Quito to Mindo

After private pickup from your Quito hotel, head to the Cloud Forest in Mindo. Your private day tour stops at the best viewpoints and gives you plenty of time to take photos. Get the best views of the plants and wildlife on a 530-meter cable car ride through the Cloud Forest.  Let your private guide lead you to the best waterfalls in Ecuador, before returning you to your hotel.

We do offer: Private tour can be customized enjoy the nature wonders at your own pace. pick up and drop off from/to Quito. Richard Hernandez as your licensed naturalist English/Spanish speaking local guide natural history, birding for beginners to amateur level, botanizing in its natural habitat, nature hikes from Easy to moderate-difficult level, sustainable and local support. OR WE CAN EVEN CUSTOMIZE THE TOUR FOR YOU.

Boasting a huge diversity of birdlife, the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve draws ornithologists worldwide. It’s also a popular destination for anyone wishing to escape the busy streets of Quito. With a private guide to help you set the itinerary, you can visit a butterfly farm, trek to waterfalls, go river tubing, and taste locally made chocolate and coffee. Transport is made easy with private hotel pickup in a 4WD vehicle.

Discover the amazingly diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the cloud forests of Mindo during this 8-hour day trip from Quito. This unique ecological area is known for having one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity anywhere on earth, including numerous exotic species of birds along with a wealth of fun attractions. During your excursion, you'll first stop by the Hummingbird Garden and walk into the forest to admire the beauty of this natural reserve before proceeding to Mindo. In Mindo, you can choose from among a range of optional activities (at your own expense), including a visit to a chocolate factory, an orchid garden tour, ziplining, a bird-watching trip with a local expert, and much more.

Spend a day away from the city and immerse yourself in nature on this exciting adventure from Quito. Head to the Mindo Cloud Forest, a biodiverse region on the end of the western Andes Mountains, and admire the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Then, choose from an array of optional activities like ziplining, tubing, and a chocolate tour, or simply enjoy a relaxing hike through the jungle.

Did you know that almost half of the world's hummingbird species live in Ecuador? A recent study showed that Ecuador has more than 130 species of hummingbirds and you can visit them on this tour that will take you to a reserve where you can observe a large part of them in their natural habitat. Then we go to the Middle of the World City Complex for a unique experience with the 2 hemispheres.

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.

Mindo is located two hours from the city of Quito towards the coast. This change in altitude and temperature makes it the perfect climate for wildlife. Being so, it is the perfect place to feel life itself. A forest is known for its great variety of birds, plants, orchids, and a diversity of fruits. Where we will visit 5 waterfalls, we will learn about orchids and butterflies, and we will also learn to make chocolate. Accompanied by a certificated local tour guide and driver, an open-minded ambient, good music and comfortability of its car. For customized service. Find me on media as MUFI TOURS Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.

Mindo is a very quiet place located in a valley, in this tour we can see birds like the rooster of the rock, bright red, toucans, owls, hummingbirds, wild ducks, quetzales, blackbirds, carpenters among others. It also has approximately 2000 endemic plant species from Ecuador, including a wide variety of wild orchids and around of 40 different types of butterflies. Additionally, you will have the possibility to visit beautiful waterfalls where you can practice adventure sports or hiking, don't miss it!

Mindo, just two hours from Quito, is in a biodiverse cloud forest that's home to hundreds of species of birds and butterflies. This full-day tour with a private driver and guide includes a visit to a butterfly farm and a tour of a chocolate factory plus one other eco-adventure of your choosing, including ziplining, hiking, or an orchid farm visit, for a customized experience.

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. - Trek to the beautiful waterfalls in Mindo where you can take a quick dip. - Great Tour value, the tour includes; lunch, hotel pick-up, travel pack, bilingual guide, and all activities. - Tour is private and customizable to your needs. Itinerary: - 8:00 am - pick-up from your hotel - 10:00 am - Arrival to Mindo - Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary visit - Chocolate Museum visit - Lunch - Cable-car ride over the cloud forest - Waterfall trek - Coffee at my favorite coffee house (optional) - Return to Quito with optional ice-cream stop

Swap the bustling streets of Quito for the serenity of the cloud forest. This private day trip takes you to the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve north of the city to admire butterflies and waterfalls. It’s an ideal itinerary for anyone looking for a nature break, while surrounded by the sights of orchids and sounds of birdlife. Transport is provided from centrally located hotels.

Escape the city for a full-day adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes on this private tour from Quito. Get your adrenaline pumping as you zipline through the Mindo Cloud Forest, sample coffee and chocolate on a tour of the El Quetzal Chocolate Factory, and walk along the equator line at the Mitad del Mundo. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and all activities.

Venture away from the bustling city of Quito and embark on a full day of nature on this private excursion. Head to the Mindo Cloud Forest and get a look at Ecuador’s diverse flora and fauna. Visit archeological sites that pre-date the Incas, see beautiful waterfalls, and upgrade your day to include activities such as a chocolate tour, tubing, or a visit to an orchid garden.

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.

Venture into the cloud forest of Mindo on this day trip from Quito and learn from a coffee-and-chocolate expert on your visit to a cacao farm. A guide explains the fascinating process of chocolate making, followed by a chocolate tasting and themed savory lunch. Start the day with coffee and a stop at a hummingbird viewpoint; finish with another flavorful tasting. Private round-trip hotel transport makes the journey more relaxing.

Take this fabulous private half-day tour to discover the Equator Line and its surrounding hidden attractions! Take fantastic pictures of exotic birdlife, at a Subtropical Rainforest Reserve, in a relatively short drive! Maximize your time to visit the Historical Monument of the Equator, the accurate site where the Equator goes through, and finally relax at a local Pub tasting the best craft beer of Quito! Enjoy the flexibility of this tour, and go out of the beaten path with us...!

Venture out of the city to experience some of Ecuador's outstanding biodiversity. Along the way, stop off at the middle of the world to tour the Intiñan Museum and learn some fascinating tidbits about being on the Equator. Proceed to a hummingbird sanctuary and orchid reserve to take in the surrounding Andean landscape while hiking through a cloud forest.

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.

The Mindo Cloud Forest is a top destination for hiking and bird watching, and this private full-day tour from Quito lets you explore at your own pace. Discover the wild landscapes of the Ecuadorian Andes, visit the orchid and butterfly gardens, and spot rare and endangered birds on a thrilling forest hike. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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

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.

Paz de las Aves is your destination for the day, a bird refuge in the Mindo cloud forest. A private guide accompanies you from Quito while a specialist points out bird species such as the antpitta, toucan barbet, blue-winged tanager, and the cock-of-the-rock plus dozens of hummingbirds at the Alambi Cloud Forest Reserve. This personalized service include breakfast, private hotel transport, and admission fees.

Experience the adventure that Mindo offers you is from another planet, because it allows you to know about butterflies and all kinds of this species, take a walk in a warm climate and enjoy one of the best chocolates in the world in the afternoon.