Mindo Cloud Forest Full day (Tailor-made tour)

Explore an impressive Biosphere Reserve in the western Andes. The reserve is a protected area for many species of plants, trees, orchids, mammals, amphibians and arthropods. Waterfalls, rivers, trails, ravines, archeological sites are also part of the cloud forest. Mindo is a rural area located just 2 hour drive from Quito. Hummingbird paradise, hiking to waterfalls, cable car over the forest, butterfly garden, orchids, chocolate tour, ziplining, Yumbos archaeological museum, tubing in the Mindo river are activities that Mindo offers for the delight of visitors. These activities are on the menu you can choose according to your taste and interest. Activities you can order a la carte

We will leave early in the morning towards the northwest of Quito city. We will cross the north of Quito. After 65 minutes of travel, we will stop at the Alambi or San Tadeo reserve both are good places to observe hummingbirds. We will pass through different ecosystems until we reach the cloud forest. In Mindo, the highest daytime temperatures are around 19 °C / 62° F.

Alambi is a private reserve full of playful hummingbirds and other bird species. The reserve is located at the lower part of the Tandayapa valley at 4,900feet or on the road that leads to the Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve. This place is dreamy and perfect for taking pictures or filming the hummingbird flying on a slow-motion video. One of the experiences of this place is that you can feed the hummingbirds by holding a feeder and they will approach you with complete confidence. If you are lucky, we can find species that inhabit this region such as the Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Oropendolas or Tanagers, Quetzals. We suggest you bring a semi or professional camera with a 200 mm to 600 mm lens to have a better experience in this fabulous place.

Waterfall sanctuary is the best experience in Mindo. Cascades are located within a pristine protected forest in Mindo Highlands. We will take the "Tarabita" (Cable car powered by a car machine). The cable car will be the beginning of our adventure. We will cross over from one slope to another one, covering a distance of approximately 500 meters. From the cable car, we will observe the beautiful of the humid and warm Cloud Forest, cover by a dense and green vegetation of trees and plants of different sizes. Walk along by trails that will lead us to a series of waterfalls, starting from the smallest one until we reach the largest waterfall where visitors can enjoy a swim or dive in the refreshing and clear waters. The hike is about 2.5 km / 1,5 miles, on irregular terrain, where there are downhills and uphills. The activity is intended for children, adults and senior people. You do not need to have special training, although you should have a little experience in medium-distance walks.

The local guide will explain what type of cocoa is used to make the famous chocolate bars. The fermentation and refining of the chocolate is extremely important. The steps to be followed are careful to obtain a high quality chocolate bar. There will be a tasting of the different fruit flavored chocolate fusions. Part of this experience is to taste the honey and cocoa barbecue sauce.

Besides, Mindo offers activities such as: Zipline which consists cross over 3 different cables in the cloud forest (For this activity, we suggest you bring your GoPro camera and its helmet support). If you love water sports, a great option is tubing. Tubing consists of getting on a series of inner tubes tied together and descending 3 km on the river. The suggested activities will be coordinated by our Guide, according to the available time or passengers' expectations. Finally, return to Quito city.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Mindo Cloud Forest Full day
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  Pickup included

• Pick up from Quito or Airport
• A Professional Guide/Driver with private vehicle
• Activities as per program

• Travel Insurance

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Galapagos My World.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Guayaquil.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.8 Stars based on 125 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.