Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest

A little over an hour from Quito lies the Mindo cloud forest, filled with amazing plant and animal life – perfect for a day trip from Quito. For the ornithologists in the bunch, Mindo and its surrounding cloud forest are a birdwatcher’s paradise! This cloud forest tour in Mindo is a day of adventure in nature that can include everything from exploring an archaeological site that pre-dates the Incas by thousands of years, to walking through a hummingbird sanctuary and visiting a beautiful jungle waterfall among other optional activities, such us: chocolate tour, orchid garden, tubbing and more...



Itinerary
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Stop At: Mindo, Mindo, Pichincha Province

A little over an hour from Quito lies the Mindo cloud forest, filled with amazing plant and animal life – perfect for a day trip from Quito. For the ornithologists in the bunch, Mindo and its surrounding cloud forest are a birdwatcher’s paradise!

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo Ecuador

Today we will visit the Nambillo waterfalls, a place where its flora and fauna fill the landscape with magic. We will take a walk of two hours approximately passing through trails full of exuberant flora to reach the waterfall which has an approximate height of 15 meters. Here, you can swim and marvel at the incredible cloud forest landscape that surrounds it.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sachatamia Lodge, Km. 78 de la Via Quito - Calacali, Mindo 170751, Ecuador

We will visit a charming hummingbird garden where we can observe different species of them, such us: Emerald Brilliant, the Booted Rackettail, the White Whiskered Hermit, the White-necked Jacobin, the Velvet-purple Coronet, and the Collared Inca.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up passengers from hotels located in Quito old town and new town.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Transportation: Comfortable land transportation.
• Bilingual certified IE guide
• Lunch
• Fees and entrance: To Sacha Tamia bird sanctuary and Nambillo Waterfalls Reserve.
• Entry/Admission - Sachatamia Lodge

Not Included

• Tips
• Souvenirs
• Participation fees for optional activities

Facilities