Descubriendo el Mundo de las Aves

Descubriendo el Mundo de las Aves

Mindo might be the best option for contact with mother nature with a unique biodiversity in a valley of 20000 acres of protected land which is the ¨Mindo Nambillo¨ protected forest. Known for it extreme natural beauty that atracts visitors from all over the world. With some 570 different bird species innumerable amphibians, reptiles and mamal species aswell as a huge variety of orchids and other plants.
This lovely small town and its valley are about 2 hours in bus from Quito at an altitud of 1250 mtrs or 4100 feet with a subtropical climate with temperatures of between 16 and 24c althrough the year.

Our tour is special, because it is a combined tour between amphibians, birds and adventure where they will live unforgettable experiences.

Itinerary

Day 1: Quito - Mindo

Stop At: ecobotanico Jardin mindo, Ecuador
Here is the night tour where a variety of frogs, insects and sometimes mamals can be observed, returning there´ll be dinner.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sisakuna Lodge

Day 2: Birding Tour and Adventure tour

Stop At: Mindo, Mindo, Pichincha Province
Leaving the hotel at dawn we´ll be taking the San Lorenzo Route, our guide will carry a birdviewing telescope a birdguide book and you´ll be able to see for example the tercina (swallow tanager), Gavilan Pollero (roadside hawk). Carpintero Guayaquileño (Guayaquil Woodpecker), Barbudo Cabeza Roja (Red Headed Barbet), Chestnut Mandibled Toucan, Tucan del Choco (Choco Toucan), Trogon Enmascarado(Masked Trogon), Quetzal cabecidorado(Golden Headed Quetzal).
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tarabita Mindo, Ecuador
Cross the Nambillo river by cable car and following the track down through the cloud forest getting to the waterfalls. below from there we´ll get back to the hotel, where you can take a refreshing swim.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.