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Tours/Quito/Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest

Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest

5.0(24)Quito8 hours
VIATOR5.0(6)TRIPADVISOR5.0(18)
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
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Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest
Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest

At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Price from
$150 / person
Location
Quito, Ecuador
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 24 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Inspiring Ecuador

Description

A little over an hour from Quito lies the Mindo cloud forest, filled with amazing plant and animal life – perfect for a day trip from Quito. For the ornithologists in the bunch, Mindo and its surrounding cloud forest are a birdwatcher’s paradise! This cloud forest tour in Mindo is a day of adventure in nature that can include everything from exploring an archaeological site that pre-dates the Incas by thousands of years, to walking through a hummingbird sanctuary and visiting a beautiful jungle waterfall among other optional activities, such us: chocolate tour, orchid garden, tubbing and more...

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 5–75)
$150

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $260.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.

Tour Options

Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest

Pickup included

Itinerary

Mindo
180 min

A little over an hour from Quito lies the Mindo cloud forest, filled with amazing plant and animal life – perfect for a day trip from Quito. For the ornithologists in the bunch, Mindo and its surrounding cloud forest are a birdwatcher’s paradise!

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
120 min

Today we will visit the Nambillo waterfalls, a place where its flora and fauna fill the landscape with magic. We will take a walk of two hours approximately passing through trails full of exuberant flora to reach the waterfall which has an approximate height of 15 meters. Here, you can swim and marvel at the incredible cloud forest landscape that surrounds it.

Admission included60 min

We will visit a charming hummingbird garden where we can observe different species of them, such us: Emerald Brilliant, the Booted Rackettail, the White Whiskered Hermit, the White-necked Jacobin, the Velvet-purple Coronet, and the Collared Inca.

What's included

Included
Bilingual certified IE guide
Lunch
Transportation: Comfortable land transportation.
Fees and entrance: To Sacha Tamia bird sanctuary and Nambillo Waterfalls Reserve.
Not included
Tips
Souvenirs
Participation fees for optional activities

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up passengers from hotels located in Quito old town and new town.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
24 reviews
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How it compares in Quito

  • Starting price $150 is close to the typical $139 for tours of similar length in Quito

Excurgo comparison of 1,001 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest take?

Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.

How much does Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest cost?

Prices start at $150 per person for this Quito experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $260. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.

Can I cancel Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up passengers from hotels located in Quito old town and new town. Pickup points include Hotel Principe Marcell, Torres de Suites Executive Suites & Residences.

What languages is Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Is Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Inspiring Ecuador.

Reviews(24)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Robin_M
November 1, 2023 · via Viator
Mindo Cloud Forest exceeded all expectations

Andres picked us up from our hotel for a full day excursion To the Mindo Cloud Forest. The Alambi Hummingbird sanctuary was amazing. We must have seen thousands of hummingbirds all in action collecting nectar, it was a photographers delight. Next was the butterfly farm which was another sensory delight, so many types, sizes and colours. The cable car ride and walk to the waterfall certainly got our appetite up. We had a delicious lunch in the town of Mindo, included in the tour. Finally, a tour of the Yumbo Chocolate factory in Mindo to overwhelm our tastebuds. None of this would have been possible without our driver and guide, Andres, who had great knowledge of the area and spoke perfect English. Thank you Andrew for a memorable day.

1 people found this helpful
J
jeanning2023
August 3, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
A wonderful trip to Mindo

This was a fantastic trip! Our tour guide Jeannin was friendly and very knowledgeable. She welcomed our questions and gave thoughtful answers. We enjoyed the butterflies and the waterfall hike. It was a little challenging, but she made sure we took plenty of rest and water breaks. The lunch was tasty. The coffee tour was informative and fun because it was hands on for all phases of coffee production. We tried different coffees and coffee snacks. We highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Thank you for letting us know the great time you had with us! Come back soon for more challenging but beautiful adventures! :)

J
Jarid_M
November 19, 2022 · via Viator
It was a very good tour,...

It was a very good tour, great to get away from Quito for a day and see natures. The guide was easy going and good

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you very much Jarid for sharing your good experience with us! :)

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HMDallas
April 30, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful in every way

David was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable, fun to talk with, and took me to some local places for authentic Ecuadorian food. Cloud forest is gorgeous, and honestly, rain just added to the experience. He was so kind and willing to help when I had a tough time on some other f the steeper parts of the trail due to altitude change and post-op ankle. Tour was completely tailored to my needs and desires. Roberto, the driver, was also great - felt very safe on some very sketchy, curvy roads. Highly recommend!!!

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this amazing review. I;m especially plases you enjoyed the company of our guide and everything on your trip - our main goal is to create a dream holiday from the wildest imagination and make each adventure happen in a unique style maintaining the highest quality and safety.

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Debbie_G
January 30, 2022 · via Viator
An amazing day!

This was my favorite tour of the week. It was jam-packed with wonderful and exciting experiences led by an excellent tour guide. We went to the hummingbird sanctuary, which was a fun unique experience, I zip-lined, sky-biked, hiked the waterfalls, had a delicious lunch in Mindo, and took the chocolate tour. I highly recommend!!!

1 people found this helpful
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Flacaquito
January 9, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
A wonderful day to reconnect with nature

I really loved the tour. Excellent Service, beautiful scenery and very good value for money. I already signed up for two more Inspiring Ecuador tours.

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Z3694ESsantiagoc
December 20, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour

One of the best experiences you can live and enjoy, excellent Service, very professional. They have biosecurity measures in place. I recommend traveling with them.

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NataCV95
December 20, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
100% Recommended

All very organized. I liked the attitude of the guide and that allowed everyone to go at their own pace. I went on a cycle route that I really liked to venture and get out of the routine even if it was one day. I would go on excursions with Inspiring Ecuador again! I highly recommend them.

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Ilya_F
November 14, 2020 · via Viator
Wonderful trip to the rainforest

A wonderful adventure. Swimming in the Nambilla waterfalls as delightful and refreshing. The zip line/cable basket over the valley was spectacular and felt completely safe. Really enjoyed seeing hummingbirds and all of the other colorful bird varieties. Lunch was delicious and felt extremely local/authentic!

1 people found this helpful
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Ilya_F
November 12, 2020 · via Viator
Wonderful time at Mindo

Swimming in the river at the bottom of the falls was fantastic. The zip line-basket taxi over the valley was spectacular. Great time chatting with my guide. Gorgeous birds everywhere

$150/ person
5.0(24)
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
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