BIRD WATCHINGLIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

The BUENAVENTURA FOREST RESERVE is located in the EL ORO Province (South of Ecuador). It has anelevation in between 650-1300 m above sea level (2132-4265 feet). It is a montane low evergreen forest. Thearea is 1350 ha. It is in the Subtropical west floor.
This reserve protects the EL ORO PARAKEET (Pyrrhura Orcesi). You can see more than 330 species of birds
including UMBRELLABIRD which is one of the worlds’ most bizarre birds.
This package contributes to Buenaventura reserve conservation!
ITINERARY: 5 days / 4 nights
DAY 1. - Guayaquil
DAY 2. - City tour in Guayaquil – Buenaventura Reserve
DAY 3. - Buenaventura Reserve- bird watching
DAY 4. - Buenaventura Reserve- Guayaquil
DAY 5. - Guayaquil

INCLUSIONS:• All transfers in Guayaquil to and fromthe airport• Private tour and transportation withEnglish Speaking Guide• 2 nights in Guayaquil• 2 nights at UMBRELLABIRD LODGE• All meals

EXCLUSIONS:• Travel and medical insurance• Tips• Meals for the first day

WHAT TO BRING:• Comfortable sport shoes• Sun block• Sun hat• Mosquitoes repellent

RATES PER PERSON: 2018 - 2019
123-4

5-67-8HIGH SEASON:

US$ 1416,00

US$ 911,00

US$ 850,07

US$ 698,00

US$ 647,00

US$ 585,00

LOW SEASON

US$ 1350,00

US$ 845,00

US$ 785,00

US$ 632,00

US$ 582,00

US$ 519,00

High season: January, February, March, April, October & November.
Low season: May, June, July, August, September & December.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:

DAY 1: Private transfer from Guayaquil international airport to the hotel. Overnight in Guayaquil. Hostal
MACAW
Meals: x/DAY 2: 07h30 AM. After breakfast, we start with a city tour in Guayaquil. Lunch will be served in a local
restaurant in the route. We drive south to the Buenaventura reserve. Overnight at Umbrella bird lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
DAY 3: The reserve’s flagship species are the El Oro Parakeet and the El Oro Tapaculo. It is also home tospecies from both the Choco and Tumbesian regions, including Rufous-headed Chachalaca, Ochre-bellied
Dove, Grey-backed Hawk, Pacific Royal Flycatcher and Ochraceous Attila. Close to the research station is a lekof the threatened Long-wattled Umbrella bird. Different types of feeders are placed near the lodge for birds
and mammals where a diversity of Hummingbirds, Tanagers and Toucans can be seen alongside Coaties.
Overnight at Umbrellabird Lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
DAY 4: Very early in the morning, we can walk around the gardens and the entrance route to some more birds
in the reserve. After lunch, we leave the reserve. Arrival to Guayaquil is expected around 19h00. Overnight in
Guayaquil at Hostal MACAW.
Meals: B/ L / D
DAY 5: Breakfast and private transfer from the hotel to the airport in Guayaquil.
Meals: B /FACILITIES & SERVICES: Hot water and electricity (110 volts); an open restaurant and shop, laundry service
using biodegradable products, also an extensive network of easily accessible trails.
TRAILS
Umbrellabird Trail
Scenic RouteParakeet Trail
Tapaculo Trail

DURATION
1.5 hours
4 hours
1.5 hours
1.5 hours

DISTANCE
2 km.
8 km.
1 km
2 km.

ALTITUDE
500-600 msnv
400 – 950 msnv
850 msnm
950 msnm

DIFFICULTY
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
High

Special food request: Your requirements of special food 30 days before your arrival please.

Cancelling Policy: Following cancellation cost before the arrival at the UMBRELLABIRD LODGE.
60 DAYS: no penalties
59-45
45 DAYS: 20% penalty.
44-30
30 DAYS: 50% penalty.
29 days or less: 100% penalty.

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