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Private Mindo Cloud Forest with Birdwatching and Photography

Day trips

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover the Birds of Mindo — A Perfect Introduction to Birdwatching & Photography. Join us for a memorable day in the spectacular Mindo Cloud Forest, where you’ll explore carefully selected birdwatching spots and discover the incredible diversity of birds found on the western slopes of the Andes. No previous experience is needed. Our knowledgeable local guides will show you how to spot birds, learn about their behavior, and make the most of the natural light and scenery for photography. Along the way, you’ll discover the fascinating flora, fauna, and unique ecosystems of the Mindo Cloud Forest. From colorful hummingbirds and tanagers to toucans and many other species, every stop offers new opportunities to observe and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Whether you are taking your first steps into birdwatching, looking to improve your nature photography, or simply want to experience the incredible biodiversity of Mindo.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation 4x4 cars or SUV
  • National Tour Guides certified
  • Maraksacha reserve
  • Las Cotingas Reserve
  • Frutituti Tour
  • La Victoriana Reserve

What's not

  • Gratuites are welcome
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. No previous birdwatching or photography experience is needed. Our Private introduction to Birdwatching & Photography in the Cloud Forest Day-tour Leaves at 06.30am from your location in Quito. We will take our first stop in Maraksacha Private Reserve. This is a great Birdwatching opportunity for photography and check some unique bird species in the transition forest from the could forest to the andes.

    1 hAdmission included

  2. Would you like to feed hummingbirds from your hands? This is the perfect place for that! You'll also encounter toucans and tanagers at the feeders. Agoutis, red squirrels, Tayras, orchids, and bromeliads are all part of this amazing experience. Be sure to bring binoculars and a camera with a good zoom.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. Next stop is Fruttituti tour. A Special hummingbird there. (Long-billed starthroat) powerful woodpecker.

    1 h

  4. Lunch time in Toro en Bicicleta. A great restaurant with a chance to see other birds species in feeders.

    1 hAdmission included

  5. Last stop la victoriana. This is a Special spot for the Andean cock of the Rock. It will take a 15 minutes hike to get to the LEK. Reasonable time for photography. Finally, we Return to Quito 6.30pm

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Ecuador a Color tour operator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Quito

  • Its from-price is 127% above the median of the 338 day trips we list in Quito.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • 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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