Mindo Cloud Forest Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Mindo Cloud Forest in 2024?

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.

Q: What wildlife can I expect to see in Mindo Cloud Forest?

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.

Q: What activities are available in Mindo Cloud Forest?

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.

Q: What should I pack for a trip to Mindo Cloud 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.

Q: Are there accommodations available near Mindo Cloud Forest for overnight stays?

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.

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Mindo Cloud Forest Birding and Photography Tour

What makes this tour truly special is the opportunity to photograph some of the most spectacular birds of the Ecuadorian Andes in a single day. Your journey begins with a stop at Alambi Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the best locations in Ecuador to photograph dazzling hummingbirds such as the Violet-tailed Sylph, Booted Racket-tail, White-necked Jacobin, and Buff-tailed Coronet. We then continue to Mindo Cloud Forest, including a visit to the renowned Cotinga Hide, where guests have excellent opportunities to photograph iconic Chocó birds such as the Toucan Barbet, Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, tanagers, and many other colorful species. This is a private and fully customizable experience led by an experienced local naturalist guide, ideal for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers seeking a high-quality and personalized adventure in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

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Mindo Cloud Forest Birding and Photography Tour

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Private Mindo Cloud Forest Experience

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birdwatching, Birds & Nature

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

Experience a mix of nature and local flavours on this 3-in-1 private tour. Escape the busy streets of Quito—hotel transfers are included for a seamless experience—and immerse yourself in nature during a visit to Mindo Cloud Forest. You can also visit a chocolate factory and coffee plantation to see how these products are made. Travel in comfort in a private vehicle throughout the day, skipping the hassle of organizing transportation.

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

5 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Are you looking for a 100% private and personalized tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest? where you can enjoy a great adventure with your partner, family or friends. This is the right place for you. I have the license of national guide of Tourism, with some years of experience working in the area. In addition, I enjoy what I do and take care of operating the tours according to the tastes and needs of the tourists. Book your tour!

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Mindo Private Tour, Full Day from Quito

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private customizable tour at Mindo cloud forest

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Full-Day Adventure and Nature Tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest from Quito, Ecuador

This full-day tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest from Quito, Ecuador is designed to combine nature and adventure in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. Explore the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve looking for birds in the wild and at hummingbird feeders in Mindo town. Choose a zipline adventure (extra cost) or a jungle hike to a waterfall, then relax with lunch and more birds or butterflies.

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Full-Day Adventure and Nature Tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest from Quito, Ecuador

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Mindo Cloud Forest tour from Quito:waterfalls hummingbirds and +

Mindo, just two hours from Quito, is a biodiverse cloud forest home to hundreds of bird and butterfly species. This full-day private tour includes a butterfly garden visit, a chocolate factory tour, and a cable car ride to waterfalls. Entrance fees and the cable car ride are not included. Enjoy personalized service with a private driver and guide, plus round-trip transport from your Quito hotel.

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Mindo Cloud Forest tour from Quito:waterfalls hummingbirds and +

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Our tour will begin early in the morning. We will make several stops along the way. Our first stop will be in San Tadeo, where we’ll observe different species of hummingbirds, as well as other native birds from the area. After visiting the hummingbirds, we’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast in Mindo (optional). Our next stop will be at the Mindo butterfly sanctuary, where we’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the different species that live there, as well as their life cycle and reproduction. After this stop, we’ll take a hike through the Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest to the famous waterfalls, which will last approximately an hour and a half. At the waterfalls, you’ll have the option to swim, so it’s a good idea to have your swimsuit ready. Finally, we’ll visit the chocolate tour, where you’ll learn more about the process of making chocolate from cacao. Flexible Itinerary. Your own private guide and vehicle. Admission fees are not included.

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Private Full Day Mindo Tour with Pickup

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mindo Bird Photography Experience | Ecuador Birds

Discover Mindo, Ecuador’s premier birdwatching destination and one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Nestled within the Andean Chocó Cloud Forest, this guided birding tour offers exceptional opportunities to observe and photograph Ecuador’s incredible avian diversity in a stunning natural setting. Explore pristine cloud forest trails and visit renowned bird feeders where you may encounter hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, trogons, quetzals, flycatchers, woodcreepers, cuckoos, woodpeckers, hawks, falcons, and many other species. Mindo is internationally recognized as one of the best birdwatching hotspots in South America and a paradise for bird photographers and nature enthusiasts. Led by an expert local guide, you'll learn about the region’s unique ecosystems, conservation efforts, and remarkable wildlife. Whether you are an experienced birder or a first-time visitor, this immersive birdwatching experience showcases the extraordinary biodiversity of Ecuador’s cloud forest.

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Mindo Bird Photography Experience | Ecuador Birds

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $89

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Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $114

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Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip from Quito

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birds, Chocolate, Nature

Experience a private 3-in-1 experience that combines nature, culture and local flavors in one day. Escape the busy streets of Quito with hotel transfers included and enter the lush Mindo Cloud Forest, famous for its biodiversity. Marvel at waterfalls, butterflies and exotic birds, and complement the experience with a visit to a chocolate factory, where you will know the artisan process of one of the most representative products in Ecuador. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy a carefree day, designed to explore at your own pace with an expert guide. • Private 3-in-1 Tour from Quito • Visit to Mindo Cloud Forest • Waterfall, butterfly and bird watching • Use of birdwatching equipment included • Visit to artisan chocolate factory • Personalized attention from a private guide • Comfortable transportation with pick-up and drop-off

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birds, Chocolate, Nature

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Prívate birding tour in Mindo Cloud-Forest + Mitad del mundo

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mindo Adventure and Biodiversity Day Tour

Live a unique experience in the Mindo cloud forest! This tour combines nature, adventure, and culture in a single day. Enjoy spectacular views from the San Tadeo viewpoint, explore an orchid garden with 250 species of orchids, and learn about butterflies at the butterfly farm. You can also hike to Nambillo Waterfall and enjoy activities like rafting (optional). The day culminates with a visit to the cacao museum, where you'll learn all about this delicious Ecuadorian product. Book now and live an unforgettable experience!

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Mindo Adventure and Biodiversity Day Tour

9 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mindo Cloud Forest & Adventure Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mindo Cloud Forest

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Mindo Nature & Birds Private Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITION - Searching for the cloud forest jewels.

The hummingbird is a tiny and elusive bird that can be difficult to spot in the wild. Embark on a private birdwatching tour from Quito and set out in search of up to 15 different hummingbird species in the tropical Andean ecosystem. Visit three reserves that are all at different altitudes in search of the birds. Your guide provides information about the species, natural history, and photography for a comprehensive experience.

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HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITION - Searching for the cloud forest jewels.

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Experience to live. We leave the city and in just a few minutes we are already in conditions of clean air and spectacular panoramas. We go through several different habitats to reach the Andean Chocó jungle. Land of hummingbirds, orchids and chocolate aroma. You must live it, not imagine them. Our ebike allows us to climb difficult places by height. Then we have to pedal in hot conditions that at the end of the day we will thank our e-bike for allowing us to continue until the end of the route. During our cycling, we will finish in Lambi observing more than 20 species of Hummingbirds.

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ebike to Mindo

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Mindo Cloud-Forest birding and naturalist tour

The tour will allow you to discover the incredible diversity of the Chocó cloud forest. This site was declared a biosphere reserve for its high endemism and fragility. This site hosts different habitats where live species of flora and fauna unique in the world. During the tour you will be able to: - Observe and photograph a large number of birds. - Walk through the cloud forest - Observe incredible landscapes - Learn about the nature and culture of the area

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Mindo Cloud-Forest birding and naturalist tour

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MINDO CLOUD FOREST - Nature & Birds - Personalized Experience

Discover the amazingly diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the cloud forests of Mindo during this full-day trip from Quito. This unique ecological area is known for having one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity anywhere on earth, including numerous exotic species of birds. During your excursion, stop by the Hummingbird Garden and walk into the forest to admire the beauty of this natural reserve before proceeding to Mindo. Choose from among a range of optional activities (at your own expense), including a visit to a chocolate factory, an orchid garden tour, ziplining, a bird-watching trip with a local expert, and much more.

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MINDO CLOUD FOREST - Nature & Birds - Personalized Experience

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $125

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Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour

Dorothy_P, Aug 2026

We had an amazing trip to...

We had an amazing trip to the Mindo Cloud Forest. Carlos was an awesome guide. The cable car ride, hike to the falls, butterflies and hummingbirds! What an incredible experience.

Private Mindo Cloud Forest Experience

Rishi_M, Jun 2026

Daniel was excellent. He...

Daniel was excellent. He was communicative, ride was comfortable and clean, and we adjusted our plans based on his feedback. His feedback was spot on, with re-ordering a few things to maximize views and weather, and taking us to an amazing hummingbird sanctuary along with the more touristy things we wanted to do as well. Highly recommended, would absolutely work with Daniel again next time we're in Quito.

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour

Peter_W, Jun 2026

Highly recommend

Amazing off road adventure filled with kindness and safety felt all around, flowers birds and waterfalls

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

Sheryl_B, Aug 2026

Lovely day in Mindo area

Lovely day with Isra visiting a hummingbird sanctuary (MUST DO!), ruins and waterfalls. And also a delicious lunch. Isra was easy to communicate with, very informative and a good driver. It is a drive but worth it as a day trip and would definitely recommend Isra!

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

Jonathan_H, Aug 2026

Hummingbirds, Toucans and Historic Ruins

Isra was an exceptional guide, he picked us up on time from the hotel. He tailored the day according to what we were interested in seeing and was happy to be flexible. We got to experience lots of cultural extras as part of the day including tasting pan de yuca and a lemonade made from local lemon fruits. I would definitely recommend booking this tour. The hummingbird bird experience was way beyond expectations.