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Mindo Adventure: Cloud Forest Exploration
4.8
61 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
- Hummingbirds sanctuary fee $5
- Zip lining $10-20
- Chocolate making tour $12
- Lunch
- Hummingbirds sanctuary fee $5
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 fascinating natural history.
- Stroll through the cloud forest to a waterfall and enjoy a refreshing dip in its pristine mountain waters.
- Experience…
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 fascinating natural history.
- Stroll through the cloud forest to a waterfall and enjoy a refreshing dip in its pristine mountain waters.
- Experience zip-lining in the forest, offering stunning views and opportunities to spot toucans, sloths, or various birds.
- Savor a variety of chocolate bars with unique flavors or create your own chocolate by hand, learning about the process along the way.
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
(61 Ratings)
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Emily_s
Sep 18, 2025
The guide was very good... - The guide was very good at giving us info about Ecuador as a whole over a huge variety of topics.
The stops never felt rushed and we all felt like we got a good sampling of what Mindo had to offer.
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Royal_r
Sep 12, 2025
The perfect day trip from Quito - A trip to Mundo is a must and you will be so happy that you went with Christian!
He is fun and engaging, professional and so knowledgeable. It is clear that he loves what he does and he does it better than anyone. The ride was comfortable, the many landscapes we crossed were fascinating and Christian made the trip feel like time with a dear friend.
Mundo is a delightful town in the cloud forest. The hike, the lunch and the chocolate experience were all memorable, but the defining moment was saved for last.
Feeding hummingbirds from the palm of your hand is mind blowing! At one point, there were FIVE sitting in my wife's hand waiting their turn to drink out of the cap of nectar in her palm!
Do not pass up this amazing adventure!!
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Bellsuzanne
Jul 29, 2025
Wonderful Mindo Memories - Wonderful experience and great trip! If you’re looking for a bird expert, ask for Christian! He knows his birds and really went out of his way to make our day a special one. He even shared the bird check list we created together.
We also enjoyed a nice time making and drinking our own coffee, along with a scrumptious lunch.
I highly recommend this trip if you’re looking to see a great number of hummingbirds and local birds in Mindo.
Christian is also an excellent driver that puts your safety first !
Thank you for these amazing memories of a lifetime !
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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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Hectavio212
Aug 10, 2025
Wonderful Rainforest expedition - Mindo rain forest was great, our tour guide was good and know lag able about the birds.
I would had like him to talk a bit more about the beautiful flora as well.
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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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