Mindo Birdwatching Experience

5.0
(3 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the birding capital of Ecuador. Mindo is a long established "Mecca" for birdwatchers and photographers. A nice day to spot hummingbirds, Tanagers, Toucans, Trogons, Quetzals, Cukoos, Flightcatchers, Woodcreepers, Woodpeckers, Warblers, Tyrannulets, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, among others.
There are many species that can be observed since Mindo is part of the subtropical rainforest of the Andean Choco. And the forest that shelters it has had an adequate forest management preserving the trees and plants of the area allowing this ecosystem to be considered one of the best hot spot of flora and fauna.

What's Included

Birdwatching & Breakfast with local family
Telescope
Hummingbird watching in feeders and entrance to the private reserve
A Professional Guide and transportation
Tips
Optionals or meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at Mindo Central Park at 6:00 a.m. (Please, be ready 10 minutes before)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Galapagos My World

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Photography Tours
Walking Tours
Bird Watching
Photo Shoots
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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