Family friendlyEcuador · Cloud Forest

Mindo Cloud Forest Day

Hummingbirds, cacao and zip-lines two hours from Quito

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Full day · 9 hoursMax 8 travelersEasy

Overview

Half-day descent from Quito to the Mindo cloud forest — a private hummingbird garden with 14 species, an artisanal cacao tasting, and an optional zip-line course over the canopy.

Hummingbird garden — 14 species
Artisanal cacao bean-to-bar tasting
Tarabita cable-cart over the canopy
Optional zip-line course

Day by day

The itinerary

Click any day to see activities, lodging and meals.

Descend from the Andes into the misty cloud forest for hummingbirds, chocolate, and canopy views.

7:00 AM hotel pickup in Quito
Scenic drive through Andean highlands
Descent into the Mindo cloud forest
Hummingbird garden — spot 14+ species
Tarabita cable-cart ride over the canopy
Waterfall walk through the forest
Artisanal cacao tour and chocolate tasting
Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional zip-line course (13 lines)
Return to Quito (~5:30 PM)

Meals: Lunch

The fine print

What's included

Included

Quito pickup
All entrance fees
Bilingual guide
Lunch

Not included

Zip-line course ($25 add-on)
Tips

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. After that window, our country team will work directly with you on the best alternative — rebooking, partial refund or credit toward another itinerary.

30+ years of operationsOperating since 1992
Local expert guidesTrained in-country
Free cancellationUp to 24h on most tours
24/7 in-trip supportWhatsApp + phone

Mindo Cloud Forest Day

Overview

The itinerary

What's included

Included

Not included

Cancellation policy

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