Mindo Cloud Forest Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Mindo Cloud Forest. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour
• Mindo Cloud Forest Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds & Nature
• Full-day Mindo Cloud Forest from Quito (Private Tour Customized)
• Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour from Quito
• Private Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Butterfly Farm, Chocolate Tour Birdwatching

Tours of Mindo Cloud Forest that depart from Quito typically start at around US$90 and include other attractions, such as Mindo Chocolate Factory, Mindo Coffee House, and the birdwatching reserve. Excursions including a ride on the zipline or cable car can cost more, while private and customizable options start at about US$109.

Mindo Cloud Forest is part of the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve, one of the world’s most biodiverse forests, home to more than 400 different species of birds, including hummingbirds and toucans. Other wildlife you might see include bats, butterflies, squirrels, frogs, and deer.

Mindo Cloud Forest is a mecca for outdoor adventurers: You can explore it by hiking, horseback riding, or ziplining. You can also ride Mindo’s Cable Car (Tarabita de Mindo), suspended 500 feet (152 meters) above the rainforest, swim in waterfalls, or go river tubing on the Mindo River, which runs through the forest.

Mindo is prone to rain year-round—that’s why the landscapes are so green and lush—so you should pack a rain jacket and waterproof leggings or trousers. The humidity also means mosquitoes are rife, so ensure you have plenty of insect repellant. The ATMs in the small village are temperamental, so bring cash, too.

Yes, plenty of accommodation options are available near Mindo Cloud Forest for overnight stays. Options range from wooden lodges in the forest—some even feature pools overlooking it—to budget-friendly backpacker hostels closer to the center of the town. There are also campsites on offer, too.