Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day
Private, flexible & fully customized for you
Experience the scenic Mindo Cloud Forest, a lush and vibrant ecosystem located just below Quito at 1,200 meters (3,937 ft) above sea level. This biodiverse paradise offers unforgettable adventures for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. Visit world-renowned hummingbird sanctuaries, explore the Nambillo Waterfalls, glide over the forest in a cable car, tour a butterfly farm, or discover how artisanal chocolate is made from bean to bar. Your day in Mindo can be fully customized for you—choose the activities you enjoy the most. Embrace the warm subtropical climate and immerse yourself in the beauty of Ecuador’s evergreen cloud forest.
MAIN INFORMATION
📅 Departure: Every day from Quito
🕖 Pick-up time: 7:00 a.m.
⏳ Return to Quito: Approximately 5:00 p.m.
🌟 Style: Private tour – customized for you
📍 Duration: Full day
🚶 Type: Moderate – Active
✔️ What’s Included
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Professional Guide/Driver (English & Spanish-speaking)
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Private transportation
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Hotel pick-up in Quito
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Activities tailored to your expectations
❌ Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Entrance fees
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Meals
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Tips
🌿 TOUR BRIEFING: Quito → Mindo → Quito
🚐 Departure from Quito
Hotel pick-up in Quito. Begin your journey crossing from the high Andes Mountains into the lush Mindo Cloud Forest.
Travel time: approx. 2 hours with stunning mountain-to-jungle scenery along the way.
🐦 Hummingbird Sanctuary
Step into a peaceful green haven filled with vibrant wildlife.
Watch dozens of colorful hummingbird species flying, feeding, and displaying their dazzling feathers.
A magical moment in nature’s symphony.
🚡 Waterfall Sanctuary & Cable Car
Glide above the canopy on a cable car for spectacular cloud forest views.
Then take a guided walk through trails surrounded by native trees, orchids, and lush vegetation. End at refreshing crystal-clear waterfalls—perfect for photos and relaxation.
🪂 Ziplining in the Clouds
Feel the thrill of soaring like a bird on a 300-meter zipline reaching up to 40 km/h. An exciting blend of adrenaline, forest views, and pure freedom.
🎯 Customize Your Experience
In Mindo, you create your own itinerary.
Choose your favorite activities—birdwatching, chocolate tours, butterfly farm visits, nature hikes, or adventure sports.
Your guide personalizes the day just for you.
Tripadvisor review: Mindo Cloud Forest
Great Experience!
Eduardo was a safe driver and great guide. He paced our experience for us to meet our needs. The butterfly sanctuary was so great! If you go there, use slow mo on your phone to take some videos of them flying. I didn’t know this at the time. We also enjoyed the hike down to the waterfalls and the chocolate factory.