Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Mindo Cloud Forest with our personalized day trip. This unique nature and bird-watching tour offers you the opportunity to explore lush landscapes teeming with diverse flora and a vibrant array of avian life. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers, this guided experience is tailored to your interests, ensuring you enjoy the best of Mindo’s stunning environment. Discover the wonders of this ecological treasure while enjoying a day filled with adventure and tranquility
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off centrally hotels in Quito
Chocolate tasting
Hummingbird´s Garden
Waterfall´s hike and tarabita
Private transportation
Certified English / Spanish speaking guide
included only in private service
Canopy USD $20
Orchids & butterflies USD $5
Tubing USD $8
Tips
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Mindo Cloud Forest with our personalized day trip. This unique nature and bird-watching tour offers you the opportunity to explore lush landscapes teeming with diverse flora and a vibrant array of avian life. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers, this guided experience is tailored to your interests, ensuring you enjoy the best of Mindo’s stunning environment. Discover the wonders of this ecological treasure while enjoying a day filled with adventure and tranquility
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off centrally hotels in Quito
Chocolate tasting
Hummingbird´s Garden
Waterfall´s hike and tarabita
Private transportation
Certified English / Spanish speaking guide
included only in private service
Canopy USD $20
Orchids & butterflies USD $5
Tubing USD $8
Tips
Itinerary
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Quito
The tour starts at 8 am from your hotel in Quito, and then get stunning views of the Andes Mountains as you drive northwest to the unique Hummingbird Garden
2 hours
2
Mindo
Mindo, Ecuador is set in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. The rivers and elevation combine to create a lush cloud forest more than 100 square miles in size. The landscape and climate in Mindo are ideal for the more than 450 different types of birds, numerous species of exotic butterflies, and a variety of animals and reptiles who call the cloud forest home. See 15 to 20 different species of hummingbirds, depending on the season or time of the day, and try local tropical fruits.
3 hours
3
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
Take a 1- 2-hour walk into the cloud forest to admire the diverse flora and fauna up close. Look for endemic species of plants and some birds found nowhere else on earth as you encounter a series of beautiful waterfalls. Reach the protected Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve to experience the astonishing beauty of one of the highest biodiverse sites in the world.
2 hours
4
Mindo
. Avail of all the activities at your own expense, such as a zip line across the forest canopy, chocolate tour, tubing, or rappelling down rocks. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals and finally return to Quito
