Discover the beauty of Mindo Cloud Forest on a full-day tour from Quito. Ride a cable car over lush valleys, hike to hidden waterfalls, and experience the thrill of ziplining above the forest. Visit a hummingbird sanctuary to spot exotic birds up close and enjoy a delicious local lunch. End your adventure with a chocolate tour and tasting before heading back to the city.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Quito
- 08:00 Pick-up at your hotel in Quito Your guide will pick you up by minivan. Time to grab a coffee to wake up!
Mindo
Arrival in Mindo. You’ll immediately feel the fresh, humid air of the cloud forest.
Tarabita Cable Car & Waterfall Hike
Fly over a lush green valley on an old-fashioned cable car, then hike to beautiful waterfalls. (Swimming is allowed if you want!)
Lunch in Mindo town
Typical lunch: trout, ceviche, or a good vegetarian option
Birdwatching & Hummingbird Sanctuary
Visit a reserve to spot colorful birds like toucans, motmots, tanagers, and dozens of hummingbirds up close
Chocolate Tour
Tour a small organic chocolate factory and learn how cacao becomes delicious chocolate. Includes a tasting (and yes, hot chocolate too!).
Departure from Mindo
Tired but happy, you hop back in the van. – Return to Quito Back at your hotel, probably with a bag full of chocolate and hundreds of hummingbird photos.
Ending Point
Quito
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
Private transportation and hotel pick up in station wagen ( Suzuki Vitara)
Gasoline fee
Tolls
Entrance to butterflygarden ( 8,5 USD )
Entrance choclate tour ( 10 USD)
Entrance cablecart ( 5 USD)
Lunch ( 8 USD)
Tips
In july i am not available
I’m Tim, a passionate tour guide originally from the Netherlands, and I’ve been living and working in Ecuador since 2010. What started as a love for travel and adventure turned into a full-time career helping others explore one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world.
With over a decade of experience, I offer both private and group tours across Ecuador – from the snow-capped Andes to the tropical Amazon rainforest, and from the highland markets to the Pacific beaches. Whether you’re looking for a multi-day adventure or a short getaway, I design each trip to match your interests and pace.
I’m based in Quito and offer personalized day tours to stunning locations nearby, including:
• Mindo – a lush cloud forest full of birds, waterfalls, and adventure activities
• Cotopaxi – home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes and amazing hiking
• Otavalo – famous for its indigenous market, Andean culture, and beautiful lakes
As your personal driver and guide, I’ll make sure everything runs smoothly – from transportation and timing to local tips and hidden gems you won’t find in a guidebook. I speak fluent Dutch, English, and Spanish, and I enjoy sharing both well-known sights and off-the-beaten-path experiences with travelers from all over the world.
$160/ per group
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