MINDO BIRDWATCHING TOUR - 6 DAYS
On this tour, you can learn more about the Mindo Bird Paradise, and unlock even more enriching experiences by allowing for deeper immersion into both the remarkable birdlife of this Mindo cloud forest. In 6 Days - 5 nights, the opportunities to see many more birds expand, as do chances to enjoy a sunny afternoon, a stunning sunset, or a starry sky.
CLOUD FOREST
BIRDWATCHING
BIRD PARADISE
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Mindo: One of the main attractions is the hundreds of bird species that inhabit the exuberant protected forest, aside from the agoutis, anteaters, armadillos, and deer.
| DAY | ITINERARY | OVERNIGHT | MEALS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRANSFER AIRPORT - HOTEL | Hotel in Quito | N/A |
| 2 | TRIP TO MINDO - CHOCOLATE FACTORY - BUTTERFLY HOUSE | Hotel in Mindo | B |
| 3 | REFUGE PAZ DE LAS AVEZ - BIRDWATCHERS HOUSE | Hotel in Mindo | B |
| 4 | SILANCHE - MILPE | Hotel in Mindo | B |
| 5 | RESERVA 23 DE JUNIO (UMBRELA BIRD) - TRIP TO QUITO | Hotel In Quito | B |
| 6 | TRANSFER OUT - END OF SERVICES | No hotel | B |
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1: TRANSFER AIRPORT - HOTEL
Our Guide will receive you at the Airport in Quito at your arrival. He will take you to the hotel in Quito. Overnight in Quito.
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- Accommodation in a double room in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 2: TRIP TO MINDO - CHOCOLATE FACTORY - BUTTERFLY HOUSE
We head towards Mindo Cloudforest where fun and adventure in nature are guaranteed and located about 49 miles from Quito. Mindo is the most famous town for birdwatchers in the Andes of Ecuador, due to the number of species we can find in the area. Orchids, bromeliads, and more than 40 species of butterflies are the highlights of this area. Our guide will lead to some activities possible to do on this day, some of them could be birdwatching hiking, also an ecological walk to the waterfalls or canopy. You will have time for lunch (Not included), and then we will visit the Chocolate Factory or Butterfly Farm. Overnight in Mindo.
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Meals included: Breakfast
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Accommodation in a double room in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 3: REFUGE PAZ DE LAS AVEZ - BIRDWATCHERS HOUSE
This morning we wake up early to arrive at the dawn at Angel Paz's farm, which has become famous for offering the best sites to see birds such as the Yellow-breasted and Moustached Antpittas, as well as the Gallito de la Peña. Walk in the thick forest and then climb back up to a clearing where we will relax while enjoying breakfast. After lunch, we will have the opportunity to observe the colorful mountain tanagers. Back to the hotel to rest.
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- Meals included: Breakfast
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Accommodation in a double room in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 4: SILANCHE - MILPE
Today we go in search of different species, in two wonderful reserves run by the Mindo Cloud Forest Foundation. This allows us to look for endemic species of the Chocó region, such as the Chocó Toucan, the Chocó Trogon, and the fascinating Club-winged Manakin. Milpe is recognized as an Important Bird Area in Ecuador. It is a small reserve and perhaps the best place to find three small and beautiful local species of tanagers: Ochre-breasted, White-shouldered and Honeycreepers. In Rio Silanche, look for bird species such as the Plumbeous Forest-Falcon, Dusky Pigeon, Rose-faced and Bronzed-winged Parrots, Pale-mandibled Aracari and the Chocó Woodpecker. Back to the hotel for a rest.
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Meals included: Breakfast
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Accommodation in a double room in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 5: RESERVA 23 DE JUNIO (UMBRELA BIRD) - TRIP TO QUITO
This small reserve is difficult to access, but here you can find the species most sought after by enthusiasts. For this tour, we must wake up early and leave at 4:30, to drive for an hour and a half and then walk along a muddy road. After the effort, you will feel rewarded by seeing the umbrella birds. In the Afternoon we will return to Quito.
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- Meals included: Breakfast
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Accommodation in a double room in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 6: TRANSFER OUT - END OF SERVICES
Breakfast. The guide will pick you up at your hotel at the assigned time according your inbound flight. Transfer to the airport.
END OF OUR SERVICES
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Meals Included: Breakfast.
YOUR
ACCOMMODATION
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| QUITO | IKALA QUITO | BREAKFAST |
| MINDO | MINDO REAL |
| RATES PER PERSON 2024 - 2025 | RATES |
|---|---|
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON - LAND TOUR AROUND ECUADOR BASED IN ECONOMIC HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $1,093 |
INCLUDES:
- Meals according to the program.
- Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms with private bathrooms.
- Excursions according to itinerary
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not specified in the program
- Extreme sports and Extras Activities
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Wire transfer costs
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| QUITO | REINA ISABEL | BREAKFAST |
| MINDO | SACHATAMIA LODGE | BREAKFAST |
| RATES PER PERSON 2024 - 2025 | RATES |
|---|---|
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON - LAND TOUR AROUND ECUADOR BASED IN 3 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $1,277 |
INCLUDE:
- Meals according to the program.
- Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms with private Bathroom.
- Excursions according to itinerary
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not specified in the program
- Extreme sports and Extras Activities
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Wire transfer costs
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| QUITO | MERCURE ALAMEDA | BREAKFAST |
| MINDO | BELLAVISTA LODGE | BREAKFAST |
| RATES PER PERSON 2024 - 2025 | RATES |
|---|---|
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON - LAND TOUR AROUND ECUADOR BASED IN 4 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $1,343 |
INCLUDE:
- .Meals according to the program.
- Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver.
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms. with private bathrooms.
- Excursions according to itinerary.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not specified in the program
- Extreme sports and Extras Activities
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Wire transfer costs
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| QUITO | PATIO ANDALUZ | BREAKFAST |
| MINDO | MILPE LODGE | BREAKFAST |
| RATES PER PERSON 2024 - 2025 | RATES |
|---|---|
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON - LAND TOUR AROUND ECUADOR BASED ON 5 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $1,512 |
INCLUDE:
- Meals according to the program.
- Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms.
- Excursions according to itinerary
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not specified in the program
- Extreme sports and Extras Activities
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Bank transfer costs
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