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15 Best Mindo Cloud Forest Tours

Mindo sits two hours from Quito with more than 500 recorded bird species around it, and this list gathers the cloud forest tours that use a day there well. Expect hummingbird gardens, waterfall trails, and chocolate farms, with ziplines or river tubing as add-ons. Birders should push for a dawn start.

2.Mindo Cloud Forest Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds & Nature

Yearn for a tantalizing journey through the enchanting Mindo Cloud Forest, where chocolate, coffee, birds, and nature await to captivate your senses.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic trip to Mindo. Israel was a wonderful host who was willing to adapt the day for us. We would thoroughly recommend this trip - everything went smoothly from pick up to drop off. The hummingbirds are obviously the highlight but Israel showed that Mindo…”

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3.Mindo Cloud Forest

Step into the enchanting world of the Mindo Cloud Forest, where secrets lurk and mysteries await, begging to be unraveled.

★ 5.0

“Did the bird watching tour with Eduardo. It was great, especially the hummingbirds flying all around you.”

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4.Mindo Cloud Forest Private Customized Nature and Culture Tour – Quito

Yearn for an extraordinary adventure in the captivating Mindo Cloud Forest, where nature and culture intertwine, leaving you yearning for more.

★ 5.0

“Richard Hernandez is a very experienced guide, for both tourism and nature. He shares his knowledge generously along with insights into his own life, which add so much to people who are passing through an unknown place. He picked us up at 7am. And dropped…”

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5.Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour From Quito

Bask in the beauty and biodiversity of the Mindo Cloud Forest on a full-day tour from Quito, where hidden gems await for adventurous souls.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour starting with being picked up at my hotel in Quito. We had a good tour guide for our ideal size group on this tour, about 8 people. First stop was my favorite with dozens and dozens of hummingbirds and plenty of time for…”

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6.Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour From Quito Hiking, Birding, Waterfalls

Flock to the Mindo Cloud Forest for a private day tour filled with hiking, birding, and waterfalls, where rare bird species await - an adventure like no other!

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic day with Pato! He was very friendly and knowledgeable and was dedicated to making our experience special! Seeing the plethora of birds at San Todeo was a lifetime experience! We saw many wild tanagers, toucans, etc plus the many species of…”

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7.Mindo Cloud-Forest Full Day With Birding, Waterfalls, Zip-Line, Chocolate

Yearn for an unforgettable adventure in Mindo's cloud forest, where a day of birding, waterfalls, zip-line thrills, and chocolate promises an experience like no other.

★ 5.0

“This was the perfect tour with a lot of choices for what you want to do. We did the hummingbird sanctuary in the morning which was so cool. The. Some of our group did zip lining while the other half did the waterfall hike. We…”

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8.Private Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest,Butterfly Farm, Chocolate Tour Bird Watching

Step into the immersive world of Mindo's cloud forest, where secrets of chocolate-making, butterfly farms, and bird watching await - a journey like no other.

★ 5.0

“Great day from feeding birds by hand to chocolate tour to zip lining and more. Francisco was knowledgeable, willing to make the day ours and never rushed us.”

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11.Mindo Adventure.

Lose yourself in the enchanting world of Mindo Adventure, where nature's wonders await at every turn.

★ 5.0

“What a great experience! We were 6 female solo travelers plus our guide, David. The hummingbird experience was magical, then we hiked to a waterfall & back, did a bit of zip lining, had a delicious lunch, then topped it off with the chocolate making…”

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12.Mindo Cloud Forest From Quito Full Day

Unveil the wonders of the Mindo Cloud Forest from Quito in a full day adventure, where hidden treasures and thrilling experiences await...

★ 5.0

“Miguel was an interesting, knowledgeable, funny guide. He was very accommodating to us. We highly recommend this private tour. It was so nice to be the only ones on the tour. The waterfall, the chocolate tour, the butterfly house and the hummingbirds were fantastic. A…”

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13.Full Day Mindo – Cloud Forest

Kaleidoscope of wonders awaits in Mindo's cloud forest, captivating with its enchanting beauty and mystical allure.

★ 5.0

“Amazing adventure day. Juan is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and kind. We saw a waterfall and learned about the plants from an indigenous guide. We rode the cable car and had a delicious lunch. The chocolate tour was beautiful and tasty. I loved the…”

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14.MINDO CLOUD FOREST: Nature & Adventure – Flexible Private Day Tour

Mysteries unravel in the Mindo cloud forest, where nature's secrets await those who dare to explore its enchanting depths.

★ 5.0

“If you like bird watching, this excursion is for you. We saw some many types of hummingbirds and other birds. It was a must! It was our favorite! Santiago was so knowledgeable about the birds. He was incredible!”

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15.Looking for Nature Around Quito? Mindo Cloudforest Private Tour

Immerse yourself in the enchanting mysteries of Mindo's cloudforest on a private tour near Quito, where nature's secrets wait to be uncovered...

★ 5.0

“It was amazing how much we learned about Ecuador, its history and its people in such a short time, thanks to Daniel's insights and storytelling skills. He was also very accomodating and adjusted the tour exactly to our needs. The butterfly garden was very nice…”

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5.0Full-Day Private Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest8 hours (approx.)$150.00 5.0Private Full Day Mindo Tour With Pickup8 to 10 hours (approx.)$120.00 4.5Full-Day Mindo Magical Town Tour Small Group$49.00 5.0Birding in Mindo Cloud-Forest Mitad Del Mundo8 hours (approx.)$135.00 5.0Birdwatching Extravaganza in Mindo Cloud Forest5 to 8 hours (approx.)$90.00 4.5Quito Small-Group Full-Day Mindo Tour (Feb )8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$90.00 4.5Mindo Cloud Forest & Adventure Tour7 to 8 hours (approx.)$149.00 5.0Mindo Orchids & Hummingbirds8 hours (approx.)$199.00 5.0Birding Tour: Explore Mindo Cloud Forest Haven6 to 7 hours (approx.)$140.00 5.0Private Transfers Quito to Mindo2 to 8 hours (approx.)$55.00 5.0Private Mindo Zipline, Chocolate, Intiñan Equator Museum Tour – Quito9 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0Private Day Tour to Mindo – Waterfalls & Hummingbirds$195.00 5.0Mountain Bike: Quito to Mindo Cloud Forest – Full Day8 hours (approx.)$250.00 3.0Mindo Cloudforest and Birdwatching From Quito by ECUADORTREASURE$65.00 4.5Mindo Cloud-Forest Birding and Naturalist Tour$140.00 5.0Ecuador Local Guide Offers Breathtaking Mindo Adventure8 to 9 hours (approx.)$113.00 5.0Mindo Cloudforest Tour: Wildlife, Waterfalls, Chocolate Delights9 to 10 hours (approx.)$130.00 5.0Private Tour to Mindo With Hummingbird Reserve, Tarabita and Butterfly Farm10 hours (approx.)$130.00 5.0Full Day of Adventures in Mindo Area11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$72.00 4.5PRIVATE Tour Mindo Cloud Forest, Tulipe Archaeological Ruins8 hours (approx.)$110.00 4.02-Day Private Personalized Tour: Mindo Cloud Forest2 days (approx.)$329.39 3.5Mindo From Quito – Private Tours$80.00 5.0Discover Mindo Reserve: Nature’s Paradise Awaits8 to 10 hours (approx.)$198.00 5.0Birdwatching by Mindo Cloud Forest (Private Tour)2 days (approx.)$399.00