Birdwatching Tour Cajas Park and Tamarindo Tropical Forest area from Cuenca
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
With more than 1660 species, Ecuador´s avifauna is considered one of best places in the world to practice birdwatching. The high percentage of endemic birds found in both Choco and Tumbesian regions invite birdwatchers to enjoy a really amazing experience in this small country!!
Our trips offer the possibility to see around 50 species in only one day, while you visit different ecosystems like: the Cloud Forest, Tropical Forest, Andean Mountain Forest, Andean Dry Forest, etc.
In our daily tours in the south of Ecuador, you will have the chance to spot some of the Southern Endemic birds.
Let us to show you the wonders of the birds.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Minimum 1 adult to book this tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is a tour designed for lovers of birds and nature in general, the guide will take you to different ecosystems to observe the birds of each place. You will visit Cajas National Park and the tropical forest of the coast region.
What‘s Included
Pick up (hotels or apartments)
Binoculars (please ask for these in advance)
Private transportation
Bird list of the area
Box lunch
Bilingual birdwatcher tour guide
Personal expenses
Tips
Nothing that is not detailed in the program
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Group tour
Group Tour: Special option for people who don´t mind to share with other people.
Pickup included
Private tour
Private Tour: Special option designed according to your requirements, you can decided the pick up time and other details.
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Birdwatching in Ecuador: A Perfect Final Day
NanCarvajal,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the birdwatching tour on our last day in Ecuador, and it was incredible—very well organized. Transportation was perfectly on time. Our guide, Andrés, is extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about birds. He doesn’t just point them out—he makes sure you actually learn about them. We loved that the tour covers different zones to spot a variety of species. It was amazing to see so many raptors in a single area. Bonus: Andrés even brought us coffee, tea, and cookies!
Bird tour
Voyage20655259510,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really well organised. The pick up and transport was good. The lunch was nice and a out the guide i have nothing to say about. The guide Andrés knew everything about every bird. He knew every bird by hearing it. Really good tour and well organised. The only thing that could have been improved if they bring a telescoop to see the birds perfect and make pictures trough the scope
Great birding!
muttonbird2015,,Mar 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a great time with Andres birdwatching, especially the first stop at the Laguna Mailas with many paramo specialties and colourful mountain-tanagers. Andres was very attentive to our needs and is a keen birder himself. A great day with lots of new birds.
Great birdwatching in Cajas and tropical forests
Edna H,,Dec 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved our guide, Andras, who knew just where to go for great birdwatching and also could identify and provide information about each species. He is soooo knowledgeable! Thank you for a great experience!
Incredible experience
717kristinac,,Dec 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was outstanding!!! Andres was so knowledgeable about all facets of nature, and also had an incredible history lesson on the drive between sites. He was kind and very attentive to our needs, even having coffee and snacks available. We could not recommend him more or this tour more!
Marvelous bird watching
khlyzov,,Jul 22, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Birdwatching with Polylepis Tours and Edison as our guide was wonderful! We took 2 tours with them: 1) 100 birds in one day. In this trip we went to the Cajas National Park (~3200 meters above sea level) to see highland birds and then to the tropical lowlands (~200 meters), so we were able to see many species in different environments! We saw many types of hummingbirds, tyrants, tanagers, seedeaters, ibis, anis, ducks, swallows, and many others. 2) Reserva Buenaventura. In this 2 day trip we went south to the province of El Oro in the tropical region and made a few beautiful stops such as in the desert of Jubones (I didn't realize Ecuador had a desert as well!). After staying for a night in the hotel at 6 am in the morning we went to the Reserva Buenaventura where we saw many birds such as toucans, aracaris, honeycreepers, trogons, manakins, jacobines, and many others. And most of all, hummingbirds at an arm distance! Edison is a great bird watching guide, he recognized the birds instantly, was very accommodating to our needs, and an interesting person to talk to! If you go, bring with you a camera with a good zoom to take great pictures! If we go back to Cuenca, we'll definitely look for more tours by Polylepis tours!
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