio Nangaritza to the rustic comfortable Cabanas Yankuam.

 

Andean Birding News

ANDEAN BIRDING GOES TO BRITISH AND DUTCH BIRDFAIRS
Charlie will flying the Andean Birding banner at the British Birdwatching Fair in Rutland Water 15-17 Aug 2008 as well as the Dutch Birdfair 23-24 Aug. We will be sharing a booth with our great friends from Septimo Paraiso Cloud Forest Reserve near Mindo in Marquee 1, Stand #7 at the BBF and will have our own in Holland. SEE YOU AT THE BIRD FAIR!

West slope and Northwestern Lowlands – with Per Ovin, 31 Mar-11 Apr.
Charlie led a Swedish birder for 12 days on the West slope and NW lowlands totaling 380 species with 363 seen. We arrived late from the airport to Yanacocha reserve which was slow but we did see Sickle-winged Guan and Golden-crowned Tanager among others. At Bellavista I spotted a White-faced Nunbird perched over the research station road as we were returning for breakfast. It sat for awhile giving us gripping views. We also had great luck with White-throated Quail-Dove, 2 views of Ocellated Tapaculo, Green-and-black Fruiteater and a pair of Tanager Finch. Powerful Woodpecker, Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan and Toucan Barbets were very active and visible in the area. [Read On]

SOUTHERN ECUADOR & EXTENSION TO CUENCA 23 FEB – 8 MAR.
Charlie led 4 keen, sharp-eyed Brits; Peter Symmonds, Jeremy Hickman, David Sewell and Simon Mair for a productive trip for Tumbesian, Marañon and Eastern Andes endemics and recorded just under 500 species, with 469 seen. On this itinerary we firmly support the Jocotoco foundation by staying 6 nights at their 2 lodges and visiting another 2 reserves. [Read On]

 

Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Photo by Bob Pease

Burrowing Owl
Photo by Anders Paulsrud

 

Coastal Bird Tour
Photo by Anders Paulsrud


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Salazar Gómez E-1482 y Eloy Alfaro, Quito, Ecuador
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