Quito
The Mindo days from Quito: hummingbird gardens at close range, chocolate from the pod and cloud-forest trails two hours from downtown. Mindo holds bird counts world records; the binoculars are mandatory equipment.
Discover Ecuador’s stunning cloud forests with a private guided tour from Quito—including waterfalls, wildlife, cable car rides, and authentic local experiences.
Most Popular“It is about a 2 hour ride to and from Mindo from Quito, but much was done and seen once we arrived. We recommend a hike in the cloud forest and a chocolate tour.”
Discover Ecuador's cloud forests with this private tour from Quito. Enjoy birdwatching, waterfalls, chocolate, and coffee, all tailored to your interests.
“Israel is great! The whole tour experience is very smooth and Israel does a great job finding fun activities to do. 100% would recommend a tour with him.”
Discover Mindo's unique cloud forest on this private full-day tour from Quito, featuring birdwatching, waterfalls, chocolate tasting, and optional adventures.
“Eduardo was very helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip watching hummingbirds and hiking and zip lining.”
Discover Ecuador's biodiversity on this private Mindo tour featuring hummingbirds, waterfalls, butterflies, ziplining, and more—perfect for nature lovers seeking a personalized experience.
“This was a really lovely tour, though I think it would have been wiser for me to wait until I had been at this altitude for more than 16 hours, as the hike to the waterfall would not have been strenuous normally but it required…”
Discover Ecuador's cloud forest with a private, customizable tour including birding, orchids, waterfalls, and local cuisine — a perfect mix for nature lovers.
“My friend and I went to the Mindo Cloud Forest to see some of the beautiful birds of the area. This tour did not disappoint. We saw 12 varieties of hummingbirds, 7 varieties of tanagers, and 3 varieties of Toucans including the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan.…”
Discover Ecuador’s lush biodiversity on this full-day Mindo Cloud Forest tour from Quito. Enjoy butterflies, waterfalls, and ziplining with expert guides.
“Excellent tour starting with being picked up at my hotel in Quito. We had a good tour guide for our ideal size group on this tour, about 8 people. First stop was my favorite with dozens and dozens of hummingbirds and plenty of time for…”
Discover the beauty of Ecuador's Mindo Cloud Forest on this full-day guided tour — birdwatching, waterfalls, butterflies, and optional adventures for nature lovers.
“I had an amazing time with Kathy having stimulating conversations and seeing so many colourful birds in one day, including some that are hard to spot. The butterfly farm was cool too, although hummingbirds are definitely my favourites. Lunch was so delicious I polished the…”
Discover the natural beauty of Mindo on this private day tour from Quito, featuring birdwatching, butterflies, zip-line adventure, and chocolate tasting.
“The guide was very good at giving us info about Ecuador as a whole over a huge variety of topics. The stops never felt rushed and we all felt like we got a good sampling of what Mindo had to offer.”
Discover Ecuador's cloud forests with this private Mindo tour from Quito, featuring wildlife, waterfalls, birdwatching, chocolate, and more.
“Mauro customized the tour to our abilities and interests. It was a wonderful day spent discovering Quito and Mindo. We saw butterflies and hummingbirds and orchids and volcanos and the equator and”
Discover Ecuador's Mindo Cloud Forest on a private day tour. Enjoy birdwatching, butterflies, chocolate, and customizable eco-activities from Quito.
“Great day from feeding birds by hand to chocolate tour to zip lining and more. Francisco was knowledgeable, willing to make the day ours and never rushed us.”
Discover Ecuador’s natural beauty with this full-day tour to Mindo. Enjoy ziplining, waterfalls, butterfly farms, and more — all with a knowledgeable guide.
“Amazing trip. One of the best ever for me, my Sister and my 95 year old Dad. Great guide and wonderful fellow travelers.”
Discover Ecuador’s vibrant cloud forests with a full-day Mindo trip from Quito, featuring birdwatching, waterfalls, and optional adventures.
“Everything was amazing but our guide was incredible! Very knowledgeable, spoke great English to make it easier for us to understand, was really amazing.”
Discover Ecuador’s cloud forests on this full-day tour from Quito, featuring hummingbirds, waterfalls, and optional activities like ziplining and chocolate tasting.
“Spectacular day outside of Quito. We started off going to the hummingbirds which are so fun to watch as there are a ton of them. We did the zip-lining which is always a favorite of our kids. There is definitely some walking with the zip…”
Discover the vibrant birdlife and lush cloud forest of Mindo on this full-day tour from Quito, featuring a traditional breakfast, waterfall hike, and optional activities.
“Jorge was an excellent guide. I was picked up right on time, had a delicious breakfast while watching hummingbirds, then headed to Mindo. I opted for a quick zipline, then went for the hike. The hike was beautiful, each waterfall we visited was spectacular and…”
Discover Ecuador’s cloud forest on this full-day tour from Quito, visiting hummingbirds, waterfalls, butterfly sanctuaries, and tasting local chocolates.
“Jorge was an excellent guide. I was picked up right on time, had a delicious breakfast while watching hummingbirds, then headed to Mindo. I opted for a quick zipline, then went for the hike. The hike was beautiful, each waterfall we visited was spectacular and…”
Gilded churches at altitude, with volcanoes on the day-trip list.