Private Mindo Cloud Forest Experience

4.8 (72 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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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 private full-day Mindo tour offers two flexible ways to explore the cloud forest based on your interests.

The first option focuses on birdwatching and nature, ideal for bird lovers and photographers. The experience begins at a hummingbird garden or general birding spot, with the possibility to continue to more specialized reserves targeting species such as toucans, tanagers, and other native birds. It emphasizes a immersive connection with nature.

The second option is more adventurous and activity-based, perfect for travelers looking to enjoy Mindo’s highlights. This may include a waterfall hike, ziplining, and visits to attractions like a chocolate factory or butterfly garden. A hummingbird farm can also be included as an additional stop.

All activities are customizable.

Options

Adventure & Activities Focus

Waterfall entrance included
Pickup included

Birdwatching & Nature Focus

Hummingbirds sanctuary fee
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hummingbirds or Waterfall reserve
  • Tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Additional Fees

What to expect

  1. Quito
    5m
    Leaving the capital city we will go to the Cloud-Forest Area, 2 hours from Quito.
  2. Mitad Del Mundo
    5m
    We will pass close to the Monument, it is possible to stop for a picture.
  3. Mitad del Mundo
    5m
    We will pass the place where across the equator line.
  4. Mariposas de Mindo
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the options to visit is the farm where the butterflies are in a large space very similar to their natural habitat, it is possible to learn about their life cycles.
  5. Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
    1h
    Surprise yourself exploring the majestic biodiversity of the Choco-bioregion, one of the most important hot-spots in the world.

    In the first activity at Nambillo Reserve we will:
    - Ride the Cable Car across the Cloud-Forest.
    - Walk watching the flora and fauna biodiversity.
    - Be impressed by the waterfalls.

    A second activity in the Birdwatching place will allow us to:
    - Drink an organic cup of coffee.
    - Watch dozens of endemic birds of the cloud-forest.
    - Take amazing pictures in the hummingbird's feeders.
  6. Mindo
    1h
    We will visit the most famous Cloud-forest town in Ecuador where is possible to visit diffferent places like the chocolate tour, zip-line- cable-car, buterflies farm.
  7. Quito
    Pass by
    We will pick you up and dropoff at Hotels in Quito.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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