Mindo is a town located at northwest of Quito, 2 hours driving. The cloud forest has an incredible diversity of avian fauna, particularly hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. This area of primary forest with an immense biodiversity also has some of the highest rates of plant endemism in the world: orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens grow in abundance here.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Activities as mentioned in the program
Lunch
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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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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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Mindo is a town located at northwest of Quito, 2 hours driving. The cloud forest has an incredible diversity of avian fauna, particularly hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. This area of primary forest with an immense biodiversity also has some of the highest rates of plant endemism in the world: orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens grow in abundance here.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Activities as mentioned in the program
Lunch
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Mindo
In the morning we'll be picked up from our hotel by our driver guide to take the Northwest of Quito with direction to Mindo one of the most visited cloud forests in Ecuador.
To get to Mindo will take us around 2 hours, once we arrive to the town we will visit a great place in order to admire many species of hummingbirds. The next stop is at butterfly garden where we will see the 4 stages of the butterfly life, surrounded by 1200 colorful butterflies at the same time. Our next point is the artisan chocolate factory; here you will have the opportunity to know the process to produce a delicious and pure chocolate from the cacao bean. The Lunch will be served at local. If we have time there is a chance to have fun doing Canopy (Zip-Line/optional). Finally we return to Quito.
4 hours
2
Mitad Del Mundo
For those with limited time who were not able to visit Middle of the World we may stop at this place on the way back from Mindo without extra cost (Entrance fee NOT included), please just write down this request and we will make possible.
