Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Ecuador cloud forest is one of the top ten biodiversity hotspots on earth and a dream come true for bird and nature lovers. Countless different species of hummingbirds, other birds, and orchids thrive in this amazing ecosystem. Visitors to the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve can hike, try trappelling, go tubing or ride a mountain bike on one of the many great trails available through the reserve. All these activities offer a whole new dimension and are very popular with tourists.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
Early morning departure to the northwest of Quito, our guide will be commenting on the attractions that we see in the landscape and that are left behind until we reach the conservation project of the cloud forest of the Choco Andino and one of its protected reserves in which we will have a short tour to observe more than 30 species of hummingbirds and a variety of birds in their natural habitat, here we will have the opportunity to enjoy nature, relax and take the best pictures of landscapes and birds.
Our adventure begins with the tarabita ride that will take us deep into the cloud forest, so called because most of the year it is covered by fog that originates in the western mountain range and is one of the reasons for its biological richness and mega diversity.
Upon reaching the other end we will walk through the forest until we reach the Nambillo Waterfall, a perfect place to enjoy nature and take the best photographs. At the end, our transportation will be waiting for you to return to the town where our guide will recommend places and give you the time needed for lunch. Then we will walk among butterflies and finally, we will visit a chocolate factory where we will have the opportunity to taste one of the best chocolates made with fine Ecuadorian cocoa and learn more about its history.
In the afternoon return to Quito and our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
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
- BM TOURS SA
- 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
- Dress code is sport clothes
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Adult pricing applies to children
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 22% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 314 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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