Mindo Rainforest Tours
The Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve is one of the most biologically diverse forests in the world. Its damp environs create a very special ecosystem that nourishes trees and plants and attracts an amazing variety of birds.
Mindo’s mild and damp climate – a few degrees lower than Quito – has created the perfect environment for many species. Hummingbirds, rare butterflies and over 170 species of orchids have been recorded here.
In addition to bird and wildlife viewing, you can take your pick from the available tours of the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest, which include hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, floating down stream on an inner tube and/or flying through the forest on a zip-line.
Practical Info
To fully appreciate Mindo’s beauty and rich variety of flora and fauna, you should consider at least an overnight stay at one of its eco lodges or hotels. Alternatively, it’s an easy escape from the city, taking about 2.5 hours (80 km/50 mi) by road.
6 Tours & Activities to Experience
Full-Day Adventure and Nature Tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest from Quito, Ecuador
- This full-day tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest from Quito, Ecuador is designed to combine nature and adventure in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. Explore the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve looking for birds in the wild and at hummingbird feeders in Mindo town. Choose a zipline adventure (extra cost) or a jungle hike to a waterfall, then relax with lunch and more birds or butterflies.
- Learn More
Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tour
- Spend the day hiking around the Mindo Rainforest, replte with exoitc wildlife and verdant flora, on a full-day tour from Quito. Perfect for lovers of nature, this tour takes you to waterfalls and valleys of Mindo cloud forest, located in the shadow of the Pichincha Volcano. Visit a butterfly farm and hummingbird park, and opt to conquer a canopy adventure featuring hanging bridges and 10 ziplines at an additional cost. Lunch is included.
- Learn More
Private Tour: Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve from Quito
- See the diverse natural landscapes of Ecuador up close on this private tour of the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve from Quito. Check out thundering waterfalls, winding rivers and lush, tropical rainforest on this epic Ecuadorian adventure. Choose a hike to meet your level of fitness and venture into the forest with your guide, who will point out insects, birds and indigenous plant species. Gain a more complete understanding of this natural wonder, which stretches from the mossy floor to the towering canopy. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, tuck into a hearty lunch and recount the birds and animals you spotted on this tour.
- Learn More
Private Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest, Butterfly Farm, and Chocolate Tour from Quito
- Mindo, just two hours from Quito, is in a biodiverse cloud forest that's home to hundreds of species of birds and butterflies. This full-day tour with a private driver and guide includes a visit to a butterfly farm and a tour of a chocolate factory plus one other eco-adventure of your choosing, including ziplining, hiking, or an orchid farm visit, for a customized experience.
- Learn More
Mindo Ziplining
- This ziplinging tour in the Mindo Cloud Forest is a steal. One entrance ticket grants you access to a total of ten zipline cables ranging from 65 feet (20 meters) to 1,300 feet (400 meters), all of which criss-cross over the stunning cloud forest environment. This family-friendly activity includes a safety guide, instructions, and equipment, and it's suitable children ages six and up.
- Learn More
Mindo Bike Rental
- What better way is there to get to know a new place and sustainably get around than by bike? With Mindo BIking, you will be able to rent a bike for a day (from 8:30 am up to 6:00 pm) and take a cruise around the beautiful cloud forest and surrounding area.
- Learn More