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Head for the clouds – cloud forest, that is. Experience it from your lodge in the middle of the Mindo forest, sitting at a comfortable 1200m in altitude. Try river tubing, rappelling, hiking, or horseback riding, or just take a more relaxed pace enjoying the jungle atmosphere. The Mindo area is known for its amazing bird-watching and more orchids than you thought possible.
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Ecuador
Day 1Early morning transfer to a comfortable lodge located…
Early morning transfer to a comfortable lodge located in Ecuador’s cloud forests for a 2-night stay in the heart of the Mindo Valley.
Day 2Enjoy a morning birdwatching walk with the rest…Mindo is about 1,200m (3,937 ft) above sea level and is considered a world leader when it comes to birdwatching opportunities. This forest has more than 450 species of birds – approximately 32 species are endemic. There are also around 300 species of orchids, and approximately 39 species of hummingbirds that call this area home.
Mindo is about 1,200m (3,937 ft) above sea level and is considered a world leader when it comes to birdwatching opportunities. This forest has more than 450 species of birds – approximately 32 species are endemic. There are also around 300 species of orchids, and approximately 39 species of hummingbirds that call this area home.
Day 3Enjoy the morning before the transfer back to Quito in the afternoon
QuitoEnjoy the morning before the transfer back to Quito in the afternoon.
Traveller reviews
“The accommodations and staff were great. There lots of birds! There was natural beauty, the weather was good, the tour was well planned, yet having a flexible itinerary.”
“This tour was our first and much better than my uninformed expectations. As a former Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, I can assure you that the activities, safety, comfort, friendliness, and knowledge gained through this experience and our relations with the local people on…”
“The Septimo Paraiso Lodge near Mindo was exceptional in many ways. The staff, the food, the peaceful location the nearby activities were interesting, peaceful and exciting. All four of us (husband Daryl Harris and friends Marilyn & Terry Thomas) felt fortunate to have had the…”
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