Mindo Cloud Forest Experience THE CUSTOMIZELY ONE from Quito
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
We departure from Quito 7:00 am heading to the occident side of the city. We will have a busy day with some physical exercise & hiking.
Our first stop will be at a hummingbirds sanctuary good experience and close view to tons of types of hummingbirds.
Second stop: Alternative traditional breakfast
Our next stop: MINDO! our main cloud forest city. Once there we will head straight to the Cable car (Tarabita) to cross with amazing views of this cloud forest. Once in the other side, we will have a 40 minutes hiking to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall. Place where you will be able to swim and fresh up from the hiking trail. So bring a bathing suit and towel if interested.
After this, we can choose one alternative option, butterflies sanctuary or chocolate factory, Zipline (Tickets not included)
To take advantage of the day we highly recommend the breakfast or bringing a box lunch to avoid missing time in the activities.
After this we will start the way back to Quito
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Remaining time is for the Travel time
What To Expect
Hummingbirds sanctuary
Mindo
Our main destination. Mindo is an small beautiful spot nestled in the cloud forest.
Options
Mindo Cloud Forest Experience THE CUSTOMIZELY ONE from Quito
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hummingbirds sanctuary tickets
Private transportation
Cable car to waterfalls tickets
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very accommodating
Martin T,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very accommodating. Will asks your interests and try to tailor your trip around it!
The best quito day trip you can have.
karolinat179,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I absolutely loved this tour, from the flexibility of the activities, through the friendliness, it was a great experience. I was so impressed with the variety of birds we saw, the change of scenery when reaching the amazonian type wilderness and the warmth of the people around us. I chose the chcolate optional and the small hike to the waterfall. (Around 100 metres of elevation up and down). The choice of chocolate was amazing and the tour on site very interesting. I cannot miss mentioning Jorge who's engaging conversation kept me awake even despite the 2 hour journey which is a feat that not many can manage. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
We would do it all again!
Kerry R,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience with Jose as our guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable about his country and Mindo and spoke English well which was helpful for our group of three. We started at the hummingbird experience which we found to be magical! The waterfall hike was beautiful and took about two hours. We also chose the 3 zip line activity nearby which we enjoyed even in the rain! Finally we visited Yumba’s Chocalate store. We learned about the process of making chocolate and got to taste a variety of flavors. I highly recommend this tour!
Mindo Cloud Forest
linitas2018,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour itself and venues visited were awesome. The guide was not very knowledgeable and did not accompany on the hike to the waterfalls.
Great tour!
Hasanul B,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great tour as the ride was smooth and the experiences were fun. I really enjoyed the hummingbird sanctuary and the tarzan jump.
Birds, waterfalls and chocolate
monalE4985KI,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Organization and pickup worked great and the drive to Mindo was relaxed and was accompanied by Jose with information about city and co. The hummingbird station at the beginning was wonderful; we also spotted other birds but unfortunately missed the toucan. A stop at a butterfly plant (under a net, but you can see the species in the surroundings and while hiking quite well, don't stop in number). The cable car ride and hike to the waterfalls is the highlight - with the hiking trails it should be noted that they are quite different in their claim. Back we stopped at a chocolate factory with tasting and traffic jam - maybe knowing - the route to Mindo leads to the nearest beach of Quito. Accordingly, it gets crowded there on the weekend.
A fabulous day in excellent company!
Mireille P,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day was perfect, and unfolded itself in harmony! Jose was knowledgeable, patient and very kind!
Birdwatching
Lowell26,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hospitality was amazing, and our guide José was knowledgeable and so kind to our children. The tour was always on time and accommodating. Thank you Jorge and José. Dios te bendiga. gracias por cuidar de nosotros. Increíble.
Mind Cloud Forest WOW!
Navigator55728893683,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are visiting Quito, this tour is a must!! Jose was such an amazing guide, super knowledgeable and a fantastic conversationalist. From the ride to Mindo and back we had great discussions and he went into great detail about the Mindo region and Ecuador itself. As for the tour itself, I experienced things I had never seen in my life. The hummingbirds, the massive butterflies, walking through the cloud forest to get to hidden waterfalls, ziplining and much much more. There are many other additional add-ons that you can choose from which make this a very customizable experience. Keep up the fantastic work you do and I truly appreciated the effort put into this excursion.
Well worth it!
karthikrQ7788CW,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose was amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable - he spent the day explaining Ecuador, his life, and Mindo. We had a wonderful time talking to him all day and he drove us to all the spots well. The hummingbird sanctuary was amazing and the butterfly sanctuary as well. I highly recommend the chocolate tour afterwards. The hike was hilly, but well worth it!
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