Mindo Cloud-Forest birding and naturalist tour

4.7
(7 reviews)

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

The tour will allow you to discover the incredible diversity of the Chocó cloud forest. This site was declared a biosphere reserve for its high endemism and fragility. This site hosts different habitats where live species of flora and fauna unique in the world.

During the tour you will be able to:

- Observe and photograph a large number of birds.
- Walk through the cloud forest
- Observe incredible landscapes
- Learn about the nature and culture of the area

What's Included

Private transportation
Tour guide
Cofee or tea in San Tadeo
Birding in Mindo Cloud Forest
Entrance fee to San Tadeo feeders
Breakfast and lunch
Additional activities and expenses
Cock of the Rock and Antpittas fee

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick you up and drop off at your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mindo

    This small town is surrounded by a great Cloud-Forest with several reserves and many bird jewels. You will explore the area lokking for new species or good pictures.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This private reserve have some feeders facilities where you can easy watch and photograph many hummingbirds, tanagers and toucans (depending the season). It has and amazing views of the forest and the landscape where eventualy come a prey bird.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

    The Mindo-Nambillo forest is a giant reserve located in the cloud forest of Chocó. It is one of the most diverse sites in the country with a great presence of timber trees, bromeliads, orchids, ferns, butterflies, amphibians and birds.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    If you choose the Paz de las aves option you will visit one of the most famous places for birding in Ecuador and Southamerica. The tour begins with the Andean Cock of the Rock in his lek. The visit allows you to see and potoghaph this Large Cotinga bird doing the display (Several males dancing for the female). Then the tour continue loking for another rarities in the forest, bot the most important is the visit of some Antpittas locations. There is the Giant Antpitta (Maria), Yellow-breasted Antpita (Willie), Ochre-breasted antpitta, and some others.

    5 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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