Ecuador Birds Tour & Mindo Cloud Forest - by Richard Hernandez

4.9
(36 reviews)

9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

- High Value Birding Experience - certified local bird guide
FULL BIRDING DAY. We do start early at 05:30AM from Quito city or 06:30AM from Mindo town to see the Andean Cock of the rock bird lek.
Just under request at 3:AM from Quito to see the Cephalopterus penduliger (long wattled umbrella bird)
Bird sp. like Trochilidae family: Schistes geoffroyi. Rupicola peruvianus-sanguinolentus, Anisognathus notabilis, Grallaria flavotincta, Semnornis ramphastinus, Andigena laminirostris, Pteroglossus torquatus erythropygius, Tangara heinei and many many more.
Spotting scope, binoculars and tuned bird calls are included. We can help with where to eat Breakfast and Lunch.
Personalized bird tours with experienced-certified bird guide in English/Spanish, Richard Hernandez

What's Included

Private transportation
Experienced Bird Guide in English/Spanish- Richard Hernandez
Bird recordings, bird books
Bird lists
spotting scope for birds, binoculars, laser pointer
Breakfast
Lunch
to private bird reserves or bird hides
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Quito hotel pick up time at 05:30AM. Mindo hotel pick up time at 06:30AM Free pick ups and drop offs WITHIN Quito city. OUT of Quito city like Tababela airport, Pifo, Cumbaya or Tumbaco valleys have an EXTRA charge. Return time: by 3:00PM back to Quito, by 2:00PM back to Mindo town.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nanegalito

    Hummingbirds

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Birding the Lower Cloud Forest

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Natural History

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    San Miguel de los Bancos

    Lunch with a river overlook

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Birding

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Birding the Choco Species

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Proper dress and shoes for Nature
  • Just for birdwatchers, bird photographers, bird lovers
Supplied by Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tours

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sustainable Tours
4WD Tours
Eco Tours
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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