Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tour

1,250m / 4,100 ft · Easy

Group (2+ pax)
$150,00 / person
Solo Traveler
$270.00 / person
1 Day
Duration 1 Day
Altitude 1,250m / 4,100 ft
Difficulty Easy
Group Size 1 to 10+ people
Languages English, Spanish

Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tour — a relaxed escape from Quito (7:30 AM departure, ~2 h drive) to one of Ecuador's most biodiverse regions. Visit the Butterfly Sanctuary, a local chocolate factory and enjoy lunch surrounded by the cloud forest. Private transport included.

Day 1 Quito -> Mindo Cloud Forest

Departure from Quito at 7:30 AM in private transportation. The drive takes approximately 2 hours through the beautiful Andean landscape down into the cloud forest of Mindo — one of the most biodiverse regions of Ecuador.

Throughout the day we visit the Butterfly Sanctuary, explore a local chocolate factory to learn about Ecuadorian cacao from bean to bar, and enjoy lunch immersed in the rainforest. Return to Quito in the evening.

What's Included

  • Private round-trip transportation from Quito
  • Visit to the Butterfly Sanctuary
  • Chocolate factory tour
  • Lunch

Not Included

  • Waterfalls & cable car (tarabita) $5 USD
  • Hummingbird reserve $6 USD
  • Travel/medical insurance
  • Tips for the guide
  • Extra meals or drinks
Don't have your gear? You can rent it or buy it directly at our Condor Trekk Equipment Store.

Tour Requirements

  • No previous experience required
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Rain jacket
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera

Tour Insurance Coverage

All Condortrekk tours include civil liability insurance

Insurance Provider

Sweaden Insurance Company — recognized provider of adventure tourism and mountaineering coverage in Ecuador.

Policy Type

Civil Liability Insurance — covers third-party claims arising from bodily injury or property damage during Condortrekk-operated tours and expeditions.

What's Covered
  • Accidents during guided activities
  • Emergency evacuation and rescue
  • Third-party bodily injury liability
  • Property damage during tour operations
What's NOT Covered
  • Personal travel insurance (medical, trip cancellation)
  • Lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings
  • Pre-existing medical conditions
  • Activities outside the tour itinerary

Important: We strongly recommend all travelers purchase personal travel insurance covering medical emergencies, high-altitude activities, and trip cancellation before departure. Condortrekk's civil liability policy does not replace personal travel insurance.

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