Mindo Cloud Forest: Hummingbirds & Waterfalls

Experience Mindo’s hummingbirds, hike to waterfalls, and explore cloud forests. Enjoy breakfast with hummingbirds and choose between butterflies, chocolate, or ziplining.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alambi Reserve - A sanctuary for hummingbirds.
  • Mindo - The primary destination, Mindo is a charming small town nestled within the cloud forest.
  • Tarabita y Santuario de Cascadas Mindo - This is where the journey will take you from one side of Mindo’s highlands to the mountain front, where the hike to the waterfalls begins, right in the…
What's Included
  • Hummingbirds sanctuary tickets
  • Private transportation
  • Cable car to waterfalls tickets
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The journey begins at 7:00 am from Quito, heading towards the western part of the city. The day promises to be active, filled with physical exercise and hiking.
The first stop is a hummingbird sanctuary, offering a wonderful experience and a close-up view of numerous hummingbird species.
The second stop features an alternative traditional breakfast.
The…

Location
Alambi Reserve
Cancellation Policy

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

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Martin
Jun 24, 2026
Very accommodating - Very accommodating. Will asks your interests and try to tailor your trip around it!
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Karolinat179
Jun 2, 2026
The best quito day trip you can have. - I absolutely loved this tour, from the flexibility of the activities, through the friendliness, it was a great experience. I was so impressed with the variety of birds we saw, the change of scenery when reaching the amazonian type wilderness and the warmth of the people around us. I chose the chcolate optional and the small hike to the waterfall. (Around 100 metres of elevation up and down). The choice of chocolate was amazing and the tour on site very interesting. I cannot miss mentioning Jorge who's engaging conversation kept me awake even despite the 2 hour journey which is a feat that not many can manage. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Kerry
May 22, 2026
We would do it all again! - Our experience with Jose as our guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable about his country and Mindo and spoke English well which was helpful for our group of three. We started at the hummingbird experience which we found to be magical! The waterfall hike was beautiful and took about two hours. We also chose the 3 zip line activity nearby which we enjoyed even in the rain! Finally we visited Yumba’s Chocalate store. We learned about the process of making chocolate and got to taste a variety of flavors. I highly recommend this tour!
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Monale4985ki
May 9, 2026
Birds, waterfalls and chocolate - Organization and pickup worked great and the drive to Mindo was relaxed and was accompanied by Jose with information about city and co. The hummingbird station at the beginning was wonderful; we also spotted other birds but unfortunately missed the toucan. A stop at a butterfly plant (under a net, but you can see the species in the surroundings and while hiking quite well, don't stop in number). The cable car ride and hike to the waterfalls is the highlight - with the hiking trails it should be noted that they are quite different in their claim. Back we stopped at a chocolate factory with tasting and traffic jam - maybe knowing - the route to Mindo leads to the nearest beach of Quito. Accordingly, it gets crowded there on the weekend.
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Mireille
Apr 15, 2026
A fabulous day in excellent company! - The day was perfect, and unfolded itself in harmony! Jose was knowledgeable, patient and very kind!
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Lowell26
Apr 11, 2026
Birdwatching - The hospitality was amazing, and our guide José was knowledgeable and so kind to our children. The tour was always on time and accommodating. Thank you Jorge and José. Dios te bendiga. gracias por cuidar de nosotros. Increíble.
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Navigator55728893683
Mar 25, 2026
Mind Cloud Forest WOW! - If you are visiting Quito, this tour is a must!! Jose was such an amazing guide, super knowledgeable and a fantastic conversationalist. From the ride to Mindo and back we had great discussions and he went into great detail about the Mindo region and Ecuador itself. As for the tour itself, I experienced things I had never seen in my life. The hummingbirds, the massive butterflies, walking through the cloud forest to get to hidden waterfalls, ziplining and much much more. There are many other additional add-ons that you can choose from which make this a very customizable experience. Keep up the fantastic work you do and I truly appreciated the effort put into this excursion.
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Karthikrq7788cw
Mar 23, 2026
Well worth it! - Jose was amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable - he spent the day explaining Ecuador, his life, and Mindo. We had a wonderful time talking to him all day and he drove us to all the spots well. The hummingbird sanctuary was amazing and the butterfly sanctuary as well. I highly recommend the chocolate tour afterwards. The hike was hilly, but well worth it!
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Linitas2018
May 20, 2026
Mindo Cloud Forest - The tour itself and venues visited were awesome. The guide was not very knowledgeable and did not accompany on the hike to the waterfalls.
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Hasanul
May 20, 2026
Great tour! - Great tour as the ride was smooth and the experiences were fun. I really enjoyed the hummingbird sanctuary and the tarzan jump.
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From $95
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).