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Let's go to Mindo cloudforest! Private Tour.

Quito, Ecuadorby Daniel Mucarsel

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities
  • Restroom on board
  • Mariposas de Mindo ticket
  • Hummingbirds Ornitological observatory ticket
  • Chocolate experience/Tour
  • Local lunch at Chocolate place

Itinerary

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    2 hours

    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

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    30 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

  5. 5

    Mariposas de Mindo

    1 hour

    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

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

  • 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 policy

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

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