Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour: Explore Beautiful Subtropical Rainforest & Exotic Wildlife

Embark on a customizable private day tour to Mindo Cloud Forest, a beautiful subtropical rainforest near Quito. Discover exotic wildlife, photograph hummingbirds, and enjoy breathtaking views from a cable car.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quito - Your guide will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito, in order to visit this fascinating place full of wildlife!
What's Included
  • Mentioned itinerary and visits
  • Certified English speaking guide
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Admission fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Mindo, a stunning location near Quito, is ready to welcome you!! Experience the allure of a largely undiscovered subtropical rainforest in the leisure of a personal and adaptable day tour. Capture remarkable images of hundreds of hummingbirds, toucans and a host of other unique species at close-quarter!! Get a breathtaking panorama of the ‘cloud forest’…

Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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702ch
Jul 17, 2025
- It was a wonderful day trip. We took the cable car across the deep gorge, then hiked to a beautiful waterfall. Yvonne, our guide was so knowledgeable. Feeding the hummingbirds and learning about chocolate was definitely a highlight.
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Dogobsessed704
Jul 13, 2025
Beautiful day in Mindo - My husband and I did the full-day Mindo Cloud Forest tour and had a fantastic time. Our amazing guide, Jimena, picked us up from our hotel in Quito, and we made our way to Reserva El Pahuma where we did a medium-intensity hike to the waterfalls. We saw so many species of orchids and other beautiful flowers. After the waterfall hike, we headed to the Mariposa Sanctuary where we saw so many breathtaking butterflies. Next we stopped by a small chocolate-making shop. It was so fun to see the chocolate being made and then get to taste the delicious results. My favorite part of the day was our last stop at a hummingbird habitat. We got to feed hummingbirds from the palms of our hands, and we’d have multiple species land on us at once—it was truly magical. The icing on the cake was getting to see an adorable capybara up close. Jimena was a knowledgeable and friendly guide, and we’re so grateful to her for introducing us to the beauty of Mindo.
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Lisa_p
Jul 11, 2025
A great tour and guide - Humilda/Jumilda was a really wonderful guide. She tailored everything to our wants and needs and we had an outstanding experience. She was very knowledgeable and informative. The hike to a waterfall was beautiful and our coffee tasting was educational and hands-on fun. Loved seeing the butterflies and feeding the hummingbirds. I give the highest of recommendations to our guide and this tour.
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Q8744iosamd
Jul 5, 2025
Excellent Guide for a Trip to Mindo - Daniel was a wonderful host and guide. We saw and fed hummingbirds, took a hike, had an excellent lunch, and received a private tour of a chocolate making facility. Great experience!
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Terry_s
Jul 2, 2025
Wonderful - It was a full day with lots of interesting activities. The highlights were the hike to the waterfall and the hummingbird exhibit. My guide, Ando was excellent.
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Sandra_f
Jul 1, 2025
An Absolutely Fabulous Day! - My friend and I chose this tour because of the great recommendation it got online. We couldn't have picked better! If was the last day of our 9 days in Ecuador and was, by far, our favorite! Our guide, Ximena, was marvelous! She went out of her way to pick us up at our hostel, and she took great care to offer us a personalized experience that we will never forget. We were offered several choices, and we chose the orchid trail with waterfall, the cable car, the sky bikes (a thrilling adventure like we've never had!), the butterfly garden, and a hummingbird sanctuary. Each place was absolutely wonderful, and Ximena planned out the timing perfectly to take advantage of the weather and the location of each place. Each place had it's own entrance fee, but the cost was minimal (typically $5-10 each), and well worth it. Ximena was knowledgeable, personable, informative, as well as an excellent driver and guide. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Exploration574999
Jun 30, 2025
Mindo cloud forest - I booked a solo trip with Ivan as my guide. The itinerary was flexible to suit me and Ivan was an amazing guide. I was given ample time at each site we visited and Ivan provided thoughtful insight into the country side we were driving through.
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Sandramu7100md
Jun 30, 2025
Excellenteeeeeeee👌 - We spent a lovely day among butterflies and hummingbirds, waterfalls and hikes accompanied by Irene a very friendly guide , very prepared that made this day an unforgettable experience! Funny, emotional and your beautiful photos! Thanks for everything!
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Anna_g
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing tour. Watched... - Amazing tour. Watched hummingbirds, hiked to the waterfalls, rode the cable car, went to the butterfly farm and the orchid farm. This place deserves a multi day tour though, we only covered one hiking trail (albeit the most beautiful waterfall) and did not have time to do the chocolate tour. Need to come back!
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Hina_p
Jun 20, 2025
Amazing trip to the Mindo Cloud Forest - The beauty of the area is a must see! If you are a birder, the hummingbirds sanctuary is a must. Ecuador is home to 20% of the world’s hummingbird species.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).