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By Agencia Llona
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$87 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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 synchronise our arrival with the exact moment the fiery Andean Cock-of-the-Rock begins its explosive mating ritual.
    Unrivalled 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 behaviours of the lek, turning a sighting into a storey.
    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!

Activity location

  • Colibríes de Chaquimallana Mindo
    • km 3 Vía a Mindo
    • 170167, Cantón San Miguel de Los Bancos, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • SMB "Mindo" Central Park
    • Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Mindo's Hidden Gem: An Exclusive Andean Cock-of-the-rock Encounter

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 5:30 AM
Price details
NZ$87.25 x 1 AdultNZ$87.25
NZ$87.25 x 1 YouthNZ$87.25
Total
Price is NZ$87.25

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Vortex telescope
  • Inclusions
    Binocular for everyone with no extra cost.
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Professional Guide
  • Inclusions
    Passengers will be picked up from hotels near Mindo Park, if you are out of the way, you will have an additional cost.
  • Inclusions
    You pay twice if you are a solo traveller.
  • Inclusions
    You are able to feed hummingbirds on your hand.
  • Inclusions
    Entry fees included for two reserves to visit.
  • Exclusions
    Not included.

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Colibríes de Chaquimallana Mindo

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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 behaviour 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 colourful 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, specialised optical gear for viewing, and full guiding service—no hidden costs. Remember: Keep voices soft and camera flashes OFF to protect the wildlife!

Location

Activity location

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    Colibríes de Chaquimallana Mindo
    • km 3 Vía a Mindo
    • 170167, Cantón San Miguel de Los Bancos, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    SMB "Mindo" Central Park
    • Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

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