Private Mindo Birdwatching Tour from Quito
- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Start the journey into Ecuador’s cloud forest for an immersive birdwatching experience. Visit two renowned reserves where you’ll observe colorful tanagers, tampitas, hummingbirds, toucans, and a variety of wildlife—including agoutis and squirrels—up close, making it perfect for photography without specialized gear. The highlight is witnessing the dramatic courtship display of the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, as vibrant males dance and call in a forest lek to attract females. This tour offers a rare and unforgettable opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity and natural beauty of one of South America’s top birding destinations.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Box breakfast
- San Tadeo Birding Reserve
- Hummingbird Garden
- Hotel pick up / drop off in Quito
- Cock of the Rock Reserve
- Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
What's not
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
Itinerary
The tour starts at 8 am from your hotel in Quito, and then get stunning views of the Andes Mountains as you drive northwest to the unique Hummingbird Garden
Mindo, Ecuador is set in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. The rivers and elevation combine to create a lush cloud forest more than 100 square miles in size. The landscape and climate in Mindo are ideal for the more than 450 different types of birds, numerous species of exotic butterflies, and a variety of animals and reptiles who call the cloud forest home. See 15 to 20 different species of hummingbirds, depending on the season or time of the day, and try local tropical fruits.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Latin Adventures Cía Ltda
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 52% above the median of the 338 day trips we list in Quito.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 162 of 338.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Quito
Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.
The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.
Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).
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