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Mindo Adventure: Cloud Forest Exploration
4.8
56 Ratings
Quito
Experience the wonders of Mindo Cloud-Forest on this action-packed day tour. Discover rare bird species, admire breathtaking waterfalls, zip-line through the jungle, and indulge in delicious chocolate tasting. Mindo is truly one-of-a-kind!
Experience the wonders of Mindo Cloud-Forest on this action-packed day tour. Discover rare bird species, admire breathtaking waterfalls, zip-line through the jungle, and indulge in delicious chocolate tasting. Mindo is truly one-of-a-kind!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Quito - Leaving the capital city, we will head to the Cloud-Forest Area, located 2 hours from Quito.
- Mitad Del Mundo - We will pass near the Monument, with an option to stop for a photo.
- Mitad del Mundo - We will cross the equator line at this location.
- Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve - Discover the incredible biodiversity of…
- Quito - Leaving the capital city, we will head to the Cloud-Forest Area, located 2 hours from Quito.
- Mitad Del Mundo - We will pass near the Monument, with an option to stop for a photo.
- Mitad del Mundo - We will cross the equator line at this location.
- Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve - Discover the incredible biodiversity of the Choco-bioregion, one of the world’s most significant hot-spots.
In our first activity at Nambillo Reserve, we will:
- Ride the Cable Car through the Cloud-Forest.
- Walk and observe the diverse flora and fauna.
- Marvel at the waterfalls.
Our second activity at the Birdwatching site will include:
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Enjoying a cup of organic coffee.
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Observing dozens of endemic cloud-forest birds.
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Capturing stunning photos at the hummingbird feeders.
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Mindo - We will explore Ecuador’s most renowned Cloud-forest town, where you can visit various attractions such as the chocolate tour, zip-line, cable car, and butterfly farm.
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Mariposas de Mindo - Visit the butterfly farm, where butterflies thrive in a space that closely resembles their natural habitat, and learn about their life cycles.
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San Tadeo Birding - The premier spot to observe beautiful hummingbirds.
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Quito - We will provide pickup and drop-off services at hotels in Quito.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Waterfall entrance fee
- Chocolate factory visit with tasting
- Private transportation
- Tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Waterfall entrance fee
- Chocolate factory visit with tasting
What's Not Included
- Zip lining $10-20
- Chocolate making tour $12
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Zip lining $10-20
- Chocolate making tour $12
- Lunch
- Admission fees
Additional Information
A private guide and vehicle will pick you up from your hotel for an exclusive journey through the dry and cloud forests en route to Mindo.
During the tour:
- Visit the hummingbird feeders to discover their natural history.
- Take a cable-car ride to admire the misty landscape.
- Enjoy a forest hike to observe the diverse flora and fauna, and possibly…
A private guide and vehicle will pick you up from your hotel for an exclusive journey through the dry and cloud forests en route to Mindo.
During the tour:
- Visit the hummingbird feeders to discover their natural history.
- Take a cable-car ride to admire the misty landscape.
- Enjoy a forest hike to observe the diverse flora and fauna, and possibly spot a waterfall.
- Experience zip-lining in the forest, offering stunning views and opportunities to see toucans, sloths, or various birds.
- Savor a variety of chocolate bars with unique flavors, or create your own chocolate by hand to taste and learn about the process.
Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(56 Ratings)
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Andrea_m
Jul 21, 2025
Excellent service and tons of birds! - I went on this trip solo with Christian. He was prompt, kind, and knowledgeable. He came prepared with an itinerary, but upon learning that seeing birds was a priority, he made some changes to the itinerary to make the most of the time. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip, and recommend it to others.
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Cathy_d
Jul 19, 2025
A great nature day trip with lots of choices for what you want to do. - This was the perfect tour with a lot of choices for what you want to do. We did the hummingbird sanctuary in the morning which was so cool. The. Some of our group did zip lining while the other half did the waterfall hike. We then had a great lunch followed by the chocolate tour. The only thing is that I wish the chocolate tour had more regular chocolate with different cocoa levels instead of just flavored chocolate.
Daniel was a wonderful guide and Manuel was a great driver.
I would definitely recommend the tour to others. You could potentially spend the night in Mindo since there is so much to do in that area and it is 2 hours from Quito.
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Mdcis
May 13, 2025
Great experience with Daniel - We took the private tour to Mindo and it was great. Daniel is a very good tour guide. Knows a lot about birds, plants, geography, all! The trip to see birds, butterflies and also the adventure through the forest was fantastic. He explained everything in detail and had very good recommendations. Nice driving and good lunch. Very recommended!
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Keith_p
Mar 8, 2025
Wowie Zowie! - WOW! I've heard the Andes Hummingbirds, Birds, and Hummingbirds were amazing, but they are incredibly colorful and our guide was superb, knowledgeabel, kind, good driver, a master of the English language, what a fantastic day. I recommend this for anyone interested in this wildlife and especially those interested in photography. Even the drive up into the Andes was beautiful, terraced farms, lush plant growth, quaint villages, even a great lunch stop, and none of the extras were costly. We had a blast on the most beautiful zip-line we've been on with some really long zip-lines and even a 2nd parallel cable for safety. They traversed deep gorges over streams and the operators were very kind and knowledgeable themselves. I'd do this again in a minute.
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Laura_r
Mar 4, 2025
Wonderful - Wonderful tour! Misael was fun and informative. Vehicle was clean and comfortable. Daniel in the office was super accommodating as we kept adding participants!
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Robert_b
Feb 6, 2025
Mindo with guide: Christian - This was the perfect day trip from Quito. Our guide Christian was amazing!! He met us at the hotel and we started our day. It was almost a 2 hour drive to our first stop and Christian kept it interesting, pointing out scenery and giving us a lesson on all things Ecuador. At the first stop he gave us a couple options to choose and we picked an easy hike to a beautiful waterfall, all the way he taught us about the plant and animal life and we even spotted a few toucans in the trees. We next stopped in town for a chocolate making tour where we had the chance to roast our own chocolate beans and have some samples of what we made. After a nice lunch, we went to San Tadeo birding where we were able to see hundreds of hummingbirds, feeding some from our hands. Gorgeous scenery, and wildlife, and the best tour guide ever!
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Michelle_k
Jan 29, 2025
Fabulous day trip - We took a day tour to experience the many things Mindo has to offer, and chose the waterfalls, hummingbirds and butterfly experience
Our guide Christian was incredible. He had an extensive knowledge of Quito, Ecuador, vegetation and birds and his English was excellent
He was very accommodating and allowed us to plan our itinerary
The walk to and from Nambillo waterfall was enjoyable and doable
We then went to see the butterflies where we learned many facts we’d previously not known and we even got to feed one !!
The highlight of our trip was the hummingbirds where again we were able to feed them. These tiny little birds actually landed on our hands, which was beyond amazing, and the speed of their wings felt like a fan !
The journey to and from Mindo was quite long, 2 plus hours but it was a great opportunity to see outside of Quito and Christian taught us so much along the way
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Laura_k
Jan 27, 2025
A great day out! - We had a great day and would recommend this tour. Christian was extremely knowledgeable about Ecuador and planned a great day for us. We went zip lining which was amazing, to the chocolate factory (also great) and the hummingbird sanctuary which we loved.
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Jeannie000
Jan 23, 2025
Butterflys,Hummingbirds, Toucans, waterfalls, coffee making. - Again with Daniel. This day was fully packed with great visits. We did the short waterfall stop and that was quite enough. Photos from every stop were super.
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Charlotte_g
Feb 13, 2025
Ask for Christian and prepare for a long drive! - Tour is expensive for what you receive. There is private transportation but it was not included in the cost. Drive from airport area to Mindo is 2 hours over twisty mountain roads. The best part of the experience was being with the tour guide/driver, Christian, who is a wealth of information and an excellent driver. He is a shining star for this company and has excellent English skills. We did enjoy the chocolate tour and hummingbird sanctuary (but these are additional costs).
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