Mindo Cloud Forest: Hummingbirds & Waterfalls

Experience Mindo’s hummingbirds, hike to waterfalls, and explore cloud forests. Enjoy breakfast with hummingbirds and choose between butterflies, chocolate, or ziplining.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alambi Reserve - A sanctuary for hummingbirds.
  • Mindo - The primary destination, Mindo is a charming small area nestled within the cloud forest.
  • Tarabita y Santuario de Cascadas Mindo - This location allows visitors to traverse from one side of Mindo’s high area to the mountain front, where the hike to the waterfalls begins, situated…
What's Included
  • Hummingbirds sanctuary tickets
  • Private transportation
  • Cable car to waterfalls tickets
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The journey begins at 7:00 am from Quito, heading towards the western part of the city. The day promises to be active, filled with physical exercise and hiking.
The first stop is a hummingbird sanctuary, offering a wonderful experience and a close-up view of numerous hummingbird species.
The second stop features an alternative traditional breakfast.
The…

Location
Alambi Reserve
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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W5952xmstephanief
Nov 25, 2025
Beautiful adventure! - What an adventure of a lifetime! We had such an incredible day, first with the hummingbird sanctuary, followed by the butterfly garden and then Mindo Cloud Forest. Did the zip lines too and ended the day with a beautiful cacao tasting. Our guide Jose was kind and knowledgable, and made sure our group had a really fun time. It was a long day full of memories we'll take with us forever! What a special way to experience Ecuador. Thanks so much for an amazing experience!
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Tboudames
Nov 11, 2025
Beautiful Ecuador Rainforest Day Tour - We had an amazing experience on our Ecuador rainforest day tour in Mindo! The transportation was smooth, the views were incredible, and we loved visiting the hummingbird and butterfly sanctuaries — both were beautiful and so informative. The entire tour was a perfect mix of nature, learning, and adventure. Jorge and his team run a fantastic operation — this is our second tour with them after Cotopaxi, and they continue to impress us with their professionalism and passion for what they do. Highly recommend!
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Megbj2631xf
Nov 8, 2025
A lovely day in Mindo - We enjoyed a tour with Jorge earlier in the week so much that we decided to book the Mindo tour with him as well—and we’re so glad we did. The hummingbird sanctuary was absolutely magical, and afterward, we did a local coffee tour where we enjoyed delicious coffee and treats and learned the process from start to finish. We had the option to choose different activities so while we did this, others in our group explored the butterfly sanctuary. We ended the day with a cable car ride and a beautiful hike to a waterfall, where we even got to swim. It was the perfect way to spend the day, and Jorge was a wonderful guide. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience a lot in just one day!
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Jodie_l
Oct 16, 2025
100% recommend 🦋 - Jose was a great guide - knowledgeable , funny and interesting with exceptional English. Tour was good and very flexible , mindo is lovely and the family owned butterfly farm was beyond all expectations !!! Absolute highlight of my day. 🦋
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Alexandravj4368yn
Jul 31, 2025
We love Jose and the butterflies! - Jose was amazing and we loved the tour. He gives off such comforting dad energy-- would recommend to any solo female travelers.
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M5966erpaulm
Jul 20, 2025
- Jose was a great guide and the trip was excellent. Well worth it. All the stops were great and José made the day very easy, even with kids.
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Q4859zidanielf
Jul 16, 2025
Something For Everyone! - This tour had something for everyone! The food is incredible, and I could have stayed there for every meal! I was stunned at how many hummingbirds were at the sanctuary - everyone in my group got to hold a feeder and feed the hummingbirds up close, which was beautiful. The ziplines were also such a blast, with a few different path options for those who were looking for more or less adrenaline! Make sure to have your camera for the cloud forest and waterfalls, because they are truly breathtaking. Highly recommend the trip!
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Daria
Jun 15, 2025
Mindo is more fun with this tour ! - Lives up to the hype! Excellent tour guide Jose who makes you feel like family while navigating a new place. I didn’t realize I booked a private tour but glad I did! The waterfall hike had great options and chocolate was amazing! Book this tour.
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Anon
May 19, 2025
Good trip to Mindo!! - Thank you Jose, my wife and I appreciate your service. Jose was patient and kind, he allowed us freedom to make our decisions and preferences for the itinerary. He did everything well.
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Dream56302208637
May 19, 2025
Excellent Tour in Mindo I love - Loved the experience in Mindo! 🌿✨ The tour was very well organized and the guide was super friendly and attentive throughout the tour. I really enjoyed the cable car ride, a spectacular view! 🚡😍 And the walk to the waterfall was amazing, surrounded by pure nature and fresh air 💧🌳 The food was also delicious, with local options really worth it 🍽️😋 In short, a highly recommended tour if you want to disconnect, enjoy nature and spend a different day. I would come back without hesitation! 💚
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From $95
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).