Ecuador · Nature Walks

1-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour with Waterfalls and Chocolate

1 Day Round trip from Mindo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Observe colorful hummingbirds up close in a specialized garden
02 Walk through lush cloud forest trails to beautiful hidden waterfalls
03 Visit a tropical butterfly garden and feed butterflies from your hand
04 Learn how cacao becomes chocolate at a local farm with a tasting
05 Enjoy the extraordinary biodiversity of Mindo, a paradise for nature lovers and photographers

Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of the Mindo Cloud Forest on this full-day trip from Quito to the charming village of Mindo, a paradise renowned for birdwatching, hummingbirds, butterflies, waterfalls, and artisanal chocolate. Walk through lush cloud forest trails, observe colorful hummingbirds up close, visit a tropical butterfly garden, explore beautiful hidden waterfalls, and learn about the chocolate-making process from cacao bean to tasting. For those seeking extra adventure, there is also an optional canopy (zip-line) experience above the forest canopy. This is a perfect day trip for nature lovers, photographers, adventure travellers, and anyone looking for an authentic Ecuador experience.

Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of the Mindo Cloud Forest on this full-day trip from Quito to the charming village of Mindo, a paradise renowned for birdwatching, hummingbirds, butterflies, waterfalls, and artisanal chocolate.

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, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mindo Cloud Forest, Waterfalls and Chocolate Experience

Pick up: 08:00 am

Drop off: 17:30

Departure from Quito in the morning and a scenic drive toward the Mindo Cloud Forest.
Visit a hummingbird garden to observe these fascinating birds up close as they feed.
Enjoy a nature walk through the cloud forest trails leading to beautiful waterfalls hidden in the forest.
Visit a tropical butterfly garden, where you can observe different species and even feed butterflies from your hand.
Optional canopy (zip-line) adventure over the forest canopy for those looking for more excitement.
Enjoy a chocolate experience at a local cacao farm, learning about the process from cacao to chocolate and enjoying a delicious tasting.
Return to Quito in the late afternoon.