Ecuador · Wildlife

Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Quito. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour from Quito to the Mindo cloud forest
  • 02 Visit one of Ecuador’s top biodiversity hotspots
  • 03 Spot hummingbirds, birds, and orchids in a unique ecosystem
  • 04 Explore the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve
  • 05 Opportunity for hiking, tubing, mountain biking, or trappelling
  • 06 Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 07 Professional bilingual guide included

Escape Quito for a private day trip into the lush Mindo cloud forest, one of Ecuador’s most biodiverse regions and a paradise for bird and nature lovers. This remarkable ecosystem is home to countless species of hummingbirds, birds, and orchids, offering a rich natural setting just a short journey from the city.

During your visit to the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve, you can explore scenic trails and enjoy the area’s adventurous outdoor options, including hiking, tubing, mountain biking, or trappelling. With private transportation and a bilingual guide included, this tour offers a flexible and comfortable way to experience the cloud forest.

Escape Quito for a private day trip into the lush Mindo cloud forest, one of Ecuador’s most biodiverse regions and a paradise for bird and nature lovers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Quito, Mindo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Tour Mindo

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Quito. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Dress code is sport clothes
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Adult pricing applies to children
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Bring sunsblock, wear a hat, bring mosquito repellent
  • Bring a camera, bring a raincoat, bring an extra set of dry clothes
  • • Dress code is sport clothes (i.e. jeans, shorts, sportswear, joggers or sneakers) Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
  • In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Quito.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Quito.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Quito..

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