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Tours/Quito/Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.

Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.

5.0(29)Quito8–12 hours
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(26)
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
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Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.
Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.

At a glance

Duration
8–12 hours
Price from
$85 / person
Location
Quito, Ecuador
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 29 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Daniel Mucarsel

Description

Mindo's cloudforest is one of the most diverse ecosistems in the planet, perfect place for birdwatching, butterflies and to find the real conexion with nature. This tour used to be more active based on itinerary, but now is focused on finding conexion with nature and to learn from it, experiencing real contact with butterflies, hummingbirds and learning about products with a chocolate tour. Located two hours from the city of Quito towards the coast. This change in altitude and temperature makes it the perfect climate for wildlife. Cloudforest known for its great variety of birds, plants, orchids, and a diversity of fruits. Accompanied by a certificated local tour guide and driver, an open-minded ambient, good music, safety and comfortability of his car. Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18–80)
$85
Youth (ages 6–17)
$71

In demand: 8 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.

Pickup included

Itinerary

Quito
Pass by

We will pass through the northern part of the city of Quito, witnessing a more urban, populated and modern part of the city.

Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve
Pass by

A quick visit to one of the world's inhabited active volcanoes, where we will witness its size and beauty, and nice angles to take a photo.

Admission not included120 min

Chocolate experience Tour. All the activities that we will carry out will take place in the surroundings of this town. For which we will visit it constantly, and it will also be where we will eat. Among my recommendations is the El Quetzal restaurant, in which we will have lunch and we will also have a chocolate tour, where we will learn the production process from its collection to the final product. (pay on-site) $12

Admission not included30 min

Birds and Hummingbirds observatory. Where we will have a close contact and nice feeling with around 14 species of hummingbirds eating from your hand. (pay on-site) $5

Mariposas de Mindo
Admission not included60 min

Inside this place you can enjoy the magic of butterflies, see their entire life process and be able to take photos, manipulate them or just feel them. (pay on-site) $8,50

What's included

Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Landing and facility fees
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Not included
Gratuities
Restroom on board
Mariposas de Mindo ticket
Hummingbirds Ornitological observatory ticket
Chocolate experience/Tour
Local lunch at Chocolate place

Pickup Locations & Times

The car is a KIA Seltos in dark grey color, and I will be wearing a grey polo shirt and brown-framed glasses. I will pick you up at the main entrance of your place. Help me with the name. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me after booking if necessary. Some places/activities' availability may vary depending on weather, road status, and political issues. I'll have alternative plans. For a more personalized service, you can find me on social media as MUFITOURS.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
29 reviews
5
29
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

How it compares in Quito

  • Starting price $85 is 38% below the typical $139 for tours of similar length in Quito

Excurgo comparison of 999 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour. take?

Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour. lasts about 8–12 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.

How much does Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour. cost?

Prices start at $85 per person for this Quito experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour. run?

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

Does Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour. sell out?

It can: 8 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Can I cancel Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour. 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. The car is a KIA Seltos in dark grey color, and I will be wearing a grey polo shirt and brown-framed glasses. I will pick you up at the main entrance of your place. Help me with the name. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me after booking if necessary. Some places/activities' availability may vary depending on weather, road status, and political issues. I'll have alternative plans. For a more personalized service, you can find me on social media as MUFITOURS. Pickup points include Olympus Plaza, Hotel Principe Marcell.

What languages is Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour. 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 4 travellers can book together.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour. worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Daniel Mucarsel.

Reviews(29)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

9
912kendrickj
October 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great trip

Our guide was awesome. Can't wait to return. We loved it

K
K4513NAjohnb
July 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour guide to Mindo

We used Daniel for a day trip of Quito and we're so impressed that we booked him for a second day trip in which we went to Mindo. He is very knowledgeable on everything we saw and is also just very personable. I highly recommend him.

Operator response

Thank you so much for choosing me for another tour option I offer. We had wonderful days, and I hope we can do it again. Stay in touch; see you soon!

C
C9718MAjohnh
July 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great value Mindo experience!

Awesome day trip from Quito in Daniel's comfortable, brand new car. He shared lots of interesting information about Ecuador all day and I loved seeing the colibris and mariposas (hummingbirds and butterflies). We had an excellent lunch; who knew cheese soup was so good? We explored the town too and I had the best tour at a local artesan chocolate company: we learnt and practised the entire process with A LOT of tasting! All in all, a perfect day. Highly recommended.

Operator response

Thank you very much for enjoying your time here! Yes indeed!, Delicious homemade cheese soup!

R
RossG411
June 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Mindo Tour with Daniel is a must in Quito.

We did the Mindo Cloud Forest Tour with Daniel and Mufi Tours. Great guide with extensive knowledge of everywhere we visited. Daniel is more than a guide, he is part of the local community and seemed to know everyone wherever we went, helping us make the best choices and get the best deals. Daniel was personable, knowledgeable and very helpful in personalizing our tour to suit our specific needs. We visited the Butterly and hummingbird sanctuaries which were very interesting. Probably best of all was the chocolate tour... something that a perfunctory chocolate factory visits turned out to be very informative and fun because Daniel helped us make such excellent choices. I also didn't think about it at the time, but I really enjoyed the friendly, no-pressure atmosphere of his tours. We've done a lot of the tours in a lot of countries and so often the cultural stops are accompanied by high pressure sales situations. Not this time. We did of course have lots of opportunities to buy things but there never felt like a push to buy things. Instead I always felt that Daniel and the people he introduced us to had a genuine interest in sharing their culture and experience with us. We enjoyed are time with Daniel so much that we also asked him to do our airport transfers... the punctuality, reliability, and friendly service made is so worth it. Go with Daniel and Mufi Tours and you won't be disappointed!

Operator response

Thank you so much, my friend! It makes me happy to know that they took back to their country a little bit of the love we have to offer here. Warm hugs. Keep traveling.

S
salishc
February 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best tour ever!

My private tour with Daniel was outstanding. He shared info, answered questions, and had so much knowledge and history of Ecuador. We talked about so many topics and the while day was just so enjoyable and amazing! The chocolate tour was so interesting, I loved it. If I come back to Ecuador, I will look for him for sure.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Yes! Thank you very much! If you come back let me know! We still have places to visit! Stay in contact :)

S
SydneyMissEm
January 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Butterflies, hummingbirds, and chocolate, oh my!

This was the perfect day out. Daniel’s safe driving, deep knowledge of the area and culture, and excellent English meant that we had a tour tailored to meet our needs and exceed our expectations. From feeling butterflies and hummingbirds to feeding ourselves chocolate and visiting the Equator, we had an amazing experience that we will never forget.

Operator response

Yes! I still thinking about our adventure tryin to find the accurate oldest equator monument! Thank you for the beautiful times! Stay in touch! :)

D
dhirjasu
November 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Daniel is the best!

Daniel took us to some very cool places like the night walk and hummingbird observing center. We are vegetarian and he worked really hard to find great places for us to eat, etc. We loved him and highly recommend him.

Operator response

Thank you for your beautiful energy and beautiful way of traveling and enjoying what i have to show! Love you too!

N
N2227DDrogers
March 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Daniel (MUFI Tours) gave excellent value & a brilliant tour

Brilliant day. We liaised with Daniel about what we wanted to do in Quito and the Mindo area. He made a number of suggestions and gave us some very practical advice based on his good experience of guiding in the area and we agreed a brilliant day...humming birds, butterflies, orchids, chocolate factory (we weren't that keen on this initially having been on visits elsewhere but his choice was excellent- educational, lots of samples and then a really tasty chicken and chocolate lunch!). We finished off the day visiting the equator museum and monument on the way back to Quito. Daniel is able to put across information in an enthusiastic and often humorous way. He genuinely wants you to enjoy your trip with him in a way you don't often experience with local guides and he will go out of his way to give you the best experience he can. We are lucky enough to be pretty widely travelled and would throughly recommend Daneil and his MuFi travels to anyone visiting the Quito area

Operator response

Thank you very much for apreciating my country in the best way and with me sharing it; Hope you're doing fine back to your reality, stay safe, and keep traveling!

Y
Yukifurbrother
May 28, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Butterflies, hummingbirds and a chocolate tour

Butterflies, hummingbirds and a Chocolate tour. No words. Such a great experience interacting with nature. The Chocolate tour was interesting and the chocolate was very tasty. I bought multiple bags of chocolate to bring home.

Operator response

Thank you very much for travelling with me! :)

T
travelenthusiast7007
March 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Really enjoyed the trip!

I would highly recommend taking Daniel’s cloud forest tour. I was traveling with two friends and Daniel was very informative, as well as careful to give us enough time in each place to enjoy. The hummingbirds were a life memory. The rest of the trip was fascinating as well. Don’t miss this one!

Operator response

Thank you very much for traveling with me! Was a beautiful day full of butterflies, hummingbirds, chocolates :)

$85$90/ person
5.0(29)
Duration8–12 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
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