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Photo by J. Drummond.

Black-chinned Mountain
Tanager is one of over 70
tanager species to be seen
on the trip.

For more information
(including an easy to
print itinerary),
contact us at
1-888-203-7464 or by
email at
i nfo@pibird.com .

Photo by J.
Drummond.

Northwest Ecuador: Most trips find over 300 species
in one week with well-planned itineraries and top
Ecuadorian guides. 30 to 40 hummingbird species and 70
to 80 tanagers species on most trips. High value lodges
make for great trip prices from $1,690. Great guides
include Lelis Navarrete and Alejandro Solano and others
who will assure good communication and productive
birding. Trips offered each month with additional custom
options. Learn more from our Northwest Ecuador
website (click here).

Northwest Ecuador and East Slope
Beginnings: Most of these trips find over 350 species
over a ten days with well-planned itineraries and top
Ecuadorian guides. This trip is much like our Northwest
Ecuador trip, but also includes a few more days on the
eastern slop of the Andes. 40 hummingbird species and
80 tanagers species on most trips. High value lodges
make for great trip prices starting at under $2,000. Great
guides include Lelis Navarrete and Alejandro Solano and
others who will assure good communication and
productive birding. Trips offered from September to
March with additional custom options. Learn more from
our Northwest Ecuador and East Slope website
(click here).

Eastern Ecuador: Most trips find over 300 species in
one week with well-planned itineraries and top Ecuadorian
guides. Excellent lodges (such as San Isidro) and birding
east of Quito set the stage for seeing many species not
see in Northwest Ecuador. A great first or second trip to
Ecuador. Trips from $1,990, but all worth another $800 to
enjoy birding in Amazonian Basin (and enjoying another
100 to 150 species to your trip).   Trips offered each
month during dryer season from September to March with
additional custom options. Learn more from our Eastern
Ecuador website (click here).

Ecuador Hummingbirds and More: This trip is
designed to reach some of the most fantastic hummingbird
locations in Ecuador over a nine-day trip. Besides finding
50 to 60 hummingbird species, the trip bird list should be
350 to 400 species. Our first trip will be guided by one of
South America's top guides, Lelis Navarrete, and be
hosted by the Audubon Society of Greater Denver.
Excellent lodges (such as Sacha Tamia, Bellavista, San
Isidro and Wild Sumaco) will set the stage for a great trip.
This trip is price at $2,290 and is a great value for
hummingbird enthusiasts and all bird watchers. An
extension to the Amazonian Basin would be an excellent
way to spend another 3 or 4 days of birdwatching in
Ecuador. This trip is offered from September 9 to 16 in
2011 and likely offered again in 2012. Learn more from
our E c uador Hummingbirds and More website
(click here).

Southern Ecuador: Another productive birding trips
for Ecuadorian and South American birders. Excellent
Jocotoco Foundation lodges support bird conservation
and lay the groundwork to another productive birding trip
to South America. Most trips find 400 to 450 species over
twelve days with well-planned itineraries and top
Ecuadorian guides. Trips start from $2,990.   Trips
offered each month during dryer season from September
to March with additional custom options. Learn more from
our Southern E cuador website (click here).

Galapagos Islands: This trip allows you to walk in the
foot steps of Charles Darwin and discover one of the most
dynamic and exciting island habitats in the world. A trip to
the Galapagos is one of the top trips for natural history
enthusiasts.

We can book Galapagos trips each week of the
year at great rates. We have relationships with
nearly every Galapagos yacht and tour operator,
allowing you a choice of yacht and natural history
experience. Most trips from 5 to 8 days, and our
packages include Quito lodging arrangements and
airport and hotel transfers.
For birders, we offer several custom trips with a bird
guide to assure a maximization of chances to see
Galapagos endemic bird species along with other
aspects of a natural history trip to the Galapagos.

Learn more from our Galapagos Islands website
(click here).

Ecuador Special with Mindo and Amazonian
Basin: This trip is perfect for small and custom groups.
The trips starts with 4 or 5 days in Amazonian basin
before returning to Quito. After a one hour drive, the trip
continues in Mindo, and then includes Milpe Reserve and
Paz de las Aves (considered by many to be one of the top
ten birding sites in the world). We have done this trip for
custom couples at a very affordable price. A great
introduction to South American birding for small and
custom groups. More information to come or just call us.

Extension Options for Any Ecuador Trips:

Galapagos Islands can be added to any Ecuador
trip.
Most birders going to Northwestern Ecuador,
Southern Ecuador or Eastern Ecuador are
interested in adding 4 or 5 days in the Amazonian
Basin. Many options are available here.
Most trips offer other 1 to 4 day extensions, allowing
additional productive birding at a reasonable cost.

Brief Overview of Each Trip

Seven Choices for Birding in Ecuador

For more information or to register for any of our birding trips, call Charles at
888-203-7464 or Charles directly at 720-320-1974 or by email at
info@PIBird.com.

Keys to Our Successful Trips in Ecuador:

1. Our partnership with Neblina Forest Tours (the largest
and most experienced South American birding tour
company) is based in Quito and now has deep roots in
North and South America.

2. Northwest Ecuador is one of the least cost and most
productive birding trips we have to offer. The itinerary
described here is much like that of our Ecuador trips over
the years, and this plan has been the foundation for many
bird watchers starting out in South America. You can
honestly find 400 to 600 species in two weeks.

3. Excellent guides, including Lelis Navarrete and other
experienced and well-trained Neblina Forest guides, allow
you to have a productive trip and to have great
opportunities to see these birds.

4. Galapagos Islands

5. Many High Value Trip Options: Besides the Northwest
Ecuador route, the price per day in Southern Ecuador and
Eastern Ecuador are hard to beat compared to many
other birding locations. I know many birders who keep
coming back to Ecuador and trying new routes. They
have 1,200 Ecuadorian bird species lists.

Photo by Murray Cooper