Yanacocha Reserve Tour

Discover magnificent Andean forests and fascinating species of mountain birds on this trip to the Yanacocha Reserve from Quito.

Yanacocha Reserve Tour

We'll pick you up from the meeting point in Quito at 7 am and set off for the Yanacocha Reserve. This area, north of the Ecuadorian capital on the slopes of the Guagua Pichincha Volcano, is known for its Polylepis forests. Discover the unique characteristics of these trees on the tour.

The lush forests and humid climate of the Yanacocha Reserve attract many high-altitude birds, including the masked flowerpiercer and the tororoí rufos. We will also observe the largest community of hummingbirds in the country, with over 50 different species.

At midday, we will stop to enjoy a snack, which will include a quesadilla (a traditional corn and cheese dish), chulips chocos (a popular Andean snack made from toasted grains), and a soft drink or water.

The tour ends with a drop-off at the meeting point in Quito at around 1 pm.

Pick up

This trip includes pick up from hotels in Quito's historic centre: Hotel Casa El Edén, Portal de Cantuña, Casa Gangotena, San Blas, and Casa Foch. If you are not staying at these hotels, we will meet on Calle Vicente Ramón Roca E8-57.