Birdwatching Tour: Santiago's Avian Wonders

Explore Santiago’s birdlife with a private guide. Choose wetlands or mountains, enjoy a Chilean picnic, and connect with nature’s wonders.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Humedal de Batuco - Situated just 30 minutes from Santiago, the Batuco Wetland is a significant freshwater wetland in Central Chile. It hosts over 100 bird species, including coots, herons, and the vibrant Many-colored Rush Tyrant. Its lagoons and reed beds provide excellent opportunities for observing both migratory and resident waterbirds….
What's Included
  • Bilingual professional guide
  • Accident insurance
  • 19% VAT
  • Bird identification guides
  • Private transportation from your hotel
  • Binoculars
  • Picnic with cheese, fruit, and wine
  • Species checklist
  • Entrance fees to birdwatching sites
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a private half-day birdwatching adventure to explore the diverse birdlife around Santiago.
Select from two distinct routes: venture into Batuco Wetland, a sanctuary for migratory and aquatic birds, or journey into the Andes to observe high-altitude species such as the impressive Andean Condor.
An experienced naturalist guide will equip you with…

Location
Humedal de Batuco
Batuco
Cancellation Policy

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

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101christieh
Feb 16, 2026
Best Birdwatching Trip - I had the best time with Ecordua. The booking process was extremely easy. The birdwatching trip was well planned with meticulous service. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner bird watcher or an expert, you will see soooo many birds of Chile like I did.
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Ayesha_b
Feb 14, 2026
I would go again! - Magical day at Batuco wetlands. We saw countless bird species, all identified by our incredible guide. We also got to see many Nutria, which was a highlight! I would do this tour again.
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Alexisgj2096ei
Jan 23, 2026
It was perfect. - I benefited from Josefina’s expert ornithological guidance in the swamps of northern Santiago and the Andes. The guide was adorable, expert, alert, good driver and helped me see all the birds I hoped for while listening to me at all times. Her English is perfect, she spared no effort to make this day an unforgettable moment and I can only recommend. I had the pleasure of joining Josefina for expert birdwatching in the marshes north of Santiago and in the Andes. She was absolutely wonderful: knowledgeable, attentive, kind, and an excellent driver. Thanks to her expertise, I was able to see all the birds I had hoped for, and she was always attentive to my interests and pace. Her English is excellent, and she went above and beyond to make the day truly unforgettable. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Tagletango
Jan 12, 2026
Enjoyed the wild landscapes outside of Santiago - My husband and I had the most delightful day in the Farellones area. We were in town for a wedding and wanted to do something outside of Santiago. We found this company and Camila and she showed us beautiful rustic wild landscapes. After driving roads with Switchback curves and snow-covered mountains we wound up in a field having a memorable picnic. Highly recommend
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Shebaq
Nov 22, 2025
A delightful morning of birding in Farellones with Joaquín. Lovely vegetarian snack too! - We refer to Joaquín as the ‘mountain goat’. He ascends the mountainside lickety split. Then he kindly waits when he realizes we are not ascending at his speed. He is patient and very thoughtful, expounding on his local beloved flora and fauna. The vegetarian snack was delicious: tea sandwiches, strawberries, and hot mint tea, from his garden!
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Roam35680835026
Nov 3, 2025
If Birding in the Wetlands, then with Camile and Josefine - Booking and communication went absolutely smoothly. Camila and Josefine picked us up on time. Both speak excellent English, are very friendly and communicative. Birdwatching in the wetlands was great: lots of different species, the landscape and vegetation beautiful! Our highlight was the know-how of our two guides - they really had a profile ready for each bird, just as we wanted. The picnic was perfectly prepared and a small feast for the eyes against a beautiful natural backdrop. A runum successful day - unqualified recommendation from us!
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Garymo3084ww
Sep 28, 2025
Birdwatching at Batuco Wetland near Santiago, Chile - We had a very enjoyable and fruitful morning birding with Joaquin at the Batuco wetland. A good diversity of water birds and bush birds, including a Burrowing Owl that was a highlight and several sightings of the Many-colored Rush-Tyrant. Joaquin was well prepared and very knowledgeable to identify the birds. We didn’t get to go to the mountains in the afternoon due to the weather, but Camila at Ecordua was very flexible on the day converting our full day booking into a half day and promptly refunding the difference. We can highly recommend Ecordua
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From $112
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).