Top Experiences in Mindo Butterfly Farm (Mariposas de Mindo)
EcuadorianTourGuide
Full Day Mindo - Cloud Forest
USD 78
Travel with me as your guide for an unparalleled journey. With a deep passion for storytelling and a commitment to personalized experiences, I transform ordinary trips into extraordinary adventures. My in-depth knowledge, cultural insights, and seamless logistics ensure a stress-free exploration. Whether delving into historical marvels, savoring local flavors, or embracing nature's wonders, every moment is tailored to your desires. From vibrant markets to hidden gems, I unveil the heart of each destination, fostering a connection that transcends the ordinary. Choose me as your guide, and let's embark on a transformative voyage where every step is a discovery.
Ecuador a Color tour operator
Quito Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour
USD 160
Enjoy with us a different experience on your day trip to Mindo Cloud Forest. Last remanants of the Choco Darien Region. Find different and unique Nature places. You can be part of different activities as Hiking in the Cloud Forest, Butterflies farm, Humingbird's Photography, Many species of birds, Waterfalls and Natural swimming pools in Nambillo River. a lot of fun and Adventure with some extra activities in the Mindo River. Tubbing or a Zip line cables tour in the Forest.
Quito Trip
Mindo Cloud Forest and Birding Tour
USD 87.2
Mindo cloud forest is located 2 hours drive from Quito city, is a special place to enjoy nature on northwest of the Pichincha volcano, Mindo is popular because of birdwatching and activities such as, trekking to the Mindo Nabillo waterfall, the chocolate factory and the butterflies farm, the climate is a bit tropical.
Quito Tour Bus
Quito Small-Group Mindo Cloud Forest Tour
USD 129
Enjoy the Mindo cloud forest with the experts, we will take you to the best attractions. We can give you additional adventure, nature or culture options to complete your day.
We will make you visit as many attractions as possible on your tour.
We will make you visit as many attractions as possible on your tour.
Viajes Quinana
5 Day Tour to Discover Tourist Places in Ecuador
USD 995
On this excursion you will be able to live and learn about culture, history, gastronomy and the most beautiful landscapes of Ecuador. Starting your tour through the streets of the largest and best preserved colonial center in South America; You will be able to put your feet on the equinoctial line where you will verify through gravitational experiments that you are at the center of the world; You will have the opportunity to hold hummingbirds in your hands by giving them water to drink, you will recharge your energies in the waterfalls of the Choco Andino forest, “ecological sanctuary”; You will reach the slopes and the refuge of the most dangerous volcano in Ecuador due to the way its volcanic waste emanates; The indigenous communities will welcome you with open arms when you visit the emerald of the western mountain range; Finally you will be surprised by the devil's pot that waits for you so that you can see its greatness, to begin the return to your country, without first going through the end of the world swing where you will feel that your soul is coming out as you swing on it.
Friends Expeditions
Quito Small-Group Full-Day Mindo Tour
USD 90
Mindo is a beautiful valley located two hours northwest of Quito, on the western slopes of the Pichincha volcano. This place offers amazing natural landscapes and many adventure activities. Once you arrive in Mindo's cloud forest you will visit a butterfly farm and hummingbird feeders. Don't forget your camera! The adventure continues with canopying, with 13 zip lines of different lengths that range from 20 to 400 m and with different characteristics for adventure seekers of all ages. If you prefer another activity, we also offer the option of riding in a tarabita (a small cable car) and hiking across the cloud forest to visit beautiful waterfalls. After all of these exciting activities, you will have a break for lunch. Before departing from Mindo you will visit another special spot for birdwatching.
The price applies to groups of three or more passengers. In case the minimum number of passengers is not reached, we will contact you by email in order to reschedule the day of the tour.
The price applies to groups of three or more passengers. In case the minimum number of passengers is not reached, we will contact you by email in order to reschedule the day of the tour.
See Galapagos
Mindo Cloud Forest Tour with Tickets and Lunch
USD 150
Discover Mindo's unparalleled biodiversity as you traverse enchanting cloud forests, home to an incredible array of flora and fauna. Marvel at the kaleidoscope of butterflies, listen to the melodic symphony of exotic birds, and encounter the vibrant wildlife that calls Mindo home.
Real Dreams Tour
Otavalo Market and Mindo Cloud Forest Tour 3-Day 2-Night
USD 587
Discover Cultural Ecuador. Visiting the Otavalo Market, Peguche Waterfall in the Province of Imbabura. Enjoy the beautiful trekking in Cuicocha Lake, close to the mama Cotacachi Volcano. after the Mountains, in Mindo enjoy the Nature of the cloud forest. Visit the Butterflies of Mindo, Ziplining, and the Chocolate Factory and Middle of the world where you can stand at two hemispheres; north and south.
Ecuador Treasure
Mindo Cloudforest and Birdwatching from Quito BY ECUADORTREASURE
USD 65
Enjoy a full day tour in the Cloudforest of Ecuador. Discover it´s many species of birds and relax with the sounds of it´s waterfalls near by.
We start and finish the tour from Quito.
Get to the cloud forest of Ecuador. Located northwest of Quito you will find Mindo, the hummingbird’s
homeland. Here, you will find many activities to do such as Canopy, with 13 zip lines of different lengths up to
400 m (1312 ft) with different characteristics for tourists of all ages. Tubing down a local river with rapids. If
you prefer a more relaxing activity, then a hike across the cloud forest to visit the waterfalls of Mindo is the
perfect option for you. In the afternoon, you may choose between visiting the chocolate factory to learn the
process of the elaboration of chocolate, or the butterflies and hummingbirds farms.
(Note: All times are approximate, EXCEPT starting time.)
We start and finish the tour from Quito.
Get to the cloud forest of Ecuador. Located northwest of Quito you will find Mindo, the hummingbird’s
homeland. Here, you will find many activities to do such as Canopy, with 13 zip lines of different lengths up to
400 m (1312 ft) with different characteristics for tourists of all ages. Tubing down a local river with rapids. If
you prefer a more relaxing activity, then a hike across the cloud forest to visit the waterfalls of Mindo is the
perfect option for you. In the afternoon, you may choose between visiting the chocolate factory to learn the
process of the elaboration of chocolate, or the butterflies and hummingbirds farms.
(Note: All times are approximate, EXCEPT starting time.)
Ecosportour - Tour Operator
Mindo: Bird watching, Chocolate, Waterfall and Adventure
USD 65
A few hours from Quito is the paradise called Mindo, which is located in the middle of one of the rainforest regions richest in biodiversity in the world with a variety of birds, butterflies, orchids, and spectacular waterfalls from the different waterfalls that It allows adrenaline lovers to find many exciting options, in a warm climate and then be able to enjoy one of the best chocolates in the world in the afternoon.
Daniel Mucarsel
Mindo Full-Day Tour from Quito, Ecuador
USD 97
Mindo's cloudforest is one of the most diverse ecosistems in the planet, perfect place for birdwatching, butterflies and to find the real conexion with nature. This tour used to be more active based on itinerary, but now is focused on finding conexion with nature and to learn from it, experiencing real contact with butterflies, hummingbirds and learning about products with a chocolate tour. Located two hours from the city of Quito towards the coast.
This change in altitude and temperature makes it the perfect climate for wildlife.
Cloudforest known for its great variety of birds, plants, orchids, and a diversity of fruits.
Accompanied by a certificated local tour guide and driver, an open-minded ambient, good music, safety and comfortability of his car. Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.
This change in altitude and temperature makes it the perfect climate for wildlife.
Cloudforest known for its great variety of birds, plants, orchids, and a diversity of fruits.
Accompanied by a certificated local tour guide and driver, an open-minded ambient, good music, safety and comfortability of his car. Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.
OVERLAND ADVENTURE
Private Tour to Mindo with Hummingbird Reserve, Tarabita and Butterfly Farm
USD 130
Located near the city of Quito, the Mindo Valley is a privileged and ideal site for nature lovers, since here you can find more than 500 species of birds and a wide range of adventure sports.
DMC TRAVEL Ca. Ltda.
Quito to Mindo Cloud Forest Private Full-Day Guided Tour
USD 240
Mindo is a natural sub-tropical paradise in one of the most bio diverse zones in Ecuador, it is located 2 hours from Quito. This wonderful and well preserved cloud forest is the home of already 450 species of birds, 170 orchids, 90 butterflies, its landscapes will fascinate you.
We have several activities so you can enjoy with your friends and family this tour.
Are you ready to discover this small town and its forest? Waterfalls, peace and adventure in just one place.
We have several activities so you can enjoy with your friends and family this tour.
Are you ready to discover this small town and its forest? Waterfalls, peace and adventure in just one place.
BM TOURS SA
Wildlife Encounter Mindo Tour from Quito
USD 116
This tour is for wildlife lovers who admire the beauty of the Birds and butterflies. We will be able to observe several species and distinguish between them, by means of his colors, form and beaks of birds.
Andean Roots Travel
Quito to Mindo Cloud Forest: Eco Adventure Private Day Tour
USD 100
Depart from Quito on your 9-10 hours private tour to Mindo; a lush green valley located just 2 hours away. It is here that two of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world meet. Due to these unique characteristics, Mindo is a true paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers. It is home to hundreds species of birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, bromeliads and orchids. During this tour you will visit the Butterfly Farm and Chocolate Factory. You will also have some additional options to choose from for the last activity such as Mindo Canopy, a small hike in the Cloud Forest, or a visit to an Orchid Farm, chocolate factory. As this is a privated tour you can design the tour according to what you like the most, this can be a perfect combination of adventure, nature and culture
Shelter Overland Experience
Private Day Tour in Mindo
USD 45
Discover a unique and worry-free travel experience with our transportation and guide services. At every step of your adventure, we guarantee you a perfect combination of comfort, safety and local knowledge. Our state-of-the-art vehicles will take you to the most impressive destinations, while our expert guides will immerse you in the cultural and historical richness of each place you visit. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the world with confidence and authenticity. Let us take you by the hand on an unforgettable journey. Your next adventure awaits you
On our private tour you and your family group or friends decide the attractions you want, starting at 7:00 when we will go to Mindo from Quito, a journey that takes around 2 hours, and we will enjoy the attractions until 16:00
On our private tour you and your family group or friends decide the attractions you want, starting at 7:00 when we will go to Mindo from Quito, a journey that takes around 2 hours, and we will enjoy the attractions until 16:00
See Galapagos
8 Hours Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito includes Lunch
USD 100
Mindo is the perfect place to visit with family or friends with several activities that you can do in one place. The flora and birds make a perfect walk to escape the city. You can take this Tour any day with a professional guide and get to know the wonders of the Mindo Valley in a single day.
latitudetripec
Private Full Day Mindo Tour with Pickup
USD 99
Mindo
Located at the western base of the Pichincha volcano, with a temperate climate, possessor of an exuberant fauna and flora which make this ecological region one of the most attractive places for tourism.
We include three main activities in order to take advantage of the full day. Our goal is to make you live the experience and enjoy the day to the fullest.
We will leave Quito early in the morning, taste a typical and traditional breakfast, and then continue with the visit of the butterflies in Mindo. The Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies. Here tourists learn about the growth process of butterflies and can feed them.
Our second stop will be the waterfalls, where we can enjoy the nature and beauty of the cloud forest.
For our last stop, we will visit the chocolate tour. In this place, we will be able to learn about the process and preparation of this delicacy. Finally, we will have lunch before returning to Quito.
Located at the western base of the Pichincha volcano, with a temperate climate, possessor of an exuberant fauna and flora which make this ecological region one of the most attractive places for tourism.
We include three main activities in order to take advantage of the full day. Our goal is to make you live the experience and enjoy the day to the fullest.
We will leave Quito early in the morning, taste a typical and traditional breakfast, and then continue with the visit of the butterflies in Mindo. The Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies. Here tourists learn about the growth process of butterflies and can feed them.
Our second stop will be the waterfalls, where we can enjoy the nature and beauty of the cloud forest.
For our last stop, we will visit the chocolate tour. In this place, we will be able to learn about the process and preparation of this delicacy. Finally, we will have lunch before returning to Quito.
Real Dreams Tour
Quito, Ecuador Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Adventure Tour
USD 150
Exploring Mindo Cloud Forest is a good opportunity to be in touch with nature and is so close to Quito City (2 hours). Mindo cloud forest creates the best environment for birdwatching and hiking in the Nambillo Reserve. Enjoy the butterflies farm, taste the flavor of chocolate, and experiment with the adrenaline on Zipline.
Itinerary:
• Quito 170143, Ecuador at 6h45 AM
• Visit Ornithological Point
Visit Butterfly
• Walk to the Nambillo waterfall
• Chocolate Factory
• Return to Quito
Itinerary:
• Quito 170143, Ecuador at 6h45 AM
• Visit Ornithological Point
Visit Butterfly
• Walk to the Nambillo waterfall
• Chocolate Factory
• Return to Quito
Galapagos Connoisseur
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Nature, Chocolate, Cable Car
USD 130
Private Full-Day Nature Tour to the Mindo Cloudforest
Tour Highlights:
- Spot hummingbirds, butterflies, and orchids at the Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary
- Go chocolate tasting and learn how it is made at the Chocolate Museum.
- Jump aboard a cable-car for an exciting ride and beautiful views above the cloud forest (cable car ticket not included)
- Trek to the beautiful waterfalls in Mindo where you can take a quick dip.
Itinerary:
- 8:00 am - pick-up from your hotel
- 10:30 am - Arrival to Mindo
- Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary visit
- Lunch (not included)
- Chocolate Museum visit
- Waterfall trek (optional)
- Cable Car to Canopy (optional)
- Coffee at my favorite coffee house (optional)
- Return to Quito with optional ice-cream stop (optional)
- Additional activities like canyoning, zipline, tubing, etc (not included)
Tour Highlights:
- Spot hummingbirds, butterflies, and orchids at the Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary
- Go chocolate tasting and learn how it is made at the Chocolate Museum.
- Jump aboard a cable-car for an exciting ride and beautiful views above the cloud forest (cable car ticket not included)
- Trek to the beautiful waterfalls in Mindo where you can take a quick dip.
Itinerary:
- 8:00 am - pick-up from your hotel
- 10:30 am - Arrival to Mindo
- Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary visit
- Lunch (not included)
- Chocolate Museum visit
- Waterfall trek (optional)
- Cable Car to Canopy (optional)
- Coffee at my favorite coffee house (optional)
- Return to Quito with optional ice-cream stop (optional)
- Additional activities like canyoning, zipline, tubing, etc (not included)
Tangol
Mindo Tour
USD 63.75
Mindo is a very quiet place located in a valley, in this tour we can see birds like the rooster of the rock, bright red, toucans, owls, hummingbirds, wild ducks, quetzales, blackbirds, carpenters among others. It also has approximately 2000 endemic plant species from Ecuador, including a wide variety of wild orchids and around of 40 different types of butterflies.
Additionally, you will have the possibility to visit beautiful waterfalls where you can practice adventure sports or hiking, don't miss it!
Additionally, you will have the possibility to visit beautiful waterfalls where you can practice adventure sports or hiking, don't miss it!
GUIDEcuador Travel
Mindo Cloud Forest & Adventure Tour
USD 150
This is a magical excursion through the Cloud Forest just 1 hour and half away from Quito, where you will switch the streets and traffic of Quito to the sounds of the forest and its peace.
This is the perfect tour if you are looking for a short break surrounded by birds, orchids and waterfalls.
We invite you to explore with us this beautiful and unique site of Ecuador!!!!
This is the perfect tour if you are looking for a short break surrounded by birds, orchids and waterfalls.
We invite you to explore with us this beautiful and unique site of Ecuador!!!!
Lets go to Ecuador
Private Tour to Mindo, with Chocolate and Coffee Tours
USD 88
Our Private Tour starts at your Hotel in the city, during this trip from start to finish you can built up your custom made itinerary, and choose between: Chocolate Tour $10/person you can pay w/credit card/ Coffee Tour $8 p/person cash only, Cooking Class at Food Studio w/professional Chef Mauricio for $30 cooking your own lunch.
This area offers you a wide variety of activities, from Zip Line $8 or $20 p/person, Tubing $6 p/person, Hikes to waterfalls using the cable car $5p/person, or a visit of a Hummingbird Garden where you can see a large variety of hummingbirds, also other birds like tanagers, toucans and more.($4 p/person cash only)
You choose the places to visit, the time you would like to spend on each site and the time to get back at your Hotel in Quito, usually hours are from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. We customize your private tour.
This area offers you a wide variety of activities, from Zip Line $8 or $20 p/person, Tubing $6 p/person, Hikes to waterfalls using the cable car $5p/person, or a visit of a Hummingbird Garden where you can see a large variety of hummingbirds, also other birds like tanagers, toucans and more.($4 p/person cash only)
You choose the places to visit, the time you would like to spend on each site and the time to get back at your Hotel in Quito, usually hours are from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. We customize your private tour.
CarpeDM Adventures
Mystical Mindo Marvels: A Daylong Dive into Nature's Dreamland!
USD 59
Mindo is a small town in the Andean foothills of Ecuador. Set in beautiful cloud-forest, it attracts birdwatchers first and foremost, but also has attractions for other tourists. Mindo is located to the north west of Quito. This town was founded in 1861 and the current population is around 3000 inhabitants. Mindo is surrounded by the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest; the forest is home to hundreds of species of birds many of them are in danger of extinction.
Here you have a possibility of activities to choose from that are not included in the price of the tour; such as hiking the waterfall, canopy/ziplining, participate in process of making chocolate, and explore the world of butterflies.
Here you have a possibility of activities to choose from that are not included in the price of the tour; such as hiking the waterfall, canopy/ziplining, participate in process of making chocolate, and explore the world of butterflies.
Llamingo Travel
Mindo cloud-forest full day with birding, waterfalls, zip-line, chocolate
USD 99
Marvel at the diversity of birds, flowers and plants of the cloud forest. Feel the flight of the hummingbirds reaching for your hands to drink nectar and discover the incredible colors of the cloud forest birds.
There are waterfalls everywhere with rainwater flowing down the streams to the Pacific Ocean.
In the tour:
- You'll visit the birds feeders to learn about the natural history and to take amazing pictures.
- Riding the cable-car you are going to marvel at the cloudy landscape.
- Walk in one of the most wet mountain places in the world with a lot of waterfalls to discover.
- You can practice extreme sports such as zip-lining or tubing.
- Taste one of the best chocolate in the special tour that is also available.
Mindo is just unique.
There are waterfalls everywhere with rainwater flowing down the streams to the Pacific Ocean.
In the tour:
- You'll visit the birds feeders to learn about the natural history and to take amazing pictures.
- Riding the cable-car you are going to marvel at the cloudy landscape.
- Walk in one of the most wet mountain places in the world with a lot of waterfalls to discover.
- You can practice extreme sports such as zip-lining or tubing.
- Taste one of the best chocolate in the special tour that is also available.
Mindo is just unique.