Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The Ecuador cloud forest is one of the top ten biodiversity hotspots on earth and a dream come true for bird and nature lovers. Countless different species of hummingbirds, other birds, and orchids thrive in this amazing ecosystem. Visitors to the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve can hike, try trappelling, go tubing or ride a mountain bike on one of the many great trails available through the reserve. All these activities offer a whole new dimension and are very popular with tourists.
What's included
Private transportation
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees
What to expect
Quito
2h
Early morning departure to the northwest of Quito, our guide will be commenting on the attractions that we see in the landscape and that are left behind until we reach the conservation project of the cloud forest of the Choco Andino and one of its protected reserves in which we will have a short tour to observe more than 30 species of hummingbirds and a variety of birds in their natural habitat, here we will have the opportunity to enjoy nature, relax and take the best pictures of landscapes and birds.
Mindo
2h
Our adventure begins with the tarabita ride that will take us deep into the cloud forest, so called because most of the year it is covered by fog that originates in the western mountain range and is one of the reasons for its biological richness and mega diversity.
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
3h · Admission ticket not included
Upon reaching the other end we will walk through the forest until we reach the Nambillo Waterfall, a perfect place to enjoy nature and take the best photographs. At the end, our transportation will be waiting for you to return to the town where our guide will recommend places and give you the time needed for lunch. Then we will walk among butterflies and finally, we will visit a chocolate factory where we will have the opportunity to taste one of the best chocolates made with fine Ecuadorian cocoa and learn more about its history.
Quito
2h
In the afternoon return to Quito and our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is sport clothes
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Adult pricing applies to children
Bring sunsblock, wear a hat, bring mosquito repellent
Bring a camera, bring a raincoat, bring an extra set of dry clothes
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
