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Quito Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour

Spend a day immersed in the beauty of Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest when you embark on this full-day tour from Quito. Hike into the forest with a private guide and visit a butterfly farm, learn how to take photos of hummingbirds, spot several species of birds, and see beautiful waterfalls. You also have the option to include other activities like tubing or ziplining (at an additional cost).

About this activity in Quito Historic Center

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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Spend a day immersed in the beauty of ecuador’s mindo cloud forest when you embark on this full-day tour from quito. hike into the forest with a private guide and visit a butterfly farm, learn how to take photos of hummingbirds, spot several species of birds, and see beautiful waterfalls. you also have the option to include other activities like tubing or ziplining (at an additional cost).

Includes

  • Admission fees
  • in-vehicle air conditioning
  • national tour guides

Excludes

  • Lunch
  • gratuites are welcome

Other

  • Service animals allowed
  • specialized infant seats are available
  • public transportation options are available nearby
  • infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • our private transportation and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel according to our itinerary 08.00am
  • at 8:00 am.
  • we will be in touch with you one day before of your tour to share some information about what do you need to bring. please keep in mind that in case you're booking as a "single traveler" and there are other people that have booked as a "single traveler" on the same date. you will be put together. however, the group will not be greater than 3 "single travelers
  • here are a few recommendations to help you prepare:
  • • tennis or hiking shoes are the best choice.
  • • light, comfortable pants are ideal.
  • • please bring a rain jacket, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
  • • don’t forget a water bottle.
  • • if you have a camera with a good lens, bring it along—it’s a great opportunity to take stunning photos of hummingbirds.
  • • binoculars.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
nsmalament
• Aug 18, 2026 08:48:59 PM
Summary: My fiancée and I had an amazing tour! Our guide, Gustavo, was extremely knowledgeable about the cultural history, plant life, and native animals/birds. He led us through incredible view points, showed us the best restaurants, and navigated both the main roads and back roads with ease. I highly recommend this day trip with your friends, family, or significant other!
N5394FMrandyl
• Aug 11, 2026 09:11:40 PM
Summary: This was an amazing day. Pato was our guide. He stopped along the way and bought some treats straight out of a street vendor's oven. One was a yuca bread that was delightful and the other was good. Pato shared significant knowledge during the ride and during the stops. The San Tadeo Birding stop was amazing with varieties of hummingbirds, getting up close with many. The hike was a bit tough with the humidity but Pato showed great patience with us. Pato also made extra effort and found us a toucan in the middle of nowhere. The birding continued during an excellent lunch stop. Food was delicious and more birds to view while dining. We stopped for chocolate tour which was an additional $10 pp but was very informative and interesting. Overall, it is estimated that we saw 35 species of birds. We came to Ecuador to go to the Galapagos but would put this day as the single day highlight of our trip.
George_S
• Jul 14, 2026 10:33:50 AM
Summary: Gustavo, our tour guide was the absolute best. Saw everything requested, with no rush. Gustavo was knowledgeable, informative, and extremely sociable. He knew all the indigenous history at the volcano, identified all the bird life at Mindo and other birding spots, leading the hike at Mindo, etc. Finished late at chocolate factory, enjoyable and interesting. I picked this tour because of strong reviews praising different guides. Gustavo was amazing; flexible to needs of individuals; never rushing us through different stops until our interests were met. Pick this tour.

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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 124 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Quito Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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