Full-Day Antisana: Condor Watching and La Mica Lagoon
- 8 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover one of Ecuador’s hidden natural treasures as you travel from Quito to the Antisana Ecological Reserve, a breathtaking high-Andean landscape filled with wildlife and panoramic views. As you ascend, the scenery opens into vast páramo grasslands, home to unique flora and iconic species. At the peaceful La Mica Lagoon, enjoy easy walks surrounded by high-mountain vegetation and, if weather allows, stunning views of the impressive Antisana Volcano. This pristine ecosystem is perfect for bird-watching, with opportunities to spot deer, foxes, caracaras and even several nesting sites of the Andean condor, one of the world’s most majestic birds. After exploring the reserve, enjoy a local lunch overlooking the silent, dramatic páramo before returning to Quito in the afternoon. *A brief condor-watching stop at Peñón del Isco, a natural viewpoint ideal for observing this emblematic Andean species.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- Pickup and drop-off.
- Professional bilingual tour guide.
What's not
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities.
Itinerary
The Antisana Ecological Reserve, located southeast of Quito, is a stunning protected area surrounding the Antisana Volcano. It features high Andean páramo landscapes, glacial lakes, and rich wildlife including the Andean condor. Perfect for nature lovers, it offers breathtaking views and unforgettable outdoor experiences.
The Antisana Condor Observatory in Pintag, Ecuador, offers one of the best spots to see Andean condors in their natural habitat. Surrounded by stunning Andean landscapes, it provides panoramic views of the Antisana Volcano and nearby valleys. A must-visit for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
Nestled within Cotopaxi National Park, Laguna de la Mica is a stunning high-altitude glacial lake at the foot of Cotopaxi Volcano. Its crystal-clear turquoise waters reflect the surrounding snow-capped peaks, creating a picture-perfect landscape. The area is ideal for hiking, photography, and wildlife spotting, including Andean birds and páramo fauna.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- LimaTours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 60% above the median of the 338 day trips we list in Quito.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Quito
Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.
The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.
Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).
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