Day Trips from Quito to Mindo Cloud Forest

Swap the bustling streets of Quito for the serenity of the cloud forest. This private day trip takes you to the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve north of the city to admire butterflies and waterfalls. It’s an ideal itinerary for anyone looking for a nature break, while surrounded by the sights of orchids and sounds of birdlife. Transport is provided from centrally located hotels.

Skip the inconvenience of arranging your own transport to Mindo. Instead, explore with a guide who knows the town set in the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest at the Andean foothills. You’ll have the opportunity to choose among several activities: a waterfall hike, ziplining, and chocolate making. Or, visit a butterfly farm and marvel at the flora. Round-trip transport is provided from Quito; activities are extra.

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.

Discover the enchanting cloud forest of Mindo on this flexible private tour. Begin your day with a hike in the Mindo Nambillo Reserve, a transitional sub-tropical rain forest where diverse ecoregions meet. Cool off in the refreshing waters of the Nambillo Waterfall Sanctuary and visit Alambi Reserve, renowned for hummingbirds. Enjoy optional activities like a canopy zipline, tubing, a butterfly farm, or a visit to an artisanal chocolate factory.

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.

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.

Discover the biodiverse Mindo Cloud Forest on this birdwatching tour from Quito. Join a private guide and keep your eyes peeled for several species of birds as you walk through the Mindo-Nambillo Forest. There are many other activities you can enjoy in Mindo such as trekking, tubing, horseback rides, and river rafting (at an additional cost).

Take a break from Quito's busy streets and spend a day in the cloud forest on this day trip to Mindo. Join a small group and discover the unique fauna and flora of the region. Walk through the forest to see hummingbirds and butterflies, soar through the treetops on a series of ziplines, and hike to beautiful waterfalls all in one day.

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

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.

Venture away from the bustling city of Quito and embark on a full day of nature on this private excursion. Head to the Mindo Cloud Forest and get a look at Ecuador’s diverse flora and fauna. Visit archeological sites that pre-date the Incas, see beautiful waterfalls, and upgrade your day to include activities such as a chocolate tour, tubing, or a visit to an orchid garden.

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!

Visit one of the most beautiful nouagres in Ecuador, which is the level forest where we will connect with nature and learn about it, visiting unique places with animals and plants that we will not be able to leave without photographing them. Come and be entertained by this adventure where our guides will give you the best of them so that your experience is unique

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.

Explore Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest on a private full-day adventure from Quito. Travel by private 4WD vehicle with a licensed naturalist guide specialized in birdwatching, following a scenic route from the Andean highlands into the Chocó Andino cloud forest. Visit Alambí Reserve in the Tandayapa Valley to observe hummingbirds and colorful cloud-forest birds, then continue to Mindo for waterfalls, artisanal chocolate, butterflies, local flavors, and optional adventure activities. Enjoy a flexible, personalized pace while discovering one of Ecuador’s most biodiverse regions. Wildlife sightings vary by weather and natural conditions. - Private full-day tour from Quito to the Mindo Cloud Forest - Travel in a private 4WD vehicle with a licensed naturalist guide specialized in birdwatching - Visit Alambí Reserve, Mindo, artisanal chocolate, and the Waterfall Sanctuary - Enjoy a flexible itinerary with opportunities for birdwatching, nature walks, and local experiences

- Visit the Middle of the world and learn about the latitude 0,00,00 - Explore the stunning Cloud Forest with a professional guide. - Capture with your camera the most beautiful hummingbird of the área with the feeders facilites. - Walk into the forest looking for tanagers, toucans, woodpeckers and more. - Visit the Andean Cock of the Rock lek to watch the amazing display.

Swap the bustle of Quito for the natural beauty of Mindo, a small mountain town home to an abundance of nature, on a private tour from Ecuador’s capital. You’ll tick off all the highlights—which include a nature reserve, waterfall, zipline, and chocolate factory—without having to book each one separately or navigate between them.

The country of Ecuador takes its name from the line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres. Take a tour of the Middle of the World complex on a private excursion and set foot in both hemispheres. Explore the Museum of Intinan to learn about equatorial science and the indigenous cultures of Ecuador. Finally, stop at Alambi in the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve and admire the various bird species.

Enjoy a full day excursion from Quito at Ecuador’s Cloud Forest.  Private transportation takes you and your guide to Mindo. You have the freedom to choose from a number of activities including a zip-line course or a leisurely hike around the waterfalls.  Customization continues with the option to visit a chocolate factory or immerse yourself at butterfly and hummingbird farms, before being transported back to Quito.

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.