Private Full Day Mindo Tour with Pickup

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Quito, Ecuador

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

This private tour is a great pick for nature lovers and wildlife fans. Save hours researching and planning an itinerary, and enjoy the convenience of having everything organized for you. During the day, stop at San Tadeo to see hummingbirds, visit Mindo Butterfly Farm, and explore Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve. With private transportation and a private guide to lead the way, you can focus on the wildlife and scenery instead of the logistics.

Hassle-free way to discover Mindo’s natural beauty in a day
Special opportunity to see hummingbirds and butterflies
Effortless way to travel to remote nature spots
Private trip means more flexibility to customize the itinerary

What's Included

Private transportation
Guía
Fuel surcharge
Breakfast

Desayuno típico

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

To coordinate your experience in the best possible way, we will message you via WhatsApp to provide the details of the tour's start and agree on the meeting point. How will we travel? We will do it in completely private transportation for your greater comfort. Your vehicle will be a 2026 Hyundai Tucson SUV. All tours are with a tourism professional who is also a certified guide. One small detail: Depending on the season (weekends or holidays), if the tour is carried out for a single traveler, an additional charge could apply. For this tour, it is necessary to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

San Tadeo Birding

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mariposas de Mindo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Santuario de Cascadas

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mindo Chocolate Makers

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Intinan Equator Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
The total duration includes travel time.
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 23 reviews

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Great tour !

Giuseppina_Z, Sep 2026

Andres , our tour guide was great. We visited a garden and feed hummingbirds and eat the best chocolate during our chocolate tour. The middle of the earth museum was great as well so we saw a lot in a day. Andres was very patient with us and did not hurry us along . We skipped the butterfly activity and spent more time at the musesum and he was more than happy to adjust the tour as we wanted.

Outstanding tour of the Mindo area and learning about Ecuador

Kyle_H, Jul 2026

Andres was fantastic and super accommodating. We just went with the flow and filled the day with amazing things to see around Mindo. Great for solo travellers looking to see more outside of Quito. I cannot say enough positive things about Andres.

Andres of the Jungle

Amanda_M, Jun 2026

Getting to Mindo is no joke. With it being just around 2 hours of driving one way. Andres has made this drive for the past 4 years giving tours. His other reviews are why I chose to book with him. If I had more time I would book him for other tours that he offers. The butterfly conservation area, the hummingbirds and the waterfalls with the quick trip on the cable car is what you will encounter. There is a wonderful place to eat in Mindo and everyone is just so friendly. Andres was helpful and knowledgeable about the area and towns that you pass by. I felt safe I know that’s important to state as a solo female traveler and his English is great. He also speaks Italian! He is flexible with the destination times and will move at your pace. Thank you Andres for the tour!

As a woman travelling...

Monica_M, May 2026

As a woman travelling alone, I sometimes pay to book a tour rather than rent a car if I’m not certain about the security situation outside a city. But if you’re a woman travelling alone, I’d actually suggest that you rent a car for a fraction of this price & simply driving to Mindo yourself. The road was high quality, the driving was not difficult, and the whole trip would feel very safe alone during the daylight hours. The guide was not able to add much information about the nature seen on this trip, or about Ecuador’s history, politics, or economy. Because no other tourists came, I felt pressure to talk with him instead of listen to books or podcasts about Ecuador to get more information (which I could have done in a rental car alone). I travel to learn and would have learned more either alone or on the cheaper group tour to Mindo, I think, where I would have had more time to read/listen on the way. Additionally, the tour cost $30 extra for a person travelling alone. San Tadeo Birding (the hummingbird place) and Mariposario de Mindo (the butterfly place) are both places that you can visit on your own easily. But the guide got me there & back on time. His car was comfortable. And the guide was very generous in taking good pictures. The photos he sent me—of hummingbirds and butterflies landing on my hand—are spectacular, so I am grateful for that.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep it in mind.

An absolutely amazing...

Jess_C, Apr 2026

An absolutely amazing day. Anyone with a love for wildlife and nature should definitely need to go on this tour. Good value for money and Andrés is great. The tour was very flexible and as a solo female travelled I felt safe the entire time. There was no pressures to go anywhere or buy anything and each spot was well worth a visit.

Take this tour!

Megan_E, Apr 2026

There is so much to see and do in Mindo, it’s hard to pack into one day, but this tour does an excellent job of trying! Ruben was my guide, and he was amazing! He clearly loves his country, and Mindo and his enthusiasm for this tour made it so much fun. He made sure I got the most out of each experience!

A day in the clouds!

Bonnie_P, Apr 2026

The tour was just as described. Andre was easy to be with and so helpful. Don’t expect him to tell you the names of animals and birds! He will be the first to let you know that is not his expertise. He made sure my husband and I had a good experience

Response from Host, Apr 2026

I know the animals in the area in general, but I m not an expert in birdwatching. If you re looking for a birdwatching tour, this isn't the right one. This tour includes a visit to see hummingbirds and butterflies, a hike to waterfalls (tarabita) and final visit the chocolate tour. If we have time, we'll stop at the intiñan museum at the Middle of the World on our way back to Quito.

Best guide and customized tour to my interests

Mimi_C, Oct 2025

My guide was very knowledgeable about the best way to see the hummingbirds , butterflies and tropical birds in Mindo , and even too me on a hike to a waterfall at my request . He spent all day showing me around , even teaching me how to look for toucans , Spanish and culture, geography and history of Ecuador . The guides are all certified and it will s completely safe to be alone with them , if you are a female like myself traveling alone .

Highly recommend this tour!

Merritt_T, Sep 2025

This tour to the Mindo Cloud Forest was so much fun! Andres is a great guide. I felt very comfortable with him, which is important to me as a solo, female traveler. I was able to see and experience all the things that mattered to me without the tourist traps that I often find on tours. Hiking to the waterfalls was my favorite part of the trip, but I also loved seeing the variety of butterflies and birds at the stops we made in Mindo. Since it was just me on the private tour, I loved having the flexibility to choose what I wanted to do. I opted out of the chocolate tour and decided to do the Museo de Sitio Intiñan, which I thought would be mostly a photo opp of the equator line, but turned out to be fascinating. I will be telling stories about what I learned there and about the rest of this trip for years to come.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks Merritt!

Excellent Mindo tour

Sophie_W, Sep 2024

Had an amazing day exploring Mindo with Andrés! He was so helpful and took care of all the details so I could just enjoy the day. I felt like I got to see everything I wanted to without rushing. He’s also a great driver! Would highly recommend