Bellavista at 2350 meters (7710 ft.) is the highest reserve and the most convenient place to see the incredible plate billed Mountain Toucan. Mindo is renowned as the best birdwatching site in South America. It is home to more than 400 bird species.

Thanks to the Andes and the equatorial line our small but diverse country has almost all types of climate, from permafrost to equatorial, creating fascinating ecosystems. Ecuador, covering just 0,02% of the Earth’s surface, supports about 10% of all the planet’s bird species.

Every 200 meter drop in altitude means a change in bird species. Only 80 km from Quito, yet deep in the heart of the Cloud Forest, where clouds and trees blend in a mystery and magic of nature, you can hope to see the velvet-purple coronet hummingbird, the yellow-collared chlorophonia, the orange-breasted fruit eater and the endangered long-wattled umbrella bird, to name just a few. During the tour we will also visit the butterfly farm or take a stroll to the beautiful waterfalls.

Tours Unlimited is a leading company offering personalized service to international tourists. For 15 years, it has contributed to the development and promotion of all Ecuador’s four regions. We invite you to come and enjoy the “hummingbird heaven”, Mindo, one of the best places to go for avid birdwatchers; 8 out of 10 of our clients and visitors has given an “excellent” rating to our tours dedicated to discover Mindo and its surroundings.

We will offer a punctual, courteous and professional service adjusted to your individual needs with the objective of showing the magic of Ecuador in a safe, fun and responsible way. All of our guides are bilingual fully prepared to give you the most complete information about the local culture, history and geography; 9 out of 10 of our clients and visitors has given an “excellent” rating to our guides. If you don’t believe us, check out some of our clients’ testimonials:

“Excellent tour guide and driver. Very knowledgeable and interesting”. Sol Cohen, USA

“Alex was fantastic. Tour was beyond my expectations!” John Foster, USA

“Impeccable service. Ecuadorians should be very proud of their country. Thanks Nicolas and Jose”. Lalanis Kurban, Canada

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up at 7:00 am. We will take the road from Nono to Mindo famous for its excellent bird watching and landscapes. Approximately at 11:30 am, we’ll arrive at Bellavista where after having lunch at 3:00 pm we will hike for about 3 hours. This is the opportunity to have fun and realize how many birds you can see in that amount of time. Dinner at 7:00 pm and then overnight at Bellavista.

Day 2: Wake up at 5:00 am and hike inside the cloud forest and visit to all the bird viewpoints on the way. Box lunch during the hike and then lunch in the afternoon and then back to Quito.

• - Bilingual guide English/Spanish
  (we also offer German and French speaking guides)
• - Transportation
• - Accommodations
• - Meals
• - 1 box lunch

• - Tips
• - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

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The Plate-billed Mountain-toucan (Andigena laminirostris) is a species of bird in the Ramphastidae family. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.