Mindo City Chocolate Discovery Tour
- 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the lush Mindo Cloud Forest, a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts, renowned for its rich biodiversity. This day trip from Quito includes an exhilarating visit to San Tadeo Birdwatching, where vibrant hummingbirds and toucans await your gaze. Glide over the forest on the Mindo Tarabita cable car to access hidden waterfalls and scenic hiking trails. Conclude your adventure at Yumbos Chocolate, learning about the bean-to-bar process and sampling Ecuador's exquisite artisanal chocolates. - Explore the breathtaking Mindo Cloud Forest, teeming with wildlife. - Enjoy a guided birdwatching experience at San Tadeo. - Ride the iconic Mindo Tarabita cable car for stunning views. - Visit Yumbos Chocolate for a unique chocolate-making experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- • Professional bilingual guide • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off • Private transportation
- Lunch
- Entrance Tickets
What's not
- Extra Food and Drinks • Tips
Itinerary
Mindo is known as a paradise for birdwatchers. During the day, you’ll enjoy a guided walk with a naturalist expert, who will help you identify some of the more than 500 bird species that call the region home, including colorful hummingbirds, toucanets, and many endemic species. A truly unique experience for nature lovers!
We begin the day with an exciting canopy adventure, zipping through the treetops in the misty mountains of Mindo. With stunning views of the tropical rainforest, you’ll feel the adrenaline as you glide along several ziplines of varying lengths. It’s a unique experience that allows you to see nature from a different perspective! Please note that Zipline ranges from $10 for 3 lines, up to $20 for 10 lines.
Embark on a unique journey through the rainforest, where you will learn the secrets of chocolate production, from the seed to the bar. You'll tour cocoa plantations, enjoy irresistible tastings and see how flavor is transformed into pure magic - a journey for the senses you won't want to miss! take into account that the value of this ticket is not included, and is a value of $10 per person.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- ANDEAN ESCAPE
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 108% above the median of the 338 day trips we list in Quito.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Quito
Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.
The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.
Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).
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