Private Tour

Private Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest,Butterfly Farm, Chocolate Tour bird watching

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Escape to Mindo, a highly biodiverse cloud forest just two hours from Quito. This full-day tour with a private guide-driver offers a perfect itinerary:

Fly over the tree canopy on a cable car to access beautiful waterfalls, marvel at hundreds of species in the butterfly garden, and conclude your day with a visit to a chocolate factory that includes an exquisite tasting of fine-aroma cacao

Please note: For groups of up to 5 travelers, an expert Driver-Guide will accompany you, serving as both your driver and guide. For groups of 6 or more, a dedicated driver and a separate professional guide will be provided to enhance your experience.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The amount of walking depends on the chosen activities

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Operates in all weather conditions, weather may vary please dress appropriately

You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks. We can recommend you a good place to have lunch

At the time of booking, please inform the name of your hotel, or the name of the hotel near your location

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito

Bottle of purified water

Professional bilingual Guide

Food and drinks

Tips

Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70 depending on the number of passengers and location

Mindo Butterfly Farm:

Chocolate Tour Yumbos Chocolate

ADDITIONAL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TARABITA, ETC.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Mitad Del Mundo

On our way, we’ll pass a fascinating geographic landmark: the Middle of the World Monument. Your guide will share interesting facts, and you’ll have the chance to stop and take the perfect photo at the center of the planet.

Admission Not Applicable

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

As we descend from the Andes toward Mindo, you will feel the climate change and witness the magical transformation of the landscape into the cloud forest, a paradise of lush vegetation. This unique ecosystem is home to an incredible diversity of colorful birds, mammals, and wildlife. Experience this magical area through guided hikes and views that will truly take your breath away.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Mindo - MiniBus

Driver + Professional Guide
MiniBus (H350, county)
Pickup included

Private Mindo - Minivan

MiniVan (H1, Staria)
Pickup included

Private Mindo - SUV

SUV (Toyota, Renault, Kia)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.78

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful day trip to Mindo
Doreen S,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
On time, flexible, helpful, and knowledgeable! Danny, our guide, and Jeff, our driver were outstanding
Mindo Tour is a Must
Diane H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great day from feeding birds by hand to chocolate tour to zip lining and more. Francisco was knowledgeable, willing to make the day ours and never rushed us.
Michael was great!! AKA Cisco
Uticax,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time touring with Cisco! He guided us on a private tour that included visiting the Pululahua dormant volcano and the Cultural Village next to the Middle of the World, followed by exotic bird watching and hummingbird feeding at San Tadeo. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch stop at Serenity Mindo Lounge Bar before zip lining through the forest at Mindo Canopy, and finished with the delicious and educational chocolate tour at Yumbos. On the way out if Mindo he stopped so we could take photos at the famous Mindo sgn and tge actual Mitad monument lit up with neon lighs. Cisco made every moment fun while sharing his deep knowledge of Ecuador’s history, culture, and nature. He kept us engaged, safe, and entertained the entire time. His energy, humor, and expertise turned an already amazing itinerary into an unforgettable adventure. Cisco is truly an excellent guide, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a private tour that is both fun and informative. He went above and beyond to make our experience special, and we hope his manager sees the tremendous value he brings to every guest. Cisco is the kind of guide who makes a company shine. We took this tour 9/14/25 at $110 p.p.
Great day in Mindo
butchy10,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Francisco was a fantastic guide. Very patients with our Young kids. He ido very knowledgable and shared that with us. We spent a full and then some It was quite a trip. We enjoyed It immensely.
Great tour - would recommend
Amanda L,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was excellent- our guide Daniel was really informative & flexible to our needs. The tour met all our expectations
Great tour! Christian...
Rachel R,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour! Christian was an excellent guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. He was able to tailor the tour to the things I was most interested in seeing -- a beautiful volcanic crater, a chocolate factory (complete with delicious tasting!), a butterfly farm, a birding center where I was able to hand-feed hummingbirds, and a delicious Ecuadorian lunch. It was a wonderful day!
Would recommend
emilyyrd,
Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome trip, great guide, flexible programme. Picked up on time, could go at our own pace for the day. The guide Marco Herrera was kind and well informed.
A lovely day
Erika R,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My family of 4, with two young kids, had a lovely day out with Christian. I would recommend him to anyone. We especially loved visiting Pomas Quinde, a bird sanctuary in the suburbs of Quito - it’s the kind of place that would be very difficult to find on your own.
Never showed up
Pioneer64157605681,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Never showed up. Didn't reply to any texts or pick up phone. Waited an hour. Trip advisor was no help. Spent $200 on this for my last day and they won't even give me an instant refund.
Mindo Adventuring
T299MKalexy,
Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day with Christian! He is extremely knowledgeable, very kind, and speaks great English. The tour was great and it was great to be able to customize our trip based on how the day progressed.