The Mindo Valley is a biodiverse paradise where the Choco Lowlands and the Tropical Andes meet. Explore the beautiful Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve and enjoy a leisurely walk to a stunning waterfall. Visit a hummingbird hotspot and a butterfly farm to admire these fascinating creatures. For some excitement, try the thrilling zip line adventure. Finally, learn about chocolate making on a fascinating tour.

DEPARTURE TIME/RETURN	We will pick you up from your location in Quito at 8:00 am./ Quito at around 7:00 pm
COST	From $80 USD Per Person for groups of 4 or more For three people, $100, 2 – $120, and 1 $220 USD
INCLUDED	Bilingual professional guide Private Transport from/to Quito Chocolate Tour, Entrance to Waterfalls sanctuary
NOT INCLUDED	On-site additional activities Meals Canopy ride, Butterfly Farm (Optional) Tips

Importance of Mindo as a Bird Paradise.

Mindo, in the northwest of Pichincha in the Chocó region, is the leading site in South America of global importance. Birds such as The cock of the rock, multicolored tanagers, tealights, seedlings, Andean toucans, blackbirds, nuns, golden-headed quetzals, collared pigeons, hawks, and other species have encouraged the locals to live off ecotourism.

Black cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes Pucherani)

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga Mellivora)

You can easily observe more than 150 species in a single day, including enigmatic nocturnal birds such as the Nuboselvático Mochuelo and the fantastic Chotacabras Colilira.

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Mindo Nature & Adventure Day tour

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Mindo Tour

The journey begins with an early morning drive from Quito towards Mindo. As you travel northwest through the Pichincha province, you’ll pass small towns and witness the captivating transformation of the landscape along the way. After approximately 1 and a half hours, you’ll arrive in the charming town of Mindo.
Upon reaching Mindo Cloud Forest, take a leisurely stroll through the town before visiting the Butterfly Farm and Hummingbird Feeders. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to marvel at the beauty of these enchanting creatures.
Next, you can choose between two exciting options: Option 1 is the Canopying adventure, featuring 13 zip lines of various lengths ranging from 20 to 400 meters. This thrilling activity provides an adrenaline rush while offering stunning cloud forest views.
Option 2 offers a trekking adventure through the cloud forest, leading you to a breathtaking waterfall. You can also experience Mindo’s famous “Tarabita,” a cable tram that adds to the excitement of the trek.
Take your time to soak in the natural beauty and biodiversity of Mindo. Enjoy a local-style lunch to fuel up for the remainder of the day. Explore Mindo once again and visit another unique spot to observe hummingbirds, butterflies, and, if you’re lucky, Tanagers and Toucans.
In the late afternoon, around 5 pm, begin your journey back to Quito, concluding the memorable trip to Mindo.

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Drive back to Quito

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