2 Days Bird Watching Tour from Quito
4 days
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Day 1: Mitad del Mundo / Bellavista Cloud Forest
Stop At: Mitad Del Mundo, Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador
La Mitad del Mundo, or the Middle of the Earth, is probably Ecuador’s biggest claim to fame and attracts countless visitors each year. A monument commemorates the first Geodesic Mission of the French Academy of Sciences. This is where Louis Godin, Pierre Bouguer, and Charles Marie de La Condamine first determined the equatorial line in 1736.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo, Tandayapa Ecuador
The Bellavista Reserve is situated at the southern edge of the Chocó/Andean biodiversity hotspot areas which stretch from south western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. The existence of the hotspots lead to the Bellavista Reserve being declared part of the Mindo Area of International Importance for Birds, the first area so designated in South America, by Birdlife International in 1997
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Bellavista Lodge
Day 2: Bellavista Cloud Forest
Stop At: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo, Tandayapa Ecuador
The Bellavista Reserve is situated at the southern edge of the Chocó/Andean biodiversity hotspot areas which stretch from south western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. The existence of the hotspots lead to the Bellavista Reserve being declared part of the Mindo Area of International Importance for Birds, the first area so designated in South America, by Birdlife International in 1997
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day 1.- Mindo Cloudf Forest Tour
Stop At: Mitad Del Mundo, Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador
La Mitad del Mundo, or the Middle of the Earth, is probably Ecuador’s biggest claim to fame and attracts countless visitors each year. A monument commemorates the first Geodesic Mission of the French Academy of Sciences. This is where Louis Godin, Pierre Bouguer, and Charles Marie de La Condamine first determined the equatorial line in 1736.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo Ecuador
Mindo, Ecuador is set in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. The rivers and elevation combine to create a lush cloud forest more than 100 square miles in size. The landscape and climate in Mindo are ideal for the more than 450 different types of birds, numerous species of exotic butterflies, and a variety of animals and reptiles who call the cloud forest home.
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Mindo
Day 4: Day 2.- Milpe Reserve / Mindo
Stop At: Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Via Calacali, km 91, San Miguel de los Bancos 170750 Ecuador
This is our Chocó-Andean foothills reserve and official headquarters, located in the Birdlife International defined Important Bird Area Los Bancos-Milpe. Opened in March 2004, Milpe has recently been expanded to 100 hectares (247 acres), now including the adjacent ‘Milpe Gardens’ which has easier access to the Chalhuayacu river valley and makes a great addition to our already ample trail system.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Mitad del Mundo / Bellavista Cloud Forest
Stop At: Mitad Del Mundo, Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador
La Mitad del Mundo, or the Middle of the Earth, is probably Ecuador’s biggest claim to fame and attracts countless visitors each year. A monument commemorates the first Geodesic Mission of the French Academy of Sciences. This is where Louis Godin, Pierre Bouguer, and Charles Marie de La Condamine first determined the equatorial line in 1736.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo, Tandayapa Ecuador
The Bellavista Reserve is situated at the southern edge of the Chocó/Andean biodiversity hotspot areas which stretch from south western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. The existence of the hotspots lead to the Bellavista Reserve being declared part of the Mindo Area of International Importance for Birds, the first area so designated in South America, by Birdlife International in 1997
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Bellavista Lodge
Day 2: Bellavista Cloud Forest
Stop At: Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo, Tandayapa Ecuador
The Bellavista Reserve is situated at the southern edge of the Chocó/Andean biodiversity hotspot areas which stretch from south western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. The existence of the hotspots lead to the Bellavista Reserve being declared part of the Mindo Area of International Importance for Birds, the first area so designated in South America, by Birdlife International in 1997
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day 1.- Mindo Cloudf Forest Tour
Stop At: Mitad Del Mundo, Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador
La Mitad del Mundo, or the Middle of the Earth, is probably Ecuador’s biggest claim to fame and attracts countless visitors each year. A monument commemorates the first Geodesic Mission of the French Academy of Sciences. This is where Louis Godin, Pierre Bouguer, and Charles Marie de La Condamine first determined the equatorial line in 1736.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo Ecuador
Mindo, Ecuador is set in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. The rivers and elevation combine to create a lush cloud forest more than 100 square miles in size. The landscape and climate in Mindo are ideal for the more than 450 different types of birds, numerous species of exotic butterflies, and a variety of animals and reptiles who call the cloud forest home.
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Mindo
Day 4: Day 2.- Milpe Reserve / Mindo
Stop At: Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Via Calacali, km 91, San Miguel de los Bancos 170750 Ecuador
This is our Chocó-Andean foothills reserve and official headquarters, located in the Birdlife International defined Important Bird Area Los Bancos-Milpe. Opened in March 2004, Milpe has recently been expanded to 100 hectares (247 acres), now including the adjacent ‘Milpe Gardens’ which has easier access to the Chalhuayacu river valley and makes a great addition to our already ample trail system.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Overnight accommodation
- All activities
- Driver/certified English speaking guide
- Professional birding guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Entry/Admission - Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Milpe Bird Sanctuary
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entry/Admission - Mitad Del Mundo
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
65%
Original
40%
Aquatic
40%
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