Ecuador · Ziplining

8-Hour Quito and Mindo Excursion with Cloud Forest and Chocolate Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Quito Moderate pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Mindo's cloud forest with waterfalls, rivers, and rich biodiversity
  • 02 Spot birdlife in an area home to about 500 species of birds
  • 03 Visit a butterfly farm in a region with around 1,200 butterfly species
  • 04 Enjoy a chocolate tour in Mindo

Explore Quito and Mindo on an 8-hour excursion through Ecuador's beautiful cloud forest landscape. Surrounded by primary and secondary forest, waterfalls, rivers, about 500 species of birds, and 1,200 species of butterflies, Mindo offers the chance to enjoy nature and adventure in one trip. You can experience activities such as zip lining, visit a butterfly farm, and enjoy a chocolate tour before returning to Quito.

Enjoy a panoramic view of Pululahua Volcano.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Quito, Mindo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Quito to Mindo Cloud Forest Excursion

  • Pick up in Quito.

  • Enjoy a panoramic view of Pululahua Volcano.

  • Arrive in Mindo with your tour guide.

  • Practice zip lining.

  • Visit a butterfly farm.

  • Stop for lunch.

  • Enjoy the optional chocolate tour.

  • Return to Quito.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Quito 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English- and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Private transportation
  • Chocolate tour

What's Not Included

  • Extra activities: zip line, butterfly farm, waterfalls sanctuary
  • Meals
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Easy-dry clothes
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Money
  • Water

Know before you go

  • Mindo is a cloud forest. It is usually sunny in the morning and rainy in the afternoon.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Quito, Ecuador
Tour start
Quito, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Quito.

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