Experience the breathtaking biodiversity and exotic bird observing in Mindo Cloud Forest, just 2 hours driving from Quito. Discover the incredible diversity of avian fauna, including hummingbirds, and explore the world of orchids, bromeliads, and ferns.
- Mindo - In the morning we’ll be picked up from our hotel by our driver guide to take the Northwest of Quito with direction to Mindo one of the most visited cloud forests in Ecuador.
To get to Mindo will take us around 2 hours, once we arrive to the town we will visit a great place in order to admire many species of hummingbirds. The next stop is at butterfly garden where we will see the 4 stages of the butterfly life, surrounded by 1200 colorful butterflies at the same time. Our next point is the artisan chocolate factory; here you will have the opportunity to know the process to produce a delicious and pure chocolate from the cacao bean. If we have time there is a chance to have fun doing Canopy (Zip-Line/optional). Finally, we return to Quito.
- Mitad Del Mundo - For those with limited time who were not able to visit Middle of the World we may stop at this place on the way back from Mindo without extra cost (Entrance fee NOT included), please just write down this request and we will make possible.
- Visits as described
- English-speaking driver/guide for 1-3 passengers tours
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Lunch (Available to purchase with addtional cost)
- Entrance fees (Available to purchase with additional cost 25 usd per person or it can be paid directly)
- Personal expenses
Mindo is a town located at northwest of Quito, 2 hours driving. The cloud forest has an incredible diversity of avian fauna, particularly hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. This area of primary forest with an immense biodiversity also has some of the highest rates of plant endemism in the world: orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens grow in abundance here.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
