Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip from Quito – Birdwatching & Adventure
Overview
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Exploring Mindo Cloud Forest is a good opportunity to be in touch with nature and is so close to Quito City (2 hours). Mindo Cloud Forest creates the best environment for birdwatching and hiking in the Nambillo Reserve. Enjoy Butterflies Farm, taste the best chocolate of Ecuador, and experience the adrenaline on the Zipline.
Itinerary:
- Quito - Ecuador
-Visit Ornithological Point
-Visit Butterflies Farm
- Walk to the Nambillo waterfall
-Chocolate Factory
-Return to Quito
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
San Tadeo Birding
This is an amazing spot for the hummingbirds in the cloud forest of Mindo, we can feed them in the meantime, we enjoy the valley of Mindo which is surrounded by amazing mountains.
Tarabita y Santuario de Cascadas Mindo
This is a Beautiful area where we will take the cable car in the mountains to connect to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall
Options
No ticket- no lunch
No Tickets: Bring cash for Tickets Duration: 8 hours No Lunch: Bring cash for lunch Pickup included
All Included
INCLUDED TICKETS TO: *San Tadeo Birding *Nambillo Waterfall *Cable car *Chocolate Tour *Butterfly farm Duration: 8 hours Included ecuadorian lunch Pick Up & Drop Off: Pick-up and drop-off included in the Metropolitan Area of Quito Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bilingual Tour Guide
Butterfly farm
Lunch
Nambillo Waterfall (Cable car)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick Up / Drop Off. In the Metropolitan Area of Quito
Ticket in San Tadeo Birding
Chocolate Tour
Tips
Personal expenses
Other meals
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day in Mindo cloud forest
TrailBlazer545324,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just a few hours from Quito we took a full day private tour with Pedro to Mindo cloud forest. It was amazing to see a variety of birds including Toucans and a special treat to have humming birds eating from the palm of your hand. Visit included walk to waterfalls, 🦋 sanctuary and also chocolate factory. Great fay with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Unforgettable
melonm2022,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ayrton is awesome, would recommend 10/10!
Beautiful Activities in Mindo town
Gordon T,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip from Quito was an absolutely wonderful way to spend the day. Our first stop on this Trip was at a Humingbird garden located in Mindo which is about a 2-hr. drive from Quito. We were fortunate to see many varieties of Hummingbirds at the location that we had visited - very nice. Next, we traveled to a nearby waterfall after a scenic cable car ride and a short hike on a trail leading down from the parking area. After the waterfall, we traveled a short distance to a nearby butterfly garden where we saw many species of butterflies - beautiful. Next, we entered the small, quaint town of Mindo where we had a traditional Ecuador lunch at a local restaurant - delicious! Afterwards, we walked a couple of block to the local Chocolate Factory - nice! Overall, the schedule was full of interesting activities.
Definitely consider this option!
Culture04139199318,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The itinerary was fantastic. The hummingbird sanctuary and view were phenomenal and mindo is so very quaint. And the butterfly farm was the best we have ever experienced. Pedro was the icing on the cake and we highly recommend this for a personalized experience!!
The perfect day in Mindo
Niki F,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I could not have planned a more perfect day with my guide Andres and driver Jimmy. Andres provided interesting facts with humour to keep it fun on the drive to Mindo. The stops to see the hummingbirds were amazing. The hike to the waterfall was beautiful. Add in the butterfly farm and chocolate. Perfect. Special mention to Jimmy for spotting numerous birds in the trees and would stop for photos. 3 Toucan in a tree... Would recommend 💯
Great company-book with confidence.
maureenehess,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres made the day! We have hired many many different guides in many many different countries and Andres was one of the best we have had. He perfectly split the difference between information and giving us our space. He was attentive to our 10 year old…especially important on such a very long day. Keeping the little one going made for a successful day for all of us. He and the driver spotted a toucan along a road and halted everything, hustled us out of the car and made sure we all saw it and got pictures. Well done! We combined this tour with visits to both equator exhibits and while this was no fault of the tour company (they had informed us of road closures and we were not upset) it took us much longer to get back than planned and we nearly ran out of time. We got the photos we wanted so no harm no foul, but we cut it very close. I’m thankful for the good driver we had!
Private Tour with Impeccable Guide
tonyp102385,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David (guide) and Robert (driver) were both amazing. They both provided a great experience with local insights. The tour was customizable to what we wanted to do and we were able to experience everything we wanted with insights and local touches. Each place we went to all were local places and David was familiar with many employees at each. David's English was perfect and gave us a ton of information of the history, culture and background of the areas, flora, and fauna we encountered. We were brough to a local spot for Dinner where David consulted on what we should have. Robert knew the roads well and we always felt safe. Additionally, Katty who helped book the tour was super helpful and worked with us since we had a later start and were booking it with only 1 day notice. Communication was prompt and clear with good instructions on what to bring and what the plans were. It was a great experience and would recommend to anyone who wants an personal experience. Activities done (entry fees and meal costs not included) Hummingbird Sanctuary Visit Waterfall hike Cable Car ride over a valley Ziplining (spotted a toucan whil waiting) Butterfly Sanctuary visit Coffee Factory tour and tasting Dinner at a local Ecuadorian restaurant
Most do this tour!!!
Mariafmartinez,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Pedro was amazing, knowledgeable and friendly. He took us where we wanted to go and recommended some good things. Everywhere we went we enjoyed. The nature, the chocolate tour and the lunch place all 10/10. Highly recommend to book this tour, we had a pretty unique adventure with the nature.
A day at Mindo
Karyn H,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The Mindo tour with Pedro was much more than we expected! Pedro gave us history, plant and tree names, and more. We have amazing bird and waterfall pictures, took an incredible hike and ate a great lunch. What a day! Thanks for the beautiful memories!
A day at Mindo
3karynh,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Mindo tour with Pedro was much more than we expected! Pedro gave us history, geography, plant and tree names, and more. We have amazing bird and waterfall pictures, took an incredible hike and ate a great lunch. What a day! Thanks for the beautiful memories!
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