Private Tour

Prívate birding tour in Mindo Cloud-Forest + Mitad del mundo

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

- Visit the Middle of the world and learn about the latitude 0,00,00

- Explore the stunning Cloud Forest with a professional guide.

- Capture with your camera the most beautiful hummingbird of the área with the feeders facilites.

- Walk into the forest looking for tanagers, toucans, woodpeckers and more.

- Visit the Andean Cock of the Rock lek to watch the amazing display.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Mindo

Lets explore the stunning biodiversity of one of the best places for birding in the world, the Choco Bio-Region with it´s endemic species.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

Let´s birdwatch in one of the best places of the world.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Tour guide

Visits

Breakfast

Lunch

Tips

Middle of the world entrance ($5)

Birding reserve fee

Andean Cock of the Rock fee ($15)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Pickup at airport hotels

Pickup included

Pick up at Quito hotels

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Spectacular bird watching in Mindo
Lily L,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed a spectacular day of bird watching. Christian is a superb guide who helped us spot 74 birds and all while keeping a list for us. Feeding the hummingbirds was magical. You can’t go wrong with this tour.
wonderful day birding
melvind622,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
On the way to visiting the Galapagos, I stayed a day in Quito and took the Magic Birding tour to the Mindo Cloud forest, just me and the guide, more expensive that , George Cruz. He arranged the around my interests. In one day, I saw a mind-blowing 64 bird species, all new to me, with the variety of hummingbirds a standout. George Cruz is the most knowledgeable birding guide I have ever come across. I highly recommend the tour.
Top drawer birding!
sharkgal246,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was my second birding trip with Daniel this year and both were exceptional! He knows the best birding spots and his ability to spot and identify the birds is top drawer. I highly recommend him for a wonderful experience.
Best Birding Day!
Cheryl B,,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This day trip far exceeded my expectations! Daniel Suarez was my exceptional, informative, and fun guide. He picked out the most amazing variety of locations that allowed me to see spectacular birds and take advantage of top notch photo ops., and chose an excellent restaurant for lunch. Top drawer all around!
An unforgettable day!
Ruth Z,,Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful day of birding in Mindo with Daniel. He was patient with us, adapted timing to our needs, and took us to some excellent birding spots. Plus, he kept a species list for us, so we could concentrate on birds & photography. I would recommend this tour to anyone wishing to familiarise themselves with Ecuadorian birds with an exceptionally experienced guide. Thank you Daniel for an unforgettable day!
Don’t pass up this trip.
Carla L,,Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daniel was an incredible and knowledgeable guide. There were 4 in our group and our focus was birds and wildlife. Daniel did not disappoint! Mindo was unique experience; seeing many different species of hummingbirds and being about to get very close to them.
Great excursion!
Maggie M,,Mar 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daniel was a very knowledgeable guide and was very flexible on plans. We really appreciate everything and wouldn’t change anything. We spent the morning in Mindo birding and the afternoon in the middle of the world. Daniel also took us to a chocolate maker and we got to try regional foods.
Fantastic day trip!
Samuel B,,Nov 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great trip! We were lucky and were the only two people on the trip, so we were picked up from our hotel and went directly to Mindo. We had an incredible time in the cloud forest - we got to feed hummingbirds and do some hiking and bird watching! Daniel was a great tour guide and was very knowledgable. We mentioned wanting to try some coffee and chocolate since we didn't have time for a full coffee and chocolate tour, and Daniel spontaneously took us to a local cafe and mini chocolate factory where the owners gave us an impromptu tasting after we enjoyed our coffees. On the way back, we stopped for the obligatory photo op at the Mitad del mundo monument and enjoyed visiting the museum as well.
This was my first...
Brandon F,,Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was my first excursion during my stay in Ecuador, and I can’t recommend it enough! Daniel was a great guide with an incredible knowledge of the birds we saw and where to scope them out. I have never birded before, but I think this is the start of a new hobby for me! It was also great being able to stop at El Mitad Del Mundo, as we pass it on the way to and from Quito. The day felt as leisurely as I needed it to be, and I left with a huge smile on my face! Thank you!
Excellent trip to Mindo Cloud Forest area.
michaelwN9382RF,,Apr 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time birding on a private reserve in the Mindo area. Daniel, along with the owner of the reserve, did a wonderful job guiding me and helping identify the many species of birds we saw and photographed. I had a million questions about the country of Ecuador and its people, and Daniel patiently answered every one. Highly recommended!