Enjoy The Beauty Of The Birds Of The Northwest
Overview
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16 hours
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You will visit special bird protected areas where can watch unique species so closed and take good photos, also you can help local communities and preserve natural areas with your visit.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Departure at 4 am in the morning from the hotel to the northwest from Pichincha arriving at 6 am to “Tumpiki Balcón” bird-reserve where we will watch unique species such as: Plate-billed Mountain toucan, Toucan Barbet, Blue-Winged Mountain Tanager, among others, and different species of Hummingbirds such as: Hoary Puffleg, Booted Racket-Tailed, Violet-Tailed Sylph, Brown Inca, etc. After that we will go to the reserve “San Tadeo” to observe different species of birds such as Lemon Rumped Tanager, Golden Tanager, Black-capped Tanager, among others, and different species of Hummingbirds. We can also visit “Milpe Bird Reserve” to watch in the feeders: Silver-Throated Tanager, Club-Winged Manakin and different species of Hummingbirds such as: Andean Emerald, Purple-bibbed Whitetip, etc., and different species of tanagers, woodpeckers, thrushes, etc. Later we will go to visit “La Victoriana Farm” at 16h00 to watch the “Andean Cock-of-the-Rock”, we can watch more than 15 members of this specie. Later we will come back to Quito in approx. 2 hours.
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Enjoy The Beauty Of The Birds Of The Northwest
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Telescope and Binoculars for Birdwatching
Bilingual Certified Driver Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Lunch
Tips
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible Bird Watching experience.
patrickh951,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my favorite experience during my trip to Ecuador, Roberto was an incredible guide. He was able to point all the species quickly and help you find the best photo angles. While this tour starts early I would do it over and over and would recommend it to anyone who wants see something truly unique.
Great day of birding
joet1522,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent a great day with Roberto and driver on this tour. They know their birds and where to find them, also got a lot of background on the areas we visited. Although there was a steady downpour most of the day we still ended up with 75 different species. I'll be sure to go out with them again them again the next time I'm in Ecuador.
Great Horned Owl tours of Mindo.
victoria F,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are looking for a guide who is experienced, a good communicator, has an in-depth knowledge about the birds of the forest and enjoys sharing this passion; without hesitation I would recommend Roberto and the Great Horned Owl Tour. On the day, of my visit it was raining; Roberto rescheduled visits around the weather to ensure at the viewing sites I saw a considerable number of birds. He paced the tour - so there was ample time to view and just watch the magnificent birds.
Wonderful Guide With Endless Knowledge and Passion for Birds
T7398TLsethb,Nov 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The right guide makes all the difference when you're birding in a new country and in Roberto, you get the best of the best. First and foremost he knows his birds, their habitats, behaviors, and calls. But as importantly his passion for birds, wildlife and conservation are evident from the moment you step into the field. I've taken 1 and 2 day trips to the Mindo area with him the past 2 years and the experience has been fantastic. He's great about putting a trip together that you find interesting. If you want to go to feeders, he'll take you to excellent reserves with them. If you want to get out into the field and trek a bit on foot, he'll do that too. I enjoyed both - finding toucans (Plate Billed, Yellow Throated and Choco!) out on our own, and watching tanagers and hummers at feeding stations, among other adventures in between.
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