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Mindo Cloud Forest: Nature and Bird-Watching Tour
4.2
46 Ratings
Quito
Experience the beauty of Mindo Cloud Forest on a 10-hour day tour from Quito. Immerse yourself in nature, enjoy stunning views, and choose from a range of exciting activities.
Experience the beauty of Mindo Cloud Forest on a 10-hour day tour from Quito. Immerse yourself in nature, enjoy stunning views, and choose from a range of exciting activities.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Quito - The tour begins at 8 am from your hotel in Quito, offering breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains as you travel northwest to the distinctive Hummingbird Garden.
- Mindo - Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains, Mindo, Ecuador, boasts a lush cloud forest spanning over 100 square miles, thanks to its rivers and…
- Quito - The tour begins at 8 am from your hotel in Quito, offering breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains as you travel northwest to the distinctive Hummingbird Garden.
- Mindo - Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains, Mindo, Ecuador, boasts a lush cloud forest spanning over 100 square miles, thanks to its rivers and elevation. This landscape and climate are perfect for over 450 bird species, numerous exotic butterflies, and a variety of animals and reptiles that inhabit the cloud forest. Depending on the season or time of day, observe 15 to 20 different hummingbird species and sample local tropical fruits.
- Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve - Embark on a 1-2 hour walk into the cloud forest to closely admire the diverse flora and fauna. Discover endemic plant species and unique birds as you encounter a series of stunning waterfalls. Arrive at the protected Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve to witness the incredible beauty of one of the world’s most biodiverse locations.
- Mindo - Enjoy various activities at your own expense, such as zip-lining across the forest canopy, a chocolate tour, tubing, or rock rappelling. Relish lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional Ecuadorian dishes before returning to Quito.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located hotels in Quito
- Chocolate tasting experience
- Visit to Hummingbird’s Garden
- Waterfall hike and tarabita ride
- Private transportation included
- Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located hotels in Quito
- Chocolate tasting experience
- Visit to Hummingbird’s Garden
- Waterfall hike and tarabita ride
- Private transportation included
- Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Canopy USD $20
- Orchids & butterflies USD $5
- Tubing USD $8
- Tips
- Lunch
- Canopy USD $20
- Orchids & butterflies USD $5
- Tubing USD $8
- Tips
Additional Information
Leave behind the busy atmosphere of Quito and dive into the peaceful charm of the Mindo Cloud Forest with our customized day excursion. This exceptional nature and bird-watching tour allows participants to discover verdant landscapes rich with diverse plant life and a lively variety of bird species. Ideal for nature aficionados and bird enthusiasts,…
Leave behind the busy atmosphere of Quito and dive into the peaceful charm of the Mindo Cloud Forest with our customized day excursion. This exceptional nature and bird-watching tour allows participants to discover verdant landscapes rich with diverse plant life and a lively variety of bird species. Ideal for nature aficionados and bird enthusiasts, this guided journey is designed to match your preferences, guaranteeing you experience the finest of Mindo’s breathtaking surroundings. Uncover the marvels of this ecological gem while relishing a day brimming with excitement and serenity.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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
4.2
(46 Ratings)
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Eleyrinf
Jan 31, 2026
Mindo is amazing - We loved going to Mindo! Diego was very pleasant and knowledgeable. It was specially great that he was able to customize our experience to the activities we were interested in doing. Feeding the hummingbirds was the highlight, but it was also super thrilling to do the zip lining through the canopy.
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Alexandradanielle621
Aug 31, 2022
Amazing Experience in Mindo! - We had an amazing day on our day trip to Mindo from Quito. Oscar was our tour guide and he was the best. Our original trip included zip lining and a Tarzan swing but we had just done zip lining and a large swing in Banos the day before so wanted some different activities. He had no problem changing our schedule last minute. We visited a beautiful butterfly farm, hiked along waterfalls, went tubing in a river (which was very cold but very fun), and had the best coffee and chocolate. Mindo was one of our favorite places we visited in Ecuador. We highly recommend this day tour and ask for Oscar if you can!
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Rebeccah
Jul 27, 2022
Good adventure tour - This tour was a lot of fun. The views of the mountains were GORGEOUS! The hummingbird garden was insane. We must have seen dozens of them. My favorite part was the cable car that gave us the most breathtaking view of the cloud forest. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Balletomaneja
May 27, 2022
Mindo Maravilloso - My husband and I had a fantastic time touring Mindo with our guide Óscar and our driver Bolívar. Our main objective was to spend a day in the cloud forest hiking to waterfalls and ziplining, but our trip was so much more than that. Óscar taught us about the hummingbirds, orchids and butterflies and how the flora changes through the different altitudes. After a super fun and exhausting day, we had a delicious meal at El Chef in Mindo and finished with a coffee from Mindo Forest Coffee and Tea. (note to anyone traveling with Óscar, you should totally trust his restaurant recommendations. He knows his stuff!) Óscar and Bolívar really went above and beyond to get us back to our hotel safely during a very busy night in Quito’s old town with lots of closed roads due to a show happening in front of our hotel. ¡Gracias a Óscar y Bolívar!
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Lovetravel429789
Mar 28, 2022
Fantastic trip! - Amazing day with our guide Diego, very knowledgeable and very pleasant, the sights we went to were brilliant, highly recommended
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Omar_a
Oct 4, 2021
Great adventure with a great guide! - Everything was amazing but our guide was incredible! Very knowledgeable, spoke great English to make it easier for us to understand, was really amazing.
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Joann_k
Sep 20, 2021
Best day Tour! - Fabulous tour with knowledgeable guide I highly suggest Rodrigo. He know a lot of nature and their environment …so nice he is a Diamond for your tour! Beautiful humming birds so many varietals. Gorgeous hike in cloud forest with waterfalls. Ending with chocolate tasting and learning how they make these chocolates as they make it right there YUM. Fab !
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Sara_j
Sep 14, 2021
Fun day in the cloud forest - Spectacular day outside of Quito. We started off going to the hummingbirds which are so fun to watch as there are a ton of them. We did the zip-lining which is always a favorite of our kids. There is definitely some walking with the zip lines. We also hiked the waterfall which is a fun little hike. Last we stopped for lunch and the food was excellent. The guide and drive were excellent and knowledgeable about the area.
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Tracy_l
Aug 21, 2021
Highlight of our time in Ecuador - My husband, 8-year-old daughter and I had a private tour, and all had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Fabián was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. On the ride to Mindo he shared lots of interesting history, and the views were beautiful, so the time passed quickly.
The hummingbird sanctuary was a nice stop - my daughter was entranced by the hummingbirds and tanagers.
Next we stopped at the Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve, where we had a beautiful hike down to the Nambillo waterfall, and back up to the canopy on the other side of the Nambillo River, where we took a cable car back across the canopy. Fabián spotted a toucan during the hike, and we were able to observe it for several minutes.
Next we stopped at a butterfly farm for a brief tour and lunch. My daughter loved the butterflies, and the setting for our meal was lovely, but I probably would have preferred to skip this and have lunch in Mindo town.
Next we went into town to tour Yumbos, an artisanal chocolatier. We tasted some absolutely delicious chocolate made from the beans of the relatively rare “arriba” cacao tree, and learned about the chocolate making process.
On the ride back to Quito, the clouds rolled in and it started raining, which made for a peaceful trip back to the hotel.
I highly recommend this tour, and especially our guide Fabián.
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Steve
Jul 20, 2021
Excellent all around - We did the Mindo Day Tour including Chocolate Tasting, Hummingbirds, and Cloud Forest Hike tour. Everything was better than expected. Dante at the front office helped resolve an issue with the reservation made thru Viator. Miriam our tour guide and the driver were excellent.
The Hummingbird visit was AMAZING, and a great surprise meeting an American that leases part of the property to grow coffee beans, which he lets you sample and also sells bags.
We added the Ziplines to our tour and it was a blast. I’ve done several before, but the long, tall run was the fastest one I’ve ever done. They also let my teenage kids do the butterfly & Superman poses.
Miriam also suggested the Caskaffesu restaurant in Mindo. The food had a little of everything, and the dishes were a culinary delight. The prices were spot on for the quality and quantity of food we received.
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