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Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito
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Quito
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Dress code is sport clothes
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Ecuador cloud forest is one of the top ten biodiversity hotspots on earth and a dream come true for bird and nature lovers. Countless different species of hummingbirds, other birds, and orchids thrive in this amazing ecosystem. Visitors to the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve can hike, try trappelling, go tubing or ride a mountain bike on one of the many great trails available through the reserve. All these activities offer a whole new dimension and are very popular with tourists.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Itinerary
1
Quito
Early morning departure to the northwest of Quito, our guide will be commenting on the attractions that we see in the landscape and that are left behind until we reach the conservation project of the cloud forest of the Choco Andino and one of its protected reserves in which we will have a short tour to observe more than 30 species of hummingbirds and a variety of birds in their natural habitat, here we will have the opportunity to enjoy nature, relax and take the best pictures of landscapes and birds.
2 hours
2
Mindo
Our adventure begins with the tarabita ride that will take us deep into the cloud forest, so called because most of the year it is covered by fog that originates in the western mountain range and is one of the reasons for its biological richness and mega diversity.
2 hours
3
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
Upon reaching the other end we will walk through the forest until we reach the Nambillo Waterfall, a perfect place to enjoy nature and take the best photographs. At the end, our transportation will be waiting for you to return to the town where our guide will recommend places and give you the time needed for lunch. Then we will walk among butterflies and finally, we will visit a chocolate factory where we will have the opportunity to taste one of the best chocolates made with fine Ecuadorian cocoa and learn more about its history.
3 hours
4
Quito
In the afternoon return to Quito and our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
The Ecuador cloud forest is one of the top ten biodiversity hotspots on earth and a dream come true for bird and nature lovers. Countless different species of hummingbirds, other birds, and orchids thrive in this amazing ecosystem. Visitors to the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve can hike, try trappelling, go tubing or ride a mountain bike on one of the many great trails available through the reserve. All these activities offer a whole new dimension and are very popular with tourists.
