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• Great bird watching

  Anne M,Feb 3, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We did this trip in a very rainy day and therefore were not able to go trails in cloud forest. But we ended up to see various birds in two different places and it was very enjoyable. Israel is very kind and has a good knowledge about cloud forest. I had a very nice day.

• Great trip on a rainy day

  Tom M,Feb 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  I did this trip with a friend, on a very rainy day. Instead of walking through cloud forest trails as I expected, we visited two different nature preserves and sat under shelters observing wildlife instead. Although not what we had expected, it turned out to be a very good alternative to slogging through muddy trails in the rain, and we saw a phenomenal amount of bird (and even some mammal) wildlife that I doubt we would have ever seen on the trails. And all while being dry and comfortable! Guide Israel seemed to know just where to go under adverse conditions!

• Wonderful day in Mindo Cloud Forest

  521mariannez,Dec 30, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had a wonderful private tour with Isra. We could tailor the tour, he gave us options on what to do, we visited small places without many tourists but lots of birds, especially. hummingbirds. Isra is very knowledgeable about the birds, cloud forest etc. We finished with a tasty lunch at an Ecuadorian restaurant (meal cost not included in tour) while watching lots more hummingbirds. Isra picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel. He was very pro-active and reached out the day before to confirm everything. We can highly recommend Isra and his private tour.

• A Day Full of Wonders

  Letizia C,Nov 22, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  My day with Isra was everything I had hoped for and full of superlatives. I was picked up directly from my hotel and was able to shape the entire day exactly the way I wanted. Starting with hundreds of hummingbirds, followed by several amazing bird-watching spots, I got to discover many beautiful, colorful endemic birds together with Isra. We then took a break and enjoyed some delicious traditional food. I can also highly recommend the chocolate and coffee tour. I will always remember this day as something truly special. Thank you, Isra!

• A Nice Day in Nature!

  Priscilla C,Jul 6, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  We had a nice day with Isra exploring the cloud forest. The highlight for us was definitely the hummingbirds—such a magical moment! Isra also recommended a stop at some nearby Incan ruins (that were unknown to many) and took us to a small, family-run restaurant, which we really appreciated as a way to support local businesses. Isra gave us free time to explore the bio reserve and while we enjoyed the freedom to explore, we would have preferred more guided bird watching with Isra alongside us, sharing his knowledge. If this is something you'd like, just make sure to let Isra know (we could have communicated it better). Isra was also great at communicating the day before but me being a planner, would have preferred communication further in advance. Also, keep in mind the drive is about two hours each way on winding mountain roads—something to be prepared for if you’re sensitive to motion. Overall, we enjoyed a beautiful day in nature and a good option for those looking to experience Ecuador’s biodiversity with a focus on small, local touches.

• Incredibly knowledgeable...

  Marisa T,May 29, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Incredibly knowledgeable guide. Informative and super helpful. Speaks great English. Great driver. Hummingbirds were incredible. Coffee tour was amazing.

• Amazing!

  Helen S,May 20, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Absolutely amazing trip. Worth every penny. Our guide Israel was so knowledgeable and we learned a lot. He went above and beyond to make sure our trip was enjoyable. The hummingbirds were incredible “Eating right from our hands”We were also taken to a restaurant for lunch and snit very much. Israel catered the trip to our interests. I would highly recommend this excursion.

• Great tour. Would recommend.

  David L,May 10, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Great experience. You are in the car for quite a while as you are going quite a distance. However Isra was a great guide and the hummingbirds are just amazing. Little disappointed with the orchids but I think that was down to the time of year. Overall a great experience and gets you out of the city and see a bit more of the countryside.

• Wonderful day!

  Rachel T,Apr 28, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Isra tailored the day to my interests, which were focused on the natural world. We started with the hummingbirds, which was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my travels. Then we went to an orchid garden and a butterfly preserve. These were OK but my real interest was in birdwatching, so then Isra took me to a couple of locations to see what we could see. As we were about to drive home, he heard the call of a toucan and we jumped out of the car and watched until we saw three! Along the drive we talked about his perspectives on Ecuador’s politics and history. It was a good opportunity to ask questions and connect. He’s a lovely person to spend the day with.

• Personalized Tour with Passionate Guide

  stevenfV3590UC,Feb 17, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I had an amazing time exploring Mindo with Isra as my guide. From the start, he really took the time to get to know what I was interested in, so the whole experience felt completely personalized—no rehearsed speeches or generic facts, just genuine conversation and deep knowledge. Isra has a way of pulling together ecology, history, and politics in conversation that made me appreciate Ecuador more deeply. He answered all my (many) questions with sincerity and care, and it was clear he truly loves this place and sharing it with others. The birds were incredible—seeing quetzales, toucans, and hummingbirds up close was already special, and getting to hold tiny, fluttering hummingbirds in my hands was absolutely magical. To top it off, Isra had great recommendations for food at the end of the tour, which was the perfect way to wrap up the day of birdwatching and driving through the clouds. If you’re looking for a guide who’s knowledgeable, engaging, and just a really cool person to spend the day with, I can’t recommend Isra enough.

  

  

  

  
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