Full-Day Adventure and Nature Tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest from Quito, Ecuador
Overview
The Mindo Valley lies at the intersection of the Chocoan Lowlands and the Tropical Andes, showcasing extraordinary biodiversity. Various locations within the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve offer unique experiences.
- 🦜 Observe a wide array of bird species in their natural habitat.
- 🌲 Choose between a zipline adventure or a walk to a picturesque waterfall.
- 🍽️ Taste delicious local specialties during your visit.
- 🦋 Visit either a bird or butterfly reserve before returning to Quito.
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- Hiking Trip
- Transport to/from Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY) - Mindo Cloud
- Lunch
- Bilingual professional guide
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drinks.
- Canopy ride
- On site chosen activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (meeting point is in Mariscal Barrio - See notes)
- Early in the morning leave Quito by car driving northwest of Pichincha province. Ride through the road to the Coast (Mitad del Mundo - Calacalí – Los Bancos) and enjoy the view of small towns in the highway witnessing an astounding landscape transformation on the way. After approximately one 1 and 1/2 hour, arrive at the lovely Mindo Parrish Once you arrive in Mindo Cloud Forest take a small walk I the town and then head towards the Butterfly farm and Hummingbird Feeders (don´t forget your camera). Afterward, you may choose your desired adventure: Option 1: For adventure seekers, go for the Canopying, 13 zip lines of different lengths that range from 20 to 400 meters, an adrenaline-filled ride which enables an amazing view of the cloud forest. (Cost of the Canopy activity not included in the price of the tour) Option 2: Go for a trekking adventure across the cloud forest towards a waterfall and a ride Mindo’s famous “Tarabita”(Cable tram). Take your time to observe Mindo’s natural beauties and diversity. Take a break for a local-style lunch. Explore Mindo once a more and visit another special spot to view hummingbirds, butterflies and, with some luck Tanagers and Toucans. Head back to Quito around 5 pm. * IMPORTANT NOTE: For Friday departures (open departures), meet with your guide and fellow travelers at 6:45am at the centrally located meeting point at Mariscal Barrio at 6:45am. For Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun departures, the guide will pick you up at your hotel in Quito around 8:00 - 8:30am. (pass by)