Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour from Quito: Birds, Waterfalls & Chocolate

Your private experience begins with pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Quito. As you leave the city, the scenery gradually transforms into mountains, tropical vegetation, and the misty landscapes of Ecuador’s cloud forest.

Enjoy a brief exterior photo stop at Ecuador’s iconic Middle of the World monument before continuing toward the Tandayapa Valley and Mindo. Approximately 10 minutes. No entrance ticket required for the exterior photo stop.

Observe colorful hummingbirds and tropical birds surrounded by cloud forest vegetation in the Tandayapa area. The specific observation site may be selected according to availability, timing, weather, and guest preferences. Approximately 50 minutes. Entrance fee not included: $5.00 USD per person.

Discover the relaxed atmosphere of Mindo, a small town surrounded by mountains, rivers, tropical vegetation, and extraordinary biodiversity. Enjoy a brief introduction to the destination before continuing with the day’s nature experiences. Approximately 20 minutes.

Enter a tropical environment where colorful butterflies fly freely among plants and flowers. Learn about their life cycle and observe the biodiversity that makes Mindo one of Ecuador’s most fascinating natural destinations. Approximately 40 minutes. Entrance fee not included: $8.50 USD per person.

Explore the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve and cross above the forest canopy aboard the scenic Tarabita cable car. Enjoy panoramic views of the valley, tropical vegetation, and the surrounding cloud forest. The visit continues directly into the waterfall trail network. Tarabita entrance fee not included: $5.00 USD per person.

Walk through cloud forest trails connecting the waterfalls of Ondinas, Guarumos, Colibríes, Madre, and Los Maderos. The number of waterfalls reached and the time spent on the trails will depend on walking pace, weather, trail conditions, and the time available during the tour. Guests may enjoy the scenery, photography, and, when conditions permit, a refreshing moment near the natural pools.

Discover the journey of Ecuadorian cacao from bean to chocolate during an artisan experience at Yumbos. Learn about the production process and enjoy a guided tasting of authentic Ecuadorian chocolate. Approximately 1 hour. Entrance fee not included: $10.00 USD per person.

After a day surrounded by hummingbirds, butterflies, waterfalls, and cloud forest landscapes, relax during your private transfer back to your hotel or agreed location in Quito.