1-Day Antisana Volcano and Condor Watching Tour from Quito

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Antisana, the fourth-highest volcano in Ecuador
• 02 Look for Andean condors, eagles, carunculated caracaras, and other wildlife
• 03 Hike through the Andean slopes to Mica Lake
• 04 Enjoy a full-day nature trip from Quito into the Antisana Ecological Reserve

Enjoy a full-day trip from Quito to Antisana, a stratovolcano in the northern Andes and the fourth-highest volcano in Ecuador, located 50 kilometres southeast of the capital. Explore the Antisana area for wildlife such as eagles, carunculated caracaras, white-tailed deer, pumas, and, of course, the majestic Andean condor, considered the biggest flying bird in the world. Hike along the Andean slopes to Mica Lake and take in the dramatic highland scenery.

Explore the Antisana area for wildlife such as eagles, carunculated caracaras, white-tailed deer, pumas, and, of course, the majestic Andean condor, considered the biggest flying bird in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quito, Antisana Ecological Reserve

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Antisana Volcano, Condor Watching, and Mica Lake Trek

• 07:00: Pickup from your hotel.

• 09:00: Condor watching.

• 12:00: Trekking at the lake.

• 16:00: Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation

• Bilingual driver-guide

• Box lunch

• English-speaking Quito guide

What's Not Included

• Bring binoculars if possible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Quito, Ecuador

Tour start

Quito, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.