Top Experiences in Mindo Cloud Forest

Experience to live. We leave the city and in just a few minutes we are already in conditions of clean air and spectacular panoramas. We go through several different habitats to reach the Andean Chocó jungle. Land of hummingbirds, orchids and chocolate aroma. You must live it, not imagine them. Our ebike allows us to climb difficult places by height. Then we have to pedal in hot conditions that at the end of the day we will thank our e-bike for allowing us to continue until the end of the route. During our cycling, we will finish in Lambi observing more than 20 species of Hummingbirds.

We offer a guided tour with guides specialized in nature and activities that will make your trip an unforgettable experience.

Mindo cloud forest is located 2 hours drive from Quito city, is a special place to enjoy nature on northwest of the Pichincha volcano, Mindo is popular because of birdwatching and activities such as, trekking to the Mindo Nabillo waterfall, the chocolate factory and the butterflies farm, the climate is a bit tropical.

Enjoy the Mindo cloud forest with the experts, we will take you to the best attractions. We can give you additional adventure, nature or culture options to complete your day.
We will make you visit as many attractions as possible on your tour.

Enjoy a 10-hour tour to Mindo, located just 2-hours from Quito. This is a great option to be in touch with nature and enjoy the amazing surroundings, scenery, and climate of this protected area, where you can enjoy optional activities such as the hummingbird garden, chocolate tour, waterfalls, butterflies farm, canopy, rappelling, hiking into the forest, birds, etc.

Mindo is a beautiful valley located two hours northwest of Quito, on the western slopes of the Pichincha volcano. This place offers amazing natural landscapes and many adventure activities. Once you arrive in Mindo's cloud forest you will visit a butterfly farm and hummingbird feeders. Don't forget your camera! The adventure continues with canopying, with 13 zip lines of different lengths that range from 20 to 400 m and with different characteristics for adventure seekers of all ages. If you prefer another activity, we also offer the option of riding in a tarabita (a small cable car) and hiking across the cloud forest to visit beautiful waterfalls. After all of these exciting activities, you will have a break for lunch. Before departing from Mindo you will visit another special spot for birdwatching.

The price applies to groups of three or more passengers. In case the minimum number of passengers is not reached, we will contact you by email in order to reschedule the day of the tour.

What better way is there to get to know a new place and sustainably get around than by bike? With Mindo BIking, you will be able to rent a bike for a day (from 8:30 am up to 6:00 pm) and take a cruise around the beautiful cloud forest and surrounding area.

Discover Cultural Ecuador. Visiting the Otavalo Market, Peguche Waterfall in the Province of Imbabura. Enjoy the beautiful trekking in Cuicocha Lake, close to the mama Cotacachi Volcano. after the Mountains, in Mindo enjoy the Nature of the cloud forest. Visit the Butterflies of Mindo, Ziplining, and the Chocolate Factory and Middle of the world where you can stand at two hemispheres; north and south.

The tour will allow you to know several sectors of Ecuador having access to the most important indigenous plaza in Latin America, in addition to knowing the Cotopaxi and Quilotoa national park that are essential for any adventurer and learn a little about the fauna of the country.

Enjoy a full day tour in the Cloudforest of Ecuador. Discover it´s many species of birds and relax with the sounds of it´s waterfalls near by.

We start and finish the tour from Quito.

Get to the cloud forest of Ecuador. Located northwest of Quito you will find Mindo, the hummingbird’s
homeland. Here, you will find many activities to do such as Canopy, with 13 zip lines of different lengths up to
400 m (1312 ft) with different characteristics for tourists of all ages. Tubing down a local river with rapids. If
you prefer a more relaxing activity, then a hike across the cloud forest to visit the waterfalls of Mindo is the
perfect option for you. In the afternoon, you may choose between visiting the chocolate factory to learn the
process of the elaboration of chocolate, or the butterflies and hummingbirds farms.
(Note: All times are approximate, EXCEPT starting time.)

Experience our Full Day Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ecuador as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Mindo Cloud Forest.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Quito and taken to the Cloud Forest in Mindo. During your private day tour, you will have the opportunity to stop at various viewpoints and take photos. Experience the beauty of the plants and wildlife as you ride a 530-meter cable car through the Cloud Forest. Your private guide will lead you to the top waterfalls in Ecuador before bringing you back to your hotel.

We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

This tour starts early in the morning as you are picked up from your hotel or accommodation in Quito. You will drive towards the North to the Middle of the World where we will make a short stop to visit the Equatorial Monument. You will continue the drive, crossing through small towns like Calacali and Nanegalito. Then, you will reach the Mindo Protected Reserve area (1,300 meters above sea level), one of the highest biodiversity places in the world, this area is also known as the birdwatcher’s paradise. Here you can enjoy many unique activities in which include canopy, rappelling, tubbing, a chocolate factory visit, waterfall hiking, orchid garden as well as ecotourism due to its wealth of cloud forest, flora and fauna. After a fun-filled day, you will return to Quito.

Enjoy a wonderful adventure, which begins in the beautiful city of Quito. Walk the beautiful streets of the city, visit museums, churches and soak up the culture. From the wonderful capital of Ecuador, you will visit Quilotoa, one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. Making the Trek in Quilotoa, you will test your limits, living one of the unique moments in your journey. Visiting the emblematic volcanoes of the Ecuadorian Andes, you will discover the magic that houses the summit of the "Taita Chimborazo'' and the cold nuances offered by the magnificent Cotopaxi. In addition, you will be able to observe the incredible and characteristic fauna and flora of the Andes, you will see the world from the heights, and you will have the sky at your fingertips.
Discovering the traditions and culture of the Andes when visiting the market of Otavalo, hundreds of indigenous artisans will wait for your arrival. Otavalo will offer you a unique experience and cultural exchange.

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.

Mistic and magical Mindo Cloud Forest. Immerse yourself into the thick vegetation of trees, wild flowers and orquids. Cloud Forest is located on the edge of the Andes. Just 60 miles away from the Quito city. Do one of the best day trips from Quito in small groups. Enjoy the sub-tropical climate in the ever-green forest. This sector is within the 10 most important eco systems on earth. Visit the Hummingbirds' paradaise a nature spot, perfect to do birdwatching and see the White-naked Jacobin, Golden olive Woodpecker, Purple-throated Woodsta, Golden Tanager among others. Have fun in the ziplining station crossing from one mountain to another one above the greenwoods. Walk through narrow paths covered with giant tree ferns. Visit the waterfall route and do swimming in crystalline ponds. Fly over the cloud forest in a tarabita or cable car. Explore the Mariposario. Make and taste the best Mindo chocolate. You will frequently travel on a semi-private model tour.

Surrounded by forested mountains and just two hours away from Quito, Mindo offers a variety of activities for all interests and tastes. You will start the day with a hike in the  Mindo Nambillo Reserve. This is a transitional sub-tropical rainforest where two of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world meet: the Chocó lowlands and the Western Tropical Andes. Three rivers (Mindo, Saloya and Cinto) and hundreds of streams irrigate the landscape. The Nambillo Waterfall Sanctuary is one of the main attractions and invite you to test the refreshing waters of the river. Time permitting, once you are done exploring the forest interior, you can choose from several additional activities: Canopy Zip Line Park, Tubbing, Butterfly Farm or the Artisanal Chocolate Factory. These options are available under request, you can pay for the cost of the activity of your choice directly the day of the tour. Talk to you guide about your interest and he will customize the tour accordingly.

Explore the best waterfalls in Mindo and get on the famous tarabita where you will enjoy the view of the forest and its waterfall sanctuary, renew your energy and feel like someone new after bathing in the waters of these wonderful waterfalls.

Finish your experience in Mindo by tasting one of the best chocolates made in the country.

A little over an hour from Quito lies the Mindo cloud forest, filled with amazing plant and animal life – perfect for a day trip from Quito. For the ornithologists in the bunch, Mindo and its surrounding cloud forest are a birdwatcher’s paradise! This cloud forest tour in Mindo is a day of adventure in nature that can include everything from exploring an archaeological site that pre-dates the Incas by thousands of years, to walking through a hummingbird sanctuary and visiting a beautiful jungle waterfall among other optional activities, such us: chocolate tour, orchid garden, tubbing and more...

Mindo is a natural sub-tropical paradise in one of the most bio diverse zones in Ecuador, it is located 2 hours from Quito. This wonderful and well preserved cloud forest is the home of already 450 species of birds, 170 orchids, 90 butterflies, its landscapes will fascinate you.

We have several activities so you can enjoy with your friends and family this tour.

Are you ready to discover this small town and its forest? Waterfalls, peace and adventure in just one place.

Wake up with some of the most fabulous views, as the sun rises over the western Andean slopes. Your specialized guide will share their vast knowledge in natural history, birdwatching, culture and photography to make the most of your experience today!
Once you arrive in the unique tropical Andean ecosystem, hummingbirds will take your full attention. You'll visit 3 reserves located at different altitudes. Bird feeders will bring otherwise elusive species to very close distances, allowing you to photograph them and enjoy their unmatched beauty.

You'll be able to watch up to 15 different species of hummingbirds, many of them endemic to this Bio-region, such as the stunning Velvet-purple Cornet, Purple- bibbed Whitetip, Brown Inca, Empress Brillant and Gorgeted Sunangel.

The cloud forest offers an amazing mixed setting from waterfalls and hikes through lush green forests that will allow you to have a day of deep connection with nature.

Embark on this full day tour to the magical town of Mindo, a place full of color, nature, and biodiversity! You will have the opportunity to hike in the middle of a humid forest, swim in a natural waterfall, zip-line 20 kilometers across this forest, and learn how to make the famous chocolate from Mindo.

In the SEMI-PRIVATE service, passengers use the same transport as passengers who are on the shared tour, but they will have a separate guide and will do the tour on their own.

Depart from Quito on your 9-10 hours private tour to Mindo; a lush green valley located just 2 hours away. It is here that two of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world meet. Due to these unique characteristics, Mindo is a true paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers. It is home to hundreds species of birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, bromeliads and orchids. During this tour you will visit the Butterfly Farm and Chocolate Factory. You will also have some additional options to choose from for the last activity such as Mindo Canopy, a small hike in the Cloud Forest, or a visit to an Orchid Farm, chocolate factory. As this is a privated tour you can design the tour according to what you like the most, this can be a perfect combination of adventure, nature and culture

 

Embark on this full day tour to the magical town of Mindo, a place full of color, nature, and biodiversity! You will have the opportunity to hike in the middle of a humid forest, swim in a natural waterfall, and learn how to make the famous chocolate from Mindo.

In this trip we will stop at the best of what Mindo has to offer. Spend a day immersed in the beauty of Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest when you embark on this full day tour from Quito. Hike into the forest with a our guide and visit a butterfly farm, or an Hummingbird Garden, do a breath taking canopy, see beautiful waterfalls, visit a chocolate factory, and more.

Enjoy of nature and spring weather just 2-hour away of Quito in one of the protected areas considered a "paradise" for bird watchers.

Visit the Mitad del Mundo complex. Once in Mindo you will choose the activities according to your preferences: Zip Line, Chocolate Tour, Orchid Garden, birding guided tour, walking and swimming on the waterfalls, tubing, abseiling, butterfly farm.

Mindo is the perfect place to visit with family or friends with several activities that you can do in one place. The flora and birds make a perfect walk to escape the city. You can take this Tour any day with a professional guide and get to know the wonders of the Mindo Valley in a single day.

Discover the Middle of the Worle, Intiñan museum and Pululahua viewpoint. Your driver that only speak spanish will head you to the main touristic places.

Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the magic of Mindo's Cloud Forest. Book your private birdwatching tour now to secure a memorable and personalized experience. Our availability is limited, so act fast to reserve your spot and unlock the natural wonders of this incredible destination.

Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and connect with the awe-inspiring beauty of Ecuador's Cloud Forest. Our private birdwatching tour is your gateway to a world of natural wonder, adventure, and serenity. Book today and let us guide you through a memorable and extraordinary journey through the treetops, under the canopy, and into the heart of this lush paradise.

Embark on an unforgettable natural adventure with our tour to the cloud forests and the archaeological museum of Tulipe. Discover stunning landscapes, breathe fresh mountain air and marvel at the beauty of nature. Our expert guides will take you through these Ecuadorian wonders, creating memories that will last forever.

Book now and let yourself be captivated by the magnificence of nature in Ecuador

Discover with us one of the most biodiverse regions of Planet Earth, and experience the wonderful natural environment practicing fun activities such as hiking, tubbing, birdwatching and zip lining!! Relax at a very charming lodge, surrounded by exotic colourful birds. It will be hard to believe that a very pristine subtropical rainforest can be that close to Quito..! Within this enchanting green kingdom a profusion of life awaits your discovery, including botanical treasures such as bromeliads and orchids..! Come join us, and have a memorable life experience, avoiding unnecessary crowds and with the flexibility that you deserve...!

Ecuador is considered one of the most biodiversed countries on earth, in terms of orchids and birds the number of species is amazing,  there is approximately 4.000 different species of orchids and 150 species of hummingbirds, atmosphere during this tour is magical, surrounded by the cloud florest in Mindo you will see some of them.

Exploring Mindo Cloud Forest is a good opportunity to be in touch with nature and is so close to Quito City (2 hours). Mindo cloud forest creates the best environment for birdwatching and hiking in the Nambillo Reserve. Enjoy the butterflies farm, taste the flavor of chocolate, and experiment with the adrenaline on Zipline.
Itinerary:
• Quito 170143, Ecuador at 6h45 AM
• Visit Ornithological Point
Visit Butterfly
• Walk to the Nambillo waterfall
• Chocolate Factory
• Return to Quito

- Explore the stunning Cloud Forest with a professional guide.
- Capture with your camera the most beautiful hummingbird of the área with the feeders facilites.
- Walk into the forest looking for tanagers, toucans, woodpeckers and more.

Private Full-Day Nature Tour to the Mindo Cloudforest

Tour Highlights:
- Spot hummingbirds, butterflies, and orchids at the Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary
- Go chocolate tasting and learn how it is made at the Chocolate Museum.
- Jump aboard a cable-car for an exciting ride and beautiful views above the cloud forest (cable car ticket not included)
- Trek to the beautiful waterfalls in Mindo where you can take a quick dip.

Itinerary:
- 8:00 am - pick-up from your hotel
- 10:30 am - Arrival to Mindo
- Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary visit
- Lunch (not included)
- Chocolate Museum visit
- Waterfall trek (optional)
- Cable Car to Canopy (optional)
- Coffee at my favorite coffee house (optional)
- Return to Quito with optional ice-cream stop (optional)
- Additional activities like canyoning, zipline, tubing, etc (not included)

This is a magical excursion through the Cloud Forest just 1 hour and half away from Quito, where you will switch the streets and traffic of Quito to the sounds of the forest and its peace.
This is the perfect tour if you are looking for a short break surrounded by birds, orchids and waterfalls.
We invite you to explore with us this beautiful and unique site of Ecuador!!!!

Ecuador and Its four worlds !! We invite you to experience several most visited attractions in the country . This a perfect gateway tour if you decide to take a vacation in Ecuador for 5 days.

Quito with its history , Churches and the Equator

Mindo with its exhuberant forest , hummingbirds , Orchids and waterfalls

Otavalo with its remarkable Indian Market and the local Culture

Papallacta a sacred paradise inside of an extinted volcano with its hotsprings , perfect for your total relax before you filght back home..

The tour will allow you to discover the incredible diversity of the Chocó cloud forest. This site was declared a biosphere reserve for its high endemism and fragility. This site hosts different habitats where live species of flora and fauna unique in the world.

During the tour you will be able to:

- Observe and photograph a large number of birds.
- Walk through the cloud forest
- Observe incredible landscapes
- Learn about the nature and culture of the area

Embark on the original and unique Mindo's Cloud Forest Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you explore lush forests teeming with vibrant bird species. Indulge in the art of chocolate-making at a local factory, savoring the rich flavors of Mindo's finest cocoa. Discover the secrets of coffee cultivation and brewing at a picturesque plantation, delighting in the aromas and tastes of freshly roasted beans. This tour stands out with its authentic experiences, expert guides, and the opportunity to support local communities. Unforgettable moments, breathtaking scenery, and a genuine connection with nature await you. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this extraordinary and original adventure in Mindo's cloud forest Ecuador.

On this trip you will be able to get a good grasp of what is Ecuador, the trip will combine, beautiful sceneries, history, culture, and fun activities.
Our English-speaking drivers and guides are knowledgeable and experienced and among other things, they will keep you safe and having fun.
This tour will also take you to the Famous Yasuni National park,
according to Wikipedia is arguably the most biologically diverse spot on Earth.
we will visit markets, museums, beautiful locations and more...

On this trip you will be able to get a good grasp of what is Ecuador, the trip will combine, beautiful sceneries, history, culture, and fun activities.
Our English-speaking drivers are knowledgeable and experienced and among other things, they will keep you safe and having fun.
we will visit markets, museums, beautiful locations and more...

Emotion and adventure we will live during this day. In the morning we will visit the Mitad del Mundo complex, and we will feel the thrill of being at the same time in the north and south, you will be able to capture unique moments with your camera. Later visit the Museum of Intiñan, very famous for its experiments of being in the middle of the world and the cultural information of the country. Then we will move to Alambi, a foundation that protects and preserves the environment, mainly famous for the great quality of hummingbirds found in it, we will make a short walk. And finally I return to Quito.

Discover the secrets of the Ecuadorian Andes and cloud forest regions with a full-immersion in the cultural and natural wonders that make Ecuador one of the countries with the biggest biodiversity in the world.

Enjoy waterfalls, butterflies, bird watching and chocolate making in the tropical paradise of Mindo, then take a spectacular drive through the cloud forest to reach the coffee valley of Intag, where you will visit a coffee plantation. Back to the highlands, visit Cuicocha crater-lake, the world-famous indigenous market of Otavalo and then live an unique experience sharing an organic lunch prepared side by side with local people in the very heart of the Andes.

"Unique Experiences:"

Organic cooking lesson with traditional fresh ingredients, side by side with local people in the heart of the Andes

Take a scenic drive in the valley of Intag and taste the organic fair-trade coffee produced in the area

Mindo is a small town in the Andean foothills of Ecuador. Set in beautiful cloud-forest, it attracts birdwatchers first and foremost, but also has attractions for other tourists. Mindo is located to the north west of Quito. This town was founded in 1861 and the current population is around 3000 inhabitants. Mindo is surrounded by the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest; the forest is home to hundreds of species of birds many of them are in danger of extinction.

Here you have a possibility of activities to choose from that are not included in the price of the tour; such as hiking the waterfall, canopy/ziplining, participate in process of making chocolate, and explore the world of butterflies.

Visiting Mindo immerses you in natural beauty with cloud forests, biodiversity, and activities such as bird watching and tubing. In addition, it is ideal for lovers of nature and adventures by offering hikes and canopy.
The Middle of the World marks the equator, allowing you to be in both hemispheres at the same time. It is a unique geographic experience and offers museums and exhibits related to the equator phenomenon.
Combining both destinations gives you a balanced experience of nature and knowledge, making your trip to Ecuador a diverse and unforgettable experience.

In this tour you will explore the cloud forest, walking in the foggy jungle.

- You'll visit the birds feeders to learn about the natural history and to take amazing pictures.
- Riding the cable-car you are going to marvel at the cloudy landscape.
- Walk in one of the most wet mountain places in the world with a lot of waterfalls to discover.
- You can practice extreme sports such as zip-lining or tubing.
- Taste one of the best chocolate in the special tour that is also available.

Mindo is just unique.

This 4-day tour is the perfect start into your Ecuador adventures, where you will see Quito and its surroundings, and have time to plan the next parts of your journey!
It is also a great prelude or extension to your Galapagos tour!

Mindo one of the most beautiful places close to Quito awaits for you!! Enjoy a very charming and unknown subtropical rainforest from the comfort of a customizable and flexible private day tour. Photograph hundreds of hummingbirds, toucans and many other exotic creatures from a very close distance!! Enjoy a spectacular view of the "cloud forest" from a cable car, and do a hike through a charming waterfall sanctuary...!!

This cloud forest tour allows you to walk through a wild orchid collection and visiting a beautiful jungle waterfall. For the ornithologists in the bunch, Mindo cloud forest is a birdwatcher's paradise!

Another of its attractions of this cloud forest tour is a butterfly farm where you will watch gargantuan butterflies dry their wings after emerging from their jewel-like cocoons inches away. You can dip your fingers into a banana concoction and then be thrilled as butterflies the size of birds land in your hands for a snack.

But there is more to explore. You can go "tubing" (with several large inner-tubes tied together) as our steely-nerved guides steer you through thrilling rapids. Or try canopy ziplining or perhaps visit a tiny chocolate factory where you will have a chance to follow cacao through the entire process, from its harvest to its becoming a delicious brownie or a cup of real hot cocoa.

Important Note: A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this trip