Mindo Coffee and Cacao Tasting Experience from Quito

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Quito, Ecuador

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Venture into the cloud forest of Mindo on this private day trip from Quito with hotel pickup. Learn from a coffee-and-chocolate expert during visits to a cacao farm and coffee plantation. A guide explains chocolate making, followed by a tasting and themed savory lunch. Start the day with coffee and a stop at a hummingbird viewpoint in the Mindo Cloud Forest and finish with another flavorful tasting.

Enjoy the scenery of the Ecuadorian cloud forest in Mindo
Sip coffee at a hummingbird viewpoint plus a tasting with dessert
Savor a thematic lunch on a chocolate farm and tour with a guide
Private tour with hotel pickup for a personalized experience

What's Included

Private transportation w/ pick up-drop off at your hotel in Quito downtown
Lunch
English speaking guide for the whole tour
Coffee Plantation Farm Visit and Tasting
Chocolate Workshop Visit and Tasting

Personal Expenses
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional activities
Tips for guides

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Quito. For pickups in the valleys, airport area, we charge a small fee.

Itinerary

Quito

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Pahuma Orchid Reserve

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nanegalito

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mindo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 11 reviews

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Spectacular!

Grace_W, Mar 2024

Our day trip out of Quito to visit the cloud forest, a hummingbird center, an organic coffee farm, and a cacao farm was spectacular! The trip was carefully and thoughtfully planned, and our driver/guide Abel was warm, knowledgeable, kind, and witty. We loved it!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Grace, thank you for taking the time to write a short but wonderful review! You're right, our Mindo Coffee & Cacao trip was designed for foodie travelers who would like to taste different flavors of chocolate and learn how to prepare the best cup of coffee while visiting the cloud forest surrounded by hummingbirds! We're glad to know you enjoyed this experience, safe travels!

Hummingbirds, Coffee, and Chocolate… Oh My!!!

DespinaMaria_M, Dec 2023

Telmo did a great job driving and even translating a little for us on this multi-stop excursion. First we stopped for some juice at Los Armadillos and watched the many different hummingbirds, which was fascinating. I’ve never seen that many different colors and sizes! Then we went to Frajares for a coffee demo, tasting, and tour. Maria Fuentes (?) was an excellent guide, and even though she only spoke Spanish and we knew very little Spanish, she made sure we understood everything and answered our questions (sometimes with Telmo’s help translating). She was very organized and knowledgeable, and also very personable, which made this tour very enjoyable. Our last stop was El Quetzal for chocolate tour, tasting, and lunch. Carolina was our guide, and again, was very organized, knowledgeable, and personable, and she gave us plenty of different types of chocolates to try and explained what we would taste and feel (in terms of texture) for each… and sometimes she’s let us taste first and tell her what we experienced. Very interesting learning about the differences between the Ecuadorian Nacional and CCN51 types of cacao. The lunch was also delicious, with a perfect brownie for dessert! Our al fresco dining experience with some amusing colorful birds in the trees nearby was a perfect way to end our last stop. Telmo then transported us safely back to our hotel, giving us tidbits along the way. Excellent excursion that we would do again and again!

More than we could have hoped for!

Trent_D, Jan 2023

Our guide was incredible! He was attentive and gave us lots of local history and information during the drives between locations. The small local coffee and cacao farms were also very informative and the coffee and chocolate were excellent. I am very glad we chose a day to do this tour!

Not to miss!

Jackie_S, Oct 2022

Angel was very good at explaining the history of Ecuador and Quito’s culture. He was very attentive to our questions or requests. Having previously been to both places, he had a great relationship with the staff and owners. We were warmly welcomed.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hello Jackie, Thanks for your comments. I’m very glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with our Coffee & Cacao tour. Angel and the rest of our team do their best to make our travelers feel welcomed. Safe travels! Michael

Très bonne journée

Flore_N, Jun 2019

Guide très sympa. Super visite de la plantation de café ! Très intéressant et bel endroit. Fabrique de chocolat intéressant aussi mais moins complet. Je recommande