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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This is a great experience of a lush green and unique semi-tropical ecosystem found in only 2% of the planet, the cloud forest. Located close to the capital city of Quito, yet very different, an amazing drive with a stop on the way to observe and feed humming birds, and see tmany colorful birds before getting to Mindo cloud forest, to then venture out and start the different activities as the Cable car ride, a nice hike to the river waterfalls, visit the butterflies farm to learn and observe the wonderful life cycle of butterflies as the blue morph, enjoy a great local Lunch (eat at an Ecuadorian restaurant), and last, the chocolate or coffee tour and tasting, among other options as zip lining or tubing.
What's included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Tour Guide
Entrances to four activities mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to adventure sports such as Zipline ($10 USD) or tubing ($6 USD
Tips, personal expenses, souvenirs
Drinks
What to expect
San Tadeo Birding
30m · Admission ticket included
Our first stop will be in San Tadeo Birding, located about 15 minutes before Mindos town, her eyou will be delighted by all the different colorful birds you will be able to observe specially tanagers, humming birds and possibly other species as toucans or toucanets,
Tarabita y Santuario de Cascadas Mindo
2h · Admission ticket included
Gondola ride across the forest to enter the hiking paths leading to several waterfalls
Yumbos Chocolate
1h · Admission ticket included
Next you will experience a chocolate or coffee tour depends which one you choose, where you will be explained about some facts, will see the plant the tree, the pot be able to taste them, and learn all the process it takes to come up with the best home made products, then you will have the chance to make your own and enjoy the fresh taste of freshly made products and many different combinations and options
Mariposas de Mindo
40m · Admission ticket included
Here, you will learn and observe the stages of the lifecycle of a butterfly, from the eggs until they open their wings and are ready to fly.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please Note: We will pick you up from your accommodation within Quito, therefore you don't need to move from where you are staying. Pick up and drop off are included on the price.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.