Ecuador · Rural Experiences

9-Hour Mindo Nature Tour from Quito with Butterflies and Chocolate

9 Hours Round trip from Quito Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Mindo lies between a high-altitude zone and tropical rainforest
02 Discover a destination internationally recognized for its biodiversity and birdwatching
03 See a remarkable variety of flora, including orchids and bromeliads
04 Find more than 500 bird species and over 40 species of butterflies in the area

Mindo is a rural area in the province of Pichincha, Ecuador, located 80 km from Quito, the country's capital. It is internationally recognized for its biodiversity and birdwatching, with rich flora and fauna in a setting between the highlands and the tropical rainforest. In Mindo, you can enjoy nature, admire the region's flora, and take part in outdoor activities such as trekking, rafting, and canopy adventures. It is an excellent destination for a day surrounded by nature.

Finally, we will enjoy a chocolate tour, where you will learn how this delicious product is made.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quito, Mindo

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Exploration of Mindo

Pick up at 7:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito.
Our first stop will be the Mindo butterfly farm, where you can learn about these wonderful species.
Our second stop will be the orchidarium, where you will find many orchids.
We will visit a restaurant offering Ecuadorian gastronomy.
Finally, we will enjoy a chocolate tour, where you will learn how this delicious product is made.
After this great adventure, we will return to Quito.