Full-Day Private Tour to Mindo Reserve:Hummingbirds Paradise,Waterfalls & Nature
This tour starts early in the morning as you are picked up from your hotel or accommodation in Quito. You will drive towards the North to the Middle of the World where we will make a short stop to visit the Equatorial Monument. You will continue the drive, crossing through small towns like Calacali and Nanegalito. Then, you will reach the Mindo Protected Reserve area (1,300 meters above sea level), one of the highest biodiversity places in the world, this area is also known as the birdwatcher’s paradise. Here you can enjoy many unique activities in which include canopy, rappelling, tubbing, a chocolate factory visit, waterfall hiking, orchid garden as well as ecotourism due to its wealth of cloud forest, flora and fauna. After a fun-filled day, you will return to Quito.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
The tour starts at 8 am from your hotel in Quito, and then get stunning views of the Andes Mountains as you drive northwest to the unique Hummingbird Garden
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mindo, Mindo, Pichincha Province
Mindo, Ecuador is set in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. The rivers and elevation combine to create a lush cloud forest more than 100 square miles in size. The landscape and climate in Mindo are ideal for the more than 450 different types of birds, numerous species of exotic butterflies, and a variety of animals and reptiles who call the cloud forest home. See 15 to 20 different species of hummingbirds, depending on the season or time of the day, and try local tropical fruits.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve, Mindo Ecuador
Take a 1- 2-hour walk into the cloud forest to admire the diverse flora and fauna up close. Look for endemic species of plants and some birds found nowhere else on earth as you encounter a series of beautiful waterfalls. Reach the protected Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve to experience the astonishing beauty of one of the highest biodiverse sites in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mindo, Mindo, Pichincha Province
Avail of all the activities at your own expense, such as a zip line across the forest canopy, chocolate tour, tubing, or rappelling down rocks. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals and finally return to Quito
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 8 To 10 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Free hotel picks up / drop off all hotels in Quito. Outside of the city has an extra charge.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.