Zuroloma Photo and Bird Watching Private Tour
Zurloma is located within a high andean montane forest- an ecosystem unlike any other in the world.
In the company of your specialized guide, you’ll experience a unique habitat with very particular biodiversity, climate and topographic conditions as you become immersed in this ideal location for an extraordinary ecological experience; an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and photographers!
Your visit supports a sustainable alternative income for the local people who run this conservation initiative, a very valuable effort that resists the pressure for agricultural conversion and other ways of habitat degradation.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
Pick up from your accommodation in Quito or the airport area at 6:00 am. Your private guide will give you a briefing of the wonderful day you have ahead and ask any question you have, before you start your way towards Zuroloma Reserve
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Zuroloma Birding, WC62+G3W, Nono, Ecuador
An hour's drive brings you to Zuroloma Reserve, located northwest of Quito, along the famous Hummingbird Route. Explore the reserve and its sorroundings: amazing views of the evergreen lush Andean cloud forest and snow-capped volcanoes as far as the eye can see; and rainbows of sparkling hummingbirds that will catch all your attention.
Enjoy the privilege of admiring and photographing otherwise elusive species that are frequently encountered in the reserve, such as Chestnut-napped Antpitta, Rufous Antpitta, the incomparable Sword-billed hummingbird, Sapphire vented Puffleg, Blue-capped Tanager and many others!
Enjoy lunch at the reserve.
Support local development and conservation with your visit by contributing to an initiative to resist the pressures of agriculture conversion and other forms of habitat degradation.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
After lunch and a last glance at the wonderful cloud forest, you'll start you way bak to Quito. The tour ends with a drop-off at you accommodation.
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
- All activities
- Certified, bilingual naturalist & birding guide
- Lunch with soft drink
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Zuroloma Birding
Exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A small amount of walking is involved along trails with irregular terrain although if participants require longer hiking trails are available.
- Copy of passport of one of the group members is required for billing purposes (local tax exemption)
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Let us know if you are prone to altitude sickness
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Guides have received COVID-19 immunization
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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