Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour from Quito with Cable Car and Waterfall Hike
by Ecuador Best Tours
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This private day tour from Quito lasts about 8 to 9 hours and includes a visit to the Mindo - Nambillo ecological reserve, a protected area with around 22,000 hectares of primary forest and 15 waterfalls. The tour starts with pickup at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito. You will spend about two hours exploring the reserve, known for its wildlife. Next, at an elevation of 1,900 meters, the tour visits a hummingbird farm where you can observe hummingbirds, air plants, and orchids. Afterward, you will stop at a local coffee plantation for a coffee break. Then, you will head to Mindo village, located at the southern edge of a biodiversity hotspot important for birds. Here, you will take a 530-meter-long cable car ride across the mountains to enjoy views of the cloud forest. Following the cable car ride, there is an optional hike of about one hour to the Nambillo waterfall, where swimming may be possible depending on conditions. The guide will provide information about the cloud forest’s plants and birds during the hike. You will have time for lunch in Mindo village if you wish, followed by a chocolate-tasting tour. If time allows, the last stop is an orchid and butterfly farm before returning to Quito, with an estimated arrival back at your hotel around 5:30 p.m. The tour includes a certified English-speaking guide and private transportation. Entrance fees to the hummingbird farm and cable car ride, as well as lunch, are not included. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your preferences.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Quito
The guide picks you up at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito. You travel to the Mindo - Nambillo ecological reserve, which covers about 22,000 hectares of primary forest and includes 15 waterfalls of varying heights. You spend roughly two hours exploring this area known for its wildlife.
120 min
Hummingbird Farm
Located at 1,900 meters above sea level (6,233 ft), this stop features hummingbirds, air plants, orchids, and other exotic species. Visitors spend about 50 minutes here observing these creatures and the surrounding environment.
50 min
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
After the hummingbird farm, you stop at a local coffee plantation to relax with a cup of coffee. Then you drive to Mindo village, situated at the southern edge of a biodiversity hotspot important for birds. Here, you take a 530-meter-long cable car ride across the mountains to view the cloud forest landscape.
60 min
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
Following the cable car ride, there is an optional hike of about one hour to the Nambillo waterfall. The guide provides information on the cloud forest’s vegetation and birdlife during the hike. Swimming may be possible at the waterfall depending on conditions.
60 min
Mindo
You have time for lunch in Mindo village if desired, followed by a chocolate-tasting tour lasting about 45 minutes.
45 min
Quito
If time permits, the tour includes a visit to an orchid and butterfly farm. The return to Quito is planned for around 5:30 p.m., ending the day tour.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour from Quito with Cable Car and Waterfall Hike
by Ecuador Best Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$245.10Overview
This private day tour from Quito lasts about 8 to 9 hours and includes a visit to the Mindo - Nambillo ecological reserve, a protected area with around 22,000 hectares of primary forest and 15 waterfalls. The tour starts with pickup at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito. You will spend about two hours exploring the reserve, known for its wildlife. Next, at an elevation of 1,900 meters, the tour visits a hummingbird farm where you can observe hummingbirds, air plants, and orchids. Afterward, you will stop at a local coffee plantation for a coffee break. Then, you will head to Mindo village, located at the southern edge of a biodiversity hotspot important for birds. Here, you will take a 530-meter-long cable car ride across the mountains to enjoy views of the cloud forest. Following the cable car ride, there is an optional hike of about one hour to the Nambillo waterfall, where swimming may be possible depending on conditions. The guide will provide information about the cloud forest’s plants and birds during the hike. You will have time for lunch in Mindo village if you wish, followed by a chocolate-tasting tour. If time allows, the last stop is an orchid and butterfly farm before returning to Quito, with an estimated arrival back at your hotel around 5:30 p.m. The tour includes a certified English-speaking guide and private transportation. Entrance fees to the hummingbird farm and cable car ride, as well as lunch, are not included. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your preferences.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Quito
The guide picks you up at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito. You travel to the Mindo - Nambillo ecological reserve, which covers about 22,000 hectares of primary forest and includes 15 waterfalls of varying heights. You spend roughly two hours exploring this area known for its wildlife.
120 min
Hummingbird Farm
Located at 1,900 meters above sea level (6,233 ft), this stop features hummingbirds, air plants, orchids, and other exotic species. Visitors spend about 50 minutes here observing these creatures and the surrounding environment.
50 min
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
After the hummingbird farm, you stop at a local coffee plantation to relax with a cup of coffee. Then you drive to Mindo village, situated at the southern edge of a biodiversity hotspot important for birds. Here, you take a 530-meter-long cable car ride across the mountains to view the cloud forest landscape.
60 min
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
Following the cable car ride, there is an optional hike of about one hour to the Nambillo waterfall. The guide provides information on the cloud forest’s vegetation and birdlife during the hike. Swimming may be possible at the waterfall depending on conditions.
60 min
Mindo
You have time for lunch in Mindo village if desired, followed by a chocolate-tasting tour lasting about 45 minutes.
45 min
Quito
If time permits, the tour includes a visit to an orchid and butterfly farm. The return to Quito is planned for around 5:30 p.m., ending the day tour.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.