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Mindo Valley, Ecuador
Discover the beauty of the Mindo Cloud Forest on a day trip from Quito. See the Pululahua Volcano, feed hummingbirds from your hand, visit a butterfly farm, and take a cable car to the Nambillo falls.
Overview
Explore the Mindo Cloud Forest on a day trip from Quito, ideal for nature lovers and bird watchers.
Highlights
- Discover the Pululahua Volcano and view its crater from a panoramic lookout
- Hand-feed hummingbirds and spot toucans and tanagers at San Tadeo
- Visit a butterfly farm to learn about butterfly anatomy and reproduction
- Take a cable car ride to the Nambillo Waterfall and hike the Waterfall Route
- Enjoy artisanal chocolate tasting in Mindo
Description
Begin with hotel pickup in Quito and travel northwest to Pichincha Province. Stop at the Pululahua Volcano to admire its crater from a panoramic viewpoint. Explore local flora, including bromeliads, orchids, and medicinal plants.
At San Tadeo, feed hummingbirds by hand and observe toucans, tanagers, agoutis, and squirrels. Continue to Mindo town and visit the butterfly farm to learn about butterfly life cycles in a natural setting.
Enter the cloud forest to follow hiking trails along the Waterfall Route. Ride a cable car to reach the Nambillo Waterfall for a scenic hike. Afterward, enjoy lunch in a calm setting, followed by tasting some of Mindo's finest artisanal chocolate. Return to Quito around 6:30 PM.
Includes
- Certified national tour guide
- Transportation from Quito
- Visit to Pululahua Volcano
- Hummingbird and bird watching
- Butterfly farm visit
- Cloud forest trails and waterfall hike
- Cable car ride
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Bring a camera and binoculars for bird watching
- Use sunscreen and insect repellent
- Prepare for variable weather conditions
- Lunch is not included; consider bringing snacks and extra water
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and arrive prepared for hiking and variable weather.
