Antisana Condor Watching

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If you ever wanted to see the majestic condor flying around in the wild, this is your chance!

Antisana is a stratovolcano in the Northern Andes about 1.5 hours away from Quito. Not only is it the fourth highest volcano in Ecuador (5.704 m.a.s.l.). It is a perfect volcanic cone, created by two volcanic cones; the oldest cone used to be the crater mouth but the glacier has eroded and has since created a perfect round valley with its opening to the south, the youngest cone is the current volcanic cone.

We will meet at 8 AM in Plaza Foch for the drive up to the reserve. Once reaching the small village of Pintag we will be able to enter the ecological reserve for a drive through this impressive landscape. Once we reach an altitude of around 3.810 meters (12.500 feet) we will stop and go on a hike (easy to moderate). During this hike you will for sure be able to spot many different species of bird- and wildlife like Eagles, Hummingbirds, Condors, Caracaras, White-tail Deer, Pumas, and more.

From here we continue our drive towards Lake Mica, located at appr. 3.500 meters (11.483 feet). The lake, a result of the last ice age, is home to many water birds like the Andean Lapwing, different types of Gull, Coot, Duck, and the Black-Faced Ibis that has their habitat only in Chile and in Antisana!
The last stop in the Antisana Reserve will be the Isco Canyon, a truly worthwhile stop as this is where you will find the Condor nesting and resting!

From here on it is back to Quito, on the way back we can stop for a lunch ($15 per person extra) before arriving in your hotel around 4:30 PM.

WHAT YOU GET

INCLUDED:

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide

EXCLUDED:

• Lunch
• Drinks
• Tips
• Anything else not mentioned

PREPARATION

As we go high up in the mountains and the weather can change rapidly we advice you to bring with you:

• Binoculars
• 2 shirts (or minimal 3 layers of clothing)
• Rainjacket
• Gloves
• Scarf
• Sunblock
• Good hiking boots

RATES & BOOKING

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CANCELLATIONS POLICIES

Scheduled tour bookings are not confirmed until payment is received ( by Credit card, Paypal, or wire transfer bank*).

In any event, Tour Guide Ecuador strongly advises you to take out travel insurance.  It’s well worth the peace of mind.

We always suggest a call, email, or text the day before your tour to ensure all your details are as they should be. It is not obligatory, but it helps.

If confirmed standard departure tour bookings are canceled the following fees apply:

More than 7 days in advance – 10% of the original fee.

3-7 days in advance – 50% of tour cost.

Within 72 hours of commencement – refunds will not be available.

If changes are made more than 6 days before the original booking there is no charge. The rebooked date must be within 2 months.