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November 19 - December 4, 2011
Eastern and Western Slopes of the Andes
16 days/15 nights
Amazon Basin Extension
Napo Wildlife Center
5 days/ 4 nights (Dec. 3 - 8)
For details about the Amazon extension, click HERE
Galapagos Islands pre-trip extension
Island-Hopping Tour
9 days / 8 nights (Nov. 11-19)
$3260
For details about the Galapagos extension, click HERE
MAIN TOUR ITINERARY
To see photos of our February 2010 trip following this itinerary, click HERE. A trip report and final group checklist for the 2010 trip is available HERE. To see phtos of our November 2010 trip following this itineerary, click HERE. Trip report for the Nov. 2010 trip will be posted soon.
Day 1, Nov. 19: Arrival in Quito
Transfer to Hotel Sebastian upon arrival. At the Sebastian, you may arrange to leave part of your luggage until we return on Day 7.
Overnight Hotel Sebastian, Quito (no meals)
Day 2, Nov. 20: Yanacocha Reserve / Old Nono-Mindo Road
We leave Quito early for morning birding at Yanacocha Reserve at 3300masl, spending the first half of the day searching for highland specialties. The main attraction of the area is the rare Black-breasted Puffleg, a hummingbird found almost strictly in this reserve. Other conspicuous hummingbirds are Sword-billed Hummingbird, Great Sapphirewing, Golden-breasted Puffleg and 13 more hummingbirds, plus colorful mountain-tanagers, chat-tyrants and even a possibility of the very rare Andean Condor. After a box lunch, we head downhill to the Tandayapa Valley along the famous Old Nono-Mindo Road which will take us to the very heart of the cloud forest. We will bird on the way, trying to get specialties like Golden-headed Quetzal and Toucan Barbet.
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge (BLD)
Day 3, Nov. 21: Upper and Lower Tandayapa Valley
Today we bird the cloud forest at around 2000masl. This altitude is rich in hummingbirds with over 40 resident species including Chocó endemic Violet-tailed Sylph, Gorgeted Sunangel, and Brown Inca. Surrounded by dozens of species of glittering Tanagers, the magnificence of the seven colors of the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan stands out. We will search for endemics like Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Cloud-Forest Pygmy-Owl, Beautiful Jay, and the extremely local Tanager Finch. We might also find the Powerful Woodpecker and, with luck, the always elusive but spectacular Ocellated Tapaculo.
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge (BLD)
Day 4, Nov. 22: Angel Paz Antpittas Reserve “Paz de las Aves” and the Oilbird Roost
We will spend today searching for specific species. We will leave very early in the morning to visit one of the cloud forest’s main attractions, an Andean Cock-of-the-Rock lek. We will use lights to guide us down a forest trail so we can be in place in a bird blind before the Cock-of-the-Rock males begin to display for the females. As daylight brightens the forest, we will bird this reserve which became famous for
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge (BLD)
Day 5, Nov. 23: Silanche Bird Sanctuary
Today we will bird at the lowest altitude for the trip at 250masl. The reserve has a canopy tower that can help us get some rare tanagers like Emerald, Blue-whiskered, Scarlet-and-White and Rufous-winged, plus Scarlet-breasted, Yellow-tufted and Scarlet-tighted Dacnises. On the ground the birding is great and antbirds are well represented by Checker-throated, Pacific and Griscom´s Antwrens, Chestnut-backed and Bicolored Antbirds and Western Slaty Antshrike. On the way to the reserve, the disturbed and secondary forests along the dirt road can yield some interesting birds like Brown Wood-Rail, Scarlet-backed and Cinnamon Woodpeckers, Dusky-faced Tanager and even the spectacular Red-billed Scythebill. During the afternoon we will focus on whatever group of birds we did not observe during the morning.
Overnight We will spend the morning in this renowned sanctuary at 1100 masl where a lek of the endemic Club-winged Manakin is present. This area is great for the endemic Choco Toucan and Pale-mandibled Aracari. We regularly find rarities like Esmeraldas Antbird, Choco Trogon, plus other conspicuous birds like Guayaquil Woodpecker, Choco Warbler, Golden-winged Manakin, and some Foliage-gleaners. In the afternoon, we will
Overnight Ayalir Lodge (BLD)
Day 7, Nov. 25: Calacali and the Equator Monument and Museum
After breakfast, we will drive toward Quito, stopping to bird the dry area around Calacali at 2800 masl. This habitat is home to specialites like White-tailed Shrike-Tyrant, Giant Hummingbird, Rusty Flowerpiercer, Black-tailed Train-bearer, and the seasonal rarity Purple-collared Woodstar. After lunch, we will visit the nearby Equator Museum and Monument, a popular stop on previous tours. Late afternoon we will drive on to Quito, where we will enjoy dinner and have time to reorganize our luggage before beginning the second leg of the tour.
Overnight Hotel Sebastian Quito (BLD)
Day 8, Nov. 26: Antisana and Papallacta Pass
During the morning we will visit the fantastic Antisana Reserve where the main attraction is Ecuador’s national bird, the amazing Andean Condor. The Condors roost in cliffs within the reserve, making them relatively reliable to find. In addition, the very local Black-faced Ibis, White-tailed Shrike-Tyrant, Aplomado Falcon, and the cute Ecuadorian Hillstar are often spotted there. After an outstanding authentic Ecuadorian lunch in a private residence, we will work our way back down to lower altitude, birding along the way.
Overnight Guango Lodge (BLD)
Day 9, Nov. 27: Papallacta Pass and Guango
We will go back up to Papallacta for the entire morning. This time we do a deeper search for paramo (highland) birds. Mixed flocks are expected and we will pay special attention to Black-backed Bush-Tanager, Masked Mountain-Tanager, White-chinned Thistletail, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Agile Tit-Tyrant and Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant. A drive to the highest point near some antennas should reward us with views of Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe. We will return to the lodge shortly after noon and enjoy lunch there along with a midday break during which time we can watch the wonderful hummingbird feeders at the lodge that are visited constantly by over 15 species. Sword-billed Hummingbird is the favorite, but also present are species like the scarce Gorgeted Woodstar, Long-tailed Sylph, Mountain Velvetbreast, Tourmaline Sunangel and Chestnut-breasted Coronet. After lunch we will bird the trails around the lodge and visit the nearby river where Torrent Duck is usually found. We might also see Torrent Tyrannulet and White-capped Dipper on the river.
Overnight Guango Lodge (BLD)
Day 10, Nov. 28: Guango-San isidro
In the early morning we will bird the trails at Guango Lodge for some specialties like Torrent Duck, Dusky Piha, Gray-headed Bush-Tanager and Slaty Brush-Finch. A short trail towards a small waterfall is usually rewarding as the thick vegetation there holds the difficult Slate-crowned and Chestnut-naped Antpittas. Commonly seen here are Black-capped and Black-eared Hemispingus, Hooded Mountain-Tanagers, Northern Mountain-Cacique, and with a bit of good luck rarities like Black-and-Chestnut Eagle and Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucans may show up. After lunch, we move lower toward San Isidro Lodge, birding along the way.
Overnight San Isidro Lodge (BLD)
Day 11, Nov. 29: San Isidro Lodge
The major attraction is indubitably the Mystery Owl, a Strix owl whose species is yet to be determined. Besides this unique bird, Golden-headed and Crested Quetzals are often heard and seen. Big birds like Sickle-winged and Wattled Guans and, with some luck, Black-billed Mountain-Toucan and Black-chested Fruiteater are encountered feeding on the fruiting trees. Just outside the restaurant almost every morning Inca Jay, Highland Motmot, Masked Trogon and Pale-edged Flycatcher are seen. Also commonly seen are Emerald Toucanet, Chestnut-crowned Antpittas and White-bellied Antpittas. At dusk, Rufous-bellied Nighthawk can be found, and a half-hour trip along the top of the Guacamayos Ridge can bring delightful species like Lyre-tailed Nightjar and Swallow-tailed Nightjar, the very local Andean Potoo, and the White-throated Screech Owl.
Overnight San Isidro Lodge (BLD)
Day 12, Nov. 30: Guacamayos Ridge - Narupa - Wild Sumaco Lodge
Today we will drop considerably in elevation as we bird our way from the higher slope to the low foothills through the famous Guacamayos Ridge. Here rarities like the White-capped Tanager, Greater Scythebill, White-rimmed Brush-Finch, Barred Antthrush, and Chestnut-breasted Wren are possible. On our November 2010 trip, Crested Eagle was spotted along the way! In the afternoon we continue downhill toward the foothills and the great Wild Sumaco Lodge, where we will stay for the next 3 nights. We will bird the lower part of the ridge looking for some special birds like Blue-browed Tanager, Chestnut-bellied Thrush, and others. Later on, we have a couple of specific stops in search of Orange-breasted Falcon and Cliff Flycatcher.
Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge (BLD)
Day 13, Dec. 1: Wild Sumaco Lodge
This new lodge is located at the base of the eastern Andes, a place filled with unique birds. The lodge owns a nice reserve of forest at around 1200 masl, which is placed in the heart of Ecuador-Peru East Andes EBA. Birding the trails and the roadside of this area is one of the most delightful birding experiences in Ecuador, and we will do that for two full and two half days. Some of the species seen regularly here are Coppery-chested Jacamar, Fiery-throated Fruiteater, Blue-rumped Manakin, Lined Antshrike, Black-and-white Tody-Flycatcher, Blue-naped Chlorophonia, Gray-tailed Piha, Chestnut-crowned Gnateater, and Short-tailed Antthrush. There are other rare species that can be seen with some luck, such as Military Macaw, Yellow-throated Spadebill, and Gray-throated Leaftosser. This area is also an every-year stop for the threatened Cerulean Warbler. The hummingbird feeders are regularly visited by a handful of superb species like the endemics Ecuadorian Piedtail, Rufous-vented Whitetip, and Napo Sabrewing. In addition, other hummingbirds unique for this altitudinal range such as Green and Gray-chinned Hermit, Black-throated Brilliant, and Many-spotted Hummingbird are present. These species, together with some others like Golden-tailed Sapphire, Wire-crested Thorntail, Gould's Jewelfront, and Violet-headed Hummingbird, make these feeders a very exciting "must-visit" place.
Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge (BLD)
Day 14, Dec. 2: Wild Sumaco Lodge
The only complaint we heard about Wild Sumaco on our November 2010 tour was that we didn't stay long enough! We will spend one more day on the trails and roads around Wild Sumaco, enjoying all the area has to offer. With some luck, we should see a plethora of tanagers, including Paradise, Blue-necked, Green-and-gold, Spotted, Silver-beaked, among others - maybe from the comfortable deck overlooking the canopy with Antisana as a backdrop!
Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge (BLD)
Day 15, Dec. 3: Wild Sumaco - Coca - Quito or Amazon Extension
Today we will go down the hill again toward the city of Coca (270 masl), trying to sweep the last birds we have missed in the Wild Sumaco area and stopping in some places to look for some roadside birds. From here, those who are NOT going on the Napo River extension will catch a plane to Quito while those going on to the Amazon basin will board a boat to travel down the Napo River to the lovely Napo Wildlife Center
Overnight Hotel Sebastian (Quito) for those going home on Day 16 (BLD)
Overnight Napo Wildlife Center for those continuing on the extension (BLD)
Day 16, Dec. 4: Departure or Extension
Today, people who are heading home will take the airport shuttle to the airport at their convenience. Others will start an extension trip of 5 days in the Amazon Rain Forest.
The price INCLUDES:
- All meals during tour - Breakfast on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 16 (box meals when needed)
- All entry fees to reserves in itinerary
- Lodging (first class hotel in Quito and most reserves)
- 2 expert bird guides during the entire trip
- Private transportation during tour
- Transfers to and from airport
- Guides´ and driver´s expenses
- Airfare Coca-Quito
- Welcome and farewell dinners in Quito
The price does NOT include:
- International airfare
- Airport (departure) tax
- Tips
- Items of a personal nature, such as extra drinks, snacks, alcoholic beverages, laundry, souvenirs, etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Deposit of $500 with registration (link for registration form is at the bottom of this page).
Balance is due on or before August 10, 2011.
Checks should be made payable to Cheepers! Birding on a Budget and mailed with the registration form to:
Cheepers! Birding on a Budget
Post Office Box 385
Spring Valley, OH 45370
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation should be made in writing (email or snail mail)
More than 6 months prior to departure – full refund of deposit
Between 4 and 6 months prior to departure – 50% refund of deposit
Less than 4 months prior to departure – No refund of deposit
If cancellation occurs after full payment is made, a refund will be given only if the vacant spot is filled.
Trip insurance is recommended.
You can compare prices offered by various trip insurance companies at this website:
http://www.quotewright.com/?sub_id=6056
Cheepers! Birding on a Budget LLC reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary if the need should arise due to unforeseeable circumstances such as weather, landslides, and other natural phenomena, as well as suggestions by local guides in order to take advantage of an unusual birding opportunity. Lodging is subject to change based on availability.
To see photos of our February 2010 trip following this itinerary, click HERE. A trip report and final group checklist for the 2010 trip is available HERE. To see phtos of our November 2010 trip following this itineerary, click HERE. Trip report for the Nov. 2010 trip will be posted soon.
Day 1, Nov. 19: Arrival in Quito
Transfer to Hotel Sebastian upon arrival. At the Sebastian, you may arrange to leave part of your luggage until we return on Day 7.
Overnight Hotel Sebastian, Quito (no meals)
Day 2, Nov. 20: Yanacocha Reserve / Old Nono-Mindo Road
We leave Quito early for morning birding at Yanacocha Reserve at 3300masl, spending the first half of the day searching for highland specialties. The main attraction of the area is the rare Black-breasted Puffleg, a hummingbird found almost strictly in this reserve. Other conspicuous hummingbirds are Sword-billed Hummingbird, Great Sapphirewing, Golden-breasted Puffleg and 13 more hummingbirds, plus colorful mountain-tanagers, chat-tyrants and even a possibility of the very rare Andean Condor. After a box lunch, we head downhill to the Tandayapa Valley along the famous Old Nono-Mindo Road which will take us to the very heart of the cloud forest. We will bird on the way, trying to get specialties like Golden-headed Quetzal and Toucan Barbet.
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge (BLD)
Day 3, Nov. 21: Upper and Lower Tandayapa Valley
Today we bird the cloud forest at around 2000masl. This altitude is rich in hummingbirds with over 40 resident species including Chocó endemic Violet-tailed Sylph, Gorgeted Sunangel, and Brown Inca. Surrounded by dozens of species of glittering Tanagers, the magnificence of the seven colors of the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan stands out. We will search for endemics like Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Cloud-Forest Pygmy-Owl, Beautiful Jay, and the extremely local Tanager Finch. We might also find the Powerful Woodpecker and, with luck, the always elusive but spectacular Ocellated Tapaculo.
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge (BLD)
Day 4, Nov. 22: Angel Paz Antpittas Reserve “Paz de las Aves” and the Oilbird Roost
We will spend today searching for specific species. We will leave very early in the morning to visit one of the cloud forest’s main attractions, an Andean Cock-of-the-Rock lek. We will use lights to guide us down a forest trail so we can be in place in a bird blind before the Cock-of-the-Rock males begin to display for the females. As daylight brightens the forest, we will bird this reserve which became famous for
Overnight Sachatamia Lodge (BLD)
Day 5, Nov. 23: Silanche Bird Sanctuary
Today we will bird at the lowest altitude for the trip at 250masl. The reserve has a canopy tower that can help us get some rare tanagers like Emerald, Blue-whiskered, Scarlet-and-White and Rufous-winged, plus Scarlet-breasted, Yellow-tufted and Scarlet-tighted Dacnises. On the ground the birding is great and antbirds are well represented by Checker-throated, Pacific and Griscom´s Antwrens, Chestnut-backed and Bicolored Antbirds and Western Slaty Antshrike. On the way to the reserve, the disturbed and secondary forests along the dirt road can yield some interesting birds like Brown Wood-Rail, Scarlet-backed and Cinnamon Woodpeckers, Dusky-faced Tanager and even the spectacular Red-billed Scythebill. During the afternoon we will focus on whatever group of birds we did not observe during the morning.
Overnight We will spend the morning in this renowned sanctuary at 1100 masl where a lek of the endemic Club-winged Manakin is present. This area is great for the endemic Choco Toucan and Pale-mandibled Aracari. We regularly find rarities like Esmeraldas Antbird, Choco Trogon, plus other conspicuous birds like Guayaquil Woodpecker, Choco Warbler, Golden-winged Manakin, and some Foliage-gleaners. In the afternoon, we will
Overnight Ayalir Lodge (BLD)
Day 7, Nov. 25: Calacali and the Equator Monument and Museum
After breakfast, we will drive toward Quito, stopping to bird the dry area around Calacali at 2800 masl. This habitat is home to specialites like White-tailed Shrike-Tyrant, Giant Hummingbird, Rusty Flowerpiercer, Black-tailed Train-bearer, and the seasonal rarity Purple-collared Woodstar. After lunch, we will visit the nearby Equator Museum and Monument, a popular stop on previous tours. Late afternoon we will drive on to Quito, where we will enjoy dinner and have time to reorganize our luggage before beginning the second leg of the tour.
Overnight Hotel Sebastian Quito (BLD)
Day 8, Nov. 26: Antisana and Papallacta Pass
During the morning we will visit the fantastic Antisana Reserve where the main attraction is Ecuador’s national bird, the amazing Andean Condor. The Condors roost in cliffs within the reserve, making them relatively reliable to find. In addition, the very local Black-faced Ibis, White-tailed Shrike-Tyrant, Aplomado Falcon, and the cute Ecuadorian Hillstar are often spotted there. After an outstanding authentic Ecuadorian lunch in a private residence, we will work our way back down to lower altitude, birding along the way.
Overnight Guango Lodge (BLD)
Day 9, Nov. 27: Papallacta Pass and Guango
We will go back up to Papallacta for the entire morning. This time we do a deeper search for paramo (highland) birds. Mixed flocks are expected and we will pay special attention to Black-backed Bush-Tanager, Masked Mountain-Tanager, White-chinned Thistletail, Blue-mantled Thornbill, Agile Tit-Tyrant and Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant. A drive to the highest point near some antennas should reward us with views of Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe. We will return to the lodge shortly after noon and enjoy lunch there along with a midday break during which time we can watch the wonderful hummingbird feeders at the lodge that are visited constantly by over 15 species. Sword-billed Hummingbird is the favorite, but also present are species like the scarce Gorgeted Woodstar, Long-tailed Sylph, Mountain Velvetbreast, Tourmaline Sunangel and Chestnut-breasted Coronet. After lunch we will bird the trails around the lodge and visit the nearby river where Torrent Duck is usually found. We might also see Torrent Tyrannulet and White-capped Dipper on the river.
Overnight Guango Lodge (BLD)
Day 10, Nov. 28: Guango-San isidro
In the early morning we will bird the trails at Guango Lodge for some specialties like Torrent Duck, Dusky Piha, Gray-headed Bush-Tanager and Slaty Brush-Finch. A short trail towards a small waterfall is usually rewarding as the thick vegetation there holds the difficult Slate-crowned and Chestnut-naped Antpittas. Commonly seen here are Black-capped and Black-eared Hemispingus, Hooded Mountain-Tanagers, Northern Mountain-Cacique, and with a bit of good luck rarities like Black-and-Chestnut Eagle and Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucans may show up. After lunch, we move lower toward San Isidro Lodge, birding along the way.
Overnight San Isidro Lodge (BLD)
Day 11, Nov. 29: San Isidro Lodge
The major attraction is indubitably the Mystery Owl, a Strix owl whose species is yet to be determined. Besides this unique bird, Golden-headed and Crested Quetzals are often heard and seen. Big birds like Sickle-winged and Wattled Guans and, with some luck, Black-billed Mountain-Toucan and Black-chested Fruiteater are encountered feeding on the fruiting trees. Just outside the restaurant almost every morning Inca Jay, Highland Motmot, Masked Trogon and Pale-edged Flycatcher are seen. Also commonly seen are Emerald Toucanet, Chestnut-crowned Antpittas and White-bellied Antpittas. At dusk, Rufous-bellied Nighthawk can be found, and a half-hour trip along the top of the Guacamayos Ridge can bring delightful species like Lyre-tailed Nightjar and Swallow-tailed Nightjar, the very local Andean Potoo, and the White-throated Screech Owl.
Overnight San Isidro Lodge (BLD)
Day 12, Nov. 30: Guacamayos Ridge - Narupa - Wild Sumaco Lodge
Today we will drop considerably in elevation as we bird our way from the higher slope to the low foothills through the famous Guacamayos Ridge. Here rarities like the White-capped Tanager, Greater Scythebill, White-rimmed Brush-Finch, Barred Antthrush, and Chestnut-breasted Wren are possible. On our November 2010 trip, Crested Eagle was spotted along the way! In the afternoon we continue downhill toward the foothills and the great Wild Sumaco Lodge, where we will stay for the next 3 nights. We will bird the lower part of the ridge looking for some special birds like Blue-browed Tanager, Chestnut-bellied Thrush, and others. Later on, we have a couple of specific stops in search of Orange-breasted Falcon and Cliff Flycatcher.
Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge (BLD)
Day 13, Dec. 1: Wild Sumaco Lodge
This new lodge is located at the base of the eastern Andes, a place filled with unique birds. The lodge owns a nice reserve of forest at around 1200 masl, which is placed in the heart of Ecuador-Peru East Andes EBA. Birding the trails and the roadside of this area is one of the most delightful birding experiences in Ecuador, and we will do that for two full and two half days. Some of the species seen regularly here are Coppery-chested Jacamar, Fiery-throated Fruiteater, Blue-rumped Manakin, Lined Antshrike, Black-and-white Tody-Flycatcher, Blue-naped Chlorophonia, Gray-tailed Piha, Chestnut-crowned Gnateater, and Short-tailed Antthrush. There are other rare species that can be seen with some luck, such as Military Macaw, Yellow-throated Spadebill, and Gray-throated Leaftosser. This area is also an every-year stop for the threatened Cerulean Warbler. The hummingbird feeders are regularly visited by a handful of superb species like the endemics Ecuadorian Piedtail, Rufous-vented Whitetip, and Napo Sabrewing. In addition, other hummingbirds unique for this altitudinal range such as Green and Gray-chinned Hermit, Black-throated Brilliant, and Many-spotted Hummingbird are present. These species, together with some others like Golden-tailed Sapphire, Wire-crested Thorntail, Gould's Jewelfront, and Violet-headed Hummingbird, make these feeders a very exciting "must-visit" place.
Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge (BLD)
Day 14, Dec. 2: Wild Sumaco Lodge
The only complaint we heard about Wild Sumaco on our November 2010 tour was that we didn't stay long enough! We will spend one more day on the trails and roads around Wild Sumaco, enjoying all the area has to offer. With some luck, we should see a plethora of tanagers, including Paradise, Blue-necked, Green-and-gold, Spotted, Silver-beaked, among others - maybe from the comfortable deck overlooking the canopy with Antisana as a backdrop!
Overnight Wild Sumaco Lodge (BLD)
Day 15, Dec. 3: Wild Sumaco - Coca - Quito or Amazon Extension
Today we will go down the hill again toward the city of Coca (270 masl), trying to sweep the last birds we have missed in the Wild Sumaco area and stopping in some places to look for some roadside birds. From here, those who are NOT going on the Napo River extension will catch a plane to Quito while those going on to the Amazon basin will board a boat to travel down the Napo River to the lovely Napo Wildlife Center
Overnight Hotel Sebastian (Quito) for those going home on Day 16 (BLD)
Overnight Napo Wildlife Center for those continuing on the extension (BLD)
Day 16, Dec. 4: Departure or Extension
Today, people who are heading home will take the airport shuttle to the airport at their convenience. Others will start an extension trip of 5 days in the Amazon Rain Forest.
The price INCLUDES:
- All meals during tour - Breakfast on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 16 (box meals when needed)
- All entry fees to reserves in itinerary
- Lodging (first class hotel in Quito and most reserves)
- 2 expert bird guides during the entire trip
- Private transportation during tour
- Transfers to and from airport
- Guides´ and driver´s expenses
- Airfare Coca-Quito
- Welcome and farewell dinners in Quito
The price does NOT include:
- International airfare
- Airport (departure) tax
- Tips
- Items of a personal nature, such as extra drinks, snacks, alcoholic beverages, laundry, souvenirs, etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Deposit of $500 with registration (link for registration form is at the bottom of this page).
Balance is due on or before August 10, 2011.
Checks should be made payable to Cheepers! Birding on a Budget and mailed with the registration form to:
Cheepers! Birding on a Budget
Post Office Box 385
Spring Valley, OH 45370
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation should be made in writing (email or snail mail)
More than 6 months prior to departure – full refund of deposit
Between 4 and 6 months prior to departure – 50% refund of deposit
Less than 4 months prior to departure – No refund of deposit
If cancellation occurs after full payment is made, a refund will be given only if the vacant spot is filled.
Trip insurance is recommended.
You can compare prices offered by various trip insurance companies at this website:
http://www.quotewright.com/?sub_id=6056
Cheepers! Birding on a Budget LLC reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary if the need should arise due to unforeseeable circumstances such as weather, landslides, and other natural phenomena, as well as suggestions by local guides in order to take advantage of an unusual birding opportunity. Lodging is subject to change based on availability.
Sword-billed Hummingbird, Yanacocha
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