Private Full Day Mindo Tour with Pickup
- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our tour will begin early in the morning. We will make several stops along the way. Our first stop will be in San Tadeo, where we’ll observe different species of hummingbirds, as well as other native birds from the area. After visiting the hummingbirds, we’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast in Mindo (optional). Our next stop will be at the Mindo butterfly sanctuary, where we’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the different species that live there, as well as their life cycle and reproduction. After this stop, we’ll take a hike through the Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest to the famous waterfalls, which will last approximately an hour and a half. At the waterfalls, you’ll have the option to swim, so it’s a good idea to have your swimsuit ready. Finally, we’ll visit the chocolate tour, where you’ll learn more about the process of making chocolate from cacao. Flexible Itinerary. Your own private guide and vehicle. Admission fees are not included.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Guía
- Fuel surcharge
- Desayuno típico
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
En este lugar observaremos diferentes especies de colibríes y algunas aves típicas de Mindo.
Here will be our first stop, the Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies, we will have a brief introduction with the guide of the place, then we will enter the facilities where we will be able to observe a great variety of butterflies and their development process, and at the same time interact with them through the food that is found in the place, without a doubt an unforgettable experience.
Hiking in the cloud forest and tarabita.
In this stop we are going to visit the waterfalls, we will start by crossing the tarabita where we can enjoy a wonderful view of the cloud forest characteristic of Mindo, then we will hike through the forest for approximately two hours, where we will make some stops to enjoy the waterfalls and their crystal clear water.
Finally we will visit Mindo chocolate tour where we will be able to observe the cacao process and also taste this delicious delicacy, before returning to Quito we will enjoy an exquisite typical local lunch. The return to Quito will be two more hours
We make a stop in Museo de sito Intiñan.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- latitudetripec
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The total duration includes travel time.
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 162 of 1008.
- 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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