Mindo Cloud Forest: Hummingbirds, Birds & Waterfalls Tour
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Enjoy a fully customized adventure in one of Ecuador’s top nature destinations. Explore the Mindo Cloud Forest, an impressive Biosphere Reserve by Andes that protects orchids, birds, mammals, amphibians, and lush vegetation. This evergreen forest also features waterfalls, rivers, trails, ravines, and archaeological sites. Located just 2 hours from Quito, Mindo offers a peaceful rural atmosphere and a wide range of activities: visit a hummingbird sanctuary, hike to waterfalls, cross the forest by cable car, explore a butterfly garden, discover orchids, enjoy a chocolate tour, go ziplining, or try tubing on the Mindo River. All experiences are customizable to match your interests, creating a personalized itinerary designed just for you.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Quito
Begin your journey from the city of Quito, located in the Andes, toward the Mindo Cloud Forest. Enjoy an exciting drive where, in a short time, you transition from high Andean ecosystems to a lush subtropical environment. Upon arrival in Mindo, enjoy the mild climate (19°C / 62°F) as you enter the Chocó Andino Biosphere Reserve, a protected sanctuary rich in birdlife, orchids, butterflies, and unique species found nowhere else. Led by an expert guide, your experience is thoughtfully tailored—whether you wish to focus on birdwatching, photography, or simply unwind in a peaceful setting. Discover Mindo as a sensory journey filled with birdsong, lush forests, and unforgettable moments in a Bio-Reserve. To fully enjoy this birdwatching experience, we recommend bringing your camera with a telephoto lens. Don't forget to pack extra batteries, memory cards, and your charger to ensure you're ready for every photographic opportunity.
Set within the lush Andean cloud forest just outside Quito, the Alambi Hummingbird Sanctuary offers an exclusive and intimate encounter with Ecuador’s remarkable biodiversity. This carefully preserved, family-owned reserve is home to over 30 species of hummingbirds, along with vibrant tanagers, toucanets, and other sought-after sub-tropical birds. In this serene and uncrowded setting, guests can observe these dazzling species at close range as they move gracefully between feeders and native flowers, creating exceptional opportunities for photography and quiet appreciation of nature. The reserve also protects pristine river habitats and native forest, sustaining a rich diversity of wildlife. For a more rewarding experience on this Mindo tour, we highly recommend bringing binoculars and a camera equipped with a quality telephoto lens to fully appreciate and capture magnificent birds in their natural habitat.
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Mindo Cloud Forest: Hummingbirds, Birds & Waterfalls Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Activities based on your expectations
Professional Guide included throughout the entire tour experience
Private round-trip transport with local transfers in Mindo included
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Entrance fees
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceeded all expectations
Steven G,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hummingbirds and butterfly farm were fascinating. Guide and driver were excellent. Hike down to the waterfall was well worth the effort.
The best day we have had in a month of travelling and seeing great things.
Kelsegm,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seriously, the best day, out of many great ones, in our month of travel across Peru and Ecuador ( and that includes, Machu Picchu, seeing Condors soar and a week in the Galapagos). Eduardo was the complete guide and when we explained we were interested in seeing hummingbirds, he took us to two reserves where we saw many different species and were able to feed them too. Just the best.
Mindo forest tour
Edward B,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Renan was very good and knowledgeable. He explained everything and made sure we were having great time. We recommend Renan if you want to have great time!
Mindo heaven
Joanne F,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was a bubbly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and personal guide. Never felt rushed and thoroughly enjoyed our while varied experience. The Humming birds are other worldly. Also, lucky enough to see Toucans close up and a Coati Thanks
Nice day in Mindo
Irina M,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful day in Mindo. Lots of birds, butterflies, waterfall, and cacao :-) Guide Eduardo was very nice and provided many info. Highly recommended
Passionate and Inspiring Guide
Eric S,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oh my goodness! Juan was a miracle worker mixed with drill-Sargent ( in a good way) Nothing but positive energy and a mind full of facts and knowledge! So much information about his country and the bio-diversity of the cloud forest. Highly recommended!
Magical
Z3258MPbrendab,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eduardo showed me a great day in the Mindo Cloud Forest. The weather varied considerably through the day. The 2 different hummingbird observations were magical with so many different species flying around & feeding. Plus the opportunity to see Mcquas & so many different tanagers. The cable car ride & walk down to view the waterfall was interesting, the water less than amazing. The final stop to view the butterflies was also magical, but overpriced. Even though travel was 2 hours each way it was great to leave the noise & people of Quito behind to enjoy the tranquillity & magic of nature.
Amazing highly recommended
WendyS979,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent an amazing day with Eduardo, enjoyed every minute. Fed hummingbirds and saw butterflies, we went on the cable car , took us for a lunch to a local restaurant and then onto a chocolate rout which was the best one we have done ! Chocolate face mask was amazing, the whole day was just magical highly recommend this tour with Eduardo who is highly knowledgeable about his country and the information about what we were seeing.
Mindo Cloud Forest
ht635,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience. Enrico and Sylvia are superstar tour guides. We saw and did it all and their knowledge of the wildlife and plant species is the best. Don't skip this and ask for Enrico and Sylvia!
Perfect day in Mindo with Renaa
Charlotte A,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day with Renaa! We loved having a private tour as we could personalise our day, and take it at our pace. Renaa was the perfect guide, really friendly and knowledgable. Definitely recommend this tour!
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