Ecuador has the largest diversity of approximately 1600 bird species - more than half of all species are located in South America. In the fascinating geography and unique landscapes of Ecuador, with easy and uncomplicated access to the best areas for bird watching, in the mountain and cloudy forest surrounding the volcanoes of the Andes Mountain, you will find many endemic and astonishing birds. The weather in Ecuador will let you observe the birds all year around.

Explore the eastern or western flanks of the Andes, with different ecosystems and largest biodiversity in the world studied by the most professional and experienced experts in birds. The excursions are flexible, with carefully designed programs and field trips to provide the best experience in the observation of nature and birds.

Metropolitan Touring invites you to discover the wonderful and unique bird life in the main observation sites: Antisana, Yanacocha, Tandayapa, Mindo, Papallacta ... poetic names designate protected areas of mountain and cloudy forest with an amazing variety of birds. Each location provides comfortable accommodations, as well as snacks, cold lunches and delicious dinners.

There are hummingbirds everywhere - one of the main attractions - and the most colorful tanagers, toucans and the spectacular mountain Andean condor. Choose full day excursions, a night or two in the heart of the cloud forest, where clouds and trees are merged into an aura of mystery and magic in intimate contact with nature, to provide the most satisfactory experience in observing birds.

Text & Photographs: Metropolitan Touring.