Ecuador Travel Expert
About this tour
Hold out your hand and let a wild hummingbird land on it. That is an ordinary moment in Mindo. This cloud-forest
town is popular among travelers from all over the world with a passion for birds.
A scenic two-hour drive drops you from the high Andes into the green cloud forest. Enjoy the sightseeing along the
way. In Mindo you feed hummingbirds straight from your hand. Spot parrots, toucans and other colorful
birds that live wild here. It is a relaxed day built around the birds and the forest.
To finish, you taste real Ecuadorian chocolate. See how the country's high-quality cacao is made. At the end of the day you drive back to Quito.
Mindo is where a wild hummingbird will land on your hand. Enjoy a relaxed day with wildlife and jungle of the Andes.
— Jonatan Chimarro, Ecuador Travel Expert
$149
- Feed a Wild Hummingbird by Hand! In Mindo the hummingbirds come to you. Hold still and one lands on your hand to eat while you take the photo.
- Toucans, Parrots and More! Watch for the toucans, parrots and colorful cloud-forest birds that make Mindo one of the richest birding spots on earth.
- An Easy Day in the Cloud Forest of the Andes! A relaxed day with birds and green forest. Ideal if you like nature.
- Real Ecuadorian Chocolate! Taste cacao at the source. See how Ecuador's high-quality chocolate is made.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 1–16 people
- Physical intensity
- Low
- Activities
- Animal Spotting, Relax
- Environment
- Jungle, Mountains, Rivers, Sun
- Key wildlife
- Birds, Butterflies, Monkeys, Parrots, Snakes, Spiders
- Best months
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Region
- Andes Mountains
- Transportation bettween Hotel Quito and Mindo
- English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to all locations during the trip.
- Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and tips.
- Travel, medical and cancellation insurance.
- Lunch, drinks and snacks.
What do you do on the Mindo Bird Paradise tour within the Andes Mountains?
Visit the Mindo cloud forest to hand-feed wild hummingbirds. Spot toucans and parrots. Enjoy a high quality chocolate/cacao tasting. Breakfast is included at your hotel.
Is the Mindo bird tour within the Andes Mountains easy?
Yes, it's a low-intensity nature day suitable for all ages.
What Andes Mountains tours does Viaaza offer?
Trips from Quito and Cuenca. Follow city and culture tours. See the equator line and Otavalo market. Go horseback riding at Cotopaxi, and hiking in the Mindo cloud-forest.
Are the Andes Mountains tours physically demanding?
Most are low-to-medium intensity. For example city walks and jungle hikes. The exception is the Cotopaxi Horseback tour, rated high intensity.
Can I customize a tour or build a private itinerary?
Yes, every tour is customizable, and Viaaza will design a private, tailor-made Ecuador itinerary around your dates, pace and interests.
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