Ecuador Birding Tours

in Mindo, Choco Andino de Pichincha, Andes East Slope, Amazon Forest & Southern Ecuador

We have Tour Operator License in Ecuador

Mindo Ecuador, part of Ecuador’s Cloud Forest, represents a key site for Birding in Ecuador, because the warm climate and rich natural landscape make this area an ideal place for birds to live all year round. Home to over 500 bird species and a vast diversity of other wildlife like many different species of butterflies, Mindo is named an IBA (Important Bird Area) and most of its forests are protected.

Since 25 July 2018 the Norwesth of Pichincha was declared by UNESCO a Biosphere Reserve and the name is “Choco Andino de Pichincha“. Mindo Ecuador is located at the hearth of this awesome Biosphere Reserve. Imagine how will be to do a Bird Watching Tour in Ecuador and enjoying Mindo Cloud Forest.

In recent years, Mindo has had one of the top 3 highest Christmas bird counts in the world. Mindo Cloud Forest has the highest count of endemic montane birds in the entire world. Ecuador is also the country with most species of hummingbirds, over 130. Of course, Mindo is a great place to see these tiny birds up close. Good location to see them in the wild is our gardens at Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge, since they come in a natural way to our flowers. You will love birding in Ecuador just from your terrace.

Many Ecuador birdwatching tour companies value the aspect of conservation, and therefore are always respectful to the birds and their habitats. One can always practice birdwatching on their own simply by walking through the forest paths early in the morning with binoculars in hope of catching a glimpse of a toucan. A nice place for birdwatching on your own is at Casa Amarilla Reserve, where there are numerous woodland trails open early mornings. Booking a Ecuador Birdwatching Tour with a knowledge local and experienced guide can give you a more promising experience. Dana Tours has experience to organize your dream birdwatching tour in Ecuador.

Here at Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge, you can practice birdwatching from the front lawn where we have a birding terrace open to the valley. Out front is a small wooden table where there are always open bananas so birds are compelled to come and have a snack. You can always see different types of birds swooping in and out of the yard to come eat some of the bananas. So simply sitting outside the dining area at Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge is a great way to see Mindo’s birds flying freely.

Birdwatching in Mindo is an amazing experience, also if you are not a birder. Summer months generally have clear skies. Anyway warm weather is all year round and you can practise birdwatching in Mindo and Ecuador for sure.

Birding in Ecuador is something you don’t want to miss!

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Some of our Birding in Ecuador Tours:

Choco Andino Birding Tour

7 Days in Ecuador

Our Ecuador Choco Andino birdwatching tour with main birding spots in Choco Andino de Pichincha & Antisana Ecological Reserve. Available Zuro Loma Reserve.

Choco Andino & East Slope Tour

12 Days in Ecuador

Our private birding tour of Ecuador with main birding spots in Choco Andino de Pichincha and East Slope! Tailor-made tours are also available.

Complete Birding in Ecuador

16 Days in Ecuador

Our complete birding tour of Ecuador with main birding spots!. Tailor-made tours are also available, contact us for more information.

Southern Birding Tour

18 Days in South of Ecuador

Our private birding tour with main birding spots in the Southern Ecuador. Tailor-made tours are also available, contact us for more information.

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Nomad69539
Mindo All Inclusive Program - June 2021
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AMAZING - absolutely the best travel experience

Both my husband and I agreed that this is the best hotel service out of all 19 countries we have visited together so far. David helped arrange everything for us, including lodges, food, transportation, private tours and many more. Everything was exceptional. David and all the staff paid attention to every detail to make our stay so personal and special. Food was amazing. We enjoyed every single meal there and the cooking class as well. We will definitely come back here in the future. - Hang and Paul
Michael P
Michael P
Mindo Birding Tour - June 2021
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Best Birding Ever!

My son and I traveled throughout Peru and Ecuador for a month and this was easily our favorite place to stay. The quality of the lodge, view from the room, cleanliness of the lodge, and the friendliness of the staff was all outstanding. The meals they fixed us were even amazing! We booked a birding tour package with Las Terrazas and couldn’t have been happier. David handled everything from our transportation back and forth to Quito, all of our meals and even our daily birding tours. He made it so easy! Birding has taken us all over the world, but our guide, Marcelo Arias, was beyond outstanding. His knowledge, passion and professionalism was the best we have ever experienced. By the end of our stay, we didn’t have a guide, we had a friend. We can’t wait to have Marcelo show us some more birds. On a side note, due to Covid we had to cancel and rebook our entire trip five times. This was an absolute nightmare (with several other companies canceling and keeping our money) but David went out of his way to help each time, including arranging our Covid tests. It’s rare to find a lodge that puts that much work into making your stay not just good … but perfect!
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