Private Spectacled Bear Tour: Conservation Project in South America's Pimampiro Village

Join us on a private spectacled bear tour in Pimampiro Village, South America. Discover the conservation project and witness the beauty of these endangered bears in their natural habitat.

Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mirador Del Oso Andino - Mr. Danilo Vasquez, in collaboration with the local community, is leading a conservation project for the Spectacled Bear in its natural environment.

From the viewpoint, visitors can use binoculars or a telescope to observe these bears across the canyon as they enjoy feeding on “achupallas,” “higuerón,” “aguacate,” and “aguacatillo.”

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • Bilingual Certified Naturalist Driver Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Extras expenses and tips
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

In the village of Pimampiro, Mr. Danilo Vasquez, along with the local community, is leading a conservation project for the Spectacled Bear in its natural environment at “Mirador del Oso Andino” (Andean Bear Lookout).
This bear species is the only one in South America facing the threat of extinction due to poaching and habitat encroachment by humans…

Location
JW Marriott Quito
Avenida Francisco de Orellana
A place of reference is the JW Marriot hotel here in Quito-Ecuador. A GUIDE with a Vest with a Logo of our Tour Company (Great Horned Owl Tours) will meet you at the Pick-up point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Fabianhv1531lt
Mar 30, 2026
Memorable experience — but know what you're paying for - We saw spectacled bears in the wild, which is genuinely special. The canyon site is impressive, the guide and driver were professional, and the surprise laguna stop was a nice bonus on a long day (13 hours, 2 AM pickup). A few honest notes: the bears are across a canyon, so distance is real. A working telescope matters. Ours wasn’t functional, which was the main letdown. Water isn’t included, so bring your own. Also budget an extra $20 pp paid directly to Danilo, the local conservationist who runs the site. This isn’t mentioned upfront. For the price, these are reasonable expectations that weren’t fully met. Fix the telescope and be transparent about costs, and this is a five-star day.
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From $200
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).