Ecuador | Road Scholar Trip Extension: Yanacocha Reserve and the Quinde Route - Day Tour

Ecuador | Road Scholar Trip Extension: Yanacocha Reserve and the Quinde Route - Day Tour

About this extension

A perfect day tour for bird lovers! Yanacocha Reserve is located on the slopes of Volcán Pichincha, just 40 minutes away from Quito. The reserve protects a large area (960ha) of Polylepis woodland which is home to many species of hummingbirds like the endangered Black-breasted Puffleg, considered the emblematic bird of Quito. It is also home to other birds like the Curve-billed Tinamou, Ocellated Tapaculo and a variety of mountain-tanagers. Continue for lunch to Nono, a small picturesque town home to many hummingbirds. Visit a beautiful private property to see dozens of these fearless little birds zipping around. In the afternoon you will transfer back to your hotel in Quito.
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Land Cost

$255 - Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$265 - Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026

Yanacocha

Day 1

A perfect day tour for bird lovers! Yanacocha reserve is located on the slopes of Volcan Pichincha, just 40 min. away from Quito. The reserve protects a large area (960ha) of Polylepis woodland which is home to many species of hummingbirds like the endangered Black-breasted Puff leg considered the Bird Emblem of Quito. It is also home to other birds like the Curve-billed Tinamou, Ocellated Tapaculo and Mountain Tanagers. Continue for lunch to Nono, a small picturesque town home to many hummingbirds. Visit a beautiful private property to see dozens of these fearless little birds zipping around. In the afternoon you will transfer back to your hotel in Quito. (Meals: Lunch)

Duration: 8 hours - Operates: Every Day
Altitude range: 3200 - 3400 m. / 10500 - 11155 ft.

Lunch- included