What to do and see in Mindo, Pichincha Province: The Best Day Trips from

Our Private Tour starts at your Hotel in the city, during this trip from start to finish you can built up your custom made itinerary, and choose between: Visit the Middle of the World site : Museum Intinan ( 4p/person) We will  drive through the "Hummingbird Route""Paseo del Quinde" and stop at  the village of Mindo, a paradise of biodiversity, home of over 165 species of birds,  orchids, butterflies and other unique animals. This area offers you a wide variety of activities, from Zip Line, Tubing, Hikes to waterfalls,  cacao tasting of one of the best in the nation at the local Artisan Chocolate Factory to a visit of a  Hummingbird Garden where you can see more the 10 different species, also other birds like tanagers, toucans and more. You choose the places to visit, the time you would like to spend on each site and the time to get back at your Hotel.

Inclusions: Round trip Private Transportation, English Speaking Guide, Flexible hours., Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Optional Activities, Meals, drinks, and other personal expenses.

Mindo is a town located at northwest of Quito, 2 hours driving. The cloud forest has an incredible diversity of avian fauna, particularly hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. This area of primary forest with an immense biodiversity also has some of the highest rates of plant endemism in the world: orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens grow in abundance here.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English speaking guide, English Speaking Driver/Guide for tours based from 1-3 passenguers, Bottle of water, Visits as mentioned above

Exclusions: Lunch (Available to purchase with addtional cost), Entrance fees (Available to purchase with additional cost 25 usd per person or it can be paid directly), Personal expenses

Emotion and adventure we will live during this day. In the morning we will visit the Mitad del Mundo complex, and we will feel the thrill of being at the same time in the north and south, you will be able to capture unique moments with your camera. Later visit the Museum of Intiñan, very famous for its experiments of being in the middle of the world and the cultural information of the country. Then we will move to Alambi, a foundation that protects and preserves the environment, mainly famous for the great quality of hummingbirds found in it, we will make a short walk. And finally I return to Quito.

Inclusions: Entrance Alambi Reserve, Entrance Intiñan Museum, Private transportation, English guide

Exclusions: Tips

Surrounded by forested mountains and just two hours away from Quito, Mindo offers a variety of activities for all interests and tastes. You will start the day with a hike in the  Mindo Nambillo Reserve. This is a transitional sub-tropical rainforest where two of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world meet: the Chocó lowlands and the Western Tropical Andes. Three rivers (Mindo, Saloya and Cinto) and hundreds of streams irrigate the landscape. The Nambillo Waterfall Sanctuary is one of the main attractions and invite you to test the refreshing waters of the river. Time permitting, once you are done exploring the forest interior, you can choose from several additional activities: Canopy Zip Line Park, Tubbing, Butterfly Farm or the Artisanal Chocolate Factory. These options are available under request, you can pay for the cost of the activity of your choise directly the day of the tour. Talk to you guide about your interest and he will customize the tour accordingly.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Lunch with soft drink, Coffee at Alambi, Private transportation, Certified, bilingual naturalist guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Entrance fees to additional activities (i.e. Canopy Zip Line Park, Butterfly farm, Chocolate tour)

This is a magical excursion trough the cloudforest just 1 hour and half away from Quito , where you will switch the streets and traffic of Quito with the sounds of the forest and its peace . this is a perfect tour for people who is looking for a short break surrounded by birds , orchids and waterfalls. We invite you to explore with us this unique site of Ecuador!!!!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Cerfitified English / Spanish Speaking Guide, All Sightseeing mentioned in Program, Chocolate Tour , Waterfalls Sanctuary

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Butterflies , Orchids and Hummingbirds Farm usd 6 per person , Chocolate Entrace Fee usd 10 pp

With 1690 registered bird species of which 124 are hummingbirds Ecuador is a paradise for nature lovers, exotic birds, and birdwatching. Discover rock birds, antpittas, toucans, woodpeckers, lek and many other species in your own cloud forest near Mindo in the Andes. So prepare your list of birds, your binoculars and your camera that you will have an unforgettable experience.

Inclusions: Entrance admission to La Paz Bird Refuge, Private transportation, Breakfast, Admission fee in Alambi, Hummingbird Garden, Certified English/Spanish Naturalist guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips, Personal expenses

Mindo is a beautiful town known for its ecotourism and its wide variety of birds. The number of species rivals North America and Europe all together and that is why it’s a haven for Ornithologists worldwide. It is located within the Mindo-Nambillo protected Forest. Its warm climate is ideal. Among its main attractions you can find waterfalls, clouded forests, butterfly farms, river rafting, trekking, and adventure sports. In Mindo you can also enjoy mountains, fishing sites and it is the perfect area for do such activities as: tubbing, regattas, canopying, horseback rides, Orchid Farms, bicycle and motorcycle rides and you can also enjoy a Frog “concert” The best time to visit Mindo is between May and December, as the weather is a little bit drier.

Inclusions: private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, It is advisable to take an additional 20 dollars for tickets to the activities.

Immerse yourself in a thick vegetation of plants, trees and wild flowers of the Cloud Forest which is located on the edge of the Andes Western Mountain Range. Mindo is 98 km away from the Quito city. This forest is the transition zone between the highlands and the coast. The altitude ranges from 2000m (6562 ft) above sea level and 1000m above sea level (3281 feet). This natural region is located in the Protector Forest Nambillo - Mindo. The reserve covers approximately 2000 hectares almost 2000 soccer fields. In addition, Mindo is part of the ecological corridor or hotspot so called Chocoan-Darien that crossing over Ecuador to reach out Colombia. This eco-route is one of the most biodiverse and endangered habitats. Hence, this bio-diversity region is within the 10 most important eco-regions in the world.

Inclusions: An English-speaking Certified Naturalist Guide-Chauffeur, Pick up from your centrally hotel in Quito, Activities and visits according to your preference

Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Entrance cost; Hummingbird Sanctuary $5 pp, Ziplining $ 20pp, Tarabita & Waterfall Santuary $ 5pp. , Mindo´s Chocolate Tour $8 pp, Mountain Cable Car $8 pp, Orchid Farm $3 pp, Tubing $6 pp (*min 4 pax)

We do offer: enjoy the nature wonders at your own pace. pick up and drop off from/to Quito. licensed naturalist English/Spanish speaking local guide natural history, birding for beginners to amateur level, botanizing in their natural habitat, nature hikes from Easy to moderate-difficult level, sustainable and local support. OR WE CAN EVEN CUSTOMIZE THE TOUR FOR YOU.

Inclusions: Ground transportation, Licensed Naturalist English speaking guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees, Breakfast

A little over an hour from Quito lies the Mindo cloud forest, filled with amazing plant and animal life – perfect for a day trip from Quito. For the ornithologists in the bunch, Mindo and its surrounding cloud forest are a birdwatcher’s paradise! This cloud forest tour in Mindo is a day of adventure in nature that can include everything from exploring an archaeological site that pre-dates the Incas by thousands of years, to walking through a hummingbird sanctuary and visiting a beautiful jungle waterfall among other optional activities, such us: chocolate tour, orchid garden, tubbing and more...

Inclusions: Transportation: Comfortable land transportation., Bilingual certified IE guide, Lunch, Fees and entrance: To Sacha Tamia bird sanctuary and Nambillo Waterfalls Reserve.

Exclusions: Tips, Souvenirs, Participation fees for optional activities