Private Tour
Private Tour to Mindo, with Chocolate and Coffee Tours
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Our Private Tour starts at your Hotel in the city, during this trip from start to finish you can built up your custom made itinerary, and choose between: Chocolate Tour $10/person you can pay w/credit card/ Coffee Tour $8 p/person cash only, Cooking Class at Food Studio w/professional Chef Mauricio for $30 cooking your own lunch.
This area offers you a wide variety of activities, from Zip Line $8 or $20 p/person, Tubing $6 p/person, Hikes to waterfalls using the cable car $5p/person, or a visit of a Hummingbird Garden where you can see a large variety of hummingbirds, also other birds like tanagers, toucans and more.($4 p/person cash only)
You choose the places to visit, the time you would like to spend on each site and the time to get back at your Hotel in Quito, usually hours are from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. We customize your private tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We suggest you to wear in layers since the weather changes very fast in the highlands, the use of sunblock is also recommended.
If you would like to get an stamp of the Middle of the World site on your passport, please carry it with you.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Landing and facility fees
Round trip Private Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Flexible hours.
Fuel surcharge
Optional Activities, Meals, drinks, and other personal expenses.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
JW Marriott Hotel Quito
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas Quito Ecuador
What To Expect
Mindo
Zip line or tubing or tarabita you enter the trails to lovely waterfalls
Let's Go to Ecuador
We will drive after the pick up to the north west side of the city with the first stop at the Middle of the World And the to the town of MIndo where you can choose all the great attractions in the area
Options
Private Tour to Mindo, with Chocolate and Coffee Tours
Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
994gayed,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Greedy was informative, easy to talk with, and a good driver. We were debating whether to do the Middle of the Earth museum and his recommendation was spot on. It’s obvious that he loves his job.
Fun day trip!
750alecd,
Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Luis, was exceptionally accommodating and knowledgeable, willing to point out many landmarks and talk about life in the area. We experienced the Mindo Cloud Forest's offering of birds, butterflies, views and good local food, complete with a coffee planation tour. I highly recommend for anyone with an extra day in Quito!
Great scenery and experiences
BenBoonah,
Dec 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The humming birds, waterfalls, zip lines, views and scenery were amazing. So many things to see in a short space of time, it was a convenient way to do a lot in one day
Very responsive and friendly tour operator
erikjanbartels,
Aug 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I started booking the transfer from Quito airport to Banos but ended long several tours via Angela and Jamie (Let’s go to Ecuador) such as Mindo and Quilotoa. They were very responsive (usually within the hour) and offered customised tours for our private tour. Very clear on price, duration and what to expect. I would recommend anyone looking for transfers or tours in Ecuador
Excellent tour experience
bbgreen501,
Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of four had an excellent experience in Mindo with Angela & Jamie. They picked us up on time and immediately launched into a fascinating review of Ecuador. The minivan was first class and the driver was one of the best we’ve encountered. Our stops for hummingbirds, butterflies and orchids were well planned and executed. Lunch in Mindo was superb. We’ve already referred friends to Let’s Go To Ecuador and they report equally impressive results for their Quito city tour as well as Otovalo and the Middle of the Earth tours. We’ve already signed up with them for a Galápagos adventure later this year. They are a class act.
Wonderful day in Mindo
rebeccasO4384WT,
May 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day in Mindo with Angela and Jamie. They were very friendly and gave us lots of information and insight about Ecuador. Mindo was beautiful and we really enjoyed seeing so many different types of hummingbirds. We enjoyed our short hike through the Mindo Cloud Forest and loved seeing the different flora and fauna. A real highlight was our trip to El Quetzal. These artisan chocolate makers offer a tour, which shows their process from cocoa pod to chocolate bar. We especially enjoyed the chocolate tasting part of the tour. Overall, a day well spent!
Highly Recommended: Let's Go To Ecuador
jitsky,
Feb 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on all the tours we arranged through Let's Go To Ecuador (Mindo, Quilatoa, Otavalo, and Papallacta). The planning process with Angela and Jamie was great. Their advice in helping us shape our trip was incredibly helpful as we decided what to do in the limited time we had. The final itineraries were exactly what we wanted. The private guide and driver they provided (Carlos and Marion) were great. Carlos' knowledge of Ecuador history, culture, and geography is outstanding. Carlos and Marion were friendly and fun to spend time with, especially on the long drives when we shared music back and forth. They were very flexible, adjusting for weather and for the variety of things we wanted (or didn't want). We really loved the more "local" parts of life they showed us. I highly recommend using Let's Go To Ecuador for any Ecuador travel plans. Engage with them early and let them help shape the adventure you want!
10+ STAR rating
svbondar,
Feb 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot begin to describe what a wonderful experience we had with Angela and Jamie. Their level of attentiveness is unsurpassed. From the moment that we booked our trip they answered every single question, made wonderful recommendations for our tours and even went out of their way to book all of our transfers & dinners for us. They definitely went above and beyond, and were an absolute pleasure to work with. I will be recommending them to all of my family, friends and colleagues to them. If I could give then a 10+ STAR rating, I would!!!
Amazing experience that exceeded expectations
Rawaa T,
Feb 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This whole day private tour was unforgettable. I loved every moment of it and the highlight of my day was the hummingbird sanctuary. My friend and I added waterfall hike and 10 cables zip line and was so much fun. Angela and Jamie were amazing going above and beyond the tour schedule taking us places and making extra stops. They’re also very informative and knowledgeable about their country. I highly recommend them and I’m definitely going back to them to see more of Ecuador. They also gave us recommendations where to eat in Quito and we loved their recommendations. Absolutely amazing people and we felt that we were out with friends more than just guides.
The most amazing jam packed day with the nicest and most knowledgable people
michellelB2911QT,
Feb 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing tour with Angela and her husband Jamie. They spent all day with us showing the ins and outs of Mindo and Quito. We even asked to make some pit stops along the way in which they gladly did for us including getting us SIM cards for our travel. We wouldn't have been able to do that on our own since the language barrier made it hard to say exactly what we wanted. We absolutely loved the Hummingbird experience feeding them right from our hands. It was the highlight of our trip. We went on a nice waterfall hike and even did 10 ziplines! We got lucky and spotted a group of toucans as well. These two are absolutely gems. They are so over the top nice and friendly and tell you all the must sees to do while you are in Quito or surrounding areas. I highly recommend any excursion or activity with them. It is completely worth the money you will not regret it! Oh and Angela is an encyclopedia of Ecuadorian knowledge during the car ride to Mindo. It was so fun to hear all the stories.
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