Ecuador · Wildlife

6-Hour Mindo Cloud Forest Tour with Wildlife and Chocolate

6 Hours Round trip from Mindo Valley Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit a hummingbird heaven and feed these tiny birds from your hand
  • 02 Explore a butterfly sanctuary and learn about local species and their role in the ecosystem
  • 03 Ride through the cloud forest by cable car for special views over Mindo
  • 04 Enjoy an educational and delicious chocolate tour focused on Ecuadorian cacao

Discover the enchanting Mindo Cloud Forest, a hidden gem in the Andean foothills of Ecuador. Immerse yourself in the lush greenery and natural beauty of this biodiverse region as you visit a hummingbird haven, a butterfly sanctuary, and the cloud forest by cable car. Complete the experience with an educational and delicious chocolate tour that reveals the delicate aroma of cacao, one of the country's most important products. This journey offers a refreshing escape into one of the planet's most beautiful and biodiverse regions.

Discover the enchanting Mindo Cloud Forest, a hidden gem in the Andean foothills of Ecuador.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Cities Quito, Mindo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mindo Cloud Forest Wildlife and Chocolate Experience

  • Pick up from your hotel and drive to Mindo.
  • Visit the hummingbird heaven, where you can observe many varieties and feed them directly from your hand.
  • Visit the butterfly sanctuary to observe the existing varieties of butterflies in the area and learn about their importance in the ecosystem.
  • Embark on an adventure through the cloud forest with special views from the cable car or tarabita.
  • Indulge in one of the best chocolate tours - educational and delicious - and learn about the delicate aroma of cacao, one of the most important products in our country.
  • Drive back to Quito and drop off at your hotel.
Mindo Cloud Forest, hummingbird heaven, butterfly sanctuary

Where this trip takes you

Mindo Cloud Forest, hummingbird heaven, butterfly sanctuary

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mindo Valley 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to the places
  • Lunch
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket
  • Trekking or sports shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Quito, Ecuador
Tour start
Mindo Valley, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Mindo Valley.

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