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.
$3444per person
Photos & videos included
Every tour includes photographs and videos through a spotting scope (digiscoping). You'll take home professional-quality memories of the birds you see.
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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