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US$218.12 per guest

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Quito

Duration

9 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 11 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Other

Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Escape to Mindo, a highly biodiverse cloud forest just two hours from Quito. This full-day tour with a private guide-driver offers a perfect itinerary:

Fly over the tree canopy on a cable car to access beautiful waterfalls, marvel at hundreds of species in the butterfly garden, and conclude your day with a visit to a chocolate factory that includes an exquisite tasting of fine-aroma cacao

What You Get

Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito

Bottle of purified water

Professional bilingual Guide

Food and drinks

Tips

Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70 depending on the number of passengers and location

Good To Know

At the time of booking, please inform the name of your hotel, or the name of the hotel near your location
You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks. We can recommend you a good place to have lunch
Operates in all weather conditions, weather may vary please dress appropriately
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
The amount of walking depends on the chosen activities

What You’ll Experience

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve (Pass By)

As we descend from the Andes toward Mindo, you will feel the climate change and witness the magical transformation of the landscape into the cloud forest, a paradise of lush vegetation. This unique ecosystem is home to an incredible diversity of colorful birds, mammals, and wildlife. Experience this magical area through guided hikes and views that will truly take your breath away.

San Tadeo Birding

San Tadeo Birding is a must-visit spot during your trip to Mindo. We invite you to explore natural trails designed to see and delight in the presence of vibrant hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and many other cloud forest species.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Tarabita y Santuario de Cascadas Mindo

(OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES) Cross the Mindo River on a rustic cable car to access trails and other waterfalls (cable car cost not included, approx. $5). This offers a unique perspective of the forest. The adventure continues with the Tarabita (cable car), giving you the best aerial views of the forest. After crossing, you'll find the Sanctuary of Waterfalls, where you can walk along this trail until you reach one of the waterfalls, perfect for cooling off and recharging your batteries

1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included

Mariposas de Mindo

A world of color and grace. You will have the chance to walk among hundreds of butterflies as they flutter around you, offering close-up encounters and unique photographs. You'll learn about the fascinating process of metamorphosis, making your visit an interactive lesson in the cool, fresh air of the cloud forest..

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Mindo

LUNCH TIME: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring fresh, local ingredients at a cozy Mindo restaurant, with options to suit all tastes.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Yumbos Chocolate

We’ll take a delightful tour through the museum for an immersive and delicious experience. You'll learn the entire process of making Ecuador's fine-flavor chocolate, from the cacao tree to chocolate bar.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

the pick up Will be from your hotel and at the end of the tour we drop you off at your hotel

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

based on 63 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

I loved the personalized itinerary & flexibility!

May 12, 2026

We had an amazing day with Francisco taking us to our chosen sights!! He punctually picked us up at our hotel. He was very personable & informative as drove us around and told us about our surround...read more

(TripAdvisor)

I expected to see more birds

December 31, 2025

Guide Juliana and driver Jeferson were very attentive and guided us around the different places with great dedication. However, something that left me a little disappointed was the fact that I had ...read more

(Viator)

Fantastic Day in the Mindo Cloud Forest

December 29, 2025

We had the mst amazing day and experiences with Franscico. He was knowlegeable, friendly, fun, and made sure we were well taken care of. The activites were well planned and so fun. The hummingbi...read more

(TripAdvisor)

A great day out of the city to complement our day in the city!

December 10, 2025

It was a great day out of the city. We saw the various climates around Quito, spent time in Mindo, explored the butterfly farm, did some hiking (which was the highlight) - and added in a cute l...read more

(Viator)

Wonderful day trip to Mindo

October 11, 2025

On time, flexible, helpful, and knowledgeable! Danny, our guide, and Jeff, our driver were outstanding

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