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Mindo is a town located at northwest of Quito, 2 hours driving. The cloud forest has an incredible diversity of avian fauna, particularly hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. This area of primary forest with an immense biodiversity also has some of the highest rates of plant endemism in the world: orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens grow in abundance here.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Mindo
In the morning we'll be picked up from our hotel by our driver guide to take the Northwest of Quito with direction to Mindo one of the most visited cloud forests in Ecuador. To get to Mindo will take us around 2 hours, once we arrive to the town we will visit a great place in order to admire many species of hummingbirds. The next stop is at butterfly garden where we will see the 4 stages of the butterfly life, surrounded by 1200 colorful butterflies at the same time. Our next point is the artisan chocolate factory; here you will have the opportunity to know the process to produce a delicious and pure chocolate from the cacao bean. The Lunch will be served at local. If we have time there is a chance to have fun doing Canopy (Zip-Line/optional). Finally we return to Quito.
Mitad Del Mundo
For those with limited time who were not able to visit Middle of the World we may stop at this place on the way back from Mindo without extra cost (Entrance fee NOT included), please just write down this request and we will make possible.
Options
Mindo Cloud Forest PRIVATE Day Trip
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Activities as mentioned in the program
Lunch
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Pickup points
San Jose de Puembo Hotel & Convention Center
Calle Manuel Burbano Puembo Ecuador
Estancia Dorada Hostel
Tulio Garzon N2-57 Y 1 De Noviembre Quito Ecuador
La Palma Polo Hotel
Calle Manuel Burbano, Barrio La Palma, S/N Via a Pronaca Puembo Ecuador
Wyndham Quito Airport
Parroquia Tababela SN, Via A Yaruqui Quito Ecuador
Quito Airport Suites Hotel
N8-233 Conector Alpachaca Tababela Ecuador
Mariscal Sucre Airport
Quito Ecuador
Windsor Hotel
Francisco Ramon Roca 668 y Amazonas, Quito Ecuador
Eb Hotel by Eurobuilding Quito
Calle 24 de Septiembre S 2-389, Conector Alpachaca Quito Ecuador
Hostal Mariscal Sucre
Conector Alpachaca Quito Ecuador
Shantidham Hotel Boutique & Spa
San Pedro del Valle de Nayon, Calle Cochaloma S4-16 y Moraspamba, cerca de Nayon Xtreme Valley Quito Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We will be looking to book a trip with henry in the near future!
Paradise790916,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was exceptionally helpful and made everything run smoothly. He was also one of the most knowledgeable and flexible guides we’ve ever had. Thank you, Henry!
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