Prívate birding tour in Mindo Cloud-Forest + Mitad del mundo

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Quito, Ecuador

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Private transportation
Tour guide
Visits

Breakfast
Lunch
Tips
Middle of the world entrance ($5)
Birding reserve fee
Andean Cock of the Rock fee ($15)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Mindo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mitad Del Mundo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mitad del Mundo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Quito (Pass By)

Quito Old Town (Pass By)

Quito (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Cheryl_B

This day trip far exceeded my expectations! Daniel Suarez was my exceptional, informative, and fun guide. He picked out the most amazing variety of locations that allowed me to see spectacular birds and take advantage of top notch photo ops., and chose an excellent restaurant for lunch. Top drawer all around!

Reviews

5.0

based on 15 reviews

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Lots o' birds

Randall_T, Aug 2026

Wonderful birding tour with Christian, who is very knowledgeable about birds, plants, history, culture...a great guide. Interesting tour of the equator too.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the birding experience with Christian and appreciated his knowledge of birds, plants, history, and culture. We’re also glad you enjoyed the visit to the Equator and that Christian could make both parts of the day interesting and memorable. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Ecuador for another birding adventure!

Spectacular bird watching in Mindo

Lily_L, Nov 2025

We enjoyed a spectacular day of bird watching. Christian is a superb guide who helped us spot 74 birds and all while keeping a list for us. Feeding the hummingbirds was magical. You can’t go wrong with this tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a spectacular day of bird watching. Christian will be delighted to know his guidance helped you spot an impressive 74 species while keeping track of every one. Feeding the hummingbirds truly is a magical experience! We appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you on another unforgettable birding adventure soon.

Best Birding Day!

Cheryl_B, Feb 2025

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your day trip exceeded your expectations. It was a pleasure be your guide in Mindo, it is my favorite place for sure. It’s also great to know that the restaurant I selected for lunch was a highlight of your day. We truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation. We hope to welcome you on another unforgettable adventure soon!

An unforgettable day!

Ruth_Z, Dec 2024

A wonderful day of birding in Mindo with Daniel. He was patient with us, adapted timing to our needs, and took us to some excellent birding spots. Plus, he kept a species list for us, so we could concentrate on birds & photography. I would recommend this tour to anyone wishing to familiarise themselves with Ecuadorian birds with an exceptionally experienced guide. Thank you Daniel for an unforgettable day!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Ruth Thank you for your kind review. I appreciate it. I enjoyed my day with you showing wath I love in my country. Thank you for your visit and hope to see you soon.

Don’t pass up this trip.

Carla_L, Jun 2024

Daniel was an incredible and knowledgeable guide. There were 4 in our group and our focus was birds and wildlife. Daniel did not disappoint! Mindo was unique experience; seeing many different species of hummingbirds and being about to get very close to them.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Carla I did enjoyed a lot this birding tour with you. And we are very glad to know about your good time with me. Thank you for your visit

Great excursion!

Maggie_M, Mar 2024

Daniel was a very knowledgeable guide and was very flexible on plans. We really appreciate everything and wouldn’t change anything. We spent the morning in Mindo birding and the afternoon in the middle of the world. Daniel also took us to a chocolate maker and we got to try regional foods.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Maggie We are glad reading about your good experience in Mindo. This is a beautifull place and we love to show it to the people.

Fantastic day trip!

Samuel_B, Nov 2023

We had a great trip! We were lucky and were the only two people on the trip, so we were picked up from our hotel and went directly to Mindo. We had an incredible time in the cloud forest - we got to feed hummingbirds and do some hiking and bird watching! Daniel was a great tour guide and was very knowledgable. We mentioned wanting to try some coffee and chocolate since we didn't have time for a full coffee and chocolate tour, and Daniel spontaneously took us to a local cafe and mini chocolate factory where the owners gave us an impromptu tasting after we enjoyed our coffees. On the way back, we stopped for the obligatory photo op at the Mitad del mundo monument and enjoyed visiting the museum as well.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello Samuel Thank you for your kind words. We are happy reading about your good experience in our tour. I did enjoyed guiding you in Mindo.

This was my first...

Brandon_F, Jun 2023

This was my first excursion during my stay in Ecuador, and I can’t recommend it enough! Daniel was a great guide with an incredible knowledge of the birds we saw and where to scope them out. I have never birded before, but I think this is the start of a new hobby for me! It was also great being able to stop at El Mitad Del Mundo, as we pass it on the way to and from Quito. The day felt as leisurely as I needed it to be, and I left with a huge smile on my face! Thank you!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello Brandon Hope you are fine. Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate your review. We try to do the best for you and we are happy to read about your good experience with Daniel. He really enjoy guiding for you. Hope you enjoyed the rest of Ecuador. Kind Regards

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