Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Mindo
Located at the western base of the Pichincha volcano, with a temperate climate, possessor of an exuberant fauna and flora which make this ecological region one of the most attractive places for tourism.
We include three main activities in order to take advantage of the full day. Our goal is to make you live the experience and enjoy the day to the fullest.
We will leave Quito early in the morning, taste a typical and traditional breakfast, and then continue with the visit of the butterflies in Mindo. The Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies. Here tourists learn about the growth process of butterflies and can feed them.
Our second stop will be the waterfalls, where we can enjoy the nature and beauty of the cloud forest.
For our last stop, we will visit the chocolate tour. In this place, we will be able to learn about the process and preparation of this delicacy. Finally, we will have lunch before returning to Quito.
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Private transportation
Guía
Fuel surcharge
$3
Traditional local lunch. $3
Tickets to the butterflies $7
Tickets to waterfalls $5
Chocolate tour $10
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will communicate by WhatsApp to give basic instructions before the start of the tour and to coordinate the meeting point.
The tour is done by private transport, in a white Chevrolet Grand Vitara with all the biosecurity measures.
Mariposas de Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador Here will be our first stop, the Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies, we will have a brief introduction with the guide of the place, then we will enter the facilities where we will be able to observe a great variety of butterflies and their development process, and at the same time interact with them through the food that is found in the place, without a doubt an unforgettable experience. 60 minutes
Santuario de Cascadas, Mindo, Ecuador In our second stop we are going to visit the waterfalls, we will start by crossing the tarabita where we can enjoy a wonderful view of the cloud forest characteristic of Mindo, then we will hike through the forest for approximately three hours, where we will make some stops to enjoy the waterfalls and their crystal clear water. 180 minutes
9 de Octubre, Mindo 170167, Ecuador Finally we will visit Quetzal chocolate tour where we will be able to observe the cacao process and also taste this delicious delicacy, before returning to Quito we will enjoy an exquisite typical local lunch.
The return to Quito will be two more hours 120 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The total duration includes travel time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
LightPacker486285
06 Jun 2023
I booked this tour with Andre's and could not have been happier he was my guide. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his country and Pichinchia region.
The pick up went smoothly and the whole day was wonderful.
Mariene B
04 Jun 2023
My husband and I decided to visit Mindo, we love nature and this is a spectacular place to visit, we want to thank Andres enormously, the best tour guide we have ever had, he showed us the whole place, a spectacular tour, he knows a lot about his country, made us live a very beautiful and fun experience, the butterflies are the best of this place, thanks Andres, we will return to another tour with you.
C8522QKsebastianl
18 May 2023
Servicio de excelente calidad! Es una gran experiencia y lo repetiría con ellos nuevamente a otros destinos!
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