MINDO CLOUD FOREST - Nature & Birds - Personalized Experience

4.2 (47 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Mindo Cloud Forest with our personalized day trip. This unique nature and bird-watching tour offers you the opportunity to explore lush landscapes teeming with diverse flora and a vibrant array of avian life. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers, this guided experience is tailored to your interests, ensuring you enjoy the best of Mindo’s stunning environment. Discover the wonders of this ecological treasure while enjoying a day filled with adventure and tranquility

Options

Shared Service - No Lunch

Not Lunch Included: This option includes: Hummingbird Garden, chocolate tasting, and hikes to waterfalls entrance tickets (tarabita)
Pickup included

Private Service + Lunch

Lunch included: This tour includes:
Hummingbirds Garden(Tarabita (hike to waterfalls), Chocolate Tasting, lunch

Pickup included

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off centrally hotels in Quito
  • Chocolate tasting
  • Hummingbird´s Garden
  • Waterfall´s hike and tarabita
  • Private transportation
  • Certified English / Spanish speaking guide
  • included only in private service
  • Canopy USD $20
  • Orchids & butterflies USD $5
  • Tubing USD $8
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Quito
    2h
    The tour starts at 8 am from your hotel in Quito, and then get stunning views of the Andes Mountains as you drive northwest to the unique Hummingbird Garden
  2. Mindo
    3h
    Mindo, Ecuador is set in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. The rivers and elevation combine to create a lush cloud forest more than 100 square miles in size. The landscape and climate in Mindo are ideal for the more than 450 different types of birds, numerous species of exotic butterflies, and a variety of animals and reptiles who call the cloud forest home. See 15 to 20 different species of hummingbirds, depending on the season or time of the day, and try local tropical fruits.
  3. Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Take a 1- 2-hour walk into the cloud forest to admire the diverse flora and fauna up close. Look for endemic species of plants and some birds found nowhere else on earth as you encounter a series of beautiful waterfalls. Reach the protected Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve to experience the astonishing beauty of one of the highest biodiverse sites in the world.
  4. Mindo
    2h
    . Avail of all the activities at your own expense, such as a zip line across the forest canopy, chocolate tour, tubing, or rappelling down rocks. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals and finally return to Quito

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotels pick up / drop off outside of the city has an extra charge

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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