Chaquimallana Reserve : Mindo's Best Hummingbird Experience.

5.0
(5 reviews)
Mindo, Ecuador

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Hand-Fed Magic: The Exclusive Hummingbirds
Most travelers see hummingbirds from a distance; at Chaquimallana, they land in the palm of your hand. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a profound, soul-stirring connection with the "Fairies" that most people only ever see in documentaries.
Why This is an Absolute Must:
The "Human Perch" Experience: Feel the literal thrum of life as up to 12 different species of hummingbirds trust you enough to feed directly from your hand.
Photographer's Paradise: Capture world-class, close-up shots that are impossible anywhere else. No zoom lens can replace this proximity.
Expert Insight: Learn the secret lives, incredible metabolism, and survival tactics of these vibrant jewels from our master naturalists.
Pure Serenity: An intimate, peaceful setting away from the Mindo crowds.
If you leave Mindo without feeling the weightless touch of a hummingbird, you haven't truly experienced the cloud forest. Book your spot now before this magical window closes!

What's Included

Hiking
You can choose to drink coffee or tea while watching the hummingbirds.
Hummingbird feeding in hand
Gratuities
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Punto Colibrí Chaquimallana Mindo.

The place is on the main avenue down the Y of mindo, next to the cafetal of Mindo, must be guided by the hummingbird signs. it will be a pleasure to help you and grant you this hummingbird experience in conjunction with a tasty of hot coffee.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

mainly they can feed the hummingbirds with special water for them which will approach their hands where they can take photos and enjoy them, they can also enjoy the hammocks and the environment full of birds and life to tour, we have trails that you can enjoy and hike, these can be on your own or you can hire a guide to accompany you, the tour lasts 1 hour but can be as long as you want in this place, and even camping for an additional surcharge, do not hesitate more and enjoy what this site can offer you.
Colibries you'll find on the reservation.
white necked jacobin
Green crowned brilliant
brown inca
Fawn breasted brilliant
White booted racket tail
Rufous tail hammingbird
White whiskered hermit
Brown violet
Violet tailed Sylph
Purple bibbed whitetip
Purple troated woodstar
Velvet purple coronet
Tawny bellied Hermit
Crowned woodnymph
Andean Emerald

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Agencia Llona

Tags

Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Bird Watching
Wildlife Watching
Small Group
Involves Animals
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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