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Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Green Throntail
Group after observing the Cock-of-the-Rock
Cock-of-the-Rock at "lek"
Mindo Cloud Forest Flexible Private Day Tour

MINDO CLOUD FOREST: Nature & Adventure - Flexible Private Day Tour

By Neotropical Nature and Birding Trips
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$677 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Surrounded by forested mountains and just two hours away from Quito, Mindo offers a variety of activities for all interests and tastes. You will start the day with a hike in the  Mindo Nambillo Reserve. This is a transitional sub-tropical rainforest where two of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world meet: the Chocó lowlands and the Western Tropical Andes. Three rivers (Mindo, Saloya and Cinto) and hundreds of streams irrigate the landscape. The Nambillo Waterfall Sanctuary is one of the main attractions and invite you to test the refreshing waters of the river. Time permitting, once you are done exploring the forest interior, you can choose from several additional activities: Canopy Zip Line Park, Tubbing, Butterfly Farm or the Artisanal Chocolate Factory. These options are available under request, you can pay for the cost of the activity of your choice directly the day of the tour. Talk to you guide about your interest and he will customise the tour accordingly.

Activity location

  • Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
    • Mindo, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
    • Mindo, Ecuador

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Mindo day tour- standard
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Lunch w/soft drink
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$676.81 x 1 AdultAU$676.81
Total
Price is AU$676.81
Until Tue, 26 Nov
Mindo + Cock of the Rock Lek
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Visit Cock of the Rock Lek
Lunch w/ soft drink
Mindo & Cock of the Rock Lek: After your Mindo Day Tour, you'll visit a Lek of the Andean Cock of the Rock and admire their courtship ritual.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$676.81 x 1 AdultAU$676.81
Total
Price is AU$676.81
Until Tue, 26 Nov
Early pick up + Lek visit
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Andean Cock of the Rock Lek: Visit the Andean Cock of the Rock Lek in the afternoon
Duration: 4 hours: Early pick up at 5:30 am, and additional visit to the Cock of the Rock Lek in the afternoon- ideal for birdwatchers
Pickup included

Starting time: 5:30 am
Price details
AU$692.19 x 1 AdultAU$692.19
Total
Price is AU$692.19
Until Tue, 26 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch with soft drink
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified, bilingual naturalist guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee and coffee at Alambi Reserve
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to additional activities (i.e. Canopy Zip Line Park, Butterfly farm, Chocolate tour)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A small amount of walking is involved along trails with irregular terrain although if participants require longer hiking trails are available.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Copy of passport of one of the group members is required for billing purposes (local tax exemption)
  • Difficulty of the hikes can be adjusted to travellers´ requirements

Activity itinerary

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
  • 2h
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8 am for a scenic 2 hour drive towards the western slopes. Mindo is surrounded by forested mountains and offers a wide variety of activities for all interests and tastes. You'll will start the day with a hike in the Mindo Nambillo Reserve. This is a transitional sub-tropical rainforest also known as cloud forest that ranges from 950 to 2800 m.a.s.l. where 2 of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world meet: the Chocó lowlands and the Western Tropical Andes. The reserve is home to an outstanding number of orchid, bird, mammal, insect and reptile species. The Nambillo Waterfall Sanctuary is one of the main attractions and invite you to test the refreshing waters of the river. On the way back, it is possible to ride a cable car above the canopy where you'll have an amazing perspective of the beauty of this unique ecosystem. If you are afraid of heights, it's possible to walk back instead.
Mindo
  • 1h
The town of Mindo is full of options to suit all tastes and interests. Time permitting, once you are done exploring the forest interior, you can opt for one or more of the several additional activities available in the area (entrance fee not included). Talk to your guide about your interests and expectations and he will make sure to run the tour accordingly. You can admire an interactive butterfly farm where you'll witness at close range all the life stages of these wonderful beings; or you can visit a local chocolate factory that processes organically grown cacao, and allows you to participate in the chocolate making process- from plant to bar. If you are in a more adventurous mood, you can choose to go the a Canopy Zip-line Park instead, and enjoy the thrill of exploring the forest from a different perspective or venture down the river in a tubing adventure.
Mindo
  • 1h
Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant
Alambi Reserve
  • 1h
After a delicious lunch you'll start your way back to Quito. A final stop before reaching the city will reveal another hidden treasure of the cloud forest: Alambi Reserve. This is one of the best places in Ecuador to watch hummingbirds at close range. Up to 18 species have been recorded in less than 30 minutes!! You'll be amazed with the beauty of this winged jewels. Drop-of at your hotel around 5 pm.
Finca La Victoriana
  • 2h
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: In the afternoon you can add a visit to a lek of one of the most iconic bird species in the cloud forest; The Andean Cock of the Rock. This species exhibits marked sexual dimorphism, the male has a large disk-like crest and a very unique vivid scarlet plumage. Gatherings of males compete for breeding females with each male displaying its colourful plumage, bobbing and hopping, and making strident calls. This visit would take place after your lunch in Mindo. The visit to Alambi reserve in this case will be in the morning, on your way to Mindo. If you take this trip extension you'll be dropped off in your hotel around 7:00 pm. Make sure to choose the right option that includes the entrance fee to this reserve

Location

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    • Mindo, Ecuador

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    • Mindo, Ecuador

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