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Mindo Cloud Forest Experience THE CUSTOMIZELY ONE from Quito

Quito, Ecuadorby Footprint-Journeys Ecuador

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

We departure from Quito 7:00 am heading to the occident side of the city. We will have a busy day with some physical exercise & hiking. Our first stop will be at a hummingbirds sanctuary good experience and close view to tons of types of hummingbirds. Second stop: Alternative traditional breakfast Our next stop: MINDO! our main cloud forest city. Once there we will head straight to the Cable car (Tarabita) to cross with amazing views of this cloud forest. Once in the other side, we will have a 40 minutes hiking to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall. Place where you will be able to swim and fresh up from the hiking trail. So bring a bathing suit and towel if interested. After this, we can choose one alternative option, butterflies sanctuary or chocolate factory, Zipline (Tickets not included) To take advantage of the day we highly recommend the breakfast or bringing a box lunch to avoid missing time in the activities. After this we will start the way back to Quito

What's included

  • Hummingbirds sanctuary tickets
  • Private transportation
  • Cable car to waterfalls tickets
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    45 min

    Hummingbirds sanctuary

  2. 2

    Mindo

    1 hour

    Our main destination. Mindo is an small beautiful spot nestled in the cloud forest.

  3. 3

    Tarabita y Santuario de Cascadas Mindo

    2.5 hours

    Place where we will pass from one side of the high area or Mindo to the font mountain where our hike to the waterfalls will take place. Right in the middle of the cloud forest.

  4. 4

    Mariposas de Mindo

    45 min

    A butterfly sanctuary spot. Extra cost / tickets per person $10

  5. 5

    Yumbos Chocolate

    30 min

    We will have a short stop if interested on buying a delicious dark chocolate brownie or bars before departure back to Quito

Meeting and pickup

If difficult access to the pickup location we can set up a couple blocks away meeting point.

Good to know

  • 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
  • Remaining time is for the Travel time

Cancellation policy

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

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