Mindo

Mindo one of the most beautiful places close to Quito awaits for you!! Enjoy a very charming and unknown subtropical rainforest from the comfort of a customizable and flexible private day tour. Photograph hundreds of hummingbirds, toucans and many other exotic creatures from a very close distance!! Enjoy a spectacular view of the "cloud forest" from a cable car, and do a hike through a charming waterfall sanctuary…!!

Mindo is a small town in the Andean foothills of Ecuador. Set in beautiful cloud-forest, it attracts birdwatchers first and foremost, but also has attractions for other tourists. Mindo is located to the north west of Quito. This town was founded in 1861 and the current population is around 3000 inhabitants. Mindo is surrounded by the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest; the forest is home to hundreds of species of birds many of them are in danger of extinction. Here you have a possibility of activities to choose from that are not included in the price of the tour; such as hiking the waterfall, canopy/ziplining, participate in process of making chocolate, and explore the world of butterflies.

Embark on this full day tour to the magical town of Mindo, a place full of color, nature, and biodiversity! You will have the opportunity to hike in the middle of a humid forest, swim in a natural waterfall, and learn how to make the famous chocolate from Mindo.

In this tour we will start early in the morning at 6:00 am in Mindo Central Park, then we are going to get into the reserved area by car 3 km from the park,finally we ́ll be able to watch the impressive colorful birds in its habitat, so, their colors in the morning are brightness to be captive for hours, we come back to downtown by car and watching the birds around a beautiful mindo ́s landscape, at the end we can check our list of birds seen in the area. do not wait more and book now!!! you can also find us on google maps as Agencia LLona Mindo

Mindo Ziplines Tour offers you an incredible experience to observe the cloud forest and the treetops from the air, suitable for the whole family. 3600 meters in 10 different cables, with all the necessary safety equipment; cable with double line, petzel equipment, track pulleys, helmets, gloves, carabiners and 100% trained guides. The flight is combined by the cables with small walks between the points of arrival and departure. During which we can observe the diversity of existing flora and fauna, they can also perform pirouettes at no extra cost such as “bat”, “Mariposa” or “superman”. Adrenaline is guaranteed.

El Quetzal de Mindo is the beginning of the Ruta de Cacao (Chocolate Route) in Ecuador. See the entire process of making chocolate at an artisan small batch scale. We begin at the cocoa tree, taste fresh fruit and see the entire process to the finished chocolate. We will end with a tasting of a variety of chocolate, our chocolate barbecue sauce and chocolate tea and of course our world famous brownie.  Tours operates seven days per week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Every hour on the hour we will begin a new tour.

Come and enjoy the best of Mindo that are hummingbirds, Ecuador has 130 species and in Mindo you can appreciate about 43 species of hummingbirds that gladly will be in your hands drinking fresh water and posing for photos, it is undoubtedly beautiful to see their colors change when this changes position, since they are dysmorphic birds, without thinking twice you should do this activity and live the best experience in mindo.

Explore the birding capital of Ecuador. Mindo is a long established "Mecca" for birdwatchers and photographers. A nice day to spot hummingbirds, Tanagers, Toucans, Trogons, Quetzals, Cukoos, Flightcatchers, Woodcreepers, Woodpeckers, Warblers, Tyrannulets, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, among others. There are many species that can be observed since Mindo is part of the subtropical rainforest of the Andean Choco. And the forest that shelters it has had an adequate forest management preserving the trees and plants of the area allowing this ecosystem to be considered one of the best hot spot of flora and fauna.

In this trip we will stop at the best of what Mindo has to offer. Spend a day immersed in the beauty of Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest when you embark on this full day tour from Quito. Hike into the forest with a our guide and visit a butterfly farm, or an Hummingbird Garden, do a breath taking canopy, see beautiful waterfalls, visit a chocolate factory, and more.

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This is a magical excursion through the Cloud Forest just 1 hour and half away from Quito, where you will switch the streets and traffic of Quito to the sounds of the forest and its peace. This is the perfect tour if you are looking for a short break surrounded by birds, orchids and waterfalls. We invite you to explore with us this beautiful and unique site of Ecuador!!!!

Mindo is a beautiful valley located two hours northwest of Quito, on the western slopes of the Pichincha volcano. This place offers amazing natural landscapes and many adventure activities. Once you arrive in Mindo's cloud forest you will visit a butterfly farm and hummingbird feeders. Don't forget your camera! The adventure continues with canopying, with 13 zip lines of different lengths that range from 20 to 400 m and with different characteristics for adventure seekers of all ages. If you prefer another activity, we also offer the option of riding in a tarabita (a small cable car) and hiking across the cloud forest to visit beautiful waterfalls. After all of these exciting activities, you will have a break for lunch. Before departing from Mindo you will visit another special spot for birdwatching. The price applies to groups of three or more passengers. In case the minimum number of passengers is not reached, we will contact you by email in order to reschedule the day of the tour.

Enjoy a full day tour in the Cloudforest of Ecuador. Discover it´s many species of birds and relax with the sounds of it´s waterfalls near by. We start and finish the tour from Quito. Get to the cloud forest of Ecuador. Located northwest of Quito you will find Mindo, the hummingbird’s homeland. Here, you will find many activities to do such as Canopy, with 13 zip lines of different lengths up to 400 m (1312 ft) with different characteristics for tourists of all ages. Tubing down a local river with rapids. If you prefer a more relaxing activity, then a hike across the cloud forest to visit the waterfalls of Mindo is the perfect option for you. In the afternoon, you may choose between visiting the chocolate factory to learn the process of the elaboration of chocolate, or the butterflies and hummingbirds farms. (Note: All times are approximate, EXCEPT starting time.)

Nestled in the lush Andean foothills, the enchanting town of Mindo is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. This tour offers a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, incredible biodiversity, and unique cultural experiences, making it an unforgettable day in the cloud forest. The adventure begins with a visit to Alambi Hummingbird Sanctuary, a serene haven for bird enthusiasts. Next, the journey takes a thrilling turn as we ride the Tarabita, a cable car that soars over the lush forest canopy. The panoramic views of the Mindo Valley are simply breathtakin. The tour continues with a visit to the Mindo Butterfly Farm, where the magic of nature unfolds in front of your eyes. To cap off the day, indulge your senses at the Mindo Chocolate Experience. This hands-on tour takes you through the entire process of chocolate-making, from the cacao bean to the final product and sample delicious varieties of chocolate along the way.

We offer a guided tour with guides specialized in nature and activities that will make your trip an unforgettable experience.

Book with us your transfer from Mindo to Quito, Quito Airport or other or other nearby places. We offer you: Departure times of your choice Private trips from 1 to 7 passengers (values ​​may vary) Drivers with experience and knowledge of the route. On your trip it will be possible to add some stops (arrangements can be made before starting the trip), for these and many other things, contact and travel with us.

Mindo Located at the western base of the Pichincha volcano, with a temperate climate, possessor of an exuberant fauna and flora which make this ecological region one of the most attractive places for tourism. We include three main activities in order to take advantage of the full day. Our goal is to make you live the experience and enjoy the day to the fullest. We will leave Quito early in the morning, taste a typical and traditional breakfast, and then continue with the visit of the butterflies in Mindo. The Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies. Here tourists learn about the growth process of butterflies and can feed them. Our second stop will be the waterfalls, where we can enjoy the nature and beauty of the cloud forest. For our last stop, we will visit the chocolate tour. In this place, we will be able to learn about the process and preparation of this delicacy. Finally, we will have lunch before returning to Quito.

Mindo is the most important rainforest in Ecuador, it is posible to go downhill by bike to the town. There are a lot of activities to visit such us: butterflies, hummingbirds and orchids garden, Mindo – Nambillo waterfall, chocolate factory, tubing, zip lines and cable car. Also the town is very friendly, you will experience being in the nature at 100%

Mindo is a very quiet place located in a valley, in this tour we can see birds like the rooster of the rock, bright red, toucans, owls, hummingbirds, wild ducks, quetzales, blackbirds, carpenters among others. It also has approximately 2000 endemic plant species from Ecuador, including a wide variety of wild orchids and around of 40 different types of butterflies. Additionally, you will have the possibility to visit beautiful waterfalls where you can practice adventure sports or hiking, don't miss it!

Mindo is a town located at northwest of Quito, 2 hours driving. The cloud forest has an incredible diversity of avian fauna, particularly hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. This area of primary forest with an immense biodiversity also has some of the highest rates of plant endemism in the world: orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens grow in abundance here.