Zuroloma Photo and Bird Watching Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Quito, Ecuador

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Stray from the beaten path in order to heighten your chances of spotting some of Latin America’s rarest birdlife on a private wildlife watching and photography tour of Zurloma Reserve—located in the high Andean mountains. This private tour ensures you et undivided attention and discover a side of Ecuador that most visitors miss.

Discover the rich variety of birdlife at Zuroloma Reserve on a private tour
Enjoy panoramic views of Andean cloud forest and snow-capped volcanoes
Try to spot the sword-billed hummingbird, sapphire vented puffleg, plus more
Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to find a meeting point

What's Included

All activities
Certified, bilingual naturalist & birding guide
Lunch with soft drink
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees
Private transportation

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Quito and airport area. Please provide your accommodation address in case it is not listed in the hotels above.

Operating hours
.5:30 am

Itinerary

Quito

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zuroloma Birding Tour de Aves

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Quito

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
A small amount of walking is involved along trails with irregular terrain although if participants require longer hiking trails are available.

Copy of passport of one of the group members is required for billing purposes (local tax exemption)
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Let us know if you are prone to altitude sickness
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 11 reviews

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This was a wonderful...

Rachel_R, Jun 2025

This was a wonderful excursion. Zuro Loma Reserve was a fantastic place to view and photograph birds that I had never seen before, especially hummingbirds. The guide, Santiago, was extremely knowledgeable about both birds and photography, and helped me get some great pictures.

Santiago worked hard to...

Mike_T, Aug 2023

Santiago worked hard to find us a number of good birds and to ensure we had a great experience in Zuroloma.

Knowledgeable Guide and lots of birds

Claudette_C, Apr 2023

Santiago was a wonderful guide who knows where all the birds are! He was very knowledgeable about the birds and his country! The meal he arranged at the reserve was delicious and Ecuadorian! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!