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Mindo Adventure: Cloud Forest Exploration
4.8
52 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 $12
- Lunch
- Birding reserve $5 -$10
- Cable car and waterfalls fee $5
- Zip lining $10-20
- Chocolate tour $12
- Lunch
- Birding reserve $5 -$10
- 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
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
(52 Ratings)
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Robert_b
Feb 6, 2025
Mindo with guide: Christian - This was the perfect day trip from Quito. Our guide Christian was amazing!! He met us at the hotel and we started our day. It was almost a 2 hour drive to our first stop and Christian kept it interesting, pointing out scenery and giving us a lesson on all things Ecuador. At the first stop he gave us a couple options to choose and we picked an easy hike to a beautiful waterfall, all the way he taught us about the plant and animal life and we even spotted a few toucans in the trees. We next stopped in town for a chocolate making tour where we had the chance to roast our own chocolate beans and have some samples of what we made. After a nice lunch, we went to San Tadeo birding where we were able to see hundreds of hummingbirds, feeding some from our hands. Gorgeous scenery, and wildlife, and the best tour guide ever!
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Michelle_k
Jan 29, 2025
Fabulous day trip - We took a day tour to experience the many things Mindo has to offer, and chose the waterfalls, hummingbirds and butterfly experience
Our guide Christian was incredible. He had an extensive knowledge of Quito, Ecuador, vegetation and birds and his English was excellent
He was very accommodating and allowed us to plan our itinerary
The walk to and from Nambillo waterfall was enjoyable and doable
We then went to see the butterflies where we learned many facts we’d previously not known and we even got to feed one !!
The highlight of our trip was the hummingbirds where again we were able to feed them. These tiny little birds actually landed on our hands, which was beyond amazing, and the speed of their wings felt like a fan !
The journey to and from Mindo was quite long, 2 plus hours but it was a great opportunity to see outside of Quito and Christian taught us so much along the way
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Laura_k
Jan 27, 2025
A great day out! - We had a great day and would recommend this tour. Christian was extremely knowledgeable about Ecuador and planned a great day for us. We went zip lining which was amazing, to the chocolate factory (also great) and the hummingbird sanctuary which we loved.
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Jeannie000
Jan 23, 2025
Butterflys,Hummingbirds, Toucans, waterfalls, coffee making. - Again with Daniel. This day was fully packed with great visits. We did the short waterfall stop and that was quite enough. Photos from every stop were super.
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Ola_w
Jan 6, 2025
Christian is a great... - Christian is a great guide, I think he kept mentioning interesting things the whole drive back and forth to Mindo. Amazing knowledge about birds and plants. Whole trip was flexible and we got to make our own coffee and chocolate.
Bird sanctuary was very nice, got to see some Toucans (apparently rare sighting) and feed hummingbirds.
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Ophelia_c
Jan 1, 2025
A must do - Butterflies, birds, hummingbirds, waterfalls and chocolate all in one day. Amazing experience and delightful guide.
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James_s
Dec 31, 2024
Incredible Birds and Butterflies - Superb exploration of birds and butterflies in Mindo provided by our excellent guide, Christian! We customized our tour to focus on Mindo’s unique flora and fauna —primarily birds and butterflies— so we spent more time in those areas, sacrificing the waterfall hike and chocolate factory visit. Hummingbirds were incredible and we spied over 40 species of birds in a period of several hours. Enjoyed a relaxing, economical lunch at Serenity restaurant. Christian was friendly and knowledgeable, and tracked our bird sightings on a checklist. Highly recommend a visit to this region and the tour with Christian!
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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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Charlotte_g
Feb 13, 2025
Ask for Christian and prepare for a long drive! - Tour is expensive for what you receive. There is private transportation but it was not included in the cost. Drive from airport area to Mindo is 2 hours over twisty mountain roads. The best part of the experience was being with the tour guide/driver, Christian, who is a wealth of information and an excellent driver. He is a shining star for this company and has excellent English skills. We did enjoy the chocolate tour and hummingbird sanctuary (but these are additional costs).
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Jaka_t
Jan 10, 2025
One should consider there... - One should consider there is a lot of driving - 2.5h one direction. Walk in cloud forest is very short, all entrance fees are additional, the bird watching facility for 5 $ is problematic considering animal wellfere as they are feeding the birds and changing their natural behaviour. Zip line was good. In general, our driver was nice, but wouldn't recommend this tour.
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