Paramo & Cloud Forest: Andean Bear Expedition

Name: Paramo & Cloud Forest: Andean Bear Expedition
Address: Ecuador

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Discover the Andean bear and the condor on a 5-day tour from Quito. Explore the Antisana National Park and the Maquipucuna Reserve, and spot the Andean bear in its natural habitat.

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Highlights

Visit the Antisana Park and marvel at its spectacular volcanic cone
Observe the wonderful flight of the condor over an Andean canyon
Explore the whereabouts and mysterious habitat of the Andean bear
Trek with our specialised guide in search of the Andean bear
Enter an ecological reserve of 6,000 hectares full of pristine cloud forest

Description

Embark on a 5-day adventure in the Antisana National Park and the Choco Cloud Forest. Trek through the stunning landscapes in search of the Andean bear and observe the majestic condor. Day 1: Quito Start your adventure in Quito. Be picked up in Quito early morning to increase your chances of spotting the condor along the way. Make a stop at the Rock of the Condor. Trek the Andean páramo, where Andean bears dwell year-round, foraging for Achupallas and sleeping under bushes along the great canyons of the Antisana National Park. After lunch, return back to Quito on the way to the Maquipucuna ecological reserve in the heart of the Choco Forest. On the way to the cloud forest, have the chance to observe the magnificent Antisana Volcano and its snow-capped crater. Venture into the magical cloud forest. Day 2-4: Maquipucuna During your stay in Maquipucuna, have the chance to enjoy a beautiful landscape teeming with birds such as the Trogon, the Andean cock of the rock, Motmot, and multiple Andean Toucans. Descend along the Andean range, venturing deeper into the cloud forests of the Chocó Andino to explore several reserves. The chances of spotting a bear are high during the fruit season, from September to November. Day 5: Quito Rest in Quito, buy some souvenirs, visit its beautiful churches and cafes.

Includes

Accommodation Meals included in accommodation Short and long distance transportation Meals during tours Entrance fees to the national parks and ecological reserves Expert wildlife guides Rainforest gear Wildlife spotting equipment

Important Information

High chance of spotting Andean bears during fruit season (Aug - Nov) Request further details. Prepare for varying weather conditions Respect wildlife and follow guide instructions