Mindo, a small town in northwest Ecuador, has been dubbed the Birding Capital of the World, and for good reason!

On this tour, we will stay at the best birding lodges, seek out the most iconic birds of western Ecuador, and get our fill of brilliant tanagers and dozens of hummingbird species that visit the feeders of our lodges. Visiting famous sites like Refugio Paz de Las Aves for Andean Cock-of-the-Rock and several Antpitta species is just a small part of this magical destination.

Our relaxed, week-long tour is designed to make the most of our time in Ecuador. Slowly working our way down the west slope of the great Andes Mountains, we will explore the full range of the elevational gradient responsible for the immense rich biodiversity.
Fitting all of this between weekends hopefully means that it’s easier than ever to enjoy this world-famous corner of the birding world.

The tour price (fee) includes  

• All accommodations, meals and transportation from airport pick-up on Day 1 in Quito (UIO) to airport to return and drop-off there on Day 8. 

• All guiding services, access permits and entrance fees to birding areas included.  

• Tips for drivers and staff at hotels and restaurants.

• Internal tour transportation in a comfortable van.

• Meals from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 8.

Excluded from your tour fee are: 

• International arrival and departure flights. We can advise, but do not book international flights.

• Alcoholic beverages, beyond the 1 drink included with each dinner. 

• Personal expenses such as laundry services, charges for phone calls, additional expenses associated with travel such as insurance, visa fees, airport taxes, airline baggage fees, COVID tests, vaccinations, etc.

• Tips for guides and drivers.