Explore Ecuador’s lush cloud forest in a full-day adventure filled with nature, wildlife, waterfalls, and chocolate.

This tour operates on: Every Friday.
Departure: 07:10 AM from Quito from plaza Fosch or 7:30 San Blas Square.
Minimum: 1 participant (shared basis, subject to availability).

This full day tour from Quito offers the perfect combination of nature, wildlife and adventure in the heart of the Mindo Cloud Forest, one of Ecuadors most biodiverse regions. Travelers will explore lush landscapes, observe hummingbirds up close, enjoy optional adventure activities and discover the local chocolate tradition. An ideal day trip for nature lovers, families and adventure seekers looking to experience Ecuadors cloud forest in a single day.

• 07:00 AM Departure from Quito.
• Visit to Calacali (optional Breakfast).
• Visit to the Cloud Forest of Mindo.
• Visit to the Hummingbord refuge.
• Tarabita, canopy (optional).
• Lunch.
• Visit to the local chocolate factory and Tasting.
• Return to Quito.

At 07:00 AM, departure from Quito heading northwest toward the lush landscapes of Mindo, traveling through rural valleys and subtropical scenery. Along the way, a short stop in Calacali is available for an optional breakfast, allowing time to enjoy local flavors before continuing the journey. Upon arrival in Mindo Cloud Forest, the tour immerses travelers in one of Ecuadors most biodiverse regions, famous for its rich cloud forest ecosystem. The visit includes a stop at a hummingbird refuge, where guests can observe and photograph a wide variety of hummingbird species up close in their natural environment. For adventure lovers, there is time for optional activities such as the tarabita cable car or canopy zip lining, offering aerial views of the forest and rivers below. After the activities, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the experience continues with a visit to a local chocolate factory, where guests learn about the cacao process and enjoy a chocolate tasting. The tour concludes with the return to Quito in the late afternoon, completing a full day of nature, wildlife and cultural experiences.

SHARING BASIS

• English-speaking guide.
• Authorized tourist transportation.
• Menu-type lunch.

• Extra meals or beverages.
• Gratuities.
• Snacks.
• Tickets and activities:
  Canopy: $10-20 USD
  Butterfly Farm: $8 USD
  Chocolate Factory: $10 USD

• Comfortable clothes.
• swimsuit.
• Light rain jacket.
• Insect repellent & sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Camera & binoculars
• Cash for entrance fees