Ecuador · Wildlife

Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour with Butterflies and Chocolate

1 Day Round trip from Mindo Valley Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Mindo, one of Ecuador's most visited cloud forests
  • 02 Admire exotic hummingbirds in their natural habitat
  • 03 See the four stages of butterfly life surrounded by around 1,200 colorful butterflies
  • 04 Learn how pure chocolate is made from the cacao bean at an artisan chocolate factory
  • 05 Add an optional canopy zip-line experience with 10 cables over 1 hour

Visit one of Ecuador's most visited cloud forests on this full-day trip to Mindo. Admire exotic hummingbirds in their natural habitat, discover a butterfly garden with around 1,200 colorful butterflies, and learn how delicious pure chocolate is made from the cacao bean. You may also enjoy an optional Ecuadorian lunch at a local restaurant and an optional canopy zip-line experience before returning to Quito.

The next stop is a butterfly garden, where you will see the four stages of the butterfly life cycle, surrounded by 1,200 colorful butterflies at the same time.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Quito, Mindo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mindo Cloud Forest, Butterflies, Chocolate, and Optional Zip-Line

  • In the morning, get picked up from the hotel by your Mindo tour guide.

  • Head towards Mindo, one of the most visited cloud forests in Ecuador.

  • Arrive in town and visit a wonderful spot to admire many species of hummingbirds.

  • The next stop is a butterfly garden, where you will see the four stages of the butterfly life cycle, surrounded by 1,200 colorful butterflies at the same time.

  • Proceed to the artisan chocolate factory and have the opportunity to learn the process of producing delicious, pure chocolate from the cacao bean.

  • A delicious optional lunch can be served at a local restaurant.

  • Enjoy an optional canopy zip-line experience.

  • Return to Quito.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mindo Valley 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation

  • English-speaking guide

  • All visits mentioned

What's Not Included

  • Optional Ecuadorian typical lunch (USD 18 per person)

  • Entrance fee to the hummingbird garden: USD 3 per person

  • Entrance fee to the chocolate factory: USD 10 per person

  • Optional canopy zip-line: USD 20 per person (10 cables for 1 hour)

  • Personal expenses

  • Drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Mindo Valley.

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