Explore Mindo Cloud Forest
- Mindo Cloudforest is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to observe rare and exotic species up close. From colorful butterflies to elusive mammals, the cloud forest is teeming with life waiting to be discovered.
- Visit one of the many hummingbird feeders in Mindo Cloudforest to witness these incredible creatures in action.
- Mindo Cloud Forest can be visited year-round, as its moderate climate makes it a pleasant destination at any time
Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Itinerary
Get stunning views of the Andes Mountains as you drive northwest to the unique Hummingbird Garden. See 15 to 20 different species of hummingbirds, depending on the season or time of the day, and try local tropical fruits.
Take a 1- 2-hour walk into the cloud forest to admire the diverse flora and fauna up close. Look for endemic species of plants and some birds found nowhere else on earth as you encounter a series of beautiful waterfalls. Free time for extra activities such as zipline, coffee tour, etc.
Accommodation: Las Terrazas de Dana or similar (Comfort Class) – Kumbhamela or similar (Tourist Superior Class)
Meals included: Lunch
Breakfast in the lodge. Take spectacular pictures of some of the 500 bird species this area has such as toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds, etc. with our expert naturalist guide on a birding tour. At around 11:30 am. free time to take optional activities this unique village Mindo offers visitors such as zip line, tubing, rappelling, chocolate tour, etc. At 15:00 we will drive back to Quito
Meals included: Breakfast
Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Inclusions
✅ Lodging for 1 nights
✅ Meals described in the itinerary
✅ Activities according to the itinerary
✅ Private transport SUV or VAN
✅ Certified Naturalist English – Spanish speaking guides
✅ Activities (Hummingbirds, tarabita, waterfall hike, chocolate tour, birding tour).
❌ In-room service charges
❌ Alcoholic drinks and not described meals
❌ Tips and gratuities
❌ Optional activities in Mindo (coffe tour, tubbing, ziplines, etc.)
Book Your Nature and Adventure Tour in Mindo
- Prices for 2026 are subject to change.
- Please consider that this tour starts and finishes in Quito.
- Important things to bring: sun hat, hiking shorts or light full-length hiking pants, sandals, windbreaker jacket, sunglasses, shorts, dress or skirt, bathing suit, thin and breathable socks, and hiking shoes. Small backpack, water bottle, binoculars, camera, device chargers, sunglasses.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, eat only peeled fruits, etc.)
- It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
- Latin Adventures reserves the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
- Before confirmation, guests must inform the reservation team of any food allergies, medical conditions, or physical impairment that might affect any part of their stay.
- Payments made will be subject to cancellation penalties.
- In addition to our cancellation penalties, all financial returns are subject to government taxes, credit card fees, and admin fees. These charges may add up to 10%.
- If a trip is canceled due to acts of God, war, strikes, political unrest, volcanic eruption, earthquake, flooding, tropical storms, global disasters, or any emergencies such as pandemics, epidemics, or other circumstances beyond the tour operator’s or guest’s reasonable control, Latin Adventures will maintain with the original payment and cancellation policies as mentioned in this document.
- Latin Adventures will not be subject to refunds for a proportion of the stay missed due to delayed or canceled flights before or during the journey to the hotel.
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This was a great way to experience Quito, Ecuador. Our tour guide was Ximena. Having a tour guide who is both a local and knowledgeable was great! She allowed our... read more
mattpT5143UKFebruary 13, 2023