Mindo Cloud Forest Exploration: Indulge in Chocolate & Coffee Amidst Birds
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Mindo
Embark on an extraordinary adventure in Mindo's Cloud Forest. Indulge in chocolate and coffee, explore lush forests, and encounter vibrant bird species. Unforgettable moments and a genuine connection with nature await!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve - Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve in Ecuador offers travelers a diverse experience. Explore hiking trails through lush forests, go birdwatching for toucans and hummingbirds, visit enchanting waterfalls, discover butterfly farms, enjoy ziplining, tour botanical gardens, try river tubing and rafting, and take night tours for nocturnal wildlife. It’s a paradise for nature and photography enthusiasts. Or simply unwind amidst the tranquil setting. This biodiverse haven promises a memorable journey, catering to a variety of interests and preferences.
What's Included
  • Customized tour routes
  • Expert National Guide of Ecuador
  • Binoculars provided
  • Certified guides for safety and knowledge
  • Transportation in shared vehicles
  • Specialized birdwatching equipment
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • It is advisable to take an additional cash, dollars for tickets to the activities.
  • Tickets and tips
  • This is not a Private Tour
  • Zip-line: 20 USD
  • Chairlift ride: 8 USD
  • Orchid garden visit: 5 USD
  • Butterfly garden visit: 8 USD
  • Fruit tasting: 3 USD
  • Birdwatching: 6 USD
  • Tubing: 30 USD
  • Chocolate tour: 10 USD
  • Coffee tour: 10 USD
  • Waterfall 10 USD
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Join us for an unparalleled experience on Mindo’s Cloud Forest Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds. Experience the beauty of nature by walking through green forests full of colorful birds. Enjoy the process of making chocolate at a local factory, relishing the intense flavors from Mindo’s premium cocoa. Learn about the intricacies of coffee growing and brewing at an idyllic plantation, taking pleasure in the smells and tastes of freshly toasted beans. With our authentic experiences, knowledgeable guides, and chances to support local communities, this tour sets itself apart. Moments of a lifetime, striking landscapes, and a deep connection with nature await your arrival. Take this opportunity to be part of this unique and unparalleled journey in Mindo’s cloud forest.

Location
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(131 Ratings)
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Kayla_k
Jun 19, 2024
10 out of 10 - Wonderful Tour! - My mom, dad, husband and I had a wonderful time on the tour to Mindo. Isra was a fantastic guide and Jose was the kindest and safest driver. We started the day walking a short trail in the cloud forest getting to feed hummingbirds and see toucans up close. We then went deeper into Mindo and did the excellent coffee and chocolate tour. We have all done numerous chocolate and coffee tours in the past, but these were the best ones yet. We ended the day at a yummy local restaurant with the best prices and delicious food. 10 out of 10 for this tour!
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Kylee_s
Jun 12, 2024
Great half-day trip! - Very great experience with Isra! Highly recommend for a nice half-day in the Quito area. We spent about an hour at a bird sanctuary and got amazing photos of hummingbirds and toucans, then enjoyed the coffee and chocolate tour where we learned about the process of producing both and enjoyed many different samples. Highly recommend!
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Alison_d
Jun 8, 2024
Israel was a very... - Israel was a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. Our itinerary was solely based on.my interests (birds and butterflies). The bird watching was excellent, many hummingbirds, tanagers and others.
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W8272jvdanielac
May 23, 2024
Excellent guide! - Wonderful Mindo - Very happy with the tour. Isra managed to plan and adjust the itinerary according to my interests. I recommend contacting him by WhatsApp 1 or 2 days before if you already have a plan in mind of what you want to do. Isra is very flexible and will make it happen. 10/10 The chocolate and coffee tour was very entertaining and also with an excellent guide to the place.
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Emily_r
May 19, 2024
Perfect day! - Isra was a fantastic tour guide. I loved it all…the hummingbirds, coffee & cacao tour, and stopping at the equator for photos. We had a great day!
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Kathleen_a
May 11, 2024
Great day exploring Mindo and the bird sanctuary! - I did the bird viewing. Saw many birds excellent Isra Peña was a guide with good knowledge of birds and plants Also did the coffee and chocolate tour. Again excellent guide at my location Ximena was very pleasant and took time to explain each of the processes of coffee and chocolate well and gave many samples to enjoy
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Jenny_t
Apr 30, 2024
When you visit Ecuador, please don't skip to visit Mindo. I love it! - This is like the private tour :) I am not expecting only myself in the car. The tour leader (Israel) is very kind and really helpful to explain to me everything. This is best experience in the Chocolate factory.
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718mandyl
Apr 24, 2024
Great day ! - Great trip - Isra was very flexible and tailored the day just for me which was perfect as I only wanted to see the wildlife.
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Maria_h
Apr 23, 2024
Perfect tour for a final day in Ecuador. - I decided to do this tour for my last day in Ecuador, and it was incredible! My guide, Isra, reached out the evening before the tour via WhatsApp to confirm the pick up, and he agreed to drop me off at the airport following the tour, which was a huge bonus! Isra arrived at my hotel promptly at 9am and we were on our way to the Alambi Reserve. The drive was lovely and Isra was pleasant to chat with. We arrived to the “Hummingbird Paradise” after about 1.5 hours and honestly I could have spent all day here! Feeding them from your hand is a very special experience, and there are loads of other species that stop by for a visit. By noon it was time for lunch and we headed into the town of Mindo (San Carlos) and had a delicious bowl of tuna encebollado (tasty, filling & cheap - at only $2.50 per bowl!) Next up was the chocolate and coffee tour at Quinde Mindo. This tour was excellent- informative and interactive, where you are able to go through the whole process of picking, shelling, roasting, grinding and tasting. When the chocolate/coffee experience was complete, Isra offered to return to the reserve for a bit more time with the hummingbirds, and I was so happy to do so! Eventually we had to end our day, and Isra took me to the airport for my flight back to the states. It was a wonderful way to finish up my visit to this beautiful country.
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Rhonda_r
Apr 22, 2024
Amazon Disney experience - Guide not very familiar with flora, and fauna...felt very scripted. Interesting to see once but would not return.
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