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9-Hour Butterfly Tour In The Mindo Valley
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Walking, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    33 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this beautiful experience and walk with us through the famous Mindo Valley in Ecuador. Get amazed by the sight of 1,000 butterfly species in the Mindo Butterfly Farm. Learn the secret art of Ecuador's chocolate-making industry and take in the beautiful nature at the Tarabita waterfall, a famous tourist destination. 

Highlights
  • Get amazed by the 1000 species of butterflies at the Butterfly Garden
  • Experience the scenic beauty of walking through Mindo Valley
  • Learn the secrets of Ecuador chocolate making at the chocolate factory
  • Marvel at the picturesque Tarabita waterfall
  • Explore the Mindo Valley expand_more
    •  Meet the tour guide at Foch or Leon Mera at 7:00 a.m. and leave Quito for our Mindo Valley Tour. Mindo is a mountainous watershed situated on the western slopes of the Andes, where two of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world meet: the Chocoan lowlands and the Tropical Andes. In this transitional area — which covers an area of 268 square kilometres (103 sq mi) and ranges from 960–3,440 metres (3,150–11,290 ft) above sea level — three rivers (Mindo, Saloya and Cinto) and hundreds of streams irrigate the landscape, which consists of a patchwork of the cloud forest.
    • Visit the Mindo Butterfly Garden, where you wil see around 1,000 butterfly species. Walk ahead to feel the breathtaking beauty of the Tarabita or Canopy Waterfall. Stop for lunch.
    • Visit the chocolate factory in Mindo. Mindo is famous for its tasty chocolates.
    • Return to Quito.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Guide
  • Transport
What's Excluded
  • Entrances
  • Extra drinks
  • Tips
What to bring
  • Raincoat
  • Sandals
  • Insect repelent 
  • Sun block
  • Water
Know before you go
  • The trip will take place at an altitude of 1500 masl.
Meeting Point

Quito, Ecuador

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 80 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 50 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 80 / person