Discover Mindo, Ecuador’s world-famous birdwatching paradise, on this guided day tour. Located in the heart of the Andean Chocó Cloud Forest, Mindo is recognized as one of the most biodiverse birding hotspots on the planet. Perfect for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature lovers, this tour takes you through pristine subtropical forests where hundreds of species thrive.
Spot hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, trogons, quetzals, cuckoos, flycatchers, woodcreepers, hawks, eagles, woodpeckers and falcons—all in their natural habitat. Mindo’s well-preserved forest and sustainable conservation practices make it one of Ecuador’s top destinations for wildlife observation.
Enjoy a guided walk thro...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Telescope and binos
Entrance to Hummingbird spot and exclusive natural reserve.
Birdwatching & Breakfast with local family
A Birding Guide and shared transportation
Tips
Optionals or meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Mindo Central Park
The meeting point is at Mindo Central Park at 6:00 a.m. (Please, be ready 10 minutes before)
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Meeting point at Mindo Central Park at 5:50 a.m. Along with the Guide you will go to the birdwatching reserve. Usually, if the weather conditions are perfect we can spot at least 60 to 90 species of birds. The species could be spotted are: Golden Quetzal, Masked trogon, Rufous-throated Tanager, Palm Tanager, Masked Flowerpiercer, Golden-Naped Tanager, Golden Tanager, Black-Chinned Mountain Tanager, Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Blue and Gray Tanager among others.
Mindo Birdwatching Experience
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Discover Mindo, Ecuador’s world-famous birdwatching paradise, on this guided day tour. Located in the heart of the Andean Chocó Cloud Forest, Mindo is recognized as one of the most biodiverse birding hotspots on the planet. Perfect for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature lovers, this tour takes you through pristine subtropical forests where hundreds of species thrive.
Spot hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, trogons, quetzals, cuckoos, flycatchers, woodcreepers, hawks, eagles, woodpeckers and falcons—all in their natural habitat. Mindo’s well-preserved forest and sustainable conservation practices make it one of Ecuador’s top destinations for wildlife observation.
Enjoy a guided walk thro...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Telescope and binos
Entrance to Hummingbird spot and exclusive natural reserve.
Birdwatching & Breakfast with local family
A Birding Guide and shared transportation
Tips
Optionals or meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Mindo Central Park
The meeting point is at Mindo Central Park at 6:00 a.m. (Please, be ready 10 minutes before)
