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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hummingbirds sanctuary
Mindo
Our main destination. Mindo is an small beautiful spot nestled in the cloud forest.
What‘s Included
Hummingbirds sanctuary tickets
Private transportation
Cable car to waterfalls tickets
Lunch
Pickup points
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Mindo Cloud Forest Experience THE CUSTOMIZELY ONE from Quito
Pickup included
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cloud Forrest day to remember!
YuliaM84,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide arranged experiences based on our wants and what would work best for us. Started with a breakfast in a cloud Forrest and traditional Ecuadorian food (our allergies were taken into an account), then feeding hummingbirds, ziplining, etc. we skipped a waterfall hike as it was raining and also having older grandparent, but we went to a chocolate factory and had great time! Our tour guide and driver was amazing in ensuring we were comfortable and also taking stops a long the way to take pictures. Highly recommend this tour and especially booking with footprint journeys!
Can’t miss experience
mcmlee4,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time w Jose. He was fantastic. He picked us up right at the door. Hand feeding hummingbirds was amazing. The trip was beautiful and curated just for us. We never felt rushed and really felt like we had the freedom to do what we liked at our pace. Highly recommended. Thank you, Jose.
Unique, breathtaking tour!
krisphetherinhton,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You will not regret booking this tour. It was unique, beautiful and it was the best tour I have booked so far. Jose was my guide, he was knowledgeable and we discussed the culture and beauty of Quito and surrounding area. I wish I’d met him before my trip here, he gave me so many recommendations that I will have to come back. The Hummingbirds were incredible I didn’t want to leave. Then the butterflies was a nice place to sit, watch and relax, followed by the cable car (amazing) and hike which I did to the third waterfall and went in for a swim. It was a long day with convenience stops on the way that Jose made. Jose also recorded I do the zip lining (canopy)… blew me away! Such beauty, so glad I did it. 10/10 would recommend and will come back to do all this. Thank you Jose!!!
Great day in Mindo
AlyssaC132,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Jose. After an Ecuadorian breakfast and fee ding hummingbirds and butterflies, we travelled to the rainforest for a sky ride and intense waterfall hike. It wasn't easy, but it was beautiful. We did trail #3 and at a quick pace without swimming, it took us 90 minutes. Take water and expect to sweat. Wear a swimsuit if you wa nt to cool off in a waterfall. We only got our feet wet. We didn't take a dvantage of the zipilne option because we were tired and had zip line d in other places. We finished the day with a tour of a chocolate com pany full of tastings and information. Jose was very informative on th e drive but left us to do our thing throughout the day once he got us started. I love when others organize the day so this is a perfect optio n for someone that wants to be picked up and taken to the adventur e. My husband and I and our 22 year old son had fun. We left the hot el at 7 a.m. and returned around 6 p.m. We are outdoorsy but if stairs and hills up and down are a lot for you, you may want a different trip. I picked this trip bc it had everything we wanted including a pickup fr om our hotel. It turned out to be a great choice.
Beautiful adventure!
W5952XMstephanief,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an adventure of a lifetime! We had such an incredible day, first with the hummingbird sanctuary, followed by the butterfly garden and then Mindo Cloud Forest. Did the zip lines too and ended the day with a beautiful cacao tasting. Our guide Jose was kind and knowledgable, and made sure our group had a really fun time. It was a long day full of memories we'll take with us forever! What a special way to experience Ecuador. Thanks so much for an amazing experience!
Beautiful Ecuador Rainforest Day Tour
tboudames,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on our Ecuador rainforest day tour in Mindo! The transportation was smooth, the views were incredible, and we loved visiting the hummingbird and butterfly sanctuaries — both were beautiful and so informative. The entire tour was a perfect mix of nature, learning, and adventure. Jorge and his team run a fantastic operation — this is our second tour with them after Cotopaxi, and they continue to impress us with their professionalism and passion for what they do. Highly recommend!
A lovely day in Mindo
megbJ2631XF,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a tour with Jorge earlier in the week so much that we decided to book the Mindo tour with him as well—and we’re so glad we did. The hummingbird sanctuary was absolutely magical, and afterward, we did a local coffee tour where we enjoyed delicious coffee and treats and learned the process from start to finish. We had the option to choose different activities so while we did this, others in our group explored the butterfly sanctuary. We ended the day with a cable car ride and a beautiful hike to a waterfall, where we even got to swim. It was the perfect way to spend the day, and Jorge was a wonderful guide. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience a lot in just one day!
100% recommend 🦋
jodie l,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jose was a great guide - knowledgeable , funny and interesting with exceptional English. Tour was good and very flexible , mindo is lovely and the family owned butterfly farm was beyond all expectations !!! Absolute highlight of my day. 🦋
We love Jose and the butterflies!
alexandravJ4368YN,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose was amazing and we loved the tour. He gives off such comforting dad energy-- would recommend to any solo female travelers.
M5966ERpaulm,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose was a great guide and the trip was excellent. Well worth it. All the stops were great and José made the day very easy, even with kids.
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