Get your head in the clouds during this private full-day roundtrip tour from Quito to the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest. Spot native flora and fauna, some found nowhere else on earth, with a local naturalist guide while learning about this endangered ecosystem. Round out the trip by visiting a chocolate factory and a butterfly house before returning to your hotel.

Wildlife watching in the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest
Hassle-free roundtrip transport from your hotel
Sample handmade chocolate at a local factory
Lunch not included; great options available in Mindo

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
English speaking guide

Activities not mentioned
Personal expenses
Food and drink
Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Hilton Colon Quito
Amazonas N 1914 Y Patria Avenida and Patria, Quito 170143 Ecuador

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Please Note

please meet your guide at the lobby at agreed time (make sure you've let us know your hotel location)

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Comfortable walking shoes, sun block, insect repellent, raincoat (or umbrella), camera, and sunglasses are recommended
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by Pure! Travel Group

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Including a Chocolate Factory Visit from Quito?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Including a Chocolate Factory Visit from Quito?

A:The policy on sanitization is:

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Including a Chocolate Factory Visit from Quito?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Including a Chocolate Factory Visit from Quito?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Reviews

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Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Including a Chocolate Factory

Corlyce B, May 2019

Daniel did an excellent job taking us up to Mindo. The drive was beautiful. We saw the humming birds, butterflies, the Chocolate Factory and walked up to the waterfall. We also took the cable ride up to the top and got rained on but it gave a beautiful view of the area. It was a very nice day.

Our guide was fantastic! However...

Chassidy B, Sep 2016

Our guide was fantastic! However, the road trip from Quito is really a little more than 2 hours each way, not 1.5. The chocolate tour is great, but we really didn't do too much that was centered around the forest. We could have done a canopy tour or something. Instead we went to a butterfly house that was nice, but I wouldn't consider that a garden. We had lunch in town at a place the guide recommended The Chef and it was good. The chocolate tour was also nice. The bird stop was a little odd, but they did get to see some pretty birds. All in all, everyone really enjoyed the day, just a long drive. We arrived at the airport about 1.5 hours later than expected.