Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour from Quito
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy the Mindo cloud forest with the experts, we will take you to the best attractions. We can give you additional adventure, nature or culture options to complete your day.
We will make you visit as many attractions as possible on your tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
What To Expect
Mariposas de Mindo
In Mariposas de Mindo, you can see more than 1000 butterflies of various colors flying around you.
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
Take a hike to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall, go through the cloud forest and enjoy the scenery. You can jump into the water if you want!
Options
Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour from Quito
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tarabita and hike to the waterfall
Bilingual guide
Meals
Adventure activities
Ticket Hummingbirds research
Ticket Butterfly Garden
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mindo tour is a thrill-a-minute!
F3310GOkendram,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend the Mindo tour - it is so full of first-time experiences that you almost forget real life isn't like that - a thrill-a-minute - all the time! We had delicate little hummingbirds alighting on our hands one moment, and bright blue butterflies eating food off our fingers the next. We went on an exciting ride in a cable car above the trees, followed by a short hike through the peaceful rainforest that was punctuated by a refreshing swim in a stunningly beautiful waterfall in between. Every moment packed full of delight and wonder! And what's more: it all felt so easy, with a capable tour guide and driver, Diana and Ivan, who took such good care of us. Diana switched easily from English to Spanish for the multi-lingual crowd, and never seemed bothered by having to look backwards while narrating the tour on such windy, curvy roads. Most memorable was watching part of Ecuador's third World Cup game over lunch and then waiting to hear the final score - in full suspense as we lost service part of the way back - before finding out, joyfully, that Ecuador had won against Germany, successfully advancing to the next stage. Everyone enjoyed celebrating with Ivan and Diana - and all of Ecuador, really - all the way back to Quito.
Excellent experience
E8071WDkristinl,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day with guide Irene. Pick up seamless and on time with a great communication through whatsapp. Small group with 9 people. Amazing places to visit including hummingbirds, butterflies, waterfall and a chocolate tasting. The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, excellent bilingual explanation. Great value for money, have booked another tour with them.
Lovely tour!
MariCarrerD,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing, a beautiful connection with nature. It’s worth it to get to know some of the biodiversity of the equator and be close to the local nature. The guide Lizbeth is a light and friendly person, and was an excellent guide for the group, sharing her knowledge about the locations. The driver Ivan also very friendly and responsible in traffic Super recommend!
Wonderful to continue enjoying our beautiful Ecuador.
josefR7909JB,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nothing more than to thank you for the tour; we were very well guided by Diana and Mario. We had a great time.
Excellent side trip from Quito
kevinwK1103BF,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Irene, our tour guide, was truly amazing! She was warm, funny, and knowledgeable and she made the long day very fun! It wasn't really in my plans to go to Mindo, but I'm so glad I did. Being surrounded by hundreds or thousands of hummingbirds, and hand feeding them, was truly magical. The butterfly part of it wasn't as interesting but still nice. We also hiked down a hill to a cool waterfall, and go to do a chocolate tasting. I highly recommend this tour, and Irene.
Irene was amazing on our trip to Mindo!!
debramarshall,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing amazing!!! Irene was an incredible, kind, knowledgeable and fun guide! She showed us the beautiful sights of Mindo and took us in an adventure in the rain to the waterfall - it was fantastic!! What a day! Thank you for everything! And to Johnathon the driver, who navigated all the roads like a super hero - thank you!
Magnificent Mindo Adventure
ryanpG2896LV,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of the Mindo area was absolutely amazing—bird watching, waterfall hiking, exploring the town of Mindo was fun! Our driver Ivan was fantastic, navigating the winding roads safely, while our knowledgeable guide Diana made the experience unforgettable with her passionate explanations of the local flora, fauna, and ecology. Tgis was a full day tour from Quito with a group size of about 10. The admission fees necessary were foe the bird and butterfly sanctuaries, about $13.50 total, very minimal! I highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking an authentic, immersive adventure in one of Ecuador's most beautiful regions!
Irene gets you places with wisdom and joy!
amysF477NR,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Irene was amazing to work with. This was our second trip together while in her zoo try. She was so helpful, worked hard to make sure that we ate well, hiked, and took in all the beauty and good Mindo had to offer.
Energetic and knowledgeable!!
Kathleen S,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved Irene. She was so knowledgeable, so full of life, so excited to show us ecuadors best and most beautiful places. We highly recommend her!!
Tropical forests with cloud and fog
ChungKai S,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Bird sanctuary is good, list of birds and humming birds! Cloud forest is good! Cable car is good. Diana, our tour guide is excellent. Butterflies sanctuary is huge. Waterfalls is good. But the charge is bit more expensive than Cotopaxi! If you have two days, both are good. But if you have one day,
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