Ecuador cloud forest ecolodge, Mindo

Our Ecuador cloud forest ecolodge is built around previously existing trees. This took some time and effort, but was clearly worth it, as you’ll see when you visit. The whole building allows guests to rest in open-air areas, protected from the rain by an arcade running all around. On the roof, you’ll find a terrace with a panoramic view. 

We have built a small gem allowing guests to live at the very best a situation that is only to be experienced. We decided to build a jungle ecolodge with a foot inside the wood and the result is that we have built all around some trees already there before our arrival. The restaurant is dedicated to residents and therefore isn’t going to be very crowded and noisy. One can eat inside or outside and have a choice of Ecuadorian and Italian cooking.

The birding activities in our packages take place walking along the trails of our Reserve and in the surroundings and will be held with the assistance of a local guide specialized in bird watching in the Cloud Forest of Mindo. If you prefer a more general approach, we have a naturalistic guide, who will follow you along the trails showing the main characteristics of the Cloud forest.

Every room at our cloud forest ecolodge has its own bath and hot shower. Every room has its own exterior and covered space, which will allow you to feel in direct and lonely contact with nature.

The whole building of the ecolodge allows you to rest in open air protected from the rain by an arcade running all around. Laundry service and wireless internet connection is also available. Tours in the Cloudforest of Mindo, from US $200 - US $500 (3-6 days)
Guided tours to the beauty and mystery of the Cloudforest of Mindo. Depending on length of trip, we have a day dedicated to birdwatching, a day to visit the Ceremonial Site of Tulipe (los Yumbos) and the Garden of Butterflies in Mindo.

Birdwatching in the valley of Mindo, Ecuador, from US $550 - US $850 (6 days)
We'll walk the Reserve trails and walk along the Mindo River, a great place to birdwatch. Species include Velvet-Purple Coronet, Giant Antpitta, Rufous-breasted Antthrush and Long-wattled Umbrellabird, amoungst others. We visit the Ecoroute El Paseo del Quinde, the Cloudforest of Reserva Ecologica Pachijal, the Lek of the Cock-of-the-Rock and bird sanctuaries in Milpe and Rio Silanche.

Birdwatching in the Cloudforest of Mindo, from US $125 - US $300 (2-4 days)
Birding packages accompanied by a local guide and a specialised, licensed guide for those who want to come to Mindo to watch birds, as main activity, due to the fact that Mindo is one of the best known places all over the world for birdwatching. Depending on tour length, take excursions to the lek of the Cock-of-the-rock, the Ecoroute Paseo del Quinde and the Birds Sanctuary of Milpe.

A Collage of Andean and Tropical Ecuador, from $1600 (12 days)
Why not try our Adventure & Community tourism package, combining the diversity of nature and scenery exploring the trails of the Cloud forest with the culture of the Ceremonial Site of Tulipe and traditional shops selling handicrafts in Las Tola. Bird watch in Mindo and relax on the beach at the Ocean of Rio Verde. Regenerate in the falls at Playa de Oro, dance to marimba music and sail the Santiago river. Finish off the tour at Otavalo’s market, the largest indigenous market in South America.

Prices depend on number of people in the group and there are discounts for children. By bus: Take a bus from the Terminal Terrestre bus station in Quito, any bus bound for Pacto, Puerto Quito, San Miguel de los Bancos or Mindo is ok. When the bus reaches Nanegalito tell the driver that you want to stop at Km72 (Primero de Mayo). We will be waiting for you just there, of course you have to call us before leaving Quito.

By car: Leave Quito on the new highway to Esmeraldas via Calacali. Travel to km 72. At Km72 turn right and follow the road for 3 km and You'll reach the sign of the entrance of the Reserve. Transfer service: You can book our Transfer Service and we'll come to pick you up in Quito wherever you prefer.