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What to do and see in Mindo, Pichincha Province: The Best Walking Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Mindo, Ecuador including Mindo Zip Lining, Butterfly Farm and The Hummingbirds Shared Tour from Quito, Chocolate Tour in Mindo, Private Excursion Middle of the World & Hummingbirds Alambi, Private Tour to Mindo Cloud Forest & Adventure , Private Day Tour to Mindo - Waterfalls & Hummingbirds, Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour, La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour, 2-Days Bird Watching Tour from Quito, 2-Days Mindo Adventure Tour, Extreme Mindo.
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1. Mindo Zip Lining, Butterfly Farm and The Hummingbirds Shared Tour from Quito
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Mindo is a mountain area, located on the western side of the Ecuadorian Andes. Here, two of the most bio-diverse eco regions in the world meet: the Chocoan Lowlands and the Tropical Andes. This tour is recommended for all types of adventurous travelers. We offer a shared tour for Mindo every Friday. The group size ranges from 1 to 15 people. The transportation will be in a comfortable van and you will be traveling with an English speaking guide. The activities are not included and you decide together with your guide and the rest of the group which activities you will be doing that day.
Inclusions: Professional driver/ guide, Transportation from and to Quito’s meeting point., Meals as described in the itinerary (1x lunch), 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
Exclusions: Hotel pick up & drop off, All expenses for activities, Extra food and drinks, Optional tips for the guide, Taxi in Mindo ($ 3,50)
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
2. Chocolate Tour in Mindo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Yumbos Chocolate is a fair trade chocolate factory located in Mindo, where you can learn the full production of the high quality cocoa bean, grown and produced in Ecuador. In the facilities there is a didactic area reserved for the explanation with all the necessary steps to the production of the chocolate bar. A guide illustrates and explains with enthusiasm in several languages, ending with an extensive tasting of chocolate products.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By ATWtravler
We took the Cable Car (Tarabita) over and back and hiked the trail down to the "Large" waterfall. Limited tourists now so no lines and only a couple other people. Trail maintenance and steps are in disrepair, 20 mins down, 30 mins up. The Large waterfall is just a small 12-15 ft cascade over a few rocks and the forest is not really very impressive. We hike regularly in Hawaii where we live and those hike are much more scenic in terms of lush greenery, flowers, birds and real waterfalls. Maybe something to do if you are in the area but definitely not as a daytrip from Quito.
3. Private Excursion Middle of the World & Hummingbirds Alambi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By Vanessa C
The driver was friendly, he gave me information about Quito. and help me with my luggage. Thank you very much
4. Private Tour to Mindo Cloud Forest & Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
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
Reviewed By SunriseFitness
I highly recommend this tour! It’s active but not strenuous, covers a lot, and Alex was friendly and knowledgeable throughout. It felt nice to have a blend of parks and the city, stopping along the way for photos, explanations and history, sweeping city views and gelato on a balcony.
5. Private Day Tour to Mindo - Waterfalls & Hummingbirds
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This cloud forest tour allows you to walk through a wild orchid collection and visiting a beautiful jungle waterfall. For the ornithologists in the bunch, Mindo cloud forest is a birdwatcher's paradise! Another of its attractions of this cloud forest tour is a butterfly farm where you will watch gargantuan butterflies dry their wings after emerging from their jewel-like cocoons inches away. You can dip your fingers into a banana concoction and then be thrilled as butterflies the size of birds land in your hands for a snack. But there is more to explore. You can go "tubing" (with several large inner-tubes tied together) as our steely-nerved guides steer you through thrilling rapids. Or try canopy ziplining or perhaps visit a tiny chocolate factory where you will have a chance to follow cacao through the entire process, from its harvest to its becoming a delicious brownie or a cup of real hot cocoa. Important Note: A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this trip
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified AJ expert English-speaking Adventure Trip Leader, Entrances fee to the waterfalls & hummingbird reserve, Lunch
Exclusions: Chocolate factory USD $10 (optional), Tips
Reviewed By imnhoj
It would be hard to pick a favorite activity on this adventure, every day seemed to be better than the last. Climbing cotopaxi to 16k, mountain biking in the Andes, white water rafting, hiking around a volcanic crater lake, the otovalo market, the amazing hike through the rain forest, and exploring Quito. And I don't think we have ever had a better guide, Marcelo was a very knowledgeable and gracious host for his remarkable country. All of our accomodations were top notch and very unique. This trip far exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for an adventure, you will not be disappointed.
6. Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 9 reviews
Protect your family and avoid unnecessary crowds... Mindo one of the most beautiful places close to Quito awaits for you!! Enjoy a very charming and unknown subtropical rainforest from the comfort of a customized and flexible private day tour. Photograph hundreds of hummingbirds, toucans and many other exotic creatures from a very close distance!! Enjoy a spectacular view of the "cloud forest" from a cable car, and do a hike through a charming waterfall sanctuary...!!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified English speaking guide, Mentioned itinerary and visits
Exclusions: Drinks, Meals, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By JeannePlantation
I had only one afternoon in Quito to sightsee. I contacted Ecuador's Best Tour with late notice by email and Luis replied right away. Luis has a great laid back, no worries attitude and assured me he would take care of everything and pick me up at my hotel. He arrived early to pick me up. I was thrilled to visit the beautiful Church la Compania. Luis was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and architecture. Next we visited a beautiful view of the city with the statue Virgin of El Panecillo. I only had a few hours to visit and Ecuador's Best Tours really helped me make the most of my visit. I highly recommend booking this with this company and you will be lucky if Luis is your guide. His English is extraordinary and he's just a pleasant guide to be around. I have toured many places around the would and I would say Luis was one of the best guides I have encountered. I got some great photos from my visit and hope to return someday. I would certainly use Ecuador's Best Tours again.
7. La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 6 reviews
You will join a festive experience with local musicians playing while you pitch in to make Ecuadorian drinking chocolate by hand. Participants will have a chance to help roast, shell, grind and make the chocolate beverage that Ecuadorians drank thousands of years ago all to the beat of a local musician.
Inclusions: cacao beverage tasting
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By susch
I found this tour to be extremely informative and interesting. I never knew all the steps involved in making chocolate! It was very cool to walk the grounds and see the entire process from small trees to finished product. The tasting of the different qualities of chocolate was interesting too. Definitely worth taking the time to do this tour!
8. 2-Days Bird Watching Tour from Quito
Ecuador is one of the premiere destinations for birding in the world, with more than 1,600 species in the continental area and 38 more in the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador is considered one of the wonders of the natural world with a high percentage of endemism in birds. Enjoy of 2 day tour by visiting the North West of Pichincha which is inhabited for about 600 species of birds.
Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, All activities, Driver/certified English speaking guide, Professional birding guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips
Reviewed By Bretekiel
We had a great day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel on time at 8am and drove expertly to Cotopaxi taking a scenery road which allowed us to appreciate the geography of the inter-valley region. The drive took about 1.5 hours. His approach takes you around the volcanoes from all angles. Daniel was truly passionate about Ecuador and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation of the region. He stopped plenty of times for awesome picture opportunities. We hiked from the parking lot (15K ft) to the refuge (16K ft) doing the zig-zag approach and experienced no issues with altitude sickness whatsoever (he stopped by a kiosko where we could buy coca candy and leaves if needed before entering the park). The weather was awful as we ascended, with small hail and dust from the strong winds, but he was patient and set the pace perfectly for us to successfully reach the refuge. We grabbed hot chocolate up in the refuge (2.5 per cup, bring change) and warmed up before going back down. On our way back to Quito, we stopped by an authentic local restaurant around 3pm where we had a soup, a pork dish, and an ice cream. Back to the hotel by 5pm promptly. This is a great experience for a Quito escapade which you should consider if you're looking to do something based off the city.
9. 2-Days Mindo Adventure Tour
Discover with us one of the most biodiverse regions of Planet Earth, and experience the wonderful natural environment practicing fun activities such as hiking, tubing, birdwatching and zip lining!! Relax at a very charming lodge, surrounded by exotic colourful birds. It will be hard to believe that a very pristine subtropical rainforest can be that close to Quito..! Within this enchanting green kingdom a profusion of life awaits your discovery, including botanical treasures such as bromeliads and orchids..! Come join us, and have a memorable life experience, avoiding unnecessary crowds and with the flexibility that you deserve...!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Private transport, Certified English speaking guide, 1 night accomodation, Mentioned lodging or similar (depending on availability), Safety equipment, Local guides
Exclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Drinks, Additional entrance fees, Hotel nights in Quito
Reviewed By JeannePlantation
I had only one afternoon in Quito to sightsee. I contacted Ecuador's Best Tour with late notice by email and Luis replied right away. Luis has a great laid back, no worries attitude and assured me he would take care of everything and pick me up at my hotel. He arrived early to pick me up. I was thrilled to visit the beautiful Church la Compania. Luis was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and architecture. Next we visited a beautiful view of the city with the statue Virgin of El Panecillo. I only had a few hours to visit and Ecuador's Best Tours really helped me make the most of my visit. I highly recommend booking this with this company and you will be lucky if Luis is your guide. His English is extraordinary and he's just a pleasant guide to be around. I have toured many places around the would and I would say Luis was one of the best guides I have encountered. I got some great photos from my visit and hope to return someday. I would certainly use Ecuador's Best Tours again.
10. Extreme Mindo
Get to know the Mindo River, which has been dragging the hubbub of the most daring who dared with some adventure to do extreme sports in its waters, on our tour you can go tubing and get to know these waters better. In addition, you will see the process and learn how chocolate is made from "grain to bar" and if you want you can also try one of the best chocolates in the country.
Inclusions: National Tourism Guide, Chocolate tour, Lunch, National tourism guide (bilingual), Extreme sport ( tubing ), Photos of the experience
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Susan B
Chocolate tour and empanadas. Was very good tour for the money. The guides were very good and told us about the history of Quito food.
