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Mindo Adventure: Cloud Forest Exploration
4.8
39 Ratings
Quito
Experience the wonders of Mindo Cloud-Forest on this action-packed day tour. Discover rare bird species, admire breathtaking waterfalls, zip-line through the jungle, and indulge in delicious chocolate tasting. Mindo is truly one-of-a-kind!
Experience the wonders of Mindo Cloud-Forest on this action-packed day tour. Discover rare bird species, admire breathtaking waterfalls, zip-line through the jungle, and indulge in delicious chocolate tasting. Mindo is truly one-of-a-kind!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Quito - Leaving the capital city, we will head to the Cloud-Forest Area, located 2 hours from Quito.
- Mitad Del Mundo - We will pass near the Monument, with an option to stop for a photo.
- Mitad del Mundo - We will cross the equator line at this location.
- Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve - Discover the incredible biodiversity of…
- Quito - Leaving the capital city, we will head to the Cloud-Forest Area, located 2 hours from Quito.
- Mitad Del Mundo - We will pass near the Monument, with an option to stop for a photo.
- Mitad del Mundo - We will cross the equator line at this location.
- Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve - Discover the incredible biodiversity of the Choco-bioregion, one of the world’s most significant hot-spots.
In our first activity at Nambillo Reserve, we will:
- Ride the Cable Car through the Cloud-Forest.
- Walk and observe the diverse flora and fauna.
- Marvel at the waterfalls.
Our second activity at the Birdwatching site will include:
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Enjoying a cup of organic coffee.
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Observing dozens of endemic cloud-forest birds.
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Capturing stunning photos at the hummingbird feeders.
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Mindo - We will explore Ecuador’s most renowned Cloud-forest town, where you can visit various attractions such as the chocolate tour, zip-line, cable car, and butterfly farm.
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Mariposas de Mindo - Visit the butterfly farm, where butterflies thrive in a space that closely resembles their natural habitat, and learn about their life cycles.
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San Tadeo Birding - The premier spot to observe beautiful hummingbirds.
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Quito - We will provide pickup and drop-off services at hotels in Quito.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Tour guide
- Visits
- Private transportation
- Tour guide
- Visits
What's Not Included
- Zip lining $10-20
- Chocolate tour $10
- Lunch
- Birding reserve $5
- Cable car and waterfalls fee $5
- Zip lining $10-20
- Chocolate tour $10
- Lunch
- Birding reserve $5
- Cable car and waterfalls fee $5
Additional Information
Your private guide and vehicle will pick you up at your hotel for a personalized journey through the dry and cloud forests to reach Mindo.
During the tour:
- Visit bird feeders to learn about their natural history.
- Ride a cable car to take in the misty landscape.
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Hike through the forest to observe the flora and fauna, and possibly see a waterfall.
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Your private guide and vehicle will pick you up at your hotel for a personalized journey through the dry and cloud forests to reach Mindo.
During the tour:
- Visit bird feeders to learn about their natural history.
- Ride a cable car to take in the misty landscape.
- Hike through the forest to observe the flora and fauna, and possibly see a waterfall.
- Enjoy zip-lining in the forest with stunning views and opportunities to spot toucans, sloths, or other birds.
- Sample various chocolate bars with different flavors and create your own chocolate by hand to taste and learn about the process.
Location
Quito
We will pick you up from your Hotel or Airbnb in Quito city from Carolina Park to Old Town. If you are at the airport or the surrounding areas we will charge a extra fee for the time and distance.
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
4.8
(39 Ratings)
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Diligent_c
Nov 24, 2024
Wonderful! - This was our first time booking a tour like this, and we didn't quite know what to expect. And everything was amazing! A very special thank you goes to our guide Christian, the very best guide in Ecuador :) we immediately felt like we made a new friend. His knowledge of and the live for the country is admirable. We learned so much about nature, history, and everything else of this country.
The tour is customizable. You can skip things you don't care for. We did ziplines, coffee and chocolate tour, bird and hummingbird place (yes, they will land on your hand) and walked around the cute little town of Mindo.
It was 100% worth the price! A perfect day in beautiful Ecuador!
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Charley_g
Oct 22, 2024
Chocolate, waterfall hike, and hummingbird experience. - Christian was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable not only about Ecudaor’s history, but also many different bird species. It was a pleasure to take his tour. I highly recommend it!
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Stacey_d
Sep 22, 2024
We had a great time - We had a great time. Daniel was a great tour guide, he was very professional and knowledgeable. He helped my mom identify many species of birds. He arrived on time and went at our pace. He was very patient and took us to see some great things like the butterflies and hummingbirds. The coffee and chocolate tours were a lot of fun as well. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Christine_i
Sep 22, 2024
A memorable day, one of the best - Our guide was Christian and he was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about Ecuador, and took care to ensure we enjoyed our day and had a memorable experience. We had an amazing day exploring Mindo, on the zip line, seeing the butterflies and hummingbirds, and the chocolate tour. I would recommend this day trip from Quito to anyone.
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Bonita_m
Sep 7, 2024
Awesome Mindo Tour - Our guide for the day was Christian. He was AWESOME! He provided us with so much information about their history, volcanoes, cultures, etc. The zip lining was way more than expected. There were 10 lines and they were so accommodating when I was slow climbing to the next one. The chocolate tour is a must as well. You get to experience so many things from preparing to tasting and even a chocolate mask! And of course the butterfly and hummingbird farms put such a smile on my face. Getting to have them land on you and see them up close was unbelievable. Everyone should try and do this tour and hope you get Christian as your guide!
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Mahrukhhussain
Aug 27, 2024
Exceptional and you must do it - The amazing zip lines, the wonderful guide, and everything was well taken care of. Our guide was incredible. Very knowledgeable and a wonderful driver.
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Jenna_t
Aug 18, 2024
Christian gave the best tour of Mindo!!!! - As our first time in Ecuador, we were very impressed with the activities Mindo had to offer. The zip line and wildlife were incredible. Our tour guide, Christian, was amazing and so knowledgeable about Ecuador. He stayed with us all day as we traveled to and from the hotel. His English was great and I would definitely recommend him!!!
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Anonymous
Aug 18, 2024
Mindo was magical! - Christian was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable about everything and he was super patient with us since us 3 adults were traveling with a baby. Having hummingbirds drink directly from mini feeders we were holding was awesome! If you’re a bird enthusiast, Christian is the perfect person!
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Bmetcalfe55
Aug 8, 2024
Beautiful Mindo - The day spent with Cristian at Mindo Cloud Forest was wonderful from start to finish. Personable, knowledgeable, excellent command of the English language and a great sense of humour! He arranged the day to make the most of each activity, which included a chair lift to a spectacular view, a visit to the butterfly garden, an hour spent learning about the journey of cacao seeds from roasting to grinding and finally eating a delicious chocolate sauce with fruit, and an awesome hour with hummingbirds and dozens of tropical birds with gorgeous colours! An awesome day with an awesome guide - thank you Cristian, you made my first day in Ecuador truly memorable!
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Zachary_h
Nov 15, 2024
whirlwind Mindo rainforest tour - Guides were local which is important. English was good enough. Itinerary was flexible and we did most things we wanted for the time we had (really need 2-3 days. Did chocolate tour, waterfall hike, gondola, zip line, woukd skip butterfly garden, and dod bird sanctuary with fruit and hummingbird feeders. Hummingbirds were the highlight with about 20 species and some land on your finger!
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