Birdwatching Tour

Upon arrival in Coca (airport or bus terminal), you’ll be met by your local guide. Depending on your time of arrival, you’ll have a chance for breakfast (not included) at "Maitos del Yasuní" a typical restaurant created by the association Challuwa Mikuna to benefit indigenous women.

We'll then begin a journey of about an hour and 45 minutes in land transport, during this route we will make a couple stops to start birding. Once we arrive at the Tiputini river port we will enjoy a packed lunch and begin our adventure. We embark on a serene journey down the meandering river, nestled within the graceful embrace of our canoe.

Our eyes eagerly scan the verdant banks, anticipating the arrival of avian companions. Soon, a vibrant kaleidoscope of feathered wonders graces our vision: elegant herons gracefully stalking their prey, darting kingfishers with their vibrant plumage, and gentle swans gliding serenely along the water's surface.

When we arrive at the lodge, you will have time to get to know the facilities and settle into your accommodation. Indulge in a refreshing welcome drink before savoring a delectable candlelit dinner that awaits you in the main house.

Each day's activities will be planned the night before, based on weather conditions, animal activity, sightings, and current hotspots known by the local guides. This area has different environments: terra firme and igapo forest, black water lagoons, and white water rivers.

Parrot clay-lick.

• There is one clay-lick close to the campsite and another close the community center. Birds are usually more active early in the morning; we will leave the camp around 5 am to visit either of these sites. There are various types of parrots, like the Orange-cheeked Parrot.

El Moretal.

• This site is just crossing a small river from the camp. Morete is a type of palm tree, and local refers to Moretal to a lowland flooded forest composed by this palm. This hike is near or in swamp areas. This ecosystem is a perfect area to see birds during the day, like the Long-tailed potoo.

Tiputini river.

• This river flows west to east and passes all the Yasuni National Park, and in some areas, it is the natural limit between the Kichwa and Huaorani communities. This river carries a lot of nutrients in its water. We will leave early in the morning for a canoe ride; we will turn the motor off and go with the flow. Birding here is nice and relaxing. This is an excellent opportunity to see swallows, kiskadees, kingfishers, woodpeckers, potoos, and others. If we are lucky, we might see river dolphins.

Blackwater lagoons.

• There are a few of these in this area. We can find hoatzins, herons, pigeons, tanagers, swallows, and others. And with some luck, the giant otter. This is a mixed activity, hiking and canoeing.

Trails by the camp.

• One trail (Peccary trail) starts just back of the restaurant, and another two trails are crossing the Tiputini River and the Yutzuyacu River from the camp. Most are loop trails with options of length. Most of the time it is not necessary to walk long distances to observe a good variety of birds.

Breakfast will be served early in the morning (depending on the time of the group's flight departure). We'll begin our trip in our motorized canoe for about an hour and a half; during the relaxing trip, you can say goodbye to the beauty of the Amazon rainforest.

We'll then be met at the shores of the river and travel overland for about an hour and a half back to Coca, where you'll be dropped off at the airport for your return to Quito or travel to your next destination.