Tour the Paramo
Unforgettable Day Trips and Tours in the Andean Highlands near Quito, Ecuador
Guided Experiences with Tambo Condor
Our day trips and tours are designed to fit your schedule and interests. Each activity can be enjoyed as a single-day experience, or you can combine two destinations in one day with an early start and late return. For safety reasons, we do not recommend driving these roads after dark.
For the best experience—especially for wildlife viewing and exploring the páramo—we recommend an overnight stay.
If you wish to enjoy all four activities, plan for at least two nights, and for photographers or nature enthusiasts seeking a deeper immersion, three nights is ideal.
Every excursion includes a knowledgeable Spanish-speaking guide and we can arrange English or other languages for an additional cost. Transportation can also be arranged. Because every itinerary is unique, we provide personalized quotes upon request, with rates comparable to other local providers.
Antisana National Park
Experience the wide-open páramo and diverse birdlife of Antisana, one of Ecuador’s most dramatic highland landscapes.
Antisana National Park is a breathtaking high-altitude reserve in Ecuador’s Andes, known for its dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity. The park features vast páramo grasslands and a large high-altitude lake that attracts a variety of wetland birds, making it a prime destination for birdwatching. Visitors often spot white-tailed deer, foxes, and rabbits roaming the open plains. With its wide horizons and unique wildlife, Antisana offers an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.
Chakana Reserve
Journey into the heart of the Andes—Chakana Reserve offers rare wildlife, remote trails, and breathtaking views.
Chakana Reserve is a remote Andean sanctuary dedicated to protecting the Andean condor and its rugged highland habitat. Managed by the Jocotoco Foundation, this reserve features dramatic cliffs, open páramo, and sweeping vistas. Visitors may spot condors soaring overhead, raptors on the hunt, elusive owls, and the striking Ecuadorian Hillstar hummingbird among the flowering shrubs. From strategic viewpoints, you can observe nesting cliffs and experience the untouched beauty of Ecuador’s high paramo.
Tambo Condor Trails
Walk with a local guide—Tambo Cóndor’s trails reveal hummingbirds, highland views, and Andean secrets.
Laguna de Secas offers an otherworldly landscape shaped by the ancient power of Antisana Volcano. Walking here means stepping across an old lahar and lava flow, a stark reminder of the forces that formed the Andes. The terrain contrasts beautifully with the surrounding páramo, where achupaya plants thrive and serve as a vital food source for the elusive Andean bear. With a knowledgeable local guide, this hike becomes a journey through natural history, wildlife corridors, and the raw energy that defines Ecuador’s highlands.
Laguna de Secas
Walk on the footprints of fire—Laguna de Secas reveals the volcanic past and wild heart of Antisana.
Laguna de Secas offers an otherworldly landscape shaped by the ancient power of Antisana Volcano. Walking here means stepping across an old lahar and lava flow, a stark reminder of the forces that formed the Andes. The terrain contrasts beautifully with the surrounding páramo, where achupaya plants thrive and serve as a vital food source for the elusive Andean bear. With a knowledgeable local guide, this hike becomes a journey through natural history, wildlife corridors, and the raw energy that defines Ecuador’s highlands.
Your Andean adventure begins at Tambo Cóndor.
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