Mindo Cloud-Forest birding and naturalist tour

Quito, Ecuador

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Private transportation
Tour guide
Entrance fee to San Tadeo feeders
Cofee or tea in San Tadeo
Birding in Mindo Cloud Forest

Breakfast and lunch
Additional activities and expenses
Cock of the Rock and Antpittas fee

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

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

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Mindo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

San Tadeo Birding

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Refugio Paz De Las Aves

5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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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Reviews

4.8

based on 8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Wonderful

Chryll_S, Feb 2026

We loved this day trip. The drive is beautiful. The ecosystem, the wonderful time with birds….we loved all the hummingbirds. We also visited Mindo to learn about coffee. Daniel was a wonderful guide.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the day trip and the beautiful drive through the mountains. The cloud forest around Mindo is truly special, especially for bird lovers—seeing so many hummingbirds up close is always an unforgettable experience. It’s also great that you had the chance to learn more about coffee while visiting the area. Daniel will be very happy to hear your kind words; his knowledge and passion really help make the day even more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another nature adventure from Quito!

Hummingbirds of Mindo cloud forest

susan_s, Oct 2025

All the hummingbirds were outstanding!! So much beautiful scenery to all the conservation areas. Our young guide was so knowledgeable and showed us so many that we wouldn’t have been able to find without his sharp eye! Definitely recommend to go on this tour. Our lunch was great with lots of bird feeders right where we were sitting! What a view❤️

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the incredible hummingbirds, the beautiful scenery, and the unique conservation areas. Our young guide will be delighted to know his knowledge and sharp eye helped you spot so many species you might have missed otherwise. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we’re glad you loved the lunch with feeders right at your table—such a special view! We hope to welcome you on another birding adventure soon.

Viator communication problem

LelandLee_J, Feb 2025

The local guide was great, but Viator failed to tell him that the hotel for pickup had changed, so there was a delay in him finding me. The phone numbers Viator provided for the local guide company & the Viator numbers were wrong, so that added to the confusion & delay. That said, the local tour guide was very knowledgeable and the excursion was very worthwhile. I did not give 5 stars just because of Viator’s failure. The local guide did a 5 star job.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a rewarding experience during your tour to Mindo. Sorry for the waiting time, it was a little bit confusing since you put the wrong pickup point, but we are so glad that it work it out well.

Daniel is very...

Brett_B, Nov 2022

Daniel is very professional & kind. Highly recommend. Trip allows for a small taste of Baños in a limited amount of time.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hello Brett Thank you very much for taking the time to let us know your opinion. We are very happy to read about your experience and that encourages us to try to be better every day. Thank you for traveling with our small but enthusiastic company. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Ecuador. Best regards