Ayampe River Birdwatching Tour
Descrição
Are you passionate about birdwatching? Experience the rich variety of avian species inhabiting the Ecuadorian jungle in this birdwatching tour along the Ayampe River.
Ayampe River Birdwatching Experience
Once we meet in Puerto López or Montañita at the specified time, we will embark on a journey to the Ecuadorian rainforest to commence this birdwatching adventure on the Ayampe River. Let’s set off!
After a travel time of around 20 to 40 minutes to reach the Ayampe River, situated about 15 kilometers north of Machalilla National Park, we will begin a relaxed stroll along the riverbank.
The Ayampe River serves not only as a fresh water source for the region but also stands out as a prime location for birdwatching, hosting an impressive 328 bird species. Some of these species are endemic to Ecuador and the Tumbesian region, such as the Esmeraldas woodstar, which can be spotted from December through March.
During our journey, we will pause for a breakfast break, enjoying coffee or other hot drinks along with fruit and vegetable sandwiches filled with cheese.
As we resume the tour, we will keep our eyes peeled for a variety of species such as the collared araçari, Ecuadorian trogons, gray-backed hawks, great white herons, and pelicans. Throughout the experience, we'll share insights about their unique traits.
In the end, after four to four and a half hours, we will conclude our journey at the meeting point.
Timings & Meeting Locations
For the convenience of your tour schedule, please note the following pickup times and meeting locations:
- Tour from Puerto López: 6 am at Malecón Julio Izurieta & Eloy Alfaro.
- Tour from Montañita: 5:30 am at your hotel in Montañita.
O que inclui
- Hotel pickup and return transfer (depending on selection)
- Transportation by bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Breakfast
- Entry to the Colibrí Nature Refuge
Política de cancelamento
Rimborso del 50% se cancelli almeno 24 ore prima (hora local)
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (hora local)
Acessibilidade
Not wheelchair accessible.
Informações importantes
Depending on where you want to start the tour, please take note of the following pickup times and meeting points:
- Tour from Puerto López: at 6 am at the Machalilla Tours office, located at Malecón Julio Izurieta & Eloy Alfaro (Mal. Julio Izurieta, Puerto Lopez, Ecuador).
- Tour from Montañita: at 5:30 am we'll pick you up at your hotel in Montañita.
We recommend being ready 10-15 minutes in advance.
Additional information
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, a hat, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, binoculars for bird watching, bottled water and comfortable clothing (preferably long sleeves).
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