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Mindo Cloud Forest: Nature's Hidden Gem
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79 Ratings
Quito
Embark on a private day tour from Quito to Mindo Cloud Forest and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Experience hiking, birding, and discovering breathtaking waterfalls in this unique destination.
Embark on a private day tour from Quito to Mindo Cloud Forest and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Experience hiking, birding, and discovering breathtaking waterfalls in this unique destination.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve - The Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tour kicks off at 8:00 AM in Quito, heading northwest through Pichincha Province, showcasing a variety of climatic zones.
The first stop is at Pululahua Volcano, offering a breathtaking view of the impressive crater. Here, visitors can observe a wide array of native plants,…
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Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve - The Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tour kicks off at 8:00 AM in Quito, heading northwest through Pichincha Province, showcasing a variety of climatic zones.
The first stop is at Pululahua Volcano, offering a breathtaking view of the impressive crater. Here, visitors can observe a wide array of native plants, including bromeliads, orchids, and several medicinal species. - San Tadeo Birding - Interested in feeding hummingbirds by hand? This is the ideal spot! Visitors will also see toucans and tanagers at the feeders. Agoutis, squirrels, orchids, and bromeliads enhance this incredible experience. Remember to bring binoculars and a camera with a good zoom.
- Mariposas de Mindo - After birding in San Tadeo, the tour arrives in Mindo town and heads straight to the butterfly farm to learn about butterfly anatomy and reproduction in their natural habitat. Hummingbird feeders along a small trail are perfect for photography enthusiasts.
- Nambilla Cascadas - The journey continues to the cloud forest, where participants will explore trails leading to the waterfalls. A short drive from Mariposas de Mindo to Cascadas Nambillo is followed by a cable car ride to another section of the Cloud Forest, culminating in a hike to the Nambillo waterfall or the Waterfall Route. This adventure takes approximately 1.5 hours. Lunch is enjoyed in a serene and beautiful setting.
- Mindo - After lunch, a relaxing activity awaits: learning about and tasting the finest artisanal chocolate. Yumbos is the top spot in Mindo for this experience. The tour then returns to Quito.
What's Included
- National tour Guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission fees
- National tour Guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuites are welcome
- Lunch
- Gratuites are welcome
Additional Information
Enjoy a unique day trip to the Mindo Cloud Forest, one of the last remnants of the Choco Darien Region. Discover diverse and unique natural spots. Engage in various activities such as hiking in the Cloud Forest, visiting a butterfly farm, photographing hummingbirds, bird watching, and exploring waterfalls along the Nambillo River. Experience fun and…
Enjoy a unique day trip to the Mindo Cloud Forest, one of the last remnants of the Choco Darien Region. Discover diverse and unique natural spots. Engage in various activities such as hiking in the Cloud Forest, visiting a butterfly farm, photographing hummingbirds, bird watching, and exploring waterfalls along the Nambillo River. Experience fun and adventure with additional activities like tubing and zip-lining in the Mindo River. This is a tailor-made experience, so please share your preferences with us.
Location
Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve
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
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(79 Ratings)
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I2866vsmichaelm
Jan 27, 2026
100% recommend this tour - 100% recommend. Excellent trip and excellent guide Pat. On the drive he found out what i liked and tailored the trip to suit me. Very knowledgable amd passionate ate nature and the birdlife. Went to hummingbirds- waterfall and hike- beautiful orchid house and chocolate production tour. A must do tour with Pat
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David
Jan 26, 2026
Feeding hummingbirds from your hand is too cool!! - Wasn't sure what to expect on this tour that included feeding hummingbirds. Expectations exceeded by a big margin! We were able to identify over 25 different species of hummingbird and feeding them from my hand was awesome! My guide, Pame, and driver, Eduardo, were fantastic and I'd travel with them again any day. Highly recommend!
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Y340arjacksonh
Jan 7, 2026
Was amazing - I had a great time a in the Mindo cloud forest. I was able to feed hummingbirds by hand and I even saw a toucan. I then went chocolate tasting and got a lunch in Mindo that was amazing
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Sightsee56655617360
Dec 30, 2025
Must so Mindo - A wonderful private tour with Pato who spent a whole day ahowibg us beautiful birds, butterflies and rainforest as well as rainforest walk and funride in open cable car and amazjbg chocolate tour and more! A great experience all round.
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Michael_c
Dec 29, 2025
Liked all the parts of... - Liked all the parts of the tour. We added chocolate which was also very good. Hummingbirds was the highlight.
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B8796bgandreag
Dec 28, 2025
Put this at the top of your list! - This experience was marvelous from beginning to end! Pato was born and raised in Quito and is a wealth of knowledge. He was also SUPER accommodating to our group. We had a group member who was really interested in fungus, one who was not fond of cable cars, another who broke their ankle early this year, and some and some members who were really interested in birding. Pato worked our day around these things. Makes sure to let him know what you’re interested in!
We stopped at a mushroom museum, butterfly experience, two spots for birding, a lovely lunch spot that was great for birding, and did a chocolate tasting! He answered all our questions about the region and more! One of our group members really wanted to see a tucán and he di everything in his power to try to make it happen.
There is no doubt you’ll have a great time in this trip!
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Hunter
Dec 27, 2025
Una día perfecto con mi nuevo amigo Pato! - What a phenomenal day we had in Mindo Cloud Forest with Ecuador a Color. Our tour guide Patricio (Pato) was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. He truly made our experience unforgettable. We had a friend who is recovering from an injury and Pato adjusted the tour to accommodate all of us and ensure we had a great experience. Every stop he took us too was phenomenal and he even went out of his way to let us visit a Fungi museum. This was an experience I will never forget. I highly recommend booking any tour with Ecuador a Color and if you are fortunate enough to have Pato as your guide, you will come away from the experience feeling like you have made a lifelong friend.
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O2533njpaulp
Dec 21, 2025
A perfect day - We struck gold with Ismail as our guide. Informative knowledgable and perfect English. Interested in us as people and quite happy to personalise tour and extend its length
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Heather
Dec 7, 2025
Had a great with Galindo! - Galindo was a wonderful guide. He was knowledgeable about the ecosystem of Cloud Forest and Ecuador in general. He was very personable and kept us entertained for the longer drives. He also took us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch.
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Matt_j
Dec 2, 2025
Amazing experience. - My guide was Kathy and she was absolutely amazing. Very well spoken, knowledgeable and informative. The cloud forest was amazing. 10/10 highly recommend.
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