Vinicio Pérez, the owner of the Birdwatcher's House and restaurant, is also a seasoned English speaking tour guide in Mindo and all Ecuador. He was born in the Mindo region and knows the area like the back of his hand. 
This extraordinary adventure will take place in an area practically still virgin and unknown to visitors. One of the principle attractions here are the spectacular San Rafeal falls; a unique natural display in the immense jungle. On this trip it will be possible to camp and observe the exuberant fauna--spectacled bear, tapir and the famous Andean Cock-of-the-rock--of the high Amazon region.
Day 01.- Quito - San Rafael Waterfall
From Quito we leave following the interoceanic route Quito – Papallacta – Baeza – Chaco - Lago Agrio. Our first stop will be at 4,000 meters in Papallacta, where we will enjoy some relaxing moments in the thermal baths before continuing our descent to the jungle at 1,380 meters. From here we will walk for an hour in the jungle to arrive at a point overlooking the San Rafeal falls where we will set up camp and have dinner. B/L/DDay 02.- Birding in the Cloudforest from el Reventador
After breakfast we will follow the path of the Andean Cock-of-the-rock and with a little luck will be able to see this incredible bird among others such as mountain-toucans, oropendolas, tanagers, nunbirds, cuckoos, parrots and many more. And of course we will also familiarize ourselves with the diverse flora and fauna of this vast region. Lunch en route and return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and the night.Day 03.- San Rafael Waterfall - Quito
Early in the morning we will start birdwatching around the camp followed by breakfast and breaking camp to leave for the return to Quito stopping in places of interest along the way. In Papallacta we will stop for a delicious trout lunch and to once again enjoy the thermal baths if time permits. In the evening we will arrive in Quito. End of tour. B/L/-
B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner
Comfortable hiking boots, warm clothes, waterproof clothes, binoculars, sun cream, sun glasses, hat, camera, travel alarm clock, flashlight with batteries, zip-lock bags to keep clothing and equipment dry, tennis shoes, gloves, shorts, cotton clothes, long sleeves shirts, pants (but not jeans) towel and personal toilet kit.
