Mindo Full Day Tour: Explore Volcano Base, Butterfly Farm, Waterfalls, and Chocolate Tour

Embark on a full day adventure in Mindo, Ecuador. Explore the volcano base, visit a butterfly farm, marvel at waterfalls, and indulge in a chocolate tour. Book now!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Tadeo Birding - This location offers the opportunity to observe various species of hummingbirds and some typical birds of Mindo.
  • Mariposas de Mindo - Our first stop will be the Mindo butterfly farm, which boasts a wide variety of multicolored butterfly species. A guide will provide a brief introduction before we enter the facilities to…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bilingual guide
  • Fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Nestled at the western foot of the Pichincha volcano, Mindo’s moderate weather, and abundant wildlife and vegetation make this ecological destination a top choice among tourists. With three core activities, we aim to maximize your day, providing an engaging and fulfilling experience.
Our day begins early, as we depart from Quito, indulge in an authentic,…

Location
San Tadeo Birding
Via Calacali-La Independencia E28, Barrio San Tadeo. Km 77
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jonathanck7529um
Jan 7, 2026
tour mindo - I really enjoyed the tour with my guide andres Everything was very well organized and relaxed. Seeing the butterflies and hummingbirds was beautiful, and the walk through the forest to the waterfalls was one of my favorite parts — the nature, the sounds, and the scenery made it very special. The chocolate tour was also great; it was interesting to learn about the process and of course to taste it. Overall, it was a great experience and I felt very well taken care of during the whole tour. I would definitely recommend this guide. I’m also sharing a few photos from the day ;)
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Mimi_c
Oct 6, 2025
Best guide and customized tour to my interests - My guide was very knowledgeable about the best way to see the hummingbirds , butterflies and tropical birds in Mindo , and even too me on a hike to a waterfall at my request . He spent all day showing me around , even teaching me how to look for toucans , Spanish and culture, geography and history of Ecuador . The guides are all certified and it will s completely safe to be alone with them , if you are a female like myself traveling alone .
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Merritt_t
Sep 4, 2025
Highly recommend this tour! - This tour to the Mindo Cloud Forest was so much fun! Andres is a great guide. I felt very comfortable with him, which is important to me as a solo, female traveler. I was able to see and experience all the things that mattered to me without the tourist traps that I often find on tours. Hiking to the waterfalls was my favorite part of the trip, but I also loved seeing the variety of butterflies and birds at the stops we made in Mindo. Since it was just me on the private tour, I loved having the flexibility to choose what I wanted to do. I opted out of the chocolate tour and decided to do the Museo de Sitio Intiñan, which I thought would be mostly a photo opp of the equator line, but turned out to be fascinating. I will be telling stories about what I learned there and about the rest of this trip for years to come.
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746kendrak
Jul 28, 2025
Great day in Mindo - Amazing day in Mindo! We were able to make changes to the itinerary to make it a perfect day for me! We saw butterflies, waterfalls and are chocolate
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Wanderingmel85
Jul 19, 2025
Andres is awesome! - Andres was awesome! So nice and friendly, arrived on time, and made sure we were having a great time throughout the day. Very adaptable too! Would definitely do another tour with him :).
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Linsita
Dec 8, 2024
Beautiful nature in Mindo cloud forest - Mindo is a beautiful place if you want to enjoy nature in the cloud forest. Andrés took me to a traditional breakfast and showed me the river. We visited butterflies and hiked to waterfalls, where I had a refreshing swim. The cacao tour was really interesting too and fun to try the chocolates. I wanted to stay two days in Mindo so I had extra time to relax and hang out with hummingbirds, have lunch and stop at Mitad del Mundo on the way back to the city. Andrés is a great guide and flexible to plan the things you want to do!
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618reynab
Oct 14, 2024
Great experience in Mindo - A great day in Mindo, Ecuador, everything is wonderful, the sanctuary of butterflies, the chocolate tour, the tarabita and the waterfalls. I had the best Guide, Andres is very friendly and attentive, with great knowledge of the place and the best recommendations. Thank you so much for everything!
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Trek513714
Sep 29, 2024
Best day in Mindo - Had an amazing day exploring Mindo with Andrés! He was so helpful and took care of all the details so I could just enjoy the day. I felt like I got to see everything I wanted to without rushing. He’s also a great driver! Would highly recommend!!
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Sophie_w
Sep 23, 2024
Excellent Mindo tour - Had an amazing day exploring Mindo with Andrés! He was so helpful and took care of all the details so I could just enjoy the day. I felt like I got to see everything I wanted to without rushing. He’s also a great driver! Would highly recommend
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784carsens
Mar 24, 2024
Fantastic guide, highly recommend! - What a lovely day we had! Our Mindo day trip was my favorite part of my family and I's trip to Ecuador. The pickup and drive was easy and comfortable. Along the way, we learned all about the different microclimates of the region. Andres took us along a route leading to a wonderful waterfall where we got to go swimming! On our return, we also did a chocolate tour in Mindo. A fun day all around!
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From $120
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).