Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is a magical excursion through the Cloud Forest just 1 hour and half away from Quito, where you will switch the streets and traffic of Quito to the sounds of the forest and its peace.
This is the perfect tour if you are looking for a short break surrounded by birds, orchids and waterfalls.
We invite you to explore with us this beautiful and unique site of Ecuador!!!!
Private transportation
All Sightseeing mentioned in Program
Waterfalls Sanctuary
Certified English / Spanish Speaking Guide
Chocolate Tour
Lunch
Gratuities
Butterflies , Orchids and Hummingbirds Farm usd 6 per person
Chocolate Entrace Fee usd 10 pp
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all guest staying at centrally located hotels in Quito , IF you are not located in Quito downtown or old town , PLEASE NOTIFY US in advance to advise you the pick up location.
Tandayapa, Tandayapa, Ecuador The tour starts driving through the Western Andes with a wonderful stop at the bird’s viewpoint to admire the forest and some birds from the area.
30 minutes
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo, Ecuador After, we will continue to Mindo and the Waterfalls Sanctuary. You can decide how far you want to explore it with our guide (this is a large complex of several waterfalls, that depending of your physical conditions, it is possible to visit up to 5 in a roll or simply walk a little bit around, take a short cable car ride and visit one of the nicest ones). 180 minutes
Mariposas de Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador Then, we will return to Mindo town, at this point you can choose as optional EXTRA to do tubbing at Mindo River.
If not, we will stop in Mindo to have lunch in one of the local restaurants.
After this you will get to know more about Butterflies, Orchids and the famous hummingbirds at the Farm in town.
60 minutes
W6WF+PQF, San Carlos, Ecuador Finally ,you will visit the Chocolate farm, where you will learn the entire process before chocolate brownie will go to your mouth.
Then drive back to Quito city and drop off at your hotel. 60 minutes
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
K3961TUmelissah
12 Jan 2024
I did the Mindo day tour after traveling with a friend through the Galapagos Islands with the same tour company, GUIDEcuador, and before flying home that evening. I had a great time and the I can't say enough good things about my experience using GUIDEcuador. Thank you, Alejandro and team, for the wonderful adventures! I felt so well taken care of every step of the way!!
Kevin_H
30 May 2023
Where do I even begin?! Our tour guide, Jo, was incredible. He taught us so much about Ecuadorian culture in a fun way. Renee, our bus driver took us from Quito to Mindo and back again safely. Jo was so incredibly kind, patient, friendly, and knowledgeable. The teleferico cable car in the cloud forest was so much fun - we were able to fit 7 people safely. The hiking tour through the rainforest was scenic and Jo explained fun facts and uses of the plants that you can find in the Amazon rain forest and demonstrated how to use them. It was so fascinating! The chocolate your at Yumbos was so much fun and we had an amazing time trying all the chocolate, learning the process of how it’s made, and eating the delicious brownie and hot chocolate! It’s all made fresh with 100% cacao and you can really tell the difference in quality. It puts American hot chocolate and brownies to shame. The hummingbird and butterfly tour was a nice resting period. Seeing the different stages of metamorphosis was fascinating. Jo and Renee were kind enough to take us on a short detour to view the original Mitad del Mundo that was provided by the French. Thank you, Jo, for an incredible experience and for being the kindest. We treasured our time with you and our new friendship. Love, Heather and Kevin (Anaconda and Peter Pan)
Kim_L
21 May 2023
The trip description stated all excursions (chocolate, bird sanctuary, butterfly sanctuary and waterfall tram) were included Other trips stated it was not Our guide insisted we pay so this cost us an additional $72 Do not use this trip
This tour in
Quito
is organized by
GUIDEcuador Travel
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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