Private Tour
Private Full Day Mindo Tour with Pickup
Overview
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Our tour will begin early in the morning.
We will make several stops along the way. Our first stop will be in San Tadeo, where we’ll observe different species of hummingbirds, as well as other native birds from the area.
After visiting the hummingbirds, we’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast in Mindo (optional).
Our next stop will be at the Mindo butterfly sanctuary, where we’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the different species that live there, as well as their life cycle and reproduction.
After this stop, we’ll take a hike through the Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest to the famous waterfalls, which will last approximately an hour and a half. At the waterfalls, you’ll have the option to swim, so it’s a good idea to have your swimsuit ready.
Finally, we’ll visit the chocolate tour, where you’ll learn more about the process of making chocolate from cacao.
On our way back to Quito, if time allows, we’ll make a stop at the Intiñan Museum.
Admission fees are not included.
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
The total duration includes travel time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Tadeo Birding
En este lugar observaremos diferentes especies de colibríes y algunas aves típicas de Mindo.
Mariposas de Mindo
Here will be our first stop, the Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies, we will have a brief introduction with the guide of the place, then we will enter the facilities where we will be able to observe a great variety of butterflies and their development process, and at the same time interact with them through the food that is found in the place, without a doubt an unforgettable experience.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
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Breakfast
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Private Full Day Mindo Tour with Pickup
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Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
As a woman travelling...
Monica M,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00As a woman travelling alone, I sometimes pay to book a tour rather than rent a car if I’m not certain about the security situation outside a city. But if you’re a woman travelling alone, I’d actually suggest that you rent a car for a fraction of this price & simply driving to Mindo yourself. The road was high quality, the driving was not difficult, and the whole trip would feel very safe alone during the daylight hours. The guide was not able to add much information about the nature seen on this trip, or about Ecuador’s history, politics, or economy. Because no other tourists came, I felt pressure to talk with him instead of listen to books or podcasts about Ecuador to get more information (which I could have done in a rental car alone). I travel to learn and would have learned more either alone or on the cheaper group tour to Mindo, I think, where I would have had more time to read/listen on the way. Additionally, the tour cost $30 extra for a person travelling alone. San Tadeo Birding (the hummingbird place) and Mariposario de Mindo (the butterfly place) are both places that you can visit on your own easily. But the guide got me there & back on time. His car was comfortable. And the guide was very generous in taking good pictures. The photos he sent me—of hummingbirds and butterflies landing on my hand—are spectacular, so I am grateful for that.
An absolutely amazing...
Jess C,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolutely amazing day. Anyone with a love for wildlife and nature should definitely need to go on this tour. Good value for money and Andrés is great. The tour was very flexible and as a solo female travelled I felt safe the entire time. There was no pressures to go anywhere or buy anything and each spot was well worth a visit.
Take this tour!
Megan E,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There is so much to see and do in Mindo, it’s hard to pack into one day, but this tour does an excellent job of trying! Ruben was my guide, and he was amazing! He clearly loves his country, and Mindo and his enthusiasm for this tour made it so much fun. He made sure I got the most out of each experience!
A day in the clouds!
Bonnie P,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was just as described. Andre was easy to be with and so helpful. Don’t expect him to tell you the names of animals and birds! He will be the first to let you know that is not his expertise. He made sure my husband and I had a good experience
Highly recommend tours with Andrés!
Odyssey03871670375,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was already our second tour with Andrés and we highly recommend him to everyone! The tours were exactly as described and more than that, Andrés also customized the tours to meet our wishes. He’s super friendly and provided lots of insights and explanations during the whole day. If you‘re looking for an authentic experience, his tours are a must! Thank you Andrés :-)
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jonathancK7529UM,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the tour with my guide andres Everything was very well organized and relaxed. Seeing the butterflies and hummingbirds was beautiful, and the walk through the forest to the waterfalls was one of my favorite parts — the nature, the sounds, and the scenery made it very special. The chocolate tour was also great; it was interesting to learn about the process and of course to taste it. Overall, it was a great experience and I felt very well taken care of during the whole tour. I would definitely recommend this guide. I’m also sharing a few photos from the day ;)
Best guide and customized tour to my interests
Mimi C,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide was very knowledgeable about the best way to see the hummingbirds , butterflies and tropical birds in Mindo , and even too me on a hike to a waterfall at my request . He spent all day showing me around , even teaching me how to look for toucans , Spanish and culture, geography and history of Ecuador . The guides are all certified and it will s completely safe to be alone with them , if you are a female like myself traveling alone .
Highly recommend this tour!
Merritt T,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour to the Mindo Cloud Forest was so much fun! Andres is a great guide. I felt very comfortable with him, which is important to me as a solo, female traveler. I was able to see and experience all the things that mattered to me without the tourist traps that I often find on tours. Hiking to the waterfalls was my favorite part of the trip, but I also loved seeing the variety of butterflies and birds at the stops we made in Mindo. Since it was just me on the private tour, I loved having the flexibility to choose what I wanted to do. I opted out of the chocolate tour and decided to do the Museo de Sitio Intiñan, which I thought would be mostly a photo opp of the equator line, but turned out to be fascinating. I will be telling stories about what I learned there and about the rest of this trip for years to come.
Great day in Mindo
746kendrak,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day in Mindo! We were able to make changes to the itinerary to make it a perfect day for me! We saw butterflies, waterfalls and are chocolate
Andres is awesome!
WanderingMel85,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres was awesome! So nice and friendly, arrived on time, and made sure we were having a great time throughout the day. Very adaptable too! Would definitely do another tour with him :).
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