Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Birdwatching Waterfalls and Hike

1. Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve
   20m
   Our Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tour begins at 8:00 AM in Quito as we journey northwest through the Pichincha Province, experiencing a variety of climatic zones along the way.
   Our first stop will be at the Pululahua Volcano, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic crater. Here, we can observe a diverse range of native plants, including bromeliads, orchids, and several medicinal species.
2. San Tadeo Birding
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Would you like to feed hummingbirds from your hands? This is the perfect place for that! You'll also encounter toucans and tanagers at the feeders. Agoutis, squirrels, orchids, and bromeliads are all part of this amazing experience. Be sure to bring binoculars and a camera with a good zoom.
3. Mariposas de Mindo
   30m · Admission ticket included
   After birding in San Tadeo, we will arrive at Mindo town and immediately we will go to the butterfly farm where we will learn about the butterflies anatomy, reproduction, in their natural state. Hummingbird feeders are the best option in a small trail if you are interested in photography.
4. Nambilla Cascadas
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We continue our journey to the cloud forest where we will be part of some trails to the waterfalls route. A short Drive from Mariposas de Mindo to Cascadas Nambillo. Once there, we will take a cable car to pass to other section of the Cloud forest and take a hike to the Nambillo waterfall or ruta de las Cascadas (Waterfall Route). It will take us around 1.30 hours. We are ready for lunch in a great, quite, and beautiful place.
5. Mindo
   1h
   Finally and after Lunch, we have a relaxing activity. it is learning, Tasting, the best artesanal chocolate you never mind. Yumbos is the best spot in Mindo for It. We are ready to go back to Quito

Pickup details

Our private Transportation and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel according to our itinerary 08.00am
at 8:00 AM.
We will be in touch with you one day before of your Tour to share some information about what do you need to bring. Please keep in mind that in case you're booking as a "single traveler" and there are other people that have booked as a "single traveler" on the same date. You will be put together. However, the group will not be greater than 3 "single travelers
Here are a few recommendations to help you prepare:
• Tennis or hiking shoes are the best choice.
• Light, comfortable pants are ideal.
• Please bring a rain jacket, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
• Don’t forget a water bottle.
• If you have a camera with a good lens, bring it along—it’s a great opportunity to take stunning photos of hummingbirds.
• Binoculars.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels