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
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Private Mindo Tour
jamesgD2963WP,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose was our private guide and completely made our experience one to remember. Hotel pickup followed by a large ecuadorian breakfast (and coffee if you like!) then really the day is up to you! We stopped at a humming bird sanctuary and then a butterfly sanctuary before heading into Mindo Cloud Forest proper. Once there we treked to several waterfalls before it was time to head back!! Then some zip lining before heading to Yumbos Chocolate for a private chocolate experience. All while having great and informative conversations with Jose!
Mindo day tour
madisonz171,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00really nice tour the breakfast place food and view were both great. The hummingbirds were so active and pretty and even came to drink from our hands a view times! We also really enjoyed the hike. It was challenging enough and the waterfalls were really pretty as well. We skipped the zip line due to rain, but the cable car made up for it with similar views. Lastly, the chocolate factory was very informative and honestly some of the best chocolate I’ve ever had. Would definitely recommend trying the brownie. Jose was also great, very nice and knowledgeable
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