Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature
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Quito, Ecuador
- 5 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Avoid getting lost with hassle-free transfers from Quito
- Marvel at waterfalls, butterflies, and birds in the Mindo Cloudforest Reserves
- Learn about local wildlife from your private guide
- Use birdwatching equipment to see different birds up close
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Birdwatching equipamiento
- Certified guides
- National Guide of Ecuador
- customized routes
- Binoculars
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Private Guide
- Lunch
- Tickets and tips
- Snacks
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Birdwatching, Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve$5.00 per person
- Coffee tour, Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve$10.00 per person
- Chocolate tour, Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve$10.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
pick up
Itinerary
1
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Nanegalito
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mindo (Pass By)
Ecuador (Pass By)
San Miguel de los Bancos (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
4.7
based on 228 reviews
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Christina_W, Jul 2026
We had an unforgettable private tour of Mindo with Israel and Linda! From start to finish, they made the day so much fun, stress-free, and incredibly well organized. We were amazed by how much we were able to experience in just one day. We visited the Alambi Reserve, hand-fed hummingbirds, toured a local coffee farm, walked into the river, enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, rode ATVs to the butterfly reserve, and finished the day with an amazing chocolate tour. Every stop was unique, and having everything planned out made it such a convenient and enjoyable experience.
Thank you both for giving us one of the best days we’ve ever had! We came to Ecuador expecting beautiful scenery, but we left with unforgettable memories and two new Ecuadorian friends. We can’t recommend Israel and Linda enough!
LJ_R, Jul 2026
A taste of Ecuador!
Enjoyed a leisurely tour and beautiful scenery
Friendly guides Isra and Linda were a pleasure to spend time with - would happily recommend !
Erick_T, Jul 2026
Israel was such a fantastic driver and guide. Filled with deep knowledge about Ecuador, its history, ecology, and people, Israel taught us so much about this beautiful country. He's incredibly friendly, kind, thoughtful, and was great with my 9 year old son.
He took us to get spots for seeing and interacting with hummingbirds, ziplining, and chocolate making.
And needless to say, he was a very safe and wonderful driver.
We would highly recommend Israel to anyone looking to do a trip into Mindo.
Amy_C, Jul 2026
Book with Isra!!!! Him and Linda were very kind and keen to answer any questions, as well as giving suggestions.
Kristen_H, Jul 2026
This is a wonderful adventure! Our guides were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They tailored our experience to us and it was everything we wanted and more!
David_G, Jul 2026
The tour cancelled on me less than 24 hours before pickup without explanation. Would have loved to see the Cloudforest but now I won’t have the chance.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
The tour was canceled because another group confirmed the reservation first. As it is a private tour, they have priority, and we honor all confirmed bookings in the order they are received.
To guarantee a genuine and high-quality experience for every guest, we always respect our confirmed private tour commitments and do not overbook or replace existing reservations.
David_W, Jul 2026
What a great day with Isra, our personal tour guide, for a day of awesome experiences.
The highlight for us was feeding the 100’s of hummingbirds by hand, so good.
Isra was a wealth of knowledge about Quito, the volcano’s and the cloud forest.
He helped us all day and couldn’t do enough to make sure we had the best day.
We highly recommend a trip with him.
elise_p, Jun 2026
Great experience! Israel was excellent, knowledgeable, entertaining, and well-organized. The tour was informative and enjoyable, and we appreciated their his friendly attitude. Highly recommended!
Alona_G, Jun 2026
We had an amazing day in cloud forest with the guide Isra. He was very friendly, kind and knowledgeable about cloud forest, birds and animals there. He was able to call some toucans and spot the birds for us, it was incredible! What a lovely experience, highly recommend!
Christoph_J, Jun 2026
Perfect Tour with perfect guide. Tasty food with beautiful birds and awesome coffee. Would definitely do it again.
Debra_D, May 2026
The cloud forest was amazing..very beautiful and tons of birds..the people were lovely, our guides (Israel and Linda) were great and very accommodating..they took us everywhere we asked to go..would highly recommend this team of guides and this not to miss tour!
WilliamJ_O, May 2026
Booked at 15:00 for next morning. Operator did not confirm NOR cancel. Found out following morning that trip was cancelled. On a tight schedule so had to shuffle everything
Response from Host, May 2026
The tour was canceled because no guide was available for that date. The cancellation was communicated in advance. As this is a private tour, we give priority to guests who book first and we respect those reservations.
Tori_P, May 2026
Highly recommend this tour with Isra and Linda!! It is in the top 5 experiences of my entire life, and that means a lot coming from a solo adventurer. I witnessed incredible biodiversity in the cloud forest and learned about two of Ecuador’s crafts: coffee and chocolate!
Isra and Linda were wonderful guides — very informed but chill and accommodating. Appreciated their careful planning and enthusiasm for the Mindo area.
Carly_B, Apr 2026
Israel and Linda were awesome guides! They customized our day so that we were able to see beautiful waterfalls, hummingbirds, and coffee and chocolate plantations without seeing crowds of people! They also navigated severe weather and we were able to make it home despite a landslide blocking the road. Their expertise made a difficult day a success and it just felt like we were exploring with friends!
JoAnne_L, Mar 2026
Isra was amazing! Very flexible and knowledgeable. The hummingbirds did not disappoint. The chocolate was a great experience. Very informative and yummy!
Dennis_N, Mar 2026
There are a lot of fun activities in the Mindo are and Isra our guide did an excellent job of picking an assortment that matched our interest.
We enjoyed the coffee farm, amazing hummingbird garden, and chocolate tour. Isra showed us around the coffee farm and did a nice job of explaining things there. The chocolate tour he selected was excellent, informative, fun, and delicious. He also indulged my archaeology interest by taking us to the Tulipe ruins.
Across from the lunch restaurant he selected, we got to watch several wild toucans in the trees.
His driving was safe.
Kim_J, Mar 2026
We laughed, we saw lots of hummingbirds and toucans, loved the chocolate making class and the coffee was yum. Bring binoculars if you have them. While he had a pair we could share, birding as well as being out in nature at all is better with your own set. It was a bit muddy especially by the river so suggest bringing water shoes. Our guide was friendly and it was just the 3 of us so we went at our own pace. He was very knowledgeable regarding things other than nature (politics, history, landmarks). We grabbed some fresh made pastry type bites from a street vendor that were awesome. Just well done and enjoyed every stage of it - hummingbirds on your hand - LOVE! I wore a bright shirt to attract them and it worked!
petebr777, Mar 2026
My guide is Israel. He has done that tour several times and knows it well. The Andes cloud forest is a very beautiful place. My wife really liked feeling the humming Birds (so did I)
Eliza_W, Mar 2026
Juan reached out with a warm personal greeting to set the tone for a peaceful, relaxing day. The coffee bean farm was interesting and the mocking birds were magnificent! But my favorite treat was the chocolate tasting and class at Olivia’s in Mindo. Juan navigated the mountainside landscapes expertly and the wonderful fresh air as the light rain fell on the lush landscape gave us one last sensory treat to treasure! It was a Beautiful Ecuadorian day!
Sue_S, Feb 2026
Israel was FANTASTIC as our private guide for the Mindo Cloud Forest and Coffee and Chocolate tours! He was very knowledgeable about the Ecuadorian environment, history of its many indigenous cultures and current affairs. He unbelievably located a Quetzal bird - a VERY rare bird to see in the wild. He had great relationships with the local vendors and tour operators for the coffee and chocolate tours. And recommended a very cool restaurant for an unforgettable local food lunch. Highly recommend this tour!!
Lilian_M, Feb 2026
Isra was an engaging and excellent tour guide. We had an awesome time feeding hummingbirds and making chocolate from scratch which was unique and hands on (did I mention delicious?) He also graciously added an extra stop to our day tour at our request, very accommodating.
Daphne_M, Feb 2026
I had an absolutely incredible experience in Mindo thanks to Isra! From start to finish, the tour was nothing short of spectacular. He took us to all the hidden spots and little gems that I never would have discovered on my own. We fed hummingbirds, admired stunning butterflies, enjoyed peaceful walks through lush forests, explored the sparkling river, and even did a full coffee tour. Every part of the day was perfectly organized and completely immersive in nature. Hid knowledge, passion, and friendly personality made the experience unforgettable. Honestly, he is one of the best guides I have ever had, the kind who truly goes above and beyond to make the tour magical. I can’t recommend him enough!
TROY_R, Jan 2026
This was such a special experience! Israel was one of the best guides we've had in our travels, and the passion and pride he holds for the itinerary he's perfected are clear in every explanation he provided and interaction we had with him. The balance of nature, culture, food, and local encounters was simply perfect on this tour, and there is something for everyone to greatly enjoy on this tour. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a perfect day trip from Quito.
Ashley_V, Jan 2026
Isra and his partner are phenomenal! They were accommodating, informative, and fun. I expressed that hummingbirds were most important and they delivered - literally creating multiple moments for them to eat out of your hands. Could not recommend them more!
Wendy_O, Jan 2026
Hummingbird experience was so special, just beautiful to watch and feed them, a great relaxing day out of the city. Coffee and chocolate experiences very interesting
Katherine_K, Jan 2026
Israel shared his love and knowledge of the Cloud Forest in a relaxed, warm way. We had a wonderful day touring the region, and his friendly manner with the local people made our day feel intimate and special. When a few of the planned sites were closed for the New Year, he pivoted quickly and came up with fun, informative, meaningful activities to replace the missed experiences. His connection to the spirit of the Cloud Forest added to the impact of the day. It was a delightful adventure, and I would book another trip with him in a heartbeat.
Bryony_B, Nov 2025
Fantastic trip to Mindo. Israel was a wonderful host who was willing to adapt the day for us. We would thoroughly recommend this trip - everything went smoothly from pick up to drop off. The hummingbirds are obviously the highlight but Israel showed that Mindo has so much more to offer.
Matthew_S, Nov 2025
Israel is hands down the best tour guide out there. The tour was super flexible for what I wanted to do given the tie allotted. I actually had another person I met with of which Israel asked if it was ok to jin, and I said yes. And it only made it that much better of an experience. We were able to fit driving by the center of the Earth, feeding the Hummingbirds, Zip lining, tubing, lunch, a stroll around the town of Mindo, the chocolate and coffee tasting all in one day. Thank you Israel for making my first day In Ecuador a memorable one. I would book again with him in a heartbeat.
Atul_A, Nov 2025
The best experience I could’ve asked for. Israel is an amazing guy with a pure heart and a real passion for travel guiding. He showed us so many incredible spots in and around Mindo. I also got to meet his wonderful girlfriend, who made sure we enjoyed the best local food. I’m definitely coming back to Ecuador next year with my wife and kids, and he’s already promised to plan our trip. Looking forward to seeing you again, Israel!
Sadeq_A, Nov 2025
I loved everything, especially the Guide Isra Peña / Guía Nacional del Ecuador 🇪🇨 , he explained everything in a great English
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