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Mindo tour with hummingbirds, waterfalls, zip-line, chocolate
4.8
36 Ratings
Quito
Experience the wonders of Mindo Cloud-Forest on this action-packed day tour. Discover rare bird species, admire breathtaking waterfalls, zip-line through the jungle, and indulge in delicious chocolate tasting. Mindo is truly one-of-a-kind!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Quito - Leaving the capital city, we will head to the Cloud-Forest Area, located 2 hours from Quito.
- Mitad Del Mundo - We will pass near the Monument, with an option to stop for a photo.
- Mitad del Mundo - We will cross the equator line at this location.
- Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve - Discover the incredible biodiversity of the Choco-bioregion, one of the world’s most significant hot-spots.
In our first activity at Nambillo Reserve, we will:
- Ride the Cable Car through the Cloud-Forest.
- Walk and observe the diverse flora and fauna.
- Marvel at the waterfalls.
Our second activity at the Birdwatching site will include:
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Enjoying a cup of organic coffee.
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Observing dozens of endemic cloud-forest birds.
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Capturing stunning photos at the hummingbird feeders.
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Mindo - We will explore Ecuador’s most renowned Cloud-forest town, where you can visit various attractions such as the chocolate tour, zip-line, cable car, and butterfly farm.
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Mariposas de Mindo - Visit the butterfly farm, where butterflies thrive in a space that closely resembles their natural habitat, and learn about their life cycles.
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San Tadeo Birding - The premier spot to observe beautiful hummingbirds.
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Quito - We will provide pickup and drop-off services at hotels in Quito.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Tour guide
- Visits
What's Not Included
- Zip lining $10-20
- Chocolate tour $10
- Lunch
- Birding reserve $5
- Cable car and waterfalls fee $5
Additional Information
Your private guide and vehicle will pick you up at your hotel for a personalized journey through the dry and cloud forests to reach Mindo.
During the tour:
- Visit bird feeders to learn about their natural history.
- Ride a cable car to take in the misty landscape.
- Hike through the forest to observe the flora and fauna, and possibly see a waterfall.
- Enjoy zip-lining in the forest with stunning views and opportunities to spot toucans, sloths, or other birds.
- Sample various chocolate bars with different flavors and create your own chocolate by hand to taste and learn about the process.
Location
Quito
We will pick you up from your Hotel or Airbnb in Quito city from Carolina Park to Old Town. If you are at the airport or the surrounding areas we will charge a extra fee for the time and distance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(36 Ratings)
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Clareann_w
Jun 15, 2024
Humming bird heaven. - As soon as I saw the humming bird photos I knew I wanted to do this trip.
We were collected by Christian our lovely guide just before 8am and headed off to Mindo. Christian gave us lots of interesting information on the drive (which is 2.5 hours) and stopped for comfort breaks.
First we took the little cable car and then walked to the waterfall looking out for birds along the way.
Next was the chocolate making and tasting tour, then a tasty lunch.
Our finale was the visit to the humming birds and it was very special. The birds drank from our hands and I had no idea there were so many types of humming bird. We also saw lots of other colourful birds including 2 types of tucan.
I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Christian.
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Kimw
May 29, 2024
Must Experience - Christian was a very informative and friendly guide. We had a fantastic time. The scenery was beautiful, and we especially loved the birdlife, especially feeding the hummingbirds.
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Diane_s
May 10, 2024
Mundo Cloud Forest and More! - Our guide was Daniel who we highly recommend! Daniel was personable, professional and an excellent driver. He was very accommodating and had a wide range of knowledge. The trip itself was great. We did the cable car, a hike down to the waterfall, a chocolate tour ( with tastings!) and the big highlight for us was the hummingbirds sanctuary. We also called through ( unplanned) the Initial Museum (middle of the world) which was a bit of fun. We highly recommend this tour and this driver/guide!
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K6137mskristinak
Apr 23, 2024
Solo Tour to Mindo - It was a great, private tour! Daniel was very nice and spoke perfect English to tell me all about Ecuador and the sites. I really enjoyed my time and he made sure I was happy the whole tour! I would definitely recommend
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Dreamer52342
Apr 12, 2024
Daniel the excellent tour guide - Daniel was a great guide. He had extensive knowledge about Ecuador and local knowledge. Daniel spoke excellent English. He was interesting and engaging and we loved our day with him. We really appreciated Daniel’s recommendations for birdwatching, butterflies and the chocolate tour. He was a safe driver.
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Lan_l
Apr 3, 2024
It was a nice tour - We enjoyed the trip vety much and thank to our tour guide Chris to arrange the sightsees and the locale deliciouse lunch.
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Nielsdue_k
Jan 18, 2024
Spectacular views of cloud forest and birds - Wonderful trip to beautiful Mindo. It is a relaxing time with spectacular views of the cloud forest, bird watching and a small hike to the waterfalls in the forest. Christian from Llamingo travel is a very pleasant guide with lots of useful information about Ecuador, birds and the Mindo area.
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Debora_h
Dec 6, 2023
An amazing day in and around Mindo - Our guide Christian is an excellent expert who has a wide knowledge about the equadorian wildlife and geography. You can tell that he really loves his job. We decided to take the cable car which gives you the oportuntity of a great view over the the cloud forest while listening to the sound of several bird species. Afterwards we went for the zip lines, which are one of the bests I have experienced so far. The birding was amazing. We saw multiple kinds of humming birds. Christian teached us a lot about their behaviour and habitat.
I would recommend this tour to every nature lover and to everyone who enjoys the diversity of the equadorian landscapes.
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Shane_r
Nov 14, 2023
Magical Mindo is Ecuador’s hidden beauty - Daniel was an amazing tour guide, the best, and made the tour comfortable with his thoughtful and consciousness approach. His knowledge and passion for Ecuador and its natural beauty makes him the perfect person to offer the perfect experience. This tour - if private - can be flexible, and this is the important part…because everybody is different! And Daniel made sure the itinerary made it a unique experience for me which met my own wants and needs. Mindo is the hidden beauty of Ecuador and it would be a sin not to visit it, let alone without an expert like Daniel as a guiding hand. I would not recommend trying to navigate Mindo by yourself without deep knowledge of the area, so my experience was the way to do it. 10/10.
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Diane_s
Oct 23, 2023
A great day in the Mindo. Cloud Forest - We had an amazing time visiting the humming bird reserve and the butterfly reserve. But the highlight was seeing how chocolate was made.
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