Discover the birds of the cloud forest
Birdwatching tours in Mindo and the Chocó Andino, Ecuador
Mindo & the Chocó Andino
Nestled on the western slopes of the Andes, Mindo is world-renowned as one of the best birdwatching destinations. From páramo at 4,000 m to tropical lowland forests at 600 m, the altitudinal gradient creates a unique mosaic of habitats.
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From a single-day adventure to week-long expeditions
Full DayMindo + Paz de las Aves
Visit the Andean Cock-of-the-rock leks and the famous hand-fed antpittas at one of South America's most iconic birding sites.
$450per person
3-Day PackageChocó Endemics
Three days visiting the best birding sites in the northwest: from hummingbird sanctuaries to Cock-of-the-rock leks and Giant Antpittas.
$330per person
7-Day ExpeditionDeep Chocó Expedition
Seven days of total immersion: from the Andes to the Canandé lowlands in Esmeraldas. The ultimate Ecuadorian Chocó experience.
$1462per person
Photos & videos included
Every tour includes photographs and videos through a spotting scope (digiscoping). You'll take home photos of the birds you see that you couldn't get with your phone alone.
What our visitors say
"Incredible experience. The guide knows every corner of the forest. The digiscoping photos are a priceless gift."
— Visitor 1
"Incredible experience. The guide knows every corner of the forest. The digiscoping photos are a priceless gift."
— Visitor 2
"Incredible experience. The guide knows every corner of the forest. The digiscoping photos are a priceless gift."
— Visitor 3
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