Safe Cock-of-the-Rock, Hand-Feed Hummingbirds & Birding Trek.

5.0(2)4 hoursEnglish, Italian, French, SpanishBook 4 hours aheadMindo, Ecuador

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The Ultimate Cock-of-the-Rock Sunrise Experience While others just "take you to see birds," we provide a front-row seat to one of nature's rarest spectacles. Most tours in Mindo arrive late or visit crowded spots; we bypass the masses to secure exclusive access to a premier, private lek at dawn. Why we are the #1 Choice on Viator: The Dawn Advantage: We synchronize our arrival with the exact moment the fiery Andean Cock-of-the-Rock begins its explosive mating ritual. Unrivaled Sightlines: Benefit from professional-grade spotting scopes and expert positioning—perfect for national geographic-level photography. Master Naturalists: Your guide doesn't just name birds; they decode the complex behaviors of the lek, turning a sighting into a story. Seamless Luxury: Private transport. Don't gamble with your bucket list. Book the elite Mindo experience and witness the fire of the forest in total exclusivity!

Included

Vortex telescope
Binocular for everyone with no extra cost.
Licensed Professional Guide
Passengers will be picked up from hotels near Mindo Park, if you are out of the way, you will have an additional cost.
You pay twice if you are a solo traveler.
You are able to feed hummingbirds on your hand.
Entry fees included for two reserves to visit.

Not included

Not included.

What you'll do

Welcome to Our Cloud Forest Birdwatching Tour!
Today, we ascend to the upper region of the reserve to observe the stunning Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus). We will witness these brilliant scarlet-orange birds from safe, comfortable platforms, ensuring we respect their natural courtship behavior without causing stress. What We Will Do: Cock-of-the-Rock Viewing: Enjoy a safe, unobstructed view of their iconic courtship dance from dedicated observation blinds. Hummingbird Sanctuary: Visit a vibrant sanctuary where dozens of colorful hummingbirds hover just inches away. Guided Bird Walk: Take a short nature walk to spot toucans, tanagers, and other exotic cloud forest species with an expert guide. All-Inclusive Experience: Your tour includes all entrance fees to the reserve and sanctuary, specialized optical gear for viewing, and full guiding service—no hidden costs. Remember: Keep voices soft and camera flashes OFF to protect the wildlife!
4 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Silver Nissan Sentra car, always keep in touch with the guide to determine pick-up point, for too far places an extra charge is absolutely fair.

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Bio Hostal Mindo Cloud Forest
Ave. 9 De Octubre, Corner of Lluvia de Oro, Mindo, Ecuador
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Casa Colibri Mindo
Calle la Isla, Lote 9, Los Guayabales Neighborhood, Mindo, Ecuador
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Subtropica Premium Suites
Km 1 via al Cinto, Mindo, Ecuador
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Hosteria Arasari
Near to Hacienda Yahuira, Av. General Enriquez 3995, Valle de los Chillos, Mindo, Ecuador
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Samay Juku
Via al Cinto, 200 meters past el estadio de Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador
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Hostal El Eden de Mindo
Barrio El Progreso, Mindo, Ecuador
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Hosteria Kumbha Mela
Calle del Empedrado s/n, Mindo, Ecuador
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Cabanas La Estancia
Via Saguambi, Mindo, Ecuador
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River Song's Hotel
Via al Mariposario, Mindo, Ecuador
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Hostal Casa Cultural Mindo
Av. Los Farolitos y Av. Quito, Mindo, Ecuador
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Mindo - La Maga
San Carlos, Ecuador
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Hotel Las Tangaras de Mindo
Av. Quito 148, San Carlos, Ecuador
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Mindomundo Home
Chinupe Calle La Providencia, Mindo, Ecuador
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Casa De Piedra
Calle Julio Goetche S/n, Barrio La Magdalena, Mindo, Ecuador
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Golden Tree Mindo Eco-Lodge
Av. Quito, Mindo, Ecuador
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Toucan Platinum Holiday Suites
Guayabales Mindo Guayabales S-N, Mindo, Ecuador
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Mindo Green House
Calle Sabalo, Vicente Aguirre, Rio Saguambi, Mindo, Ecuador
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Mindo GlamBird Glamping & Lodge
Ruta Rio Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador
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Zafiro Boutique Hotel
Av. Quito Y Sucre, Mindo, Ecuador
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La Casa de Cecilia Mindo
Avenida 9 de Octubre Junto al Rio Canchupi, Mindo, Ecuador
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Cabanas Armonia y Jardin de Orquideas
Sixto Duran Vallen y Lluvia de Oro, Casa 2, Manzana 49, Tras del estadio, Mindo, Ecuador
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Saguamby Mindo Lodge
Ruta Rio Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador
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Terrabambu Restaurant Lodge
Camino a Las Cascadas s/n, Mindo, Ecuador
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Balcon De Mindo
Via Mindo, Detour at the Ecuador Technical School, 250 m away, Mindo, Ecuador
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Grand Hotel Mindo
Vicente Aguirre, Mindo, Ecuador
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Toucan Platinum Suites Aparthotel
Calle Progreso #5 y San Vicente Ferrer, Mindo, Ecuador
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Hostal Charito de Mindo
Los Colibries con Ave. Quito, Mindo, Ecuador
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Sisakuna Lodge
Calle Cesar Garzon Thomas entre Av. Quito y Vicente Aguirre, Mindo, Ecuador
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Mindo Lago Hotel Destino
Via Calacali - La Independencia, Km. 79, Mindo, Ecuador
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Hotel Las Tangaras
Main Street, Mindo, Ecuador
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El Descanso
Barrio El Progreso, calle Los Colibries, Fácil de llegar a 400mts de la calle principal., Mindo, Ecuador
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Cinnamon House Mindo Ecuador
Calle Colibrie, Mindo, Ecuador
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Margarit Boutique Hotel
Main Street, La Isla, Mindo, Ecuador
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Cabanas Bird Planet
Avenida Quito Y Carlota Jaramillo, Avenida Quito y Carlota Jaramillo. Lote 4-5, Mindo, Ecuador
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The Temple II, Mindo
Km 1 Via Al Cinto, Mindo, Ecuador
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Mindo Magico
Mindo, Ecuador
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Wood Town Hotel
San Vicente 9 de Octubre S/N y las Tangaras (Cabanas de Pino), Mindo, Ecuador
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Henrry's Hostal Mindo
Via a Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador
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Casa Divina Eco Lodge
1.2 Km, Via Salado, Mindo, Ecuador
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The Temple I
Av Sixto Duran Ballen Y Los Aracaris, Vía Al Cinto, Mindo, Ecuador
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The Temple III, Mindo
Lluvia de Oro Casa 3, Mindo, Ecuador
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Caskaffesu Hotel
Calle Sixto Duran, Av. Quito, Mindo, Ecuador
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Mindoxtrem Birds
Via a Las Cascadas # 36 Sector Saguambi, Mindo, Ecuador
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Mindo Coffee Lodge Spa
Via Mariposario junto Hacienda Yaguira, Sector Mirador, Mindo, Ecuador
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Hosteria El Carmelo de Mindo
Valle de Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador
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Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge Spa
Via a Las Cascadas, Km. 1 2, Mindo, Ecuador
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